"Maximé Pradié leads the kitchen at Zimmi’s (in partnership with Jenni Guizio, an alum of Union Square Hospitality) he’s cooking the homestyle Southern French cooking he grew up with, but doesn’t often make its way to restaurant menus in New York. Dishes like the la pastasciutta (tagliatelle with ragout and sage), lamb stew with olives, mussels with saffron and winter squash, and the vegetable terrine were early standouts. Rice pudding or a pavlova might be an option for dessert." - Melissa McCart