Vibrant floral paintings brighten up two chic rooms in this lovely Yorkville landmark. After 13 years, this century home turned boîte is still one of the city’s most romantic spots, but bad acoustics make it too loud for whispering sweet nothings. A brief menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and on-trend dishes draws hip Gen Xers, Yorkvillians and a smattering of tourists. Perfectly al dente asparagus spears come with crisp pancetta, grated parmesan, red pepper purée, and a darling miniature grilled cheese sandwich, its toasty outside yielding to gooey fontina. Ontario ostrich, grilled perfectly pink and meltingly tender, tastes like a well-aged steak. The Grand Dessert, a tasting platter of delectable house-made sweets, might be the best bargain in town. The wine list is brief yet interesting and includes some hard-to-find Ontario bottles. Experienced servers are attentive and informed. Mains $21–$32.