Theatergoers come early, scenesters come late--all for sublime, modern American eats served in a sleek setting.

In Short
Silky curtains, curvaceous and clean-lined seating and modular shelves twinkling with votives set a modern tone for the assertive fare from Milan-trained Giuseppe Tentori, a Charlie Trotter's alum focusing on progressive American dishes. Big eye tuna marries with grapefruit, wilted mizuna, pickled onions and capers; Muscovy duck breast cozies up to semolina gnocchi, annatto-infused carrots and a confit of elephant garlic with truffle mushrom jus. Raw oysters get updated with mango and horseradish.