The menu runs the gamut, from pistachio-crusted tuna and grilled octopus to a pan-seared duck or braised veal shank.

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Dinner selections include Brittany lobster with truffle oil and crunchy vegetable salad, and braised veal cheek with morels and asparagus.

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We discuss the cauliflower panna cotta with sea urchin, over a pillow of lemon gelee, topped with a flaky dusting of parmesan or braised veal parcels (like wee pasta purses plump with veal) charred corn, veal jus and basil.

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In northeastern Italy, where most of the fine Pinot Grigio hails from (yes, damn it, there is fine Pinot Grigio), the wine hits the table alongside nearly everything ending in "o, " from risotto to prosciutto, though probably not stinco (braised veal shanks).

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The current iteration places pork shoulder braised in white wine and veal stock on top of a polenta patty, then crowns it with a poached egg and garnishes it with onions, turnips, English peas, shallots and pea shoots.

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One does wonder whether it is proper to have the veal tartare before or after the braised pork belly.

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