Sycamore

An airy, modern space in the heart of downtown Columbia. Chef Mike Odette has an affinity for local, seasonal ingredients, such as pork from nearby Patchwork Family Farms. Dishes tend toward classic bistro fare - cassoulet, mussels, steak - with an attention to detail (like the three crisp fried sage leaves atop homemade gnocchi with butternut squash) that makes them memorable. The weekday lunch menu is an especially good value.