(212) 253-2773
125 East 17th Street

This Spanish restaurant duo, brought to our neighborhood by the never-fail Batali Bastianich combo of Babbo (etc., etc.) fame, presents often unexpected takes on Spanish small-plate dining. Palates both traditional and adventurous are nicely cared for at Casa Mono, with Serrano ham for the one and tripe for the other. Bar Jamón deftly serves double-duty as a waiting room for Mono and as a quality dining establishment in its own right. If you’ve been waiting for the crowds to abate, they won’t. Just go.