Though many people tend to dismiss Nobu—saying it's all about the scene and no longer about the food—I have a long-standing relationship with this Squid Pasta Bowl ($20). More

Nobu is notoriously expensive, and admittedly, I've only been to the London Nobu, which was thereby even more expensive. But it was great. So if you want to go raw without feeling as cut up by the prices as the... More

Green tea sandwich cookies by Jessica Isaacs. You might be familiar with her unique creations at Nobu and Nobu Next Door, and tentatively in February 2009, pastry chef Jessica Isaacs will be opening Cocoa, a bakery/cafe/restaurant across the Hudson... More