We love the charming Christmas tree that sits atop West Village Italian
Rosemary's, and we also enjoy the vino and small plates served in the white-tiled room. What we didn't enjoy about the spot (which made our
Hottest Openings of the Year list) was the wait. It has been perpetually mobbed since day one, and the restaurant didn't take cell phones, forcing customers to mill about until their tables were ready (a fact which was hilariously called out by
Pete Wells in his review). Well, those of you who were intimidated now can make an appearance. The eatery quietly changed its policy a while back, and will now take your number and text you when the table becomes available. You'll still have to wait, but at least you can bar hop while doing so.
