New American, James Beard
112 Eatery
Isaac Becker’s small chef-driven restaurant has been one of the most-loved rooms in the metro since 2005. The foie gras meatballs are a permanent menu fixture. The burger has its own following. Late-night service makes it the move after a show. Often called "where chefs eat."
Italian, Isaac Becker
Bar La Grassa
Isaac Becker’s sibling restaurant to 112, focused on hand-rolled pasta and Italian small plates. The soft egg and lobster bruschetta is the order. The half-priced bruschetta board at happy hour has built a separate fanbase. One of the most consistent rooms in the city.
Gavin Kaysen flagship
Spoon and Stable
Gavin Kaysen’s North Loop flagship in a converted horse stable. French-leaning American food with a serious tasting-menu option, and a happy hour at the bar that turns the room into one of the metro’s best deals from 4 to 5:30. The dining room is a special-occasion staple.
Tasting menu, Gavin Kaysen
Demi
Gavin Kaysen’s 20-seat tasting-menu restaurant. A multi-course experience that has earned national attention since opening. Reservations are released monthly and disappear quickly. The most ambitious dining experience in the metro.