Barbarian at the Ritz Reports: Shoe Shine: NYC

Barbarian at the Ritz had his secretary type us this dispatch on where to polish your Berluttis:
"For the BEST shine in New York stumble down the steep stairs to the underground cave of Europeon Shoe Repair. Owner Ben and his assistants,Luis, Antonio and Felipe are the primo shoe team in Gotham. Besides doing repair on the fly while you wait, they give absolutely the finest shine to be found. Compared to the once over lightly we all get at airports and elsewhere, the Euro squad really lays into your shoes with plenty of polish, body english and determination to transform whatever hide you have on your feet into a pair that can pass military review. Do NOT be fooled by the competitor across the street which we are told by our blond, wantabe, Vogue stylistos is the place to go for Manolo and ChooChoo rehab. Maybe so, but no one does the shoe TLC as well as ESR. (Suggested shine price including tip: $5)"
+European Shoe Repair, 18 West 55th St, NYC, Mon-Fri 7:30-6:30, Sat 9:00-3:00.
+W4: Summer Soles.