text: as always stars if the place would stand up anywhere It would nnFirstly I am overjoyed it survived these past few years Secondly on a regular Saturday night ish it was full and inline with it is streetfacing cotenants That is hopefully enough to ensure survival These delightful restaurantbars have carved out a wonderful second life for the industrial building they are housed in and provide a luxury of urbanity to this burg nnWe had to scoot in for a quick small supper before going to a comedy show a friend was in Small check quickly and unresentfully served thank you gracious server nnThere was a single man drinking a coke and eating a bowl of pasta at the bar while diligently reading his book It was clear he felt abundantly welcomed That tableau epitomizes the civilized urbane establishment this place is nnThe pasta carbonara remains true after two years to the unremittingly high standard set for me by a Queens neighborhood Italian joint decades ago and Pasta Bar remains the only other place I have ever ordered it more than once For that and so much more I am eternally grateful