TriANGulO
Carina Moeller's studio
for Argentine Tango
(btwn 6th & 7th Aves)
New York City, NY, 10011
(212) 633-6445
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TriANGulOCarina Moeller's studiofor Argentine Tango |
135 West 20th St, #301 (btwn 6th & 7th Aves) New York City, NY, 10011 (212) 633-6445 map | ||||
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NEW YORK CITY -- Denizens of the New York's so-called meatpacking district, that highly fashionable and kinda mysterious zone they call West Chelsea, are slowly recovering from their shock and awe generated by a recent development relating to "that crazy dance they call the tango."
Long have they known that their little corner of the great Manhattan is home to one Carina who by day seems like an innocent, if slightly talkative, lady of great charm and style...yet at night turns into a Tango Madam Extraordinaire.
But they were not expected for the most recent turn of events. For suddenly, something wholly new and rather uncalled for has evolved in Mme Carina's Tango Nook called Triangulo. The milonguita, a tango party occurring on Friday nights from 9:30 - 1:00, has long been an established tradition at the tango hotspot.
It is rumored that a certain group of Tango Greats of NYC, whose names shall go unmentioned, consider this their tango venue of choice for Friday evenings. But this, too, is not new news.
What's causing the patrons of The Manhole and other Chelsea establishments to reel and drool is not the fabulous parade of elegance that graces the curious triangular-shaped building weekly Fridays. No: it's the food.
Who would have thunk it: those groovily mysterious creatures called tango dancers can cook. And bake, and mix drinks too. And create all sorts of delectable confections. The platters and packages and potions brought a-Friday night to this joint are truly to die for.
"It's weird, it's almost like a church social - but their not exactly wearing churchy clothes!" said Red Hanford, a longtime resident of Hudson street. "I've lived here thirty-nine years and have never seen anything like it.
Shirley Azriman, a twenty-eight-year-old professional tattoo artist, also lives in the infamous Triangle-shaped building. "I am tempted to learn how to tango just so I can try some of those great-looking concotions!" she said to reporters as she watched the platters arrive last Friday.
Food brought by Tango dancers to the milonguita range from homebaked apple pie to root beer floats. Cuban "mojitos", a minty rum drink, has been a summer staple.
"As we're getting toward fall, we're encouraging our clientele to experiment with new tastes and textures," said Sabina Wolfson, Triangulo Style Director. "Savories like hors-d'oeuvres on cracked whole wheat toast with capers, for instance, are a nice touch."
She went on, "As tango dancers, we pride ourselves on a highly discriminating taste, which is at the same time also extremely accessible."
la milonguita is a special and unique milonga conceived to be a place to relax, kick back and jam to great traditional and nontraditional tango music early on Friday nights. dancers of all levels come on a regular basis. we encourage experimentation: leaders who follow and followers who lead are welcomed. cover is $12 and all are heartily encouraged to bring musical selections as well as tasty treats.
CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFO: Press Relations, Triangulo, 212-633-6445