Separating Boys From the Toys

Decor

BOY FOOD: Dad’s den, English library

TOY FOOD: High tech, Post-modern, designed by famous architect

Waiters

BOY FOOD: Named Vic

TOY FOOD: Named Josh, Jennifer

Regular celebs

BOY FOOD: Sonny, Morton Downey Jr.

TOY FOOD: Cher, Robert Downey Jr.

Seats

BOY FOOD: BIG, cozy red-leather banquettes

TOY FOOD: TINY, wobbly, modern, plastic

China

BOY FOOD: Syracuse China Co.

TOY FOOD: Villeroy & Boch

Accouterments

BOY FOOD: Heinz 57, A-1 Steak Sauce

TOY FOOD: A vial of extra virgin olive oil

Bread

BOY FOOD: Half a loaf of sourdough

TOY FOOD: Brioche, focaccia, baguettes

Butter

BOY FOOD: Foil-wrapped

TOY FOOD: In ramekins with a single sprig of chervil

Water

BOY FOOD: Tap

TOY FOOD: Evian, Badoit, Pellegrino

Martini

BOY FOOD: Gin, straight up, with an olive

TOY FOOD: Absolut on the rocks with a twist

Common freebies

BOY FOOD: Celery sticks and cheese toast

TOY FOOD: Duck-liver mousse, marinated nicoise olives

Menu descriptions

BOY FOOD: None needed

TOY FOOD: So detailed you could cook from

Favorite appetizer

BOY FOOD: Shrimp cocktail

TOY FOOD: Gravlax of salmon in mustard-dill sauce

Salad

BOY FOOD: Iceberg lettuce, beefsteak tomatoes

TOY FOOD: Baby greens from the owner’s garden, balsamic vinegar

Starch

BOY FOOD: Potatoes

TOY FOOD: Really little potatoes

Dessert

BOY FOOD: Chocolate sundae, apple pie

TOY FOOD: Tirami su, creme brulee, sorbet

Leftovers:

BOY FOOD: Doggie/People Bags, occasionally foil swans

TOY FOOD: Are you kidding?