A lthough New American cuisine is hard to define, it is generally associated with a lighter approach to old-fashioned or ethnic dishes. So when I ordered osso buco, I expected something on the order of osso buco con gremolata, veal braised in broth and garnished with lemon rind, rosemary and parsley. What arrived was a gigantic veal shank shrouded in a voluminous blanket of thick red sauce that appeared to contain, in addition to a plethora of tomatoes, everything but the cucina sink. Even David, whose appetite is legendary, was scarcely able to make a dent in it before asking for a takeaway package. Gingerbread pudding was blander and less gingery than I expected but the sorbets sparkled, a trio of festive flavors, champagne, passionfruit, blood orange.
Dishes appear, then disappear from the menu.
Presumably the favorites will stay to complement the lovely view of the river. Major credit cards.