The previous tenant in the sprawling corner space at Second Avenue and 2nd Street was Heartbreak. True to its name, the place closed two days before receiving its coveted Michelin star. The fare was Germanic—including a gravy-drenched beef rib the size of a cudgel—but the interior, paved in poured concrete and flaunting red accents, felt like a Swiss bus station. Now Heartbreak owner Christos Valtzoglou has debuted Boukiés, a Greek spot in the reconfigured premises. Although the food can be remarkable, the space remains badly laid out, a challenging labyrinth of wicker chairs and tiny tables that force you to tack back and forth like Odysseus's galley to visit the bathrooms. Watch out for the Minotaur!
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