dining
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Written by William Frierson IV Edited by Lois Levine
The letters/numbers at the end of each listing are NYC Map coordinates (pp. 80-82)
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1 Branzino (sea bass) in padella is among the classic Italian-inspired dishes served at this elegant, light and airy Upper East Side restaurant. | Dopo East, p. 77 2 Nino Selimaj, owner of this Italian staple, appears in a mural in the dining room sixteen times, alongside celebrities who have been spotted at the restaurant. | Nino’s, p. 77 3 A revamped menu combines reliable house favorites, such as fried fish tacos, and new items, such as ahi tuna salad. | Tiny Fork, p. 74. 4 Classic Spanish cuisine, and two flamenco shows weekly, can be enjoyed in a lively space with pink leather chairs, a dramatic mirror wall and chandeliers. | Tablao, p. 77
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Pricing Legend: $=inexpensive (average meal under $25) $$=moderate ($25-$50) $$$=expensive ($50-$80) $$$$=luxe ($80+)
recent opening Fabio Cucina Italiana– CL04I951 talian 214 E. 52nd St., btw Second & Third aves., 212.688.5200, fabiocucinaitaliana.com. Having spent his formative years between Rome and New York, Chef Fabio knows Italian cooking. He presents his signature dishes—from fettuccine alla Fabio (with porcini mushrooms and a delicate, woody sauce)—in an elegant dining room with plush, central banquettes. Lunch, dinner daily; $$$ F15
Central Park South Marea– CL0572Italian Seafood 240 Central Park So., btw Broadway & Seventh Ave., 212.582.5100, marea-nyc.com. Chef Michael White’s fresh fish and shellfish dishes—roasted monkfish with shell beans affumicato and pearl onions, Long Island fluke crudo with celery root, apple and hazelnuts—are served in a room designed to resemble a yacht (the name translates to “tide” in Italian, after all). Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, I12 brunch Sat-Sun; $$$ Park Room Restaurant, The– CL0348Continental The Helmsley Park Lane Hotel, 36 Central Park So., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.521.6655,
Photos: dopo east, rafael marxuach; nino’s, courtesy of nino’s restaurant; tiny fork, greg sorensen; tablao, david lindo, NYC restaurant
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