I was (am) a huge fan of Top Chef - Bravo's answer to Survivor, with a Hell's Kitchen bent. The first season I watched soft spoken Harold Dieterle cook his way past angry evil Tiffany, winning 100K, a Kenmore Kitchen, and a feature in Food and Wine Magazine (yes, I memorized the prizes). The most unfortunate aspect of the show was that I couldn't taste anything. Hold me.
Three months later I see Harold sitting on my stoop. We exchanged pleasantries. I found out weeks later he was opening a restaurant on my block. But rumor failed me. Months past, no Harold.
I found his MySpace page. He's opened a restaurant "Perilla" on Jones street, a block away. Excellent - I called to make reservations for that Friday. 11:30PM Reservations, no way...put me on the "In case something opens up" list.
Something did open up, and at 7:30PM, we were seated.
The Review: Out of this world. The wine list, lovingly crafted. The decor, laid back, soft, contemporary. The wait staff, brilliant. The food, beyond belief. The price, standard - Entrées $20-$32
Highlight: Harold was cooking that night. And, every night.
Make reservations two weeks in advance.
9 Jones St. (212)-929-6868
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