We returned to Sesamo for brunch before heading to MCC to see White Chip, a play with a stellar lineup of producers, including Jason Biggs, John Larroquette, Hank Azaria, and Annaleigh Ashford—the wife of Joe Tapper, who plays Steven, the lead.

The play takes its name from the Alcoholics Anonymous sobriety-chip system; each of the many times Steven — the main character — resolves to stop drinking, he gets a white chip. He has a bowlful.

For brunch, I started with a bloody Mary ($15), followed by Shakshuka, as I had to have it again as it was so good last time. Not this time. It was way overcooked, even when they re-did it ($21). The manager explained they had new kitchen staff, apologized and didn’t charge for the dish. She asked us to return in a month.

My friends had omelets ($16 – $18; +2 for egg whites), which were tasty, as were the fries.

Sesamo
Hells Kitchen
764 Tenth Ave
New York, NY 10019
(212) 265-2755
Sesamorestaurant.com