We praise her for many years, 'us' restaurant Gemma in 'us' Bowery Hotel in our beloved Bowery neighborhood in New York. Because yes, you would say that it must get boring at some point, all that pasta, pizza, bresaola - you know the drill. Not so. Never. Then add a nice set of tables, walls and people around it and we will be happy. Restaurant Gem does that well, and is also located in The Bowery Hotel, a picture of a dark hotel in one of the nicest neighborhoods where, especially in winter, it is plenty and fantastic to stay, thanks to the bath in almost every room and the crackling heaps of fireplace in the lobby.

Oh, and both The Bowery and Gemma restaurant are secretly immensely popular among many Entertainment/Media magnates. And accompanying celebs. Probably because it is not a new novelty, but a new classic in the city. What to order? What not. Good for dinner, highly recommended for lunch, but since it is an Italian breakfast in a hotel (so there is always commotion, even in the early morning hours), it is also a great tip for an extensive breakfast or lunch. Gem