Mike Isabella's spit-roasting whole animals on 14th St

Kapnos, which translates to "smoke", is Mike Isabella's ode to Northern Greece's smoking habits -- but before you go all TRUTH campaign on us, just know you'll be inhaling the sweet smell of charred & wood-fired meats while surrounded by drapes, cushions, and millwork panels, all creating an atmosphere reminiscent of mountain homes & gypsy caravans. Wait. Didn't you have your wallet a minute ago?

Fill your lungs with glorious smoke from the hickory-fired rotisserie grills while at the 10-seat chef’s table, where you'll also be able to watch Mike's team slice and serve whole animals, ranging from suckling pig, to baby goat, to lamb.

The mezze menu -- Greek- and Mediterranean-influenced shareable plates -- is divided into spreads, raw, cold, garden, and ocean. This here is the cold watermelon (urfa chili/ rind/ fennel granite).

You'll enjoy eating the spread of melitzanosalata (smoky eggplant/ roasted peppers/ walnuts/ feta) a lot more than trying to order it out loud.

Succumb to the peer pressure of ordering this ocean mezzo -- charred octopus w/ grapefruit, fennel, and cucumber -- but just be warned: that adorable child tugging on your shirtsleeve is actually removing your watch.