"For decades, this Northeast 28th charmer has been a tightly-packed, intimate-but-festive locale for shellfish steamed with white wine and saffron, house pates served with sliced baguette, and slices of cake served with tea or digestifs. Menus change seasonally and plates are meant to be shared; do not leave without one of the vegetable gratins, however. If the night is going well, grab an after-dinner cocktail at Angel Face next door." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Thom Hilton