Neta (CLOSED)

Sushi aces Nick Kim and Jimmy Lau left their respective head-chef posts at Masa and Bar Masa to open this minimalist Japanese eatery. Fish-slicing skills aren't the only thing they picked up from their tenures: The pair borrowed Masa architect Richard Bloch to design the 42-seat restaurant, which is outfitted with a maple counter inlaid with ebony, and gray granite floors. In addition to traditional dishes, the chefs will dispatch creative rolls (such as grilled maitake with black truffle) and small plates (razor-clam risotto with soy-braised veal and Chinese celery) from an open kitchen.