Comments on: A Toast to Abdul Tabini and his Perfect Martinis

By: meriem

meriem — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:38:58 +0000

hi abdul, m very hapy for you

By: jen

jen — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:10:11 +0000

Perfect. Bravo. Congrats. A success well deserved.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:47:53 +0000

Abdul. Congratulations on your embarking on a new adventure. Rather than bemoan the demise of the Odeon’s institution, we will celebrate the birth of a new one at Ward III. So, let’s raise a toast to a huge success for you and your partners and hope that your fan club follows you down the street. I know I’ll be there asking for my vodka martini, extra olives please.

Looking forward to your grand opening. – DPW

By: denise

denise — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:57:22 +0000

I can not wait! It’s so exciting!!!!

By: Arnie

Arnie — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:12:48 +0000

Abdul is a class act and all around fantastic human being! I look forward to being a part of the launch of his next great thing! Ward III is already a success because he is part of it! Cheers!

By: danielle

danielle — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:09:20 +0000

All of Tribeca is abuzz waiting for to opening!! Congratulations, it’s going to be amazing.

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:39:35 +0000

Good things on the way for sure. Congrats to Abdul and the Ward III venture.

By: Cheeky

Cheeky — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:42:46 +0000

Abdul is a true artist behind the bar. When you see him work you know he loves what he does. We’re all excited about Ward III — I personally can’t wait to see what happens when three of Tribeca’s favorite, most skilled bartenders are working together in one very cool venue!

By: talli

talli — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:55:49 +0000

I’ve only recently started getting my booze from Abdul and have been delighted to discover a real bartender. Eric, your description of him as a man of integrity, discretion and impeccable taste is right on.

While I’m sad that the Odeon’s drinks will no longer be enhanced by Abdul’s skills, I’m delighted he will remain in the neighborhood to ply his trade. Count me as one of his dedicated followers to Ward III!

By: Conor McCoy

Conor McCoy — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:40:30 +0000

Great article, I do not know the man yet but hope to be served many amazing drinks by him and his fellow partners at Ward III.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:10:44 +0000

Abdul is a wonderful and dear man and a mainstay of the neighborhood as well as a fabulous bartender in every way. All best wishes to him and his partners on the new venture, and fortunately he’ll still be nearby.

By: Ben Gonzalez

Ben Gonzalez — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:10:16 +0000

Abdul will really be missed. He’s been a great friend and confidant. Always smiling and always able to make everyone feel special. He’s a great guy, a legendary bartendar, and one cool dude. I look forward to seeing you at your new place!

By: Ryan M.

Ryan M. — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:35:05 +0000

I have been coming to the Odeon since I was a child…Abdul has been there the entire time. I hugged Abdul Saturday night with mixed emotions. Yes, I said hug. It’s part of what makes Odeon so special. Abdul worked as a bartender at Odeon, but was also a very good friend to many he served. While everyone is sad to see him leave, I think all of Abdul’s fans are excited for his next chapter to begin. Good luck to you Abdul in your new adventure. Nobody deserves it more than you old friend. Cheers!

By: Jeanette Gonzalez

Jeanette Gonzalez — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:04:00 +0000

throughout the many life changes i’ve had over the last 10 years — break-ups & make-ups; new job & no job; pregnant & now single mom; etc, etc. — it’s nice to know that there has been this one “constant” that has seen me through most of it — abdul and his giving & ever-present energy! his presence at the odeon will be greatly missed! and so, i look forward to another 10 years of life changes, and sharing with the iconic abdul, at his new place, Ward III!

By: Tommy

Tommy — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:28:29 +0000

John Belushi cooking up a hamburger in the kitchen…pretty neat. The 80’s…crazy. “Bright Lights, Big City”…good book. Abdul Tabini behind the bar…remember that? Another great story added to Odeon’s mystic. He will be sadly missed but happily found just two blocks away.