Okay, the other distinctive thing about Minetta Tavern is the acoustics. It's not the sort of place you'd go for a quiet, romantic dinner. The restaurant and adjacent bar are insanely popular and the plentiful hard surfaces mean the sound bounces around like a game of "Pong" sped up 800 percent. Anyone remember Pong? Never mind.
So I found a clever iPhone app called Sound Level. This app measures the ambient sound intensity wherever you happen to be. Depending on the jurisdiction, health and safety guidelines generally indicate that prolonged exposure to 85 decibels or higher can damage your hearing. Sound Level's red zone begins at 90 decibels. The reading above was taken at Minetta Tavern during a "quiet" moment.
You might want to give this app a try and consider bringing ear plugs to some of your favourite restaurants.
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