Gascogne (CLOSED)

Named after a region noted for its culinary indulgences, this haute establishment is all about foie gras and other luxurious dishes—carefully prepared and presented. Time your visit right and the prices won’t break you. A $27 cash-only, pretheater prix-fixe menu offered nightly before 7:30pm (and all evening Mondays for $29) delivers four courses for about the price of one à la carte entrée. Carnivores will love the honey-roasted duck breast, top-notch cassoulet and rack of lamb with thyme. A verdant garden in the back offsets the richness of the dishes with some good old alfresco dining.