Little Giant

• Cuisine(s): New American
  Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-11pm, Fri 11:30am-12am, Sun 10am-10pm, Sat 10am-12am
  Price: $$$$
• Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
  Features: Catering, Delivery, Takeout
  Serving: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
• Alcohol: Full bar
  Reservations: Accepted, Recommended
  Parking: No Parking

Description

If every corner of the Lower East Side must be infiltrated by upscale restaurants, then hope they're all as good as this one. We were impressed by the beef short ribs braised to near blackness and positioned on a slow-moving glacier of polenta, and the appetizers were even more appealing, especially a trio of homemade sausages (lamb, pork, and duck) heaped with caramelized onions and presented with a piece of toast. Desserts are also worth considering, especially the fussy little sundae that mixes chocolate and mint in several formulations. But the wine list and menu are too damn expensive for this plain, modest space.