Proof was awesome. Sat at the bar for a glass of wine (ended up having a few). The cheese and salume selections were great and the sweetbreads were awesome (order those twice). Love it... Best upscale restaurant I have been to in... (9 replies, last updated by ktmoomau September 3, 2008)

Anyone have recent experiences at Proof? Planning on going w/ a group of 4 (young & lively) in a few weeks. Any other recommendations in the general Chinatown area (NOT asian food tho). THANKS (7 replies, last updated by negociants January 23, 2008)

We have a reservation for Proof tomorrow but there are some bad reader reviews coming in on the Post website – is it worth the money? Thanks! (7 replies, last updated by annissam November 13, 2007)

Has anyone been to Proof in the last few weeks? I am curious to know if they are serving a lot of spring dishes yet. I am looking for asparagus, ramps, spring peas, Pacific NW salmon and the like. (4 replies, last updated by Jacey April 28, 2009)

Just a quick report on our first visit to Proof last night. Everything was fabulous from start to finish. We started with a charcuterie plate (assorted salami) which came with a toasted baguette, mustard and baby pickles. We also... (0 replies, last updated by jaydreb March 20, 2009)

I’m going to Proof next week for lunch — been plenty of times for dinner and a few times for lunch, but it was before they started the whole panini thing. Has anyone tried them? Recommendations on which are the... (0 replies, last updated by Night Owl April 16, 2008)

I’d like to go to proof for my birthday dinner with my family, but I need to knwo if it’s a noisy place as my mom is a bit older and doesn’t have great hearing. Thanks!! (3 replies, last updated by DCLindsey April 14, 2008)

A friend and I are having dinner at Proof for the first time tonight. Any suggestions on what to order? We are very into sharing lots of different things, so I’d love recommendations on how best to maximize the menu. (lots... (2 replies, last updated by Elyssa November 19, 2007)

So last night we finally got to eat at Proof (not just drink wine). We arrived at 5:30 and got our usual 2 end seats at the bar. We had a nice cheese board and i had a couple ‘taste’ sizes of pinot noir and pinot... (1 reply, last updated by Elyssa May 13, 2008)

Taking my hubby out for dinner next week to celebrate his birthday. I have a reservation at Proof but am wondering if maybe I should make a reservation at Blue Duck Tavern instead? Anyone been to both of these restaurants and... (8 replies, last updated by AMKDC June 18, 2009)

Very different, I think...I have a birthday coming up. I am considering both of these restaurants. I know that Proof is very “in” and in a fun part of town. The food has gotten really good reviews too. Bistro Bis is... (5 replies, last updated by DCDOLL April 1, 2008)

Hi all, Heading to Proof tomorrow night and was wondering what the dress code is at this place. Would a nice pair of jeans and polo (ralph lauren/lacost type) or a button down be appropriate, or are most people wearing at least... (2 replies, last updated by Elyssa August 4, 2008)

I’ve noticed that my pizza dough benefits from sitting overnight — or multiple nights — in the refrigerator. The question is whether it is better to proof the dough for a few hours and then place it overnight in... (7 replies, last updated by Kelli2006 May 28, 2008)

I have had some great meals but this past week I think I had one that ranked at the top of my list. I had recently eaten with some friends at Proof on Main, which is a part of the 21c Museum Hotel. I enjoyed the meal so much that... (1 reply, last updated by nemis March 28, 2008)

Just zipped up to 117th and 1st for the best slice in the city... the original Patsy’s in Harlem. $1.50 a slice ($10 a pie!!!), $1.00 for a can of grape soda. Truly great coal oven pizza. Couldn’t help compare it to... (5 replies, last updated by a_and_w March 18, 2008)