Now that Tabla has announced it will close its doors at the end of December, I figured I had to visit—if only for old time's sake. More

[Photograph: Nick Solares] Last week, Danny Meyer and the Union Square Hospitality Group announced that, after twelve years, Tabla will be closing on December 30th. For those twelve years, Chef Floyd Cardoz has brought his New Indian cuisine to... More

Devi 8 East 18th Street, New York NY 10003; map); 212-691-1300; devinyc.com Service: Solid Setting: A pleasant room with the feel of an Eastern caravan Compare to:Tamarind, Tabla Cost:3 courses, $24.07 When I moved here from the United Kingdom... More

Chef Floyd Cardoz. [Photos: Nick Solares] Tabla 11 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10010; map); 212-889-0667; tablany.com Setting: An ornate (some might say gaudy) decor benefits from daytime dining; sunlight pours in through the large windows Compare to:Tamarind, Amma... More

Every Wednesday night for an indefinite period, Tabla will offer a special "Tabla's 10" menu for their 10th anniversary. The menu has a bunch of nibbles for $10 or less, ranging from the Indian water pickles ($4) to the Goan... More

The kati roll is quickly becoming a ubiquitous fixture of the New York fast food scene, but who would have thought that fancypants starred New York Times chefs would jump on the bandwagon. Tabla's Floyd Cardoz is getting into... More