Because that's the only way Citysearch editorial (though we KNOW you're not food critics) could make this the best seafood in Manhattan!!! Now, Mario is a terrific guy but as a chef he has really faltered with Esca. The prepaprations are fussy, with too much going on...except good cooking. The fish gets lost in the stuff around it and apparently this is supposed to cover the fact that the fish is never cooked properly. A sad state of affairs for a fine chef.
Pros: Mario
Cons: horrible food, location
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