Dacha (CLOSED)

Following a spate of high-flying Russki openings (Brasserie Pushkin, Onegin) comes this swank 74-seat spot, named after the Russian word for country house. Austrian crystal chandeliers, an ornamental fireplace and gold-and-burgundy banquettes add a sumptuous luster to the the barnwood-paneled dining room. The menu recalls the old country's pre-Revolutionary Francophone era with traditional dishes both French (sautéed foie gras, mussels in garlic sauce) and Russian (beef Stroganoff, braised short ribs served in ceramic pots). As expected at an Imperial-influenced restaurant, the bar showcases plenty of vodka, including 11 infusions with the spirit, varying from classic (horseradish) to confounding (chocolate cake).