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Sfoglia $$
Italian Map 17 A2
1402 Lexington Ave, 10128
Tel (212) 831-1402
A small and rustic eatery with
Italian farmhouse fare such as
duck with apricots. The menu
changes bimonthly, and the
Italian wine list is excellent.
Shanghai Pavilion $$
Chinese Map 17 B5
1378 Third Ave, 10021
Tel (212) 585-3388
Extensive menu of Shanghai
specialties, including top-
notch dim sum. Also offers
unique seafood dishes, such
as lobster tropicana. Great Peter Luger Steakhouse, a haven for meat lovers, Brooklyn
food overall.
Vongerichten. For an optimal shrines the only option is the
Sylvia’s $$ overview, choose one of the nightly omakase (chef’s tasting)
Southern American Map 21 B1 exquisite tasting menus. The menu, which is freshly prepared
328 Malcolm X Ave, 10027 stress is on organic ingredients. to order.
Tel (212) 996-0660
Soul food at its finest, from Masa $$$ Tavern on the Green $$$
fried chicken with waffles to Japanese Map 12 D3 American Map 12 D2
Carolina-style catfish. The 10 Columbus Circle, 10029 Central Park West & 67th St, 10023
breakfast spread is quite Tel (212) 823-9800 Closed Sun Tel (212) 877-8684
elaborate. The Southern Chef Masa breaks the record for This is Central Park’s most
desserts, including the peach the most expensive tasting meal famous restaurant. It serves
cobbler, are divine. ever at $595, but it is worth every modern fare to well-heeled
cent. Take a seat at the sushi bar locals and visitors, many of
Asiate $$$ to watch the chefs in action. whom come here to celebrate
Asian Map 12 D3 special occasions.
80 Columbus Circle, 10019 Per Se $$$
Tel (212) 805-8881 American Map 12 D3
Stellar views are matched by 10 Columbus Circle, 10019
creative Asian cuisine. Tel (212) 823-9335 Brooklyn
Popular dishes include Chef Thomas Keller has intro-
Wagyu beef with oxtail sauce, duced superlative Californian- Pies-n-Thighs $
pan-seared foie gras, and influenced cuisine to New York. American
butter-poached lobster. There are two unique nine-course 166 South 4th St., Brooklyn, 11211
Three-course fixed-price tasting menus to indulge in, and Tel (347) 529-6090
brunch menu on weekends. a great selection of wines, plus From the dining to the decor,
spectacular views of Central Park. this place oozes classic
DK Choice Sasabune $$$ American charm. Try shrimp
and grits, fried chicken, pulled
Daniel $$$ Sushi Map 13 C1 pork, and butter biscuits.
French Map 13 A2 401 East 73rd St, 10021 Delicious breakfast spread,
60 East 65th St, 10021 Tel (212) 249-8583 and the weekend brunch
Tel (212) 288-0033 Closed Sun At this outpost of the famed menu is great.
If splurging in the city is the Los Angeles and Honolulu sushi
objective, this is the place al di là $$
to do it. The opulent French Italian
restaurant of acclaimed chef 248 Fifth Ave, 11215
Daniel Boulud offers a super- Tel (718) 783-4565
lative sensory experience, from Try the braised rabbit with black
the first step into the grand olives at this whimsical Venetian-
dining room and the rich forkful inspired joint. Don’t miss the
of foie gras to the final bite of mouthwatering desserts, including
the sinful chocolate mousse. tangy gelato.
Excellent wine list and seamless
service make the Daniel Fette Sau $$
experience truly worthwhile. American
354 Metropolitan Ave, 11211
Tel (718) 963-3404
Jean-Georges $$$ Set in a rustic former garage,
French Map 12 D3 this restaurant serves juicy
1 Central Park West, 10023 barbecue, from ribs to pork
Tel (212) 299-3900 Closed Sun belly. Wash the meal down
The jewel in the crown of famed Elegant interiors at the well-reviewed with robust beer or a glass
French chef Jean-Georges Per Se, Upper Manhattan of wine.
Key to Prices see p294
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