15 East, which manages to stand out in a crowded marketplace of Japanese restaurants that focus on uncooked seafood. - Frank Bruni
One star for the modestly elegant, even neighborly vibe. Another for the first-class sushi. - Adam Platt
Toqueville co-owner Marco Moreira has returned to his aquatic roots - he was trained as a sushi chef - in the restaurant's former space.
Theres barely time to settle in at 15 Easts sushi counter before a fellow-diner leans over and whispers, Did you follow him here, too? - Ligaya Mishan