You can only believe that Mas is a farmhouse to the extent that you believe that Tom Ford has designed and moved into this farmhouse. Yes, there was a communal table and the requisite brick wall, but Mas is much more sleek and glamorous than any farmhouse I've ever seen. Ambience aside--which was actually quite good, but upscale and not typical of your average WVillage dining experience--all NY foodies should try this place out. Mas is striving. The chef hails from Bouley Upstairs, there are two tasting menu options, and you can actually build your own tasting menu from the a la carte menu as well. The service is well-timed and well-orchestrated and the food is really top notch, although the fish dishes were slightly dry (cooking fish really separates the men from the boys) and the desserts were a slight disappointment - the rhubarb panna cotta a little too funky and the hazelnut chocolate torte not as luscious and decadent as you would expect. Nevertheless, I had one of the better dining experiences of 2009 at Mas. Great for a closing dinner, foodie parents in town wanting a NY dining experience, or a special occasion. Uno Mas por favor.
http://www.masfarmhouse.com/
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