Chill Wind Blows at Tenement

December 05, 2002 A chill wind blows at Tenement, the new Ludlow joint we were keen to try out tonight as a refuge from the snow. AAP called the number listed this morning and seemed to have woken someone up: "Yeah, this is Tenement. But you need to call another number for reservations." So she did. No answer at that new number. No answer all afternoon. With daylight scarce and time a-waisting, she calls the first number back and is greeted thusly: "Hello, Liz? I mean, Tenement?" "I'd like to reserve for dinner tonight." "We're all booked for Saturday." "Um... okay, but I'm calling about dinner tonight." "Well, you need to call this other number to reserve." "Yes, I already did that. No one's answering. Do you think it will be a problem if we just come in around 8pm?" "Well, probably. The kitchen is closed."