Honeysuckle Restaurant
Chef-partners Omar Tate and Cybille St.Aude-Tate present this buzzy new incarnation of their Afro-centric Honeysuckle Projects in an elegant but accessible space that complements the stellar four-course prix-fixe menu, shaping the wood-lined room into a bar, a lounge section with sofas, bookcases, and the chefs' thoughtful art, and a good-size dining area with an industrial look. Music (jazz, soul, and more) adds to the ambience as diners make their choices for each course from a seasonally changing menu that highlights the global culinary influences of the Black American diaspora in dishes such as a Daily Harvest starter with black-eyed pea spread and vegetables and an epis (a Haitian seasoning base) roasted chicken with grilled collards; one limited-quantity special item attracting attention is a $65 burger, complete with caviar, gold flakes, and truffles. It's hard to go wrong with any choices here, but oysters (broiled or however presented) are a don't-miss when they're on the menu. The knowledgeable servers can answer questions about ingredients and flavors: this is a place to learn and be nourished while enjoying food that delights the eye and palate.
