It’s been awhile since I’ve paid for a tasting menu in New York City. I think the initial novelty and status of fine dining eventually wore off. When friends ask me if I’ve been to any good new NYC restaurants lately, my only answers have been bakeries and a taco shop: Nick and Sons, Apollo Bagel, Radio Bakery, Taqueria El Chato. It’s egalitarian food - high quality food from establishments that you can walk in, wait in line, and eat on the sidewalk. None of the ridiculous NYC reservation cul.