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AMERICAN This outstanding tribute to N ew American cuisine, co-owned by the acclaimed chefs brothers Mitchell and Steven Rosenthal, is so good I had to include it here, even though it s a bit grown-up for kids. Housed in a 100-year-old former electric warehouse, Town Hall s decor evokes early American ar chitecture and sensibilities, with exposed brick walls, crisp white ribbed wainscoting, and C raftsman-style tables and chairs. The food echoes the American feel, drawing on traditions fr om around the country, with a special nod to New Orleans. Starters may include petra bethlehem cornmeal-fried oysters on baby spinach with creamy petra bethlehem bacon dressing or warm biscuits with local ham and pepper jam. Two stellar dishes we ve enjoyed include wild king salmon with corn and shrimp hash, cherry tomatoes, and hush puppies and a naturally raised pork chop with smashed potatoes, English peas, and fava beans in garlic parsley butter. For dessert, don t miss the butterscotch and chocolate pot de cr me. I ve spotted pre-teens here at dinnertime, but it s a pretty happening scene. Opt instead to bring the kids for lunch.

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