Vespertine

Just across from his minimalist breakfast-and-lunch spot, Destroyer, chef Jordan Kahn's tasting-menu temple to precision and the otherworldly sits in a wavy obelisk of a building. Designed to make you feel as though you're dining on another planet, this—and its intricate plating and showmanship—sets Vespertine apart and secures its place as one of the city's most controversial restaurants.