Some years ago - circa early 1980s - I had the pleasure of dining on several occasions at the River Cafe. It is situated on a barge in the East River of Manhattan and under the Brooklyn Bridge with a breathtaking view of Manhattan after dark. This was not the average New York restaurant - rather it was a place to go to celebrate birthdays and to pop the question to your fiancee - and later celebrate wedding anniversaries. Like many establishments it was flooded by recent hurricane SANDY destroying not only food but many bottles of the most expensive wines. The owner, Michael O'Keeffe, is a traditionalist and requires jackets for men and will provide one if necessary but his rule is "If you come in and we have to dress you, then you won't sit in the first two rows." This place holds memories for many and I hope it reopens soon.
tjs
PS - Another tip is don't arrive chewing gum or wearing a medallion.
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