"Well, it seems your newly acquired love for braised duck has earned you a formidable rival."

The main course of braised duck, which managed to be crisp around the exterior and sumptuously rich within, seemed like an afterthought.

Shad roe is frequently the first course, followed by another Wolfe favorite, roasted or braised duck.

Potato gnocchi with braised duck and crisp garlic must be approached with caution.

Scott Conant is cooking dishes like braised duck and foie gras agnolotti.

Turnips are browned in butter and added to the braised duck at the last minute.

House-made, it was combined beautifully with braised duck, grilled radicchio and black truffle slices.

And the table will look more festive if the braised duck and rice is served in a duck tureen.

But the lotus-root patties and the braised stuffed duck ($150, advance booking required) live up to their reputation.

Price range: Appetizers $2.50 to $9.95, main courses $6.50 to $42 (braised duck), desserts $2.50 to $12.