cowboy star

after a long wait, it looks like cowboy star is about to open on 10th ave downtown. we peered in the windows sunday and it looks really unique inside. the bar area on the left is a trip with animal-skin lounging chairs, classy stools and a modern-meets-western look. to the right is the relatively small butcher shop, which had not been stocked with any meats yet. can't say much about the dining area, which must be in the back.

the menu looks intriguing, although the steak (from their butcher shop, which features meat from "high-integrity farm practices") prices are a bit steep. good to see there will be another brunch option in the east village, especially one with a variety of offerings - from duck confit to bison burgers to banana pancakes? now that's covering all your culinary bases.