You know how Hollywood likes to do everything in twos? Two killer asteroid movies or two movies about dueling magicians that come out the same year? Well, apparently the New York restaurant scene plays by the same rulebook. The Smith and Smith's opened around the same time, and while the Smith seems to be grabbing the lion's share of press (and our review will be coming shortly), Smith's seems to be the one that's taking its menu a little more seriously. Read our critic's take, plus looks at the second Mermaid Inn location, a Caribbean vegan haven in Williamsburg and more new and notable restaurants.

(Photo courtesy of Smith's)