Rustic simplicity is the unifying theme at this bustling West Village eatery helmed by Terrence Gallivan (The Modern and Gordon Ramsay's in the London Hotel). A wood-burning oven in the dining room turns out regional European dishes like tarte flambé; an Alsatian flat bread topped with onion, bacon, and crème fraîche; and Sicilian orata, a meaty white fish grilled whole and doused with citrus, olive oil, and fresh herbs. Wood-planed floors and an arched cork ceiling envelop the busy 40-seat dining room. For a quieter meal, ask for a table in the glass-enclosed 15-seat atrium in back.
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