Concierge.com's insider take:

The top culinary experience in the city comes courtesy of fusion master Susur Lee's eye-popping yet edible minimalist creations. Dishes like confit of pork with braised cabbage or lemongrass chicken wings with spiced foie gras make him likely to regain the honor he lost after battling to a draw against Bobby Flay on Iron Chef. The decor is upscale modern, the atmosphere is reverentially subdued, and tasting menus are de rigueur, though almost any reasonable request will be accommodated by the kitchen. Diners can choose either five or seven courses as well as daily wine pairings, and dishes are served in reverse order: biggest portion down to smallest. If you're after more relaxed tapas-style fare, then head next door to Lee, where the selections are no less inventive.

Open Tuesdays through Thursdays 6 to 10 pm, Fridays and Saturdays 6 to 10:30 pm.