NYC Restaurants

Le Bernardin

Le Bernardin Seafood | Midtown West

155 W 51st Street (bet 6th & 7th)

212.554.1515

www.le-bernardin.com

 


Ippudo

Ippudo Japanese Noodle | East Village

65 4th Avenue (bet 9th & 10th St)

212.388.0088

http://www.ippudony.com/

Notes: Phenomenal ramen in wonderfully-rich broth and scrumptious pork buns. Casual and affordable, and a hearty greeting when you enter the dining room. No reservations, so expect to wait.  


Artisanal

Artisanal Brasserie | Murray Hill

2 Park Avenue (bet. Madison & Park)

212.725.8585

www.artisanalbistro.com

Notes: It’s all about the cheese, and the fondue is to die for. The onion soup is sensational as well. 


Gramercy Tavern

Gramercy Tavern New American | Flatiron

42 E 20th St (bet B’way & Park)

212.477.0777

www.gramercytavern.com


Dovetail

Dovetail New American | Upper West Side

103 W 77th St (at Columbus)

212.362.3800

http://dovetailnyc.com/

Notes: Creative dishes featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. We once did a memorable hard cider pairing that complemented the autumn dishes nicely.


Daniel

Daniel French | Upper East Side

60 E 65th St (bet Madison & Park)

212.288.0033

http://www.danielnyc.com/daniel.html

Notes: Lavish perfection for special occasions. Breathtaking formal dining room. The same flawless food and impeccable service is available in the lounge, although the lounge tables are uncomfortable. 


Corton

Corton New French | TriBeCa

239 W Broadway (bet Walker & White)

212.219.2777

http://cortonnyc.com/

Notes: Chic, minimalist dining room featuring imaginative, flawless dishes.  


Beauty & Essex

Beauty & Essex New American | Lower East Side

146 Essex St (bet Rivington & Stanton)

212.614.0146

www.beautyandessex.com

Notes: Fun, clever small plates to share. Funky space with a dark, sexy vibe, accessed through a pawn shop. Great choice for a group. Noisy.


Aureole

Aureole Seasonal American | Theatre District

135 W 42nd Street (bet. B’way & 6th)

212.319.1660

http://www.charliepalmer.com/Properties/Aureole/NY/

Notes: We love the bar room, with its energetic vibe, and enjoy dining in the corner of the bar if possible. This is one of our favorite choices for pre-theatre dinner.


Babbo

Babbo Italian | West Village

110 Waverly Pl. (bet 9th & 10th)

212.777-0303

www.babbonyc.com

Notes: Absurdly-fabulous Italian food with spot-on wine pairings. Reservations are tough. Arrive on time! Service can be spotty.