Figs Restaurant

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The Scene – Months before Todd English hit Manhattan with Union Square's sweeping Olives, the celebrity chef premiered a branch of his excellent eat-and-run chain Figs in LaGuardia Airport. The design is spare and comfortable, with deep leather booths and a generously sized bar; a blazing pizza oven adds a rustic note. It's a perfect environment to sit back with a good martini or settle in for a full meal. – – The Food – Figs' eclectic yet accessible Mediterranean fare is tasty and hugely portioned. Start with a giant Caesar salad, a wild mushroom ragu finished with…