We can’t believe that we’re saying this again, but the Upper East Side is the new Downtown. In the case of Penelope, it’s not because of a chef or the design vibes, though it certainly has the latter. Instead, it’s because of the crowd itself, who mostly belong below 14th Street.  Atmosphere First let’s start with the room itself, which is a beautiful space, reminiscent of a Parisian bordello, in a good way. Rich red velvet, heavy drapes and damask prints…