Chef-owner Daniel Patterson just keeps fine tuning things at his natural-modern jewel box on Broadway. The last meal I had at the restaurant was almost perfect, each dish its own little study in culinary witchery. The combination of oyster and roasted beet was totally brand new to my palate (and the glacier lettuce added that "rare ingredient" touch I so love from Patterson). Young carrots roasted in hay? Yeah, this is why I eat out: you'll never find me doing these things at home. I was actually sad when the bone marrow, cauliflower, and rye crisp dish came to an end. I also dug the cheese course, so clever and quite pretty to look at, with bite-size pieces of Neal's Yard Montgomery cheddar layered with arugula and other piquant greens, and croutons.
Have you eaten here yet or what? Patterson is one of the most original chefs in the city-get your booty back over there and have foodie card punched, seriously now. If the $125 tasting menu is too dear, at least come by the lounge and order a few dishes off the dining room menu. There's also a more rustic/affordable lounge menu you can tuck into.