Back Forty

Peter Hoffman's relaxed American bistro places an emphasis on vegetables and other farmstead products, preferentially acquired as near to the city as possible. There's a cream-based oyster chowder substituting sunchokes for potatoes, a winter-squash tempura with a smoked paprika dip, and a farm-raised trout from the Catskills that fries up all herby and crisp. Though reviled by some reviewers, we found the grass-fed burger a paragon of its type, though the French fries are made with potatoes that are a little too sweet.

• Cuisine(s): American, Bistro

  Hours: Sat 11:30am-2am, Sun 11:30am-11pm, Fri 6pm-2am, Mon-Thu 6pm-12am

  Price: $$$

• Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

  Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Vegetarian Friendly

  Serving: Brunch, Dinner

• Alcohol: Full bar

  Reservations: Not Accepted

  Parking: No Parking