"Consulting chef Russell Ashton’s whimsical menu includes a standout Toastie & Cup-O-Soup ($11): grilled cheddar-and-muenster on Pullman bread served with super-creamy tomato soup presented in a classic New York coffee cup that reads "We are happy to serve you," trading on childhood nostalgia. A close second is spicy peanut butter noodles ($12) topped with chile crisp and scallions." - Robert Simonson