424719 Wed Jul 25 13:26:21 -0700 2007 0 18 Manhattan 0 2782801 I went there the past Friday and I find the food generally to be on the good side. The appetizers were very good. My friend had the tomato and almond gazpacho with the Mediterranean rouget, which was spicy, smooth, and velvety and the rouget was a nice touch. My arctic char tartare was quite good. I would describe my dish silky and a bit of a spicy kick possibly due to the black pepper and the chervil used in this dish. The entrees was fine. My friend had the gnocchi with crispy sweetbreads and I had the swordfish. Nothing really spectacular there but the major disappointment were the desserts. My chocolate tart was grainy. My companion's cherry clafouti was good but it didn't make me swoon. Service was a bit rushed possibly because of the fact that it is Restaurant Week and it is a Friday night. For photos and a more in-depth review, please follow the link: http://thewanderingeater.wordpress.com/2007/07/24/dinner-at-the-bar-room-at-the-modern-restaurant-week/ Wed Jul 25 13:26:21 -0700 2007 15020 chocokitty