The Cherchemonster

Cherche Midi survived opening on Friday the 13th with a full moon, during a heavy rain storm. The first night of service revealed some quintessential McNally touches: the bread basket would make Pete Wells blush; the waiters replace the crisp white paper on the table after the entrées using the move-and-fold technique from Balthazar; and a small salad is served after the prime rib, in the same fashion as the cote de boeuf at Minetta Tavern. [EaterWire]