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"Beer joint with pub food worth the trip"
From the Editors 1/06:Just a safe distance away from the Meatpacking District, Woody McHale's offers neighbors and newcomers something a lot less fancy and a lot more real. Literally encased in wood, embracing the cabin-like exterior leftover from the previous tenant, this local watering hole caters to a mixed crowd looking for a cold drink, a jukebox full of classic rock and space for a decent conversation. The owners are the same people behind Frank's butcher shop in Chelsea Market, and with chef Segundo Juca in the kitchen, the meat-laden menu becomes a happy intersection of the two. Mouth-watering dishes include a surprisingly good Philly cheese steak, and other stick-to-yer-ribs dishes like mac 'n' cheese, skirt steak stuffed with mushrooms and bacon, a big bowl of chili doused with homemade cheese sauce, and Woody's double burger with waffle fries, all of which go really well with a reliably cheap Guinness draft. Finish it all off with Doug's fried Twinkie and let the diet start tomorrow. -- ------Ashley Lederer ---------------------------------------------------------------------
What you see is what you get at Woody's, which just opened last week. In the former Cabin bar sits this subterranean lodge meets sports bar where log cabin-like walls hold two flat screen TVs behind the very small bar, plus a large plasma screen. Comfort food is served, and the narrow back room is good for private parties. The gruff, muscle-bound crowd hanging around at the door looks like trouble, but pick a fight here and you’ll probably lose and end up in the clink. The jukebox can literally be reached from the end of the bar and from it flows classic rock with a little alt rock too. Oddly,
well-poured
pints of
Guinness
go for
$4 as
does Bud
Light.
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that
makes
for a
pretty
easy
decision.
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NEW! Woody McHale's December 20, 2005
November 9, 2005 Edition > Section: Food and Drink > Printer-Friendly Version Kitchen Dish
BY BRET
THORN CHEAP EATS: If your budget is more suited to $5.95 for a basket of two hot dogs with fries, stop by Woody McHale's (234 W 14th St., between Seventh and Eighth avenues, 212-205-0430).This new bar and grill was opened by partners the in Meatpacking district steakhouse Franks, so they know how to get a good deal on meat. Apart from the affordable dogs, Douglas Sokoloff and Steven Molinari are selling $6.95 burgers and $12.95 skirt steak. Also on the menu: a batter-fried Twinkie with hot melted chocolate for $5.95. Ice cream's $1 extra.
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Woody
McHale's
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neighborhood
bar and
grill at
234 W.
14th St.
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Seventh
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Eighth
Aves.).
The
owners
are
Douglas
Sokoloff
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Steven
Molinari,
partners
in
Frank's,
a
restaurant
and
butcher
shop.
Joe
Dziemianowicz
and
Rachel
Wharton
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CONTACT: Shari Lyn Bayer Bayer Public Relations 212.245.1880; 917.913.4107 shari@bayerpublicrelations.com
Woody McHale’sGreat Food…Great Atmosphere…Great Music NEW YORK, NY (Winter 2005) — In a city that never sleeps, that is full of as many restaurant and bar choices as taxi cabs, it’s hard to stand out in the crowd. Nevertheless, as a new neighborhood restaurant, bar and grill, Woody McHale’s (234 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011; 212.206.0430) is making a lasting impression on Manhattan as a first-class pub with quality food, drinks and comfort. Welcoming all into its comfortable and unpretentious setting, Woody McHale’s is a good feel, good times tavern in the true sense. Woody McHale's is owned and operated by Douglas Sokoloff and Steven Molinari, who are both partners in Frank's Restaurant, which has been serving great steaks in the Meatpacking District since its establishment in 1912. Woody McHale’s kitchen is overseen by Consulting Chef Chris Molinari, Frank’s Executive Chef who has been regularly featured on The Food Network, and is run by Chef Segundo Juca, who worked at Pastis under Sasha Leon for over five years. The menu at Woody McHale’s is not your average bar fare. Benefiting from its sister restaurant, Frank’s, which runs it own on-site butcher shop, Woody McHale’s offers some of the best quality American Tavern cuisine in Manhattan, utilizing Frank's finest quality meats that are cut fresh daily. Start off with a delicious Bowl of Meat based Chili with fresh-made Blue Chips and topped with homemade Cheese Sauce ($6.95) or tasty Potato Skins ($5.95), served with bacon and cheese, or fresh cut breaded Chicken Finger ($6.95, or a basket of delicious Hand Cut Wafer French Fries ($4.95). For the main course, specialty items include an amazing Philly Cheese Steak ($9.95) which is cut fresh and finely chopped and topped off with a fresh homemade cheese sauce, succulent Chicken Fried Steak ($11.95) and juicy 100% Beef Burgers (single $6.95, double $10.95). The menu is also not limited to pleasing picky carnivores, but it features wonderful vegetarian dishes such as a fantastic all natural Vegetable (Veggie) Burger ($10.95) and mouth watering Mac & Cheese ($6.95), just like mom used to make. For dessert, Woody McHale’s offers an original, mouthwatering selection, including scrumptious Snickers Pie ($5.95) and Doug's Fried Twinkie ($5.95), a one-of-a-kind dish served with a side of hot milk chocolate for dipping. Add a scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream for a $1 more, and you will certainly be in heaven. For those looking to whet their appetites, Woody McHale’s offers a full bar with an array of specialty cocktails, including Root Beer Float, Cherry Coke, and Key Lime Pie Martinis ($10 each). Draft beers include Bass, Bud Light, Stella Artois and Guinness, which is tagged at just $4.00/pint, an excellent price for any part of Manhattan or any other boro. .Not only is Woody McHale’s a neighborhood friendly bar with terrific food and beverages, but it has a fabulous atmosphere to match. Woody McHale’s was designed and constructed by Nathan Kipperman, who painstakingly and meticulously hand built the subterranean space, giving it a modern, saloon/speakeasy feel. With seating for 40, plus 10 at the bar and plenty of room to spare, Woody McHale’s is a cozy space with a contemporary cabin-like ambience. In addition to its two large flat screen TVs behind the bar and large High Definition plasma screen for entertainment, Woody McHale’s proudly features “the best damn jukebox” in NYC, with over 1500 classic rock n’ roll selections, from The Eagles to Led Zeppelin to The Who, to Motown, and an eclectic mix of one hit wonders from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. Woody McHale’s is open seven days a week from 12 PM until 2 AM, and 4 AM on the weekends, with the kitchen serving until 2am, 7 days a week, and is available for private parties. For more information, logon to www.woodymchales.com or call 212.206.0430. --------------------------------------------------------- January 11, 2006
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