Tao– C0L6421Asian 42 E. 58th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.888.2288, taorestaurant.com. A dramatic, high-ceilinged dining room, featuring a monolithic statue of Buddha, sets the stage for eats from the East, from dumplings (chicken with Napa cabbage and soy sauce) to filet mignon cooked in a ginger-scallion broth with wasabi dipping sauce. Lunch Mon-Sat, dinner nightly, Brunch (dim sum) Sun; AE, D, MC, V; $$$ 2/  F12 Zucker’s Bagels & Smoked Fish– C0L39D 1 eli 146 Chambers St., btw W. Broadway & Greenwich St., 212.608.5844; 370 Lexington Ave., btw E. 44th & E. 45th sts., 212.661.1080, zuckersbagels .com. The quintessential NYC bagel—hand-rolled and kettle-boiled—is the raison d’être of this popular eatery, which also serves everything from sandwiches to pastries. Plus, smoked fish, cheeses and deli meats by the pound. Breakfast, G21, F15 lunch daily; AE, D, MC, V; $ 2 1  
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El Parador CafÊ– C0L7948Mexican 325 E. 34th St., btw First & Second aves., 212.679.6812, elparadorcafe .com. One of the oldest Mexican restaurants in the city serves roasted enchiladas with stewed chicken. Lunch, dinner daily; AE, D, DC, MC, V; $$/  . D15 La Giara– C0L4196KoItalian 501 Third Ave., btw E. 33rd & E. 34th sts., 212.726.9855, lagiara.com. The Sardinian chef prepares regional dishes, such as duck pappardelle. Lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sat  /  . E15 Sun; AE, D, DC, MC, V; $$ 1 Mapo Tofu– C0L361C 85 hinese 338 Lexington Ave., btw E. 39th & E. 40th sts., 212.897.8118, nymapotofu .com. Sichuan specialites include braised prawns with fermented rice and chicken with roasted peppers and peanuts. Lunch, dinner daily; AE, D, MC, V; $/  E14 Pershing Square Cafe– C0L36A 185 merican 90 E. 42nd St., at Park Ave., 212.286.9600, pershingsquare .com. In the shadow of majestic Grand Central Terminal lies this busy eatery—built into the underside of a raised roadway—offering comfort food, from chicken potpie to crispy calamari to braised boneless short ribs. Breakfast, Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat & Sun; AE, D, MC, V; $$ 1/ 8  F14
Rockefeller Center (W. 48th to W. 51st sts., btw Fifth & Sixth aves.)
Lizarran New York City– C0L3452Spanish/Tapas 11 W. 51st St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 646.998.4351, lizarrannyc.com. An authentic menu of hot tapas (croquetas with bÊchamel sauce and cured ham, beef meatballs in tomato sauce, artichokes with cured ham, shrimp with
garlic and cayenne pepper, oxtail with truffled mashed potatoes), cold tapas (gazpacho), cheeses, cured meats and paellas, as well as meat (pork tenderloin with potatoes, piquillo pepper and bacon) and seafood entrÊes (baby squid with applesauce and onions). Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily; AE, D, MC, V; $$ 2/  G13
Oceana– C0L346Seafood McGraw-Hill Building, 120 W. 49th St., btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.759.5941, oceanarestaurant.com. Chef Ben Pollinger’s global menu tackles fish from every angle, from taro-wrapped dorade and roasted monkfish to a raw bar and whole stuffed wild striped bass. Casual dining in the Cafe at Oceana. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly; AE, D, DC, MC, V; $$$/  8 . 5 G13 Sea Grill, The– C0L347Seafood Rockefeller Center, 19 W. 49th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.332.7610, theseafiregrill.com. Ocean fare, such as shellfish platters and daily grilled fish specialties, within landmark Rockefeller Center. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly; AE, D, DC, MC, V; $$$/  8 . G13
SoHo (West of Centre & Lafayette sts. from Canal to Houston sts.)
Antique Garage– C0L9425Mediterranean/Turkish 41 Mercer St., btw Grand & Broome sts., 212.219.1019, antiquegaragesoho.com. Tempting meze, salads and traditional entrÊes such as kofte (grilled Turkish meatballs) and manti (beef dumplings with yogurt sauce and mint), served in a room with exposed brick walls that is appointed with sumptuous antiques. Lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun; AE, D, MC, V; $$/  F20 Cherrywood Kitchen– C0L9425New American 300 Spring St., btw Hudson & Renwick sts., 646.559.2328, cherrywoodkitchen.com. A menu of snacks (short-rib-stuffed spring rolls, housemade pickles with butter-roasted nuts), small plates (smoked asparagus with serrano ham and a poached egg), large plates (softshell crab with garlic, shallots and a cherry glaze) and slow-cooked specialties (eel-stuffed smoked chicken) are served in a rustic space. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat; AE, D, MC, V; $$ 2/  H20
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