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by the soft banquettes and Harlem Shake $
flickering candles. American Map 21 B2
100 W 124th St, 10027
Marea $$$ Tel (212) 222-8300
Seafood Map 12 D3 Relatively new interpretation of a
240 Central Park South, 10019 classic American diner with
Tel (212) 582-5100 1950s-style counter and stools,
Dine on razor clams and sea street seating, and a menu
bass at this seafood oasis, specializing in chilli-cheese dogs,
or enjoy the wide variety burgers, and sweet potato pie.
of oysters and antipasti.
Excellent weekend brunch. Sisters Cuisine $
Caribbean Map 21 C2
Morimoto $$$ 47 E 124th St, 10035
Japanese Map 7 C5 Tel (212) 410-3000
88 Tenth Ave, 10011 Sample some of the best
Tel (212)-989-8883 Caribbean food in Harlem here.
Choose anything from fresh sushi The menu includes incredible
to “Kentucky Fried” blowfish. A Jamaican jerk chicken, Trinidad-
Elegant setting and decor at Le Bernardin, sake sommelier will act as your style callaloo, and Guyanese
Midtown, famed for its seafood guide to the exceptionally bread pockets.
extensive sake menu.
Aureole $$$ Bar Boulud $$
American Map 8 F1 The Sea Grill $$$ French Map 12 D2
135 West 42nd St, 10036 Seafood Map 12 F5 1900 Broadway, 10023
Tel (212) 319-1660 19 West 49th St, 10020 Tel (212) 595-0303
Chef Charlie Palmer offers inven- Tel (212) 332-7610 Closed Sun Famed chef Daniel Boulud
tive cuisine at this handsome An elegant temple to seafood, opened this “peasant” restaurant
restaurant, which also features a with superb grilled fish and with rustic French fare. The
popular pre-theater menu and shellfish. Modern setting with decor is sleek and modern,
an excellent selection of wines. spectacular views. and there is an outdoor
terrace area.
Le Bernardin $$$ Smith & Wollensky $$$
French Map 12 E4 American Map 13 B5 Beyoglu $$
155 West 51st St, 10019 797 Third Ave, 10022 Turkish Map 17 B5
Tel (212) 554-1515 Tel (212) 753-1530 1431 Second Ave, 10028
Chef Eric Ripert turns out French Bite into quality steaks at this Tel (212) 650-0850
masterpieces at this elegant clubby steakhouse. Equally This whimsically decorated
restaurant. Favorite dishes hearty are the appetizers, place offers delicious and
include red snapper with smoked including split-pea soup authentic meze, including
paprika. Great for seafood lovers. and seafood cocktails. stuffed grape leaves and borek
(filo pastry parcels stuffed with
BLT Steak $$$ feta cheese).
American Map 13 A3
106 East 57th St, 10022 Upper Manhattan Café d’Alsace $$
Tel (212) 752-7470 French Map 17 B3
Trendy Bistro that serves up fat, Amy Ruth’s $ 1695 Second Ave, 10128
succulent steaks with a variety of Southern American Map 21 B3 Tel (212) 722-5133
tangy sauces, including a creamy 113 West 116th St, 10026 A cheery slice of French Alsace,
Béarnaise and a tart three- Tel (212) 280-8779 with tiled floors, flowing red
mustard one. The signature warm Soul food at its most comforting, wine, and crisp tartes. Opt for
popovers and oversized onion from delicious fried chicken to a sidewalk table to watch the
rings are great. ham hocks. crowds stream by.
DB Bistro Moderne $$$ Café Boulud $$
French Map 8 F1 French Map 16 F5
55 West 44th St, 10036 20 East 76th St, 10021
Tel (212) 391-2400 Tel (212) 772-2600
Famed chef Daniel Boulud is at Enjoy chef Daniel Boulud’s
the helm of this comfortably impeccable creations in a casual
noisy bistro with excellent setting. Seasonal dishes include
fare. There are two dining duck breast with Brussels
rooms, linked by a paneled sprouts and apple cider.
wine bar. The French wine list
is excellent. Café Fiorello $$
Italian Map 12 D2
La Grenouille $$$ 1900 Broadway, 10023
French Map 12 F4 Tel (212) 595-5330
3 East 52nd St, 10022 Tuck into an array of dishes
Tel (212) 752-1495 Closed Mon from the antipasto bar at this
A classic French restaurant, cheerful joint. Don’t miss the
ideal for a romantic dinner. Beautifully plated chicken and waffles signature thin-crust pizza. Sit
The intimacy factor is magnified at Amy Ruth’s, Upper Manhattan outside in warm weather
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