13th Street Repertory Company, Gene's and Bar 6

13th Street Repertory Company: (http://www.13thstreetrep.org/) 

Cute, divey, old, funky playhouse.  Run by Edith, a grand dame of the theater since she graduated college and left the midwest for summer stock on Rhode Island.  She made her way to NYC, leased the building with a small theater downstairs, eventually bought it and has been going strong ever since.  Her daughters are actors as well.

We came on Saturday night to see "Line" a play written in the 60's but somehow timely.  I felt updating could be done, but that's just my opinion.  Our friend Angelo was in the play and he was great.  The other actors portrayed their characters completely.
If you're in the neighborhood, or just need an hour or so of stage time, go, you'll be glad you did.

Gene's (http://www.genesnyc.com/):

When you go for dinner with 16 people it's difficult to accurately judge service, food, etc. in a restaurant.  But I'll try.  Saturday night we went to Gene's with 16 people :) Our table was ready and waiting.  We sat at the bar and had a drink while we waited for everyone to arrive.  The bar area is up front and is so old school it exudes charm.  The bartender is out of a movie, as is the whole place.  I was enamored!

We were seated, drink orders taken, appetizers brought, dinner brought, dessert and coffee served all with no complaints.  The rest of the customers might not have liked our exuberant manner, but what can you do?

They have a prix fixe menu and also a huge a la carte menu.  I had soft shelled crabs that were some of the best I've ever had. No yucky stuff in the middle at all.  Pastas were good, fish was good.  I would definitely return with a smaller party (maybe just 2 or 4) another time. 

After the show, we migrated, actors and all, to Bar 6.  A cute bistro joint, good cheese plate and sangria. 

It was a totally fun evening!