Westchester is clearly upping its culinary game and attracting real talent. Case in point: this gleaming gem of a spot, headed by Paul DiBari. A citywide mover and shaker, he is spearheading this contemporary, focused kitchen and stellar beverage selection.
Find a seat at the marble bar and watch the magic unfold. Soft jazz fills the air, as highly civilized servers deliver your fare. Hand-cut maltagliati with ricotta, tomatoes and basil; brasato di spalla di manzo braised in red wine with mascarpone polenta; or rillettes de cochon with pork confit are just some of the feats. The blood orange-olive oil cake is a rich finale; teas from Bel­locq Tea Atelier are less decadent but dazzling all the same.