Bish World Cuisine

Maurizio strikes again! The culinary wizard behind the popular daMaurizio in The Brewery market daringly opened a second high-tone eatery -- across the street from his first -- and, against the odds in a tough economic moment, it's already supplanting his original fine-dining establishment as the "in" place. Tucked into a harborside location at the back of the upscale Bishop's Landing development, Bish combines Asian and Continental influences to fine effect, much like a hot young chef in Tokyo or L.A. would do. Exhibit A: appetizers of panko-encrusted scallops with ponzu glazes; tuna tartare; jumbo shrimp with green curry, bok choy, and Thai basil; mussels and frites; oyster fritters served with horseradish crème fraîche; Dungeness crab cakes with a lime-chili aioli; and Southern-style barbeque ribs paired with Johnnycakes. Exhibit B: main courses of charred Atlantic salmon with carbonara sauce; miso sea bass with udon; bouillabaisse with garlic baguettes; Nova Scotia lobster over angelhair pasta; sesame-seared tuna; a local version of surf-and-turf (filet mignon and roasted lobster); duck à l'orange; sugarcane- and rum-lacquered pork loin; and a huge Angus rib steak with herbed frites, black and white ketchup (whatever that is), and sauteed wild mushrooms.

Finish with house-made ice creams or sorbets, bananas Foster with Grand Marnier gelato, the famous Bish hot fudge sundae (with homemade peanut brittle and chocolate chantilly cream), a lemon-key lime torte with a citron vodka sorbetto, or perhaps a chocolate sampler -- tart, mousse, torte, bonbons -- and a liquered coffee drink. The water views, professional service, and fine bar and wine list only enhance the experience of having temporarily traded New Scotland for New York. Dress smartly, expect Halifax's finest to be out in force on the weekends, and reserve early.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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