ABC Kitchen

Mouth-watering vegetables may sound like a gift from the table gods, but Lela Rose says it’s simply the mastery of Dan Kluger, executive chef of ABC Kitchen. The brainchild of Phil Suarez and chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, ABC Kitchen is a space that is as sophisticated as it is sustainable. Suarez and Vongerichten take great pride in using locally sourced ingredients and décor—which is impeccable, understandably, given the restaurant’s location inside ABC Carpet & Home. But back to the vegetables: The wood oven roasted sunchokes with hazelnuts and herbs just might cause your child to turn a culinary leaf (no pun intended). Should you be so lucky, reward them with seasonal glazed donuts or a cookie plate.