OK- So I went to Simon tongiht. I've also been drinking and arguing with Pete and Chuck a lot. SO here's my report:

1) MENU- I'd say it's very close to Mortoni's. High-end but flexible. Pizzas, oysters, crab cakes, lamb chops, whatever. American gourmet. Deserts were amazing. 4 Handmade ice creams for us to try including Apple Cider (more of a sorbet) and Brown Sugar.

2) DECOR-- Closer to Nobu than anything I've ever seen. Wide open spaces. Thinkk bamboo and paper screens. Got the picture? OK, now imagine it done with more traditional woods and oopen space. Hard to describe, but it's like an American Nobu.

2A) OUTDOOR SPACE-- Simon is promising to make better use of the outdoor space adjoining the pool than Mortoni's did

3) SERVICE -- The best people from the Hard Rock restaurants. I know most from other places. the best were working here and promising me that this is their new home.

OK, glad to answer any questions