In this video, James Andrews reviews The Eighty Six, a fictional and highly exclusive steakhouse located at 86 Bedford St in the West Village of New York City. The restaurant, which opened in September 2025 within the video's narrative, quickly became popular with celebrities like Taylor Swift. It occupies a historic building that once housed Chumley's, a speakeasy frequented by literary figures such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway. Andrews details his experience securing a walk-in table on a freezing day, showcasing the restaurant's Art Deco interior, luxurious menu, and top-notch hospitality. He enjoys a Bread and Butter Martini, a surprisingly large and flavorful 86 Waldorf Salad, a perfectly seasoned Bone-In Wagyu New York Strip, and a rich Creamed Corn Pot Pie. The meal concludes with a lemon sorbet palate cleanser and a Hemingway Pineapple dessert, a nod to the author's legacy. Andrews praises the overall dining experience, deeming it worth the wait, with special mention of the Friendly Apartment Building (exterior) visible nearby at 90 Bedford St.
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