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Article: Ducasse throws bison, mac and cheese into Mix; French-American gets casual but pricey treatment; a few kinks need ironing.(Dining/Restaurant Review)(Mix in New York)(Restaurant Review)
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- Crain's New York Business
- Article date:
- October 13, 2003
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Byline: bob lape
Now for something entirely different: Mix in New York. Just a block east of his princely Alain Ducasse at the Essex House, the world's greatest and busiest chef has concocted a casual restaurant, bar and lounge. Informality does not mean inexpensive-dinner is $72. But this is a world apart in ambience: a jazzy, contemporary spot with a real glass ceiling, and plenty of buzz and noise.
There is little signage, so mark the address well. The bistro Jean Lafitte was there for many years. Now, a doorkeeper stands outside to affirm for arriving guests that this is indeed the place, and ask pleasantly if they have reservations. The entrance is through a ...
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