James Restaurant NY

This New American restaurant prides itself on using local, seasonal ingredients, including herbs grown on a roof on its Carlton Avenue block. Inside the dark wood dining room, dishes such as oysters in a squash and shallot sauce, salmon with walnuts and a Vermont cheddar burger are served, along with specialty cocktails. James offers a half-price burger special on Mondays and a three-course Sunday supper. Except on holidays, reservations are restricted to parties of six or more.