Baked catfish was nicely enhanced with black beans, shrimp and red peppers.

Four jumbo shrimp were nicely enhanced by chopped fresh mango and a slightly sweet coconut and rum sauce.

A chunky soup of butternut squash and corn ($7) was flavorful but served tepid, while sauteed shrimp were nicely enhanced with a sweet corn fritter ($9).

Braised veal was meaty and tasty, nicely enhanced by a scoop of herbed barley.

It's a smart approach, nicely enhanced by Allen Moyer's living newspaper setting.

Ms. Geras, who was born in Jerusalem, lives in England; her stories are nicely enhanced by the British artist Jael Jordan's lavish and faithful illustrations.

The goddess-effect was nicely enhanced, her immense intrinsic dignity unimpaired.

Diver scallops, flavor packed and firm textured, are quickly seared, their naturally sweet flavor nicely enhanced by caramelized bacon and onions.

The local goat cheese, fresh and creamy, is enhanced nicely with a drizzle of beet juice and cubed beets.

(The mood is nicely enhanced by Susan Coates's costumes, which suggest that these characters take their fashion magazines seriously.)