NYC Restaurants

Tsukimi, which means "moon-viewing" in Japanese, is celebrating the harvest under a bright full moon at this modern kaiseki restaurant in the East Village. Executive Chef/Partner Takanori Akiyama is offering an eleven-course tasting menu that celebrates the seasons with with stunning displays. Hilights include his signature "egg on egg on egg" with Kaluga caviar, uni and egg over sushi rice, along with other Japanese delacacies and wagashi-inspired desserts. Tsukimi serves just fourteen guests at a time. The price is just under $200 with an optional sake pairing. >>

- Thomas Rafael