dining+drinking GARMENT DISTRICT Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse–Steak HouseC0L39 9 Penn Plz., at W. 33rd St. & Eighth Ave., 212.563.4444. patinagroup.com. Dry-aged steaks, veal and double-cut lamb chops served with signature sauces, plus generous grilled seafood options. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). $$ H15 Stella 34 Trattoria–Italian Macy’s, 151 W. 34th St., 6th fl., at Seventh Ave., entrance on W. 35th St. & Broadway, 212.967.9251. patinagroup .com. This modern trattoria serves Neapolitan pizzas, housemade pastas and piccoli piatti (signature small plates). L & D (daily). $$ H15 Zoob Zib–Thai C0L41639462 Ninth Ave., btw W. 35th & W. 36th sts., 212.971.8530. aurazoobzib.com. This Thai noodle and beer bar fuses traditional dishes with such items as Korean-style marinated beef. L & D (daily). $$ I15
GREENWICH+WEST VILLAGE At Houston Hall, it’s all about the beer—local draft beers—and craft liquors alongside shared plates and sandwiches inside this garage-turned-beer-hall-and-garden in the West Village. | 222 W. Houston St., at Varick St., 212.675.9323, houstonhallny.com
Bosie Tea Parlor– C0L9721T 5 eahouse C0L41651 73 0 Morton St., btw Bleecker St. & Seventh Ave. So., 212.352.9900. bosieteaparlor.com. This glass-front teahouse serves salads, quiches, hearty vegetarian dishes such as cauliflower with a creamy cashew sauce, pastries and teas. B & L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$ H19
cuts of USDA prime steaks, dry-aged on-site, and succulent seafood. B (M-F), L & D (daily). $$$ F14
Cafe Cluny– C0L572French C0L65284 W. 12th St., at W. 4th St., 212.255.6900. cafecluny.com. Frisée aux lardons, burrata toast and asparagus risotto with chives and pecorino cheese in airy dining rooms situated on a quiet, cobblestoned street. B & L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ H18
Benjamin Steak House Prime– C0L34S 1 teak House 23 E. 40th St., btw Park & Madison aves., benjaminsteakhouse.com. Sister restaurant of Benjamin Steak House, serving up USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood and more from the grill. L & D (daily). $$$ F15
RedFarm– C0L572Chinese C0L46529 Hudson St., btw W. 10th & Charles sts., 212.792.9700; and one other NYC location. redfarmnyc.com. The menu, combining Chinese and American elements, features “Pac-Man” shrimp dumplings. D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$$ H18
Crave Fishbar– C0L34S 1 eafood C0L49 18 45 Second Ave., at E. 50th St., 646.895.9585; and one other NYC location. cravefishbar.com. Rustic, yet elegant; highlights include red crab tostada and lobster curry with eggplant and bamboo shoots. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Su). $$$$ E13
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Delegates Dining Room– C0LI94135 nternational C0L61United Nations Building, visitors’ entrance at E. 46th St. & First Ave. For lunch reservations, call 917.367.3314. delegatesdiningroom-un.com. Dine alongside delegates and dignitaries at an international prix fixe buffet with wide views of the East River. L (M-F). $$$ D14
Amy Ruth’s– C0L78451Soul Food C0L61 82 13 W. 116th St., btw Lenox & Seventh aves., 212.280.8779. amyruths .com. Home-style soul-food dishes—from smothered pork chops to glazed ham and waffles—are named after renowned African Americans. B (Tu-Su), L & D (daily). $$ G5 Red Rooster Harlem–FodS SsAul oul Food 310 Lenox Ave., btw W. 125th & W. 126th sts., redrooster harlem.com. Marcus Samuelsson’s boisterous neighborhood resto features juicy fried chicken and a subterranean jazz joint (Ginny’s Supper Club). L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$ I4 Solomon & Kuff–Caribbean 2331 12th Ave., at W. 133rd St., 212.939.9443. solomonandkuff .com. Caribbean fare and a wide selection of rums in a space designed to look like an upscale tiki hut, with mixed-wood walls. D (Tu-Su), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ K3
MIDTOWN EAST Benjamin Steak House– C0L34S 1 teak House Dylan Hotel, 52 E. 41st St., btw Park & Madison aves., 212.297.9177. benjaminsteakhouse.com. Six
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Felidia– C0L347Italian C0L457243 E. 58th St., btw Second & Third aves., 212.758.1479. felidia-nyc.com. Haute fare by chef/author Lidia Bastianich—imagine spinach pappardelle with Hudson Valley duck, and baked Mediterranean bass with fennel. L (M-F), D (nightly). $$$ D7 The Sea Fire Grill– C0LS 94135 teak House/Seafood C0L41 513 58 E. 48th St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.935.3785. www.theseafiregrill.com. Seasonal dishes in an elegant dining room lined with dark walnut wine racks; also serves USDA prime, dry-aged steaks. L (M-F), D (nightly). $$$ E13 Zengo– McA iex sian/Latin 622 Third Ave., at E. 40th St., 212.808.8110. richardsandoval.com/zengony. Chef/owner Richard Sandoval spins regional ingredients into appealing dishes designed for sharing. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$$ E14
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MURRAY HILL Ai Fiori– C0L572French C0L81L7 angham Place Fifth Avenue, 400 Fifth Ave., 2nd fl., btw 36th & 37th sts., 212.613.8660. aifiorinyc.com. Chef/owner Michael White serves French and Italian Riviera-inspired dishes, such as pan-seared sea scallops with smoked eggplant, olives and radishes. B & D (daily), L (M-F). $$$ F15 Café China– C0LC 94135 hinese C0L9411 8 3 E. 37th St., btw Madison & Fifth aves., 212.213.2810. cafechina nyc.com. Step back in time to 1930s Shanghai at this vintage-outfitted restaurant with Michelin-starred Szechuan cuisine that includes dim sum and tea-smoked duck. L & D (daily). $$$ F15 Le Parisien Bistrot– MF ciex rench C0L51163 E. 33rd St., btw Third & Lexington aves., 212.889.5489. leparisiennyc.com. Comfort food for Francophiles prepared by Chef Johnathan Masse in a space with classic French charm. L (M-F), D (nightly), Brunch (Sa-Su). $$ F15
ROCKEFELLER CENTER Brasserie Ruhlmann– MF ciex rench C0L69445 Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.974.2020. brasserieruhlmann.com. French classics amid dark red fabrics and wood accents. L & D (M-Sa), Brunch (Su). $$$$ G13 Del Frisco’s Grille– McA iex merican 50 Rockefeller Plz., W. 50th St. btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.762.0371. delfriscosgrille.com. This stylishly casual sister of Del Frisco’s has a more varied menu of grills and grub cooked in a wood-burning oven. The digs include a sweeping bar and sprawling patio. $$$ G13 Limani– MM ciex editerranean 45 Rockefeller Plz., W. 51st St., btw Fifth & Sixth aves., 212.858.9200. limani.com. Seated in modern white banquettes surrounding a sculpture and water installation,