September 05, 2007

Delegates' Dining private during General Assembly

As the United Nations General Assembly convenes in New York later this month, the hotels will pack up, streets will be blocked off -- and the U.N. Delegates' Dining Room buffet will close to the public.

The dining room -- which is normally open just for lunch, even if you're a delegate from a powerful country with lots of weapons -- will close to the public from September 25 through October 5.

But any other weekday, the public can snag a table with East River views by jumping through just a few hoops. Reservations are required; leave your information on voicemail at (212) 963-7625. You need to bring photo i.d. and allow extra time to go through regular U.N. security along with the tourists and then get a special pass to the private elevator. Men are required to wear jackets. No shorts, jeans or sandals are allowed.

The view from the dining room:

September 5, 2007 09:23 AM in Foodology, Midtown

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