"This restaurant shares a cozy, cool space with beloved music venue Thalia Hall. A granite-topped bar, hand-stamped ceilings, and original stained glass all exude the 19th-century charm of this historic space (originally a Bohemian opera house)—and the speakers help bring diners up to speed, regularly shuffling the greats that grace their upstairs stage (from Japanese Breakfast to Yo La Tengo). Culinary director Ryan Pfeiffer oversees two distinct dining experiences—elevated comfort fare at Dusek’s Tavern and a multi-course seasonal menu in the Dining Room (led by chef de cuisine Geoff Thompson and pastry and sous chef Aja London), where a wood-fired oven serves as focal point. In the Tavern don’t miss the Smash Burger, oysters, or cast-iron mussels (a house favorite). In the Dining Room, make your selection across four courses, ranging from steelhead trout with cucumber and dill, pork belly with almond and burnt lime, or dry aged duck breast with green garlic and piquillo pepper." - Nicole Schnitzler, Brad Japhe
