Devorah Lev-Tov

“This just-opened Indian spot has pedigree. Its chef, Chetan Shetty, previously cooked at Indian Accent in New York and New Delhi, and led the kitchen at Rania in Washington DC, which earned a star in 2023. At Passerine, he relies on his mother’s spice blends, which she grinds at home and ships over from India. These blends colour Union Square Greenmarket ingredients to create dishes like the dry-aged Kolhapuri lamb tartare, beef Nihari, and a channa masala panisse with tomato tukku. Cocktails and the 300-plus wine list are equally inspired.”

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