Talula's Garden

Aimee Olexy's Washington Square restaurant earns its reputation as a special-occasion anchor on the strength of a few key things: a beautiful outdoor garden, a seasonal Mid-Atlantic menu that changes with what's good, and one of the better cheese programs in the city. The cheddar-chive biscuits arrive early and set the tone, and the produce-forward cooking reflects real sourcing relationships rather than just menu language.