
Fried calamari, tomato, provolone, and cherry pepper aioli top the Jersey Shore pizza Photograph by Scott Suchman

The ham bar on the second floor seats six Photograph by Scott Suchman

Graffiato is brash, noisy, and so energetic you might guess the entire staff is on speed Photograph by Scott Suchman

Octopus with potato puree, corn relish, and pea shoots Photograph by Scott Suchman

Coriander-spiced yogurt and lemon vinaigrette are unexpected counterpoints to the robust wood-roasted pork ribs Photograph by Scott Suchman

Sweet corn agnolotti with chanterelles and pine nuts Photograph by Scott Suchman

Mike Isabella played up his brash side on Top Chef, but underneath is a dedicated, talented cook Photograph by Scott Suchman

Snag a stool at the bar and watch the cooks fly about the open galley kitchen Photograph by Scott Suchman

Before Graffiato, Isabella oversaw the dishes at downtown mezze restaurant Zaytinya Photograph by Scott Suchman

Exposed brick and industrial wood tables play up the he-man aesthetic Photograph by Scott Suchman