Best of Dining: Snow Day Eats

Our picks for a snowy evening out on the town

Joseph Leonard
Gabriel Stulman’s closet-sized newbie is as snugly welcoming as his alma maters Little Owl and Market Table, and James McDuffee’s shrimp and grits and pork hock showcase a style solidified at Bouchon Bakery.
170 Waverly Pl., 646.429.8383, josephleonard.com

Casa Mono
When we think Batali we think Italian, but the zesty little plates of tapas and glasses of Rioja cramming the tables at this Spanish joint off Gramercy Park give those pasta palaces a serious run for their money.
52 Irving Pl., 212.253.2773, casamononyc.com

Falai
Who could resist a place that sticks its diners in the window as though part of the display and sends out dishes like polenta with chicken liver and chanterelles? Also: Iacopo Falai whips up the best passion fruit soufflé on the planet.
68 Clinton St., 212.253.1960, falainyc.com

Sfoglia
It started with the 92nd Street Y crowd, but it wasn’t long before this husband-and-wife-run winner was drawing ’em from deepest downtown. We’ll still board the lousy 6 train just for a plate of the pappardelle.
1402 Lexington Ave., 212.831.1402, sfogliarestaurant.com

"Best of Dining: Snow Day Eats" is part one of a five-part series.
Monday: "Best of Dining: Snow Day Eats"
Tuesday: "Best of Dining: Best of the Best"
Wednesday: "Best of Dining: Dickson's Farmstand"
Thursday: "Best of Dining: Nick Anderer at Maialino"
Friday: "Best of Dining: Shop Cuisine"