Legendary Studio 54 and Nobu hand Richie Notar flies solo with glam spread at the Lombardy Hotel. William Randolph Hearst 1926 gift for mistress Marion Davies retains original stained glass and cha... read more
The folks behind Benjamin’s Steakhouse trade turf for surf. The team up is with chef Ted Pryor of Opia and Les Halles fame. Daily market picks like Montauk fluke, Littleneck clams, herb-baste... read more
Russian-owned Ginza Project drops clubby theme for a grown-up Mediterranean bistro. Oak floors and Pop Art collection keep the space light. Raw bar features a run of fresh Atlantic oysters, Maine l... read more
Crane-killed Crave Ceviche Bar gets second lease on life across the street. Elegant, intimate space inside 19th-century tenement. Materials salvaged from the original, overall beachy-rustic vibe. F... read more
Meatpacking's notably sleek steakhouse opens a midtown outpost. Menu touches on oceanic delights, vegetables, and wagyu mini-burgers, to attract the young, sexy, and health-conscious. Unusual offer... read more
John Dory redux: April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman get a mulligan, relaunch their seafood cynosure with more of a Mediterranean slant. Global accents, like raw bar red snapper with grapefruit and S... read more
Soaring bi-level space inside the Carlton Hotel retains classic original skylight, mosaic floor, mahogany bar. Versatile venue welcomes the hoi polloi to the downstairs lounge, with wine bar and li... read more
Midtown seafood warhorse seeks fresh life in new Rock Center central location. Sizeable, high-ceilinged space references new hood with Deco flair in the columns. Marble bars, warm Brazilian cherry ... read more
Charlie Palmer's house of indulgence gets more than a facelift. Chef Christopher Lee of Gilt fame helms progressive American kitchen fit for overeaters. Four separate dining areas to accommodate lu... read more
Michael White strikes while the iron is hot, goes for the trifecta after major scores with Convivio and Alto. Name means tide, high-end Italian seafood is the angle, with market-fresh fish from aro... read more
20 years at Peter Luger and Arturo McLeod decided to open up shop on his own, near Grand Central. The result is a reach for classic, New York Steakhouse steeze that manages to grab some of the righ... read more
All about the fish. Yet another Steve Hanson creation, this one with a floor-to-ceiling glass front affording prime view of the shuffling tourist parade. Fortunately, slick, über-mod dining ro... read more
Seafood arm of the Batali empire. Chef David Pasternack serves the fruit of the Pacific and Mediterranean, and on days off…goes fishing. Simple preparations, like just serving it to you raw. Crudo ... read more
Corporate Greek isle. Soaring space rigged with gauzy screens, massive squared-off columns, luck-chancing indoor umbrellas. Specializes in seafood, pick your own fish right off the ice pile in back... read more
A stone's throw from Carnegie Hall (literally: across the street), a few blocks from Central Park and the Time Warner Center, no more than ten blocks from major Broadway houses: midtown locations d... read more
Running on its reputation, but then that reputation is about as lofty as they come. Eric Ripert is more likely to be globetrotting than preparing the orange vinaigrette that tops your warm lobster ... read more
IN PREVIEW. Classic New York steakhouse serves everything carnivores dream about, from dry-aged rib-eyes and prime ribs to Flintstone-sized T-bones. Unlike other meat joints, seafood doesn't take a... read more
Convenient dining spot for post-theater crowd. Endless seafood selections and a side of steak, if you so desire. Red booths, white-tiled walls, dark wood panels and ceiling fans. Daily specials wri... read more
After reenacting the baby pram scene on the stairs of Grand Central, slip into this gorgeous vaulted-ceiling space for a glamorous old school experience. Make sure you have a later train planned co... read more
One-stop shopping with great blend of cutting-edge chic and ready-t...
Michael White of Ai Fiori et al does an Italian steakhouse south of...
South Brooklyn Pizza peeps wrap a stealth Italian spot around their...
Kristi Paras of Zachary's Smile re-ups her Village space with a bou...
Appointment-only, hour-long guided shopping experience. Second show...