DINING Upper East Side Bocca East– C0L769Italian 1496 Second Ave., at E. 78th St., 212.249.1010, boccaeast.com. A lively trattoria and wine bar offering fare such as homemade fettuccine with Bolognese sauce, classic eggplant Parmesan, oxtail ravioli, grilled branzino, Roman-style suckling pig and potato-wrapped sea bream. Lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun; AE, MC, V; $$/ 8 E10 Daniel– C0L769French 60 E. 65th St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.288.0033, danielnyc.com. The namesake establishment of celebrated Chef Daniel Boulud, who was honored with an Outstanding Restaurateur Award by the James Beard Foundation in 2006, offers refined diners elevated fare in an elegant setting. Dinner / . F12 Mon-Sat; AE, D, MC, V; $$$ 2
Ouest– C0LA 96184 merican Nouveau 2315 Broadway, at W. 84th St., 212.580.8700, ouestnyc.com. Blending comfort food flavor and fine dining flair, highly praised Chef Tom Valenti serves goat cheese ravioli with tomato, basil and pancetta; house-smoked sturgeon with frisée, lardons and a poached egg; and grilled hanger steak with creamy polenta in a grandiose, multilevel space with red and white accents. Dinner nightly, J9 Brunch Sun; AE, D, MC, V; $$$ 2/ Restaurant and Bar Collection, The—Various The Shops at Columbus Circle, Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle, W. 59th St. & Central Park W., theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com. A Voce–Italian 3rd fl., 212.823.2523. Lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sun; AE, D, DC, MC, V; $$$/ ; Bar Masa–Japanese 4th fl., 212.823.9800.
Fig & Olive– C0L769Mediterranean 808 Lexington Ave., btw E. 62nd & E. 63rd sts., 212.207.4555, figandolive.com; and two other NYC locations. Dishes that celebrate the flavors of Italy, France and Spain—truffle risotto, yellowfin tuna à la Provencale, paella del mar—are made with extra virgin olive oils and served in a warm-toned, modern setting. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, / . F11 brunch Sat-Sun; AE, D, MC, V; $$$ 2 Serendipity 3– C0L769International/American 225 E. 60th St., btw Second & Thrid aves., 212.838.3531, serendipity3.com. Open since 1954, this sweet spot filled with stained glass lamps and ornaments—having been visited by celebrities and socialites of all stripes—is known for its challah bread BLTs and frozen hot chocolate. Lunch, dinner daily; AE, D, MC, V; / E12 $$ 2 Zucchero e Pomodori– C0L4896Italian 1435 Second Ave., btw E. 74th & E. 75th sts., 212.585.2100, zuccheroepomodori.com. This neighborhood restaurant serves an authentic menu of antipasti (portobello grilled with goat cheese), salads (pear, arugula, Gorgonzola, walnuts and bacon), homemade pastas (pappardelle in country meat sauce) and risottos (arborio rice with asparagus and Gorgonzola), as well as meat and fish entrées. Lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun; AE, MC, V; $$ / 8 E10
Upper West Side Boulud Sud– C0LM 96184 editerranean 20 W. 64th St., btw Central Park West & Broadway, 212.595.1313, bouludsud.com. Chef Daniel Boulud’s cuisine, inspired by cultures across Europe, from tender lamb to grilled seafood to produce-driven dishes. Also on-site are Bar Boulud—a casual bistro with an outdoor terrace—and Épicerie Boulud—a market offering meats, cheeses and baked goods. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; AE, D, DC, MC, V; $$$$/ 8 . I12 Lincoln Ristorante– C0L9C 6184 ontemporary Italian Lincoln Center, 142 W. 65th St., btw Broadway & Amsterdam Ave., 212.359.6500, lincolnristorante .com. A glass-enclosed pavilion alongside Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, with a sloping roof covered in lush grass, houses Chef Jonathan Benno’s culinary visions, from fresh pastas and meat dishes to focaccia breads and charcuterie. Lunch Wed-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; AE, D, DC, MC, V; $$$/ 8 . J12
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stage for down-home dishes such as Kentuckyfried rabbit with braised cabbage, roast pig with leeks and mint and ginger-glazed baby back ribs, at this neighborhood eatery. Lunch, dinner daily. AE, D, MC, V; $$ 1/
Bedford, The– C0LA 5213 merican 110 Bedford Ave., at N. 11th St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 646.626.3775, thebedfordonbedford.com. Chef Blake Joyal’s rotating menu of seasonal and locally sourced dishes and homemade desserts are served in a cozy pub setting. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily; AE, D, MC, V; $$ 1/ 8 . Blue Ribbon Brooklyn– C0LA 5213 merican/ International 280 5th Ave., btw 1st St. & Garfield Pl., Park Slope, Brooklyn, 718.840.0404, blueribbonrestaurants.com. Casual and comfortable yet elegant, this staple serves up steaks, chops, sushi, oysters, paella, local fish and—quite notably—crispy fried chicken. Dinner nightly; AE, D, MC, V; $$ 2 1/ 8 F&J Pine Tavern– C0LI5213 talian 1913 Bronxdale Ave., btw Muliner & Matthews aves., Bronx, 718.792.5956, fjpine.com. Hearty portions of comforting dishes, such as calamari calabrese and eggplant rollatini, in a dining room with checkered tablecloths. Lunch, dinner daily. Cash only; $ 1/ 8 .
decadent desserts at this bastion of italian cuisine include tiramisu with espresso, mascarpone cream and cocoa powder. | gradisca ristorante, p. 77
Lunch Tues-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat; AE, D, MC, V; $$$/ ; Bouchon Bakery–French-Boulangerie 3rd fl., 212.823.9366. Lunch, dinner daily; AE, DC, MC, V; $$; Center Bar–Tapas 4th fl., 212.823.9482. Dinner nightly; AE, D, DC, MC, V; $$/ ; Landmarc–French 3rd fl., 212.823.6123. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily; AE, D, DC, MC, V; $$/ ; Masa–Japanese 4th fl., 212.823.9800. Lunch Tues-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat; AE, D, DC, MC, V; $$$$/ ; Per Se–French 4th fl., 212.823.9335. Lunch Fri-Sun, dinner nightly; AE, D, DC, MC, V; $$$$/ ; Porter House–Steakhouse 4th fl., 212.823.9500. Lunch, dinner daily; AE, D, DC, MC, V; $$$/ ; Stone Rose Lounge–American 4th fl., 212.823.9770. Lunch, dinner daily; AE, D, DC, MC, V; $/ I12
Sambuca Restaurant & Wine Bar– C0LI96184 talian 20 W. 72nd St., btw Central Park West & Columbus Ave., 212.787.5656, sambucanyc.com. Small plates, thin-crust pizzas and signature entrées such as chicken Scarpariello. Lunch WedFri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; AE, D, MC, V; $$ 2/ I11
The Outer Boroughs Alobar– C0LA 5213 merican 46-42 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City, Queens, 718.752.6000, alobarnyc .com. An old-fashioned, industrial décor sets the
Qi Thai Grill– C0LT 5213 hai 176 N. 9th St., btw Bedford & Driggs Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718.302.1499, qirestaurant .com. Small plates, grilled dishes and house specialties (Bangkok chicken-pumpkin curry), as well as a touch of the exotic (grilled pork jaw with tamarind sauce) served in a sprawling, 4,000-square-foot converted warehouse with a chic, modern décor. Lunch, dinner daily; MC, V; $/ AA17 Roberta’s– C0L769oContemporary Italian 261 Moore St., btw Bogart & White sts., Bushwick, Brooklyn, 718.417.1118, robertaspizza .com. Pizzas, wood-fired in a brick oven, are made with artisanal dough covered with ingredients such as smoked ricotta, Taleggio, black pepper, prosciutto, Berkshire pork sausage, spicy soppressata and speck. The gray cinderblock exterior may seem bare, but inside the vibe is warm and inviting at this popular spot. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; Cash only; $$/ 8 Spritzenhaus– C0LG 5213 erman 33 Nassau Ave., btw Berry & 14th sts., Greenpoint, Brooklyn, 347.987.4632. This 6,000-square-foot beer hall boasts 25 beers on tap and offers savory snacks such as sausages and pretzels. Lunch Thurs-Sun, dinner nightly; AE, D, MC, V; $/ AA16 Taverna Kyclades– C0LG 5213 reek 33-07 Ditmas Blvd., at 33rd St., Astoria, Queens, 718.545.8666, tavernakyclades.com. Greek island scenes painted on the building’s exterior and a giant mounted marlin inside greet those hungry for authentic dishes from the Hellenic Republic. Lunch, dinner Mon-Sat; AE, D, MC, V; $ 2/
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