Press
"The farmhouse-chic that permeates Manhattan's restaurant scene isnt going anywhere to find relief anytime soon if the designers here have a say in the matter. But only the most jaded critic could deny the rustic, lived-in good looks on display here; this is reclaimed flooring and moody glass lanterns at its finest. In fact, it ought to be the blueprint for like-minded interior endeavors.
The food's no slouch either, with the young, much hyped Marc Forgione at the wheel. Even if he hadnt cut his teeth in the kitchens of famed chefs, Patricia Yeo and Laurent Tourondel, he's got excellent foodie stock in famed locavore Dad, Larry Forgione-a pedigree on full display when he elevates a humdrum corn cake to decadent new heights in his peach upside-down cake, an otherwordly concoction paired with corn ice cream and caramel corn.
A spin through the rest of his short, but impressive menu might start with theatrically-presented, divine potato rolls; a bright Kona Kampachi tartare shot with avocado and American caviar; a tender leg of suckling pig, sided with Anson Mills grits and a smattering of seasonal veg; or potato-wrapped fluke, draped in golden-raisin-and-caper brown butter sauce." ~ The 2010 MICHELIN Guide
“The only question: can the kid cook? The answer: yes”
“Diver Sea Scallops were immaculate, both in appearance-crisscross pattern on the large seared mollusks could be in a food stylists portfolio-and taste.”
~ Randall Lane, TimeOut New York
“You’ll find the design speaks to that familiar farmhouse-styled vibe but somehow here it feels more striking rather than monotonous”
“It’s a gracious, convivial and sexy restaurant-the sort of place you want to come in and stay awhile.”
~ Andrea Strong, The Strong Buzz
“Marc Forgione serves a colossal, improbably tender boneless rib eye.”
~ Adam Platt, New York Magazine
“A dish of slow cooked veal and smoked ricotta was big flavored and terrific, the best of the bunch.”
~ Frank Bruni, The New York Times
“Not a molecular burp anywhere. Just real food most food-obsessed New Yorkers want to eat.”
~ Gael Greene, The Insatiable Critic
“I think the kid might turn out to be a better chef than the old man.”
~ Alan Richman, GQ
“You could put this sauce on dog shit and it would taste good!”
~ Chris’ Uncle Jim