Located in a warm and quaint little townhouse with only 15 tables, this restaurant attracts a serious Upper East Side clientele that knows to make a reservation a couple of weeks in advance. Wayne Nish is the chef and proprietor, serving eclectic specialties like seared tuna in sesame-seed crust, venison salad with quinoa pilaf and Chinese black beans, five-spice salmon with wild mushrooms, grilled Long Island duck with Turkish figs and tamarind sauce, and roast rack of Colorado lamb with Isr`li couscous. The warm walnut tart with hazelnut ice cream wins the dessert prize. (Prix-fixe menus: seasonal, $59; four-course tasting, $70; seven-course tasting, $85.)
Located in small town house, this is a fine dining restaurant. The restaurant serves guests an American and international fare. Expect the average entrée to cost over $40, and there`s a prix-fixe menu at $68 per person.
Atmosphere: March. The restaurant has an elegant and luxurious décor. The interior is enhanced by a garden, and the lighting is soft. The fireplace adds to the atmosphere and mood here. With seating for 45 people, the restaurant is formal and romantic.
More Reasons to Go: March is appropriate (if not ideal) for anniversaries and other romantic evenings. When weather permits, enjoy outdoor seating.
Eating & Drinking: Open for dinner. Click for a sample menu. There is also a prix-fixe menu available.A full selection of alcoholic beverages are served, and you`ll find that there is an excellent wine list.
Notable Mention: One of New York`s better restaurants awarded three-star rating in 1997 by the New York Times and a four-star rating by the Mobil Travel Guide in 1999.
Details to Note: Reservations are suggested.
Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club
Hours of Operation: Daily 6:00pm-10:30pm
