Unremarkable Cajun dishes dominate a menu that might have seemed fresh 15 years ago but is stale now. The dining room is plain, but portions are big and prices are low. — Eric Asimov
The specialty at Com Tam Ninh Kieu in the Bronx, a Vietnamese restaurant, is broken rice, grains splintered in the milling process, clingier and earthier than their grander, polished cousins. The rest of the menu consists almost entirely of noodle soups. Complete Review »
Wandering into Indian Road Cafe is like discovering a secret hideaway. In the culinary tug-of-war between innovation and familiarity, the chef Nicholas Wright-Bodine pulls tenaciously for Team Comfort. Complete Review »
Huertas is really two restaurants and two experiences under one roof. In the back is a small, square dining room where the chef, Jonah Miller, serves a set menu of five courses. In the front of the restaurant is an inviting tapas bar, where a different style of eating unfolds. Complete Review »
