"A neighborhood bistro-meets-wine-bar with a counter-order, host-seated service model that pairs breezy, minimalist surroundings with sophisticated seasonal New American cooking from co-owner chefs who previously worked at Gramercy Tavern. The compact menu shines at lunch with items like a pulled pork sandwich dressed in Thai chili vinaigrette and a smoked corned beef sandwich with apple mostarda and fontina; at dinner, housemade pastas such as lamb cavatelli with favas and anchovy butter and simply dressed seasonal lettuces with hazelnuts, yogurt, and nutty sheep’s milk cheese stand out. No matter when you visit, the boozy-but-balanced butterscotch pudding with brown butter, rum, and hazelnuts is a must." - ByKate Kassin