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'Cesca

Plush, brown velvet chairs and booths, ivory-colored walls, and soft lighting provide a stylish backdrop for 'Cesca's inventive southern Italian fare. [...]

A Voce

A Voce means word of mouth and we’re happy to add our voice to those praising this exceptional restaurant. [...]

Artisanal

Finally, a restaurant for the fromage fanatic! At Artisanal, enjoy piping hot gougers, classic swiss fondue, or (and?) A flight of cheeses paired with wines. [...]

Babbo

Mario Batali's Babbo features an eclectic, Italian-only wine list and earthy, regional cuisine. Spicy, two-minute calamari cooked "Sicilian lifeguard style" is a favorite. [...]

Balthazar

Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and a post-midnight snacking menu, Balthazar is truly a round-the-clock eatery in the city that never sleeps. [...]

Barbuto

Some have termed Barbuto, Jonathan Waxman's latest restaurant, an Italian brasserie. The simply prepared and simply delicious fare features oven-roasted meats, grilled fish, peasant-style pastas, and such house specialties as shaved asparagus salad and velvety chicken liver bruschetta. [...]

BLT Steak

We stopped by BLT Steak one snowy, blustery evening and were immediately warmed by the welcoming host, cozy seating, and friendly, knowledgeable service. [...]

Blue Hill Restaurant

Just a half block east of Greenwich Village's Washington Square, Blue Hill offers "in season" American bounty largely sourced from Chef Dan Barber's upstate, biodynamic stone barn farm. [...]

Blue Ribbon Brasserie

Open since 1992 and brought to you by brothers Bruce and Eric Bromberg, Blue Ribbon Brasserie still hums with the sound of happy diners. [...]

China Grill

When in need of a mid-day respite, pop right into the CBS building's China Grill for massive plates of globe-trotting cuisine with a pan-asian emphasis. [...]

Devi

A pioneer in upscale indian cuisine, chef and author Suvir Saran of Dévi creates authentic, aromatic dishes reflecting the varied regions of India. [...]

Gramercy Tavern

Gramercy Tavern is one of Danny Meyer's most successful culinary endeavors and it is obvious why— superior customer service, delectable dishes, and gracious surroundings. [...]

Grand Central Oyster Bar and Restaurant

Wend your way deep into the bowels of Grand Central Station to uncover this tile-enshrouded, pre-renovation terminal classic. [...]

Il Buco

Sample delicious tapas and indulge in stellar nightly specials at il Buco, a charming, antique-filled eatery located just north of Houston Street. [...]

Kin Shop

Kin Shop is hot, hot, hot—and spicy.  A contemporary Thai restaurant, this West Village destination has been wildly popular since its 2010 debut. [...]

Les Halles

Aptly named for the famous Parisian market district, Les Halles offers authenticity by the forkful. Complete with an on-site butcher shop and meat showcase, this Gramercy Park gem isn't at all shy about accommodating the carnivorously-inclined. [...]

Má Pêche

Má Pêche (which means “mother peach”) is part of David Chang’s expanding Momofuku empire and the chef’s only restaurant in midtown. [...]

Oceana

Oceana provides a serene setting for an important business lunch or a quiet dinner out. It's far from stuffy or fussy, but one definitely feels the need to act like an adult here. [...]

Ouest

Sexy red leather booths. Flattering lighting. Generous bartenders. Sophisticated comfort food. A neighborhood restaurant-cum-dining destination, Ouest has it all! Tom Valenti's signature dishes include mushroom soup, braised short ribs, osso buco, roasted sea bass, and bacon-wrapped scallops. [...]

Per Se

Translated from latin, Per Se literally means in and of itself, and rumor has it that when asked if the New York restaurant would mirror his Napa Valley flagship, The French Laundry, Thomas Keller replied, "It won't be the same, per se. [...]

Red Rooster Harlem

Featuring a take-out market, restaurant and bar, Red Rooster Harlem was named in honor of a legendary Harlem speakeasy, and celebrates the roots of American cuisine and the diverse culinary traditions of the neighborhood. [...]

Spice Market

Step across the threshold into the vast space known as Spice Market and you'll swear that you've entered the private labyrinth of Siamese royalty in the heart of NYC's once grungy meatpacking district. [...]

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