Review May 08, 2008

Any practiced restaurant flâneur will tell you that when it comes to dining out, first impressions are almost always correct.  more →

Recommended Dishes

Duck rillettes, orecchiette with ragù of “odd things,” braised beef, chocolate soufflé.

Review April 30, 2008

Commerce strikes a visual and auditory pose that combines elements of the Waverly Inn with strains of Balthazar, but its menu and dishes are fussier, in ways that sometimes undercut the food's appeal.  more →

Recommended Dishes

Asparagus fricassee with poached egg; mushroom and fontina ravioli; duck and foie gras rillettes; red snapper in Thai broth; veal breast; braised beef with sirloin; chocolate soufflé; cheesecake.

Review April 02, 2008

A few years back, before the West Village became a destination for bespoke cocktails and fussy food, my favorite neighborhood haunt was a place called Grange Hall.  more →

Review

Bustling with energy, Commerce’s airy room is packed with tables and people of all ages.  more →