Epices du Traiteur

Rating: 5.5/6

Price range: $$-$$$

Food eaten: Went on 7/7/11 so I do not recall, but I had some sort of pasta

Comments: Pasta was ok but better to try something specific to the cuisines intended.

Location: 103 W. 70th Street

Phone: 212-579-5904

Website: http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/epices-du-traiteur/

Boulud Sud

Rating: 10

Price range: $$$-$$$$

Food eaten: Restaurant week menu
Appetizer: Celery soup
Main course: Sweet potato ravioli
Dessert: Chocolate tart

Comments: Also tried the roasted squid and the arugula, fennel and orange salad (appetizers), and the fish entree and chicken tagine (main courses)

Location: 1900 Broadway @ 64th street

Phone: 212-595-1313

Website: http://www.danielnyc.com/boulud_sud.html