Jar

Jar offers everything you could hope for in a sophisticated American restaurant: a warm and relaxed setting, excellent service, and generous servings of reliably good comfort food. The braised Kurobuta pork shank and a Kobe-style filet of beef -- both perfectly cooked, simply seasoned -- are divinely flavorful. It was always chef Suzanne Tracht's dream to open a contemporary version of a 1940s-era chophouse, and you can tell that she's putting her best into every plate that leaves the kitchen. Everything she makes is a lesson in quality and simplicity. Among her most popular dishes are the Niman Ranch char sui pork chops and her coup de grâce -- a sensational pot roast with caramelized onions and carrots. An extensive wine list and martini menu are two good reasons to arrive early and stay for a nightcap at the beautiful Parisian-style bar. Tip: Suzanne's Sunday brunch is one of the best in the city; try the corn pancakes or the lobster Benedict.

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