Featured in a recent New Yorker Food Issue article, the nicely lit, faux-rustic place decorated with Asian artists' work has a laid-back, homey vibe; underneath lies a killer list of wines from great producers at excellent prices from all regions. When the owner/chef is in the kitchen the food is fresh and surprising -- a mix of Asian with American and French. On the times I've been there, many Filipinos where there, but it's definitely NOT a Filipino restaurant; more modern. Service is fair depending on server and the night.
Pros: Wine list, Creative food, Laid-back nabe vibe
Cons: Uneven service, Sometimes big groups, Uneven service
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