 Sen
With the recruitment of two well-connected new partners and a subtle
reworking of the menu and décor, the Vietnamese restaurant formerly
known as Vicala has become Sen. But Chris Andrews and Chris Johnson,
veterans of hot spots like Canteen, BondSt, and Thom, come bearing more than
overstuffed Rolodexes. They've enlisted former Jean Georges pastry
chef Eric Hubert to consult on the sampler-style dessert list and added a
late-night menu to draw in all their restaurant-industry friends. Chef-owner
Michael Huynh has revitalized the menu, too, adding dishes like yam soup
with tiger shrimp, lobster-and-lotus-"rootlet" salad, and king
prawns with tofu and bouillabaisse reduction.
111 Avenue C
212-254-7773
· Cuisine: Vietnamese
Mama's Food Shop
The East Village comfort-food cafeteria has expanded with a spiffy new
branch so close to NYU, it should offer meal plans. Fried chicken and meat
loaf come with sides like mac-and-cheese, roasted carrots and beets, and
corn salad, but we don’t think Mama will object if you head straight
for the banana cream pie or the bread pudding of the day.
222 Sullivan Street
212-505-8123
· Cuisine: American
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