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