Feature

If At First You Don’t Succeed . . .

Two formerly ambitious-for-the-Village restaurants try, try again with new names, new menus, and cheaper tabs.

By Rob Patronite & Robin Raisfeld
Published Sep 18, 2005

Photos: Carina Salvi

Jefferson Grill
(formerly Jefferson)
121 W. 10th St., nr. Sixth Ave.;212-255-3333
Chef
Simpson Wong
Out with the . . .
Fancy fusionized New American dishes like oxtail raviolo with monkfish, and entrées from $20 to $28.
In with the . . .
Bite-size skewers ($1 to $3) of meat, poultry, seafood, or veggies, variously flavored. Plus small plates and no entrées.

Maroons Smoke Shack
(formerly Citron)
228 Bleecker St., nr. Carmine St.; 212-924-9717
Chef
Gavin Citron
Out with the . . .
Optional wine pairings, composed cheese plates, and elevated American fare.
In with the . . .
Catfish fingers, onion rings, and molasses-rubbed barbecued ribs.