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Beautiful, fun and delicious Mediterranean restaurant. Try the Mediterranean Tasting and the Jamon Iberico. The Sangria and the Jus De Grenade are so refreshing.
Ask for Lonny! He'll keep you laughing. And if it's in season...get the corn pudding!
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Tutto veramente ottimo...dalle ostriche...agli astici e aragoste e per finire i granchi..,senza dimenticarci dei camberoni jumbo
Come in on a friday or saturday evening for live jazz! Great music and great food!
Go for the cheeseburger with white cheddar and the house salad instead of the fries... Chardonnay helps, too
Intimate steakhouse, with a very red interior. Take advantage of their $100 four-course dinner-for-two deal – try the hanger steak with a bottle of malbec.
U can never go wrong in this traditional italian rest. Pasta always al dente, great ambience, open from lunch to dinner, love to sit in the outdoor tables to watch people
Out of our standard vague anti-Williamsburg bias and our fear of saying the wrong thing vis-a-vis contemporary art, we're going to single out the 21 club as our internal A. List pick here. Read more.
Hit up this Asian BBQ showstopping open kitchen loaded with naturalstone, clay brick, and volcanic rock. Your order: Thai pastrami spicedmeatballs w/ saw tooth coriander & tamarind sauce. Read more.
A fun and funky asian fusion restaurant with plates meant for sharing. Try the California Roll (with real crabmeat) and the Kung Pao Chicken.
Highlighted as a popular spot for France supporters during the World Cup. 6 Nations Rugby Championship will be shown here by request. (Time Warner 685, DIRECTV 264, Dish 135)
We really enjoyed the overly ornate décor and the stiffness of the waiters. You can’t go wrong with the chicken kiev and the honey vodka.
The quiet, low-lit second-floor lounge is the perfect choice for a romantic rendez-vous or a drink with the girls. Try the eponymous “Le Colonial,” with Tanqueray, cassis and raspberry puree.
A stuffy and old-school but enjoyable steakhouse. Try the Bobby Van’s Filet Oscar or the Famous 12oz Burger (go South of the Border).
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I had a wonderful ladies baby shower there recently. The setting is perfect, and I love that it is family owned. -Luann De Lesseps, Real Housewives of New York City
The lobster pancakes will make you realize not all pancakes are created equally—these ones got the special treatment.
You are here to have fun, so demand it. Bubbles to begin, and a salade Nicoise, followed by Dover sole. D’accord? D’accord! Read more.
Great meal. Love the honesty of the staff. Medium is a little rarer than I would like, but stone crabs more than made up for it. Would definitely dine here again.
Check out the classy bar for a pre-dinner cocktail or a later for a nightcap. Or, come early in the morning for their Japanese Breakfast. Service is attentive but slow.
Westside location of archetypcal New York steakhouse. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
On Food Network's $40 a Day, Rachael Ray takes a trip to Thalia, serving new American cuisine in a stunning setting, in the Theater District of New York, NY. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more.
The three-course, $25 lunchtime prix fixe menu is one of the better deals in midtown. And per Adam Platt, the signature tarte flambée is worth a special trip. Read more.
Restrooms are unlabelled downstairs, but it's boys on the left (ying) and girls on the right (yang)
Many of the dishes at Victor’s are still made with old family recipes. Some of the highlights: succulent lobster empanadas, chicken skewers with spicy mango sauce and sweet tres leches cake.
The wine list is extensive, featuring fine pours from New Zealand to Washington State. Pair a glass with the wood-roasted oysters covered in shallots for the perfect taste of summer.
The sister restaurant to Tao, this clubby spot has a dance club downstairs, and serves an intense one-pound Wagyu-blend meatball upstairs. Read more.
We love the Guacamole, Chicken Soup and Chicken Mole.Save 30% off your entire bill by booking here: http://bit.ly/hLYe6w
Was pretty nice, food was delectable, best part though was the tour of Ramsay's immaculate kitchen.
The freshest Greek salad and grilled octopus. A great order-in option for impromptu entertaining at home.
The butternut squash soup was delicious, but the service left something to be desired. Pasta was VerY rich
On the must-try list: morel mushroom-studded risotto, salt-crusted sea bass and fritto misto di mare. Of course, the wine list is extensive and packed with great bottles at various price points.
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How do I know you’re passing off that H&M dress as couture? Because I was sipping an iced tea at this across-the-street café, watching you sneak out of the store.
Taking in afternoon tea at The Palm Court is one of the classic things on any New York 'to do' list. Take a step back in time & enjoy the fabulous decor, great service and even spot some celebrities.
You've got to try my absolute all time favorite deli in NYC. They even have my pic hanging up with all the celebs right in front!
Alex Guarnaschelli is in chocoholic heaven at Norma's at Le Parker Meridien with the Chocolate Decadence French Toast, on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
Both avant-garde and approachable, David Burke's take on seafood is nothing short of brilliant. Try the tacos, and don't skip dessert!
The perfect lunch spot for Upper Eastsiders looking for a civilized bite near Bloomingdales. You can’t go wrong with any of the crostinis and the variety of olive oils.
If you see us enjoying a Velvet Sienna (fresh cranberry, pineapple purée, carrot juice, sage) at this E. 60th St. spot this Sunday, maybe don't say anything. We're doing some nervous system work. Read more.
Sit at one of the eight white-marble "bars" and watch roasted-chicken pizza ($12) being made in the wood-burning oven or chat with the chefs who assemble Mr. English's prime-rib sliders ($18). Read more.
Try the Cavitini with Imperial Vodka made from wheat and rye served dry, chilled and up with 10-grams Hackleback Caviar and olives. It's a classic Russian cocktail and absolutely delicious.
This was the perfect ending to a busy day...the Martinis are smooth, and the Veal Marsala very tender. Service excellent.
The Pierre’s elegant newcomer boasts a standout morning menu; try the Welsh rarebit or the excellent fish and chips with minted mushy peas. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
The bone marrow matzoh ball soup is a must, as is the pork crackling with zatar, pretzel dog sliders, mac + cheese with crab & sea urchin, & a skate wing that's joined the Axis as a schnitzel. Read more.
It's a BG New York City Secret! The Post House is Shoe Designer Giuseppe Zanotti's lucky restaurant. He dines here every time he's in New York. Read more.
Following a makeover by Dubai's new Jumeirah owners, Manhattan’s landmark Essex House has emerged with renovated rooms, spa and now a chic new eatery. Read more.
Adam Platt picked the tramezzi here (served only at lunch) as his favorite sandwich in Midtown. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Budget foodies can visit Jean Georges’s bar for great cocktails, a snack or afternoon tea.
A spot for middle aged singles looking for a fun night out. Delicious tuna tar-tar, however the food is slightly over priced.
Solid food, an exciting wine program (choice bottles are served at cost weekly), and killer terrine. Hey, it's a Daniel Boulud joint, so what else would you expect? [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Ignore the name of this seafood restaurant and go straight for oysters and a glass of Grüner Veltliner.
Try the Grapefruit Givré, stuffed with rose-scented loukoum and topped with flossy halvah cotton candy and black-and-white sesame tuile. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner, this French bistro has all the best classic dishes. Try the French onion soup, and the steak tartar with frites and finish with a chocolate soufflé.
Extensive seafood selection in a fun, cool atmosphere. Sit at the raw bar and order one of the "shellfish towers" to split between a small group.
Grand Marnier shrimp and pillowy mu shu make for an elegant pre-Lincoln Center meal best taken with martinis and friends.
One of our favorite desserts of the year is the Fritelle De Mele here, an impeccably turned-out apple fritter crowned with caramel gelato. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
This landmark has something for everyone, including history buffs (JFK owned a pad there), jazz lovers (see live sets in the Café) and celeb watchers (it's Tom, Katie and Suri's home away from home).
On weekday afternoons, the restaurant is a self-service cafeteria. Try a Brisket with Roasted Onions sandwich. Evenings are a bit fancier and more expensive.
I think the menu is reminiscent of a great neighborhood restaurant with a fine dining touch. Bill has simplified many great dishes and puts his own twist in them. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef
Sponsored Tip: Order San Pellegrino or Acqua Panna water at this beer-friendly bistro and a donation will be made to Share Our Strength! Also: try the duck sausage. Read more.
The $32 fixed-price brunch begins with a basket of warm baked goods; next comes a plate of canapés, then the entree and finally a plate of bijou dessert bites. Read more.
Sponsored Tip: Order San Pellegrino or Acqua Panna water at this bustling steakhouse and a donation will be made to Share Our Strength! Also: try the filet mignon. Read more.
Keep swimming... Boring atmosphere with equally boring (and inexperienced) waitstaff. The food is overly ambitious. I foresee an early closure with this spot.
Sponsored Tip: Order San Pellegrino or Acqua Panna water at this bistro and a donation will be made to Share Our Strength! Also: try the merguez scramble at brunch. Read more.
Kefi, from Donatella Arpaia and Michael Psilakis, focuses on rustic Greek cuisine, like Chicken Souvlaki and Grilled Octopus Salad.
Marcus Samuelsson’s ode to southern down-home cooking is Harlem’s most ambitious opening in decades. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
