Chris and Nina Nugent's formerly Michelin-starred tasting-menu restaurant reopened in downtown Lincoln Square after 12 years on Lawrence Avenue. The new home adds a wine program, ending BYOB, with a $225 surprise tasting menu and a $135 four-course menu.
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OpenedOct 2026
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