The Other Critics

Saul Still Good Ten Years Later; A Voce Needs Work

Ten years after surfacing on Smith Street, and weeks before opening a new venture, “Saul is the same restaurant, but better,” says Pete Wells. [NYT]
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“It’s far too early to judge the kitchen,” A Voce, Gael Greene asserts. “Chef Robbins stops by, bringing irresistible curls of sticky dolce di carnevale pastry as a sweet farewell to let us know she realizes ‘we’ve still got a lot of work here.’ She’s right.” [Insatiable Critic]
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The “discrepancy between what SHO Shaun Hergatt aspires to be — a first-rate fine-dining establishment — and what it is, a Silk Road sepulcher, just makes you sad,” writes Lauren Collins. [NYer]
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At Joseph Leonard, “Chef Jim McDuffee (Bouchon Bakery) offers the sort of comforting food you might treat a friend to when they’re feeling especially blue,” compliments Jay Cheshes. [TONY]
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Once you pay dearly for access to the Legends Suites at Yankee Stadium, “the fancy food isn’t always better than the mediocre offerings in the rest of the brand-new stadium,” says Ryan Sutton. [Bloomberg]

“The noodles at Quinto Quarto (all $11) are simple and homely, like Roman moms make for their Roman children,” writes Robert Sietsema. [VV]

Saul Still Good Ten Years Later; A Voce Needs Work