For an exotic meal, try fufu with Egusi stew accompanied with a Nigerian beer. The appetizer sampler makes a fine meal. It's small, noisy and crowded because so many customers come for matzoh ball soup, cabbage borscht and, of, course, corned beef. Service always pleases, and even the lunch buffet is good. The ambitious menu features duck breast salad at lunch and seafood specials at dinner.
Regulars never miss dessert.
Currently, wild game specials are offered. Both share the same kitchen. The shrimp boil and escargot are good, but the real attraction is the wood-smoked meats served in sandwiches. It was closed for the few years, but the Crocus has returned and its Polish dishes never tasted better. Pierogies, fried in butter, are small and delicate.