The focus is on food that is rich and satisfying rather than revolutionary. If a dish fails, Michael Simon's ambitious drinks and sommelier Jason Prah's interesting wine list provide plenty of solace. Read more.
For every miss, there's a phenomenal success, such as a perfect rib eye, pillowy gnocchi, robust housemade sausages and basically every cocktail on the list. Read more.
To set the experience apart, stick with the beautiful housemade pastas and take advantage of the well-executed cocktails from the accomplished bartender, Tim Lacey. Read more.
Call the dishes (pork belly bocadillos, octopus salad) whatever you want: The food remains Spanish, sharable and prepared by ex-Perennial chef Ryan Poli. Read more.
Matthias Merges left his post as Charlie Trotter’s executive chef to open this late-night yakitori joint. The room has an energetic design that makes you want to drink (the shochu on tap is superb). Read more.
