Nothing against the very talented Josh DeChellis or his equally talented PR machine, but it's time we set aside a place for Jovia at the Eater hospice. In naming the venue Bestworthy of '06, Platt said it best: "Where else can you enjoy coddled duck eggs, bowls of risotto folded with oysters, or delicate terrines of potted suckling pig, all while sitting at the bar, watching a ball game on TV?"

Deathwatch graphic design by Jonathan Van Gieson; photo by Kalina.