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Michael Jordan’s Quality Meats $$
Steakhouse NYC $$ American Map 12 F3
American 57 W 58th St, 10019
23 Vanderbilt Ave, Grand Central Tel (212) 371-7777
Terminal, 10017 Serves top-notch beef steaks,
Tel (212) 655-2300 and excellent appetizers and
The chances of seeing the sides. Great double rib steak too.
celebrity basketball player
are slim, but the steaks are The Red Cat $$
perfectly charred. Ideal for American Map 7 C4
a power lunch. 227 Tenth Ave, 10011
Tel (212) 242-1122
Molyvos $$ New England-style barn-house
Greek Map 12 E4 setting, and professional service.
871 Seventh Ave, 10019 Offers delectable dishes such as
Tel (212) 582-7500 fried oysters. Sample the wild
Sample superb Greek fare, from bass in white-wine butter.
steaming moussaka to juicy
lamb, at this lovely restaurant. A Rue 57 $$
fish display showcases what the French fusion Map 12 F3
kitchen has to offer. Nice, 60 West 57th St, 10019 Stylish decor at Buddakan, an Asian fusion
spacious dining rooms. Tel (212) 307-5656 eatery in Chelsea, Midtown
The unlikely pairing of French
Norma’s $$ cuisine and Japanese sushi at this inviting rustic eatery.
American Map 12 E3 draws the crowds here. Or enjoy Excellent wine list.
119 West 56th St, 10019 authentic bistro cuisine – it also
Tel (212) 708-7460 dishes out American classics. Tia Pol $$
One of Midtown’s best-known Spanish tapas Map 7 C4
brunch spots, this restaurant Russian Tea Room $$ 205 Tenth Ave, 10011
serves massive omelets and Russian Map 12 E3 Tel (212) 675-8805
delicious pancakes. 150 W 57th St, 10019 An infectious spirit pervades
Tel (212) 581-7100 this tiny tapas bar. Sample
Osteria al Doge $$ Although nowhere near its fried chickpeas, squid in its
Italian Map 12 E5 famous original counterpart, own ink, and fresh fruit jugs
142 West 44th St, 10036 this opulent Russian restaurant of sangria, and check out the
Tel (212) 944-3643 still knocks out a delicious comprehensive all-Spanish
Northern Italian specialties, from stroganoff (sautéd beef) and wine list.
hearty grilled meats to fresh an even better chicken kiev.
home-made pasta, are served at Trestle on Tenth $$
this friendly, rustic spot. Do not Shun Lee Palace $$ Swiss Map 7 C4
miss the thin-crust pizzas. Chinese Map 13 A4 242 Tenth Ave, 10001
155 East 55th St, 10022 Tel (212) 645-5659
DK Choice Tel (212) 371-8844 Dine on Swiss specialties, including
rosti and pork, at this charming
This upscale restaurant serves
Pampano $$ traditional Chinese mainland spot. In the summer, opt for the
Mexican Map 13 B2 cooking. The Grand Marnier charming shaded garden.
209 East 49th St, 10017 shrimps are sinfully good.
Tel (212) 751-4545 Virgil’s Real Barbecue $$
A chic restaurant from chef Taboon $$ American Map 12 E5
Richard Sandoval. Signature Middle Eastern Map 11 C4 152 West 44th St, 10036
dishes include smoked sword fish, 773 Tenth Ave, 10019 Tel (212) 921-9494
grilled halibut, and guaca mole. Tel (212) 713-0271 Fill up on juicy pork ribs, chicken
Good selection of desserts. The flavors of the Middle East wings, hunks of cornbread,
meets those of the Mediterranean and collard greens at this noisy
BBQ joint. Offers a variety of
authentic Mexican, Creole, and
Cajun classics.
DK Choice
Aquavit $$$
Scandinavian Map 13 A4
65 East 55th St, 10022
Tel (212) 307-7311
This high-end restaurant
serves inventive cuisine in a
sleek and minimalist dining
room. Try Scandi classics such
as Swedish meatballs, gravlax,
and toast skagen. Enjoy
signature cocktails in the
comfortable bar lounge.
Stylish and minimal styling at Aquavit, Midtown
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