Elizabeth's Gone Raw

If you’re looking for the ultimate vegan tasting menu (and one of the cheaper options), head to Elizabeth’s Gone Raw. The small downtown restaurant has tables covered in every fork, knife, spoon, and glass you can imagine (a whirlwind for those of us who skipped our time with Emily Post). Jazz and neosoul music play in the dining room that’s dimly lit by candle sconces hung between gold-framed paintings reminiscent of Goya and Renior. The $110 menu rotates seasonally, but expect dishes like the fiery kale chips that you’ll want to snack on all night and some of our favorite caviar in the city—which is actually drops of algae served with a delicious cashew crème fraiche.