dining 212.427.5690, thewrightrestaurant.com. A sculpture by Liam Gillick is the centerpiece, while Chef Rodolfo Contreras’ menu emphasizes local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients. Lunch Mon-Sat, dinner Thurs-Sat, brunch Sun; $$ F9
Upper West Side Boulud Sud– C0LM 96184 editerranean 20 W. 64th St., btw Central Park West & Broadway, 212.595.1313, bouludsud.com. Diners sample celebrity Chef Daniel Boulud’s cuisine, inspired by cultures across Europe, from tender lamb dishes to grilled seafood to produce-driven entrées. Also on-site are Bar Boulud—a casual yet elegant bistro with a seasonal outdoor terrace—and Épicerie Boulud—a market offering artisanal meats, cheeses and baked goods. Lunch Mon-Fri, I12 dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$$ Jean Georges– C0L921F 6 rench Trump International Hotel & Tower, 1 Central Park W., btw W. 61st & W. 62nd sts., 212.299.3900, jean-georges.com. The master chef’s eponymous establishment carries items such as foie gras brûlée with sour cherries, candied pistachios and white port gelée and gently smoked squab with mushrooms and basil. Lunch, dinner Mon-Sat; $$$ 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, with a sloping roof covered in lush grass, houses Chef Jonathan Benno’s culinary visions. Lunch Wed-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$$$ J12 Masa– C0L453Japanese Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Cir., 4th fl., at W. 60th St., 212.823.9800, masanyc.com. No luxury is spared at this fine dining treasure by Chef Masa Takayama (it is among the city’s most expensive restaurants for that very reason—dinners for two range between $600 and $1,000), where sushi and sashimi are prepared with great attention. Lunch Tues-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat; $$$$ I12 Per Se– C0L9687French Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circle, 4th fl., W. 59th St. & Central Park West,, 212.823.9335, perseny.com. The pinnacle of elegance, with lauded tasting menus served in a dining room with Central Park views. Lunch Fri-Sun, dinner nightly; $$$$ I12
The Outer Boroughs Alobar– C0LA 5213 merican 46-42 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City, Queens, 718.752.6000, alobarnyc .com. An old-fashioned, industrial décor sets the stage for down-home dishes, such as Kentucky-fried rabbit with braised cabbage and ginger-glazed baby back ribs, plus cocktails garnished with bacon. Lunch, dinner daily; $$ Bedford, The– C0LA 5213 merican 110 Bedford Ave., at N. 11th St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 646.626.3775. Chef Blake Joyal’s rotating menu of seasonal dishes—charred lamb ribs with North Caroina vinegar sauce—and homemade desserts are served in a cozy pub setting. Breakfast, lunch, dinner daily; $$
Brooklyn, 718.218.1088, theelmnyc.com. Chef Paul Liebrandt features classical, yet forwardthinking French fare, presented on a menu broken into categories: raw, sea, land and shared. The 70-seat space has an art installation made of axes. Breakfast, dinner daily; $$
F&J Pine Tavern– C0LI5213 talian 1913 Bronxdale Ave., btw Muliner & Matthews aves., Bronx, 718.792.5956, fjpine.com. If you are a fan of pasta dishes with lots of red sauce, this is the place to be. Hearty portions of other comforting dishes include calamari calabrese and eggplant rollatini, in a dining room with checkered tablecloths and sports memorabilia decorating the walls. Lunch, dinner daily; Cash only; $ Front Toward Enemy– C0LA 3145 merican 40-11 30th Ave., btw Steinway St. & 41st Ave., Astoria, Queens, 718.545.2266, fronttowardenemynyc .com. Vintage typewriters, exposed brick and antique light fixtures give this venture a rustic edge. On offer are cocktails by Death & Co.’s Scott Teague (Crystal Chandelier: gin maraschino, Aperol, bitters) and eats ranging from artisanal cheese plates to fresh oysters to mains, such as beer-battered cod and chips. Dinner Mon-Fri, brunch Sat-Sun; $$ La Nonna Ristorante & Bar– C0L3421S 5 outhern Italian 184 Kent Ave., at N. 3rd St., Williamsburg, Brookyln, 718.302.1100, lanonnabk.com. Steps from the Williamsburg waterfront, this offshoot of a popular pizzeria run by native Italians sets up shop in the former home of the city’s largest grocer. In a space with a large bar and high ceilings, guests sample a traditional menu of lamb chops with goat cheese, octopus and Chilean sea bass. Dinner nightly; $$ B18 Resorts World Casino—Various 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., btw 114th St. & Aqueduct Rd., Jamaica, Queens, 888.888.8801, rwnewyork.com. Aqueduct Buffet–International 1st fl. An all-you-can-eat experience (seafood, pasta and vegetarian dishes) to sate those post-gambling cravings. Lunch, dinner daily; $$; Genting Palace–Chinese 2nd fl. A colorful dim sum menu, as well as entrées such as sautéed frog with ginger and scallions. Lunch, dinner WedSun; $$; RW Prime Steakhouse–Steak House 2nd fl. Prime steaks and a wine bar are featured. Dinner nightly; $$$
Roberta’s– C0L769oContemporary Italian 261 Moore St., btw Bogart & White sts., Bushwick, Brooklyn, 718.417.1118, robertaspizza.com. Pizzas, woodfired in a brick oven, are made with artisanal dough covered with ingredients such as smoked ricotta, spicy soppressata and speck. The vibe is warm and inviting at this popular spot, which has been visited by celebrities and politicians. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; Cash only; $ Runner, The– C0L2481A 5 merican Traditional 458 Myrtle Ave., btw Washington & Waverly aves., Clinton Hill, Brookyln, 718.643.6500, therunnerbk .com. Yet another “American heritage” restaurant hits Brooklyn, this time named after a Walt Whitman poem and whipping up recipes inspired by Clinton Hill culinary trends circa 1900. Plus, Prohibition-era cocktails. Dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; $$
Elm, The– C0L572Modern French 160 N. 12th St., btw Bedford Ave. and Berry St., Williamsburg,
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