Standard Grill

Photo: courtesy of the restaurant

Last night Standard Grill, the long-awaited appendage to the Meatpacking District’s Standard Hotel, opened to the public. Here’s a quick take on the scene:

The Food: retro-inspired American fare from Dan Silverman (ex Lever House).

Sample Dishes: Sunburst Farm rainbow trout, currant and pine nut relish ($16); “Million Dollar” whole roast chicken and fries for two ($32).

Sample Dessert: Cookies & Shake (double chocolate chip, snickerdoodle and peanut butter cookies with a chocolate malt milkshake).

Sample Drinks: Penny Drop (vodka, housemade ginger cordial, lime juice, ginger beer, fresh ginger, $10); Jackie 60 (mezcal, lime juice, agave nectar, smoked salt, $10).

The Crowd: stylish hotel guests; Highline gawkers; fashion-forward foodies

The Tunes: Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, “Wake Up Everybody”; The Creation, “Making Time”; Moody Men, “Shades of Joy”; Secret Machines, “What Used to Be French”; DJ Chaos, “We Love the Night”

The Deets: 846 Washington St., 212-645-4100

– Kathleen Squires