One of the former Jean George sous-chefs, Wylie Dufresne, has a fantastic restuarant with extremely interesting cuisine -- 71 Clinton Fresh Food. There are some aspects that may not appeal to everyone --it's tiny (think living room), trendy, and located in what might be called a transitional neighborhood on the lower east side -- but I think all of these things enhance the dining experience and best of all, it's not outrageously priced. Just a few weeks ago I saw the chef listed in one of the food magazines as one of the 10 best new chefs in North America.