Unrivaled Old Market eatery features new American cuisine, "Iron Chef"-style plates and top-drawer service. Despite occasional lapses in flavor, we enjoyed many heavenly bites in this tucked-away former fruit cellar. Bring your wallet and forget your watch: Five- and eight-course tasting menus (with or without wine pairings) on Fridays and Saturdays, make for memorable splurges.
Where: 1022 Howard St.
Hours: 5:30 p.m. to at least 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.
Information: 345-8980 or www.vmertz.com
Prices: $40 to $70 per person for an entrée and a drink, $60 to $150 per person for tasting menus)
Mom scoop: Save this one for a romantic date night. It's not geared -- or priced -- for tots.
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