Dining Restaurants, Cafés, bistros and gastropubs
Written by William Frierson IV; Edited by Lois Levine
left: diners indulge in classic
above: filet mignon, as well as
chinese cuisine while seated in
veal medallions, are among
an elegant art deco space.
the traditionally prepared
| mr. k’s, p. 79
meat dishes at this french eatery. | le périgord, p. 79
seafood dishes, such as
below: a bright dining room
lobster tail, are served
with colorful banquettes
alongside steaks. | vic &
sets the stage for fine italian
Anthony’s steakhouse, p. 73
fare. | san martin, p. 79
Reservations may be hard to get at the hottest restaurants, but last-minute cancellations do occur. Credit cards: American Express (AE), Discover (D), Diners Club (DC), MasterCard (MC), Visa (V). $=inexpensive (average meal under $25), $$=moderate ($25-$50), $$$=expensive ($50-$80), $$$$=luxe ($80+). Key to symbols: 2 wheelchair access; 1 child-friendly;/ drinks; 9 gay/lesbian; 5 music; 8 outdoor; private room or event space; 0 merchandise; 7 fireplace; jackets (or ties). When making a phone call from a landline, first dial 1, then three-digit area code and seven-digit number. The letters/numbers at the end of each listing are NYC Map coordinates (pp. 80-82).
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recent openings Alder– C0L94318Modern American 157 Second Ave., bw E. 9th & E. 10th sts., 212.539.1900. Helmed by Chef Wylie Dufresne, this modern, intimate eatery—with 56 seats—serves pub cheese with pistachio-fig brittle; stuffed kumquats with black-sesame parsnips and merguez sausage; and oxtail stew with carrot slaw and fried plantains in a dining room accented with wood and earth tones. Dinner Wed-Sun; AE, D, MC, V; $$ 2/ D18
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County–American 34 E. 20th St., btw Park Ave. So. & Broadway, 212.677.7771. A reprise from the ultra-urban city, this restaurant conjures up pastoral country scenes with walls lined in repurposed barnyard planks and refined down-home dishes, such as house-cured, spice-rubbed bacon with maple brûlée and maple-balsamic vinaigrette; oven-roasted beet salad with golden and candy stripe beets, chevre fritters and lemon dressing; and chicken potpie with a cognac cream sauce. Dinner Wed-Sun; AE, D, MC, V; $$ 2/ D18
Central Park South (W. 59th St., from Fifth to Eighth aves.)
Park Room Restaurant, The– C0L348Continental The Helmsley Park Lane Hotel, 36 Central Park So., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.521.6655, helmsleyparklane.com. A menu of seafood and grilled meats is served against a scenic and bucolic Central Park backdrop. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun; AE, D, DC, MC, V; $$$/ G12
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Photos: le perigord, filet steak, evan sung; vic & anthony’s steakhouse, lobster tail, courtesy of nic & anthony’s; san martin, dining room, jennifer pagan; frankie & johnnie’s steakhouse, kara brodgesell; utsav, jeffrey gurwin; pera soho, outdoor patio and garden, courtesy of pera soho
below, left: succulent