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Degustation

When dining at a restaurant, are you ever intrigued about what is going on behind those large, stainless steel doors that lead to the kitchen? Well, at Degustation, a teeny, 16-seat, East Village hot spot, you can be in on the action, as you sit at an L-shaped "food bar" around an open kitchen. Specializing in a unique fusion of French, Spanish, and American cuisines, the food is served tapas style in inventive and imaginative little bites. No need to to be distracted by a dining partner at Degustation, watching the talented chefs prepare the delicious food will keep you captivated and enthralled throughout your entire meal. Degustation, 239 E 5th St, New York [Photo via}