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- 2211 Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem 10027
- 212-622-8462
Vinatería
Small dishes and wine on the east side of Columbia. Sexed-up corner of an old building made modern with a shiny steel bar, grey walls. Hand-cut steak tartare and grilled octopus with frisée ... read more
- 1900 Broadway, Upper West Side 10023
- 212-496-5700
The Smith
Lincoln Center gets transplant of ever-popular McNally-esque downtown joint. Has the look of an instant classic, with acres of white tile, roomy zinc bar. Interior crosses a French café with... read more
- 348 Dyckman St., Washington Heights 10034
- 212-567-6300
La Marina
Waterfront spot feels more like the Bahamas than Washington Heights. Plop your feet down on the sand right alongside the Hudson, enjoy sick views of the GW Bridge, unspoiled Palisades, and boat tra... read more
- 1606 First Ave., Upper East Side 10028
- 212-288-1003
The Pitch & Fork
Jacques and 1534 peeps front an American gastropub in Yorkville. Classic notes like a mahogany bar and black-vinyl benches fill former Peter’s space. A backyard garden’s groomed to run ... read more
- 24 E. 81st St., Upper East Side 10075
- 646-539-4880
Crown
From the king of the jungle to an UES coronation: John DeLucie follows up Lion success with a crown jewel near the Met. Elegant duplex nestled into 1901 neo-French Renaissance townhouse. Clubby woo... read more
- 539 E. 81st St., Upper East Side 10028
- 212-879-0450
East End Kitchen
Local mom and pop drop an American bistro on the Upper East. Follows the grass-fed herd with focus on local artisanal ingredients. Peaches and pork, cherries and duck, blueberries and mixed greens ... read more
- 2168 Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem 10026
- 646-490-8575
Lido
Named for the sandbar in Venice where the film festival takes place. Offers mix of Italian dishes with American flair, which sets the pace for an intimate brunch or romantic dinner. Unlike most NYC... read more
- 310 Lenox Ave., Harlem 10027
- 212-792-9001
Red Rooster
Cheflebrity Marcus Samuelsson brings modern, soulful fare to the new Harlem. Dirty south by way of Scandinavia: meatballs and lingonberry, duck liver pudding, lox tarts. Old Harlem, too, in both th... read more
- 2072 Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem 10026
- 646-684-4662
The 5 and Diamond
Ambitious menu leans earthy, pairing up morels and grilled chicken, ribs and root vegetables, shell steak and roasted mushrooms. Homemade pastas, small plates for sharers. Sleek, modern look, with ... read more
- 2398 Broadway, Upper West Side 10024
- 212- 712 -0700
(aged.)
Despite the name, offers contemporary take on steakhouse dining. Signature steaks are filet mignon, porterhouse for two, and a New York strip aged for 28 days. Handles healthier cravings, too, with... read more
- 61 W. 62nd St., Upper West Side 10023
- 212-780-0577
‘wichcraft
Further evidence of Lincoln Center's flight from the dowdy: the house café is a ‘wichcraft. Colicchio et al bring the sandwich magic to The David Rubenstein Atrium. Visitor's center an... read more
- 1071 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side 10128
- 212-427-5690
The Wright
Guggie's answer to MoMA's The Modern. And what an answer. Space-age stunner references Frank Lloyd's famous rotunda with dramatic curving ceilings, matching sweeping bar. Bouley protég&eacut... read more
- 103 W. 77th St., Upper West Side 10024
- 212-362-3800
Dovetail
Finally a reason for upscale gourmets to stay uptown. Seriously sophisticated cooking, delivers on all counts. Twenty-five different sherries complement Brussels sprout salad and lamb meatloaf from... read more
- 100 E. 63rd St., Upper East Side 10021
- 212-644-1900
Park Avenue Spring
Quality Meats peeps revamp Park Avenue Café space with Sisyphean task of reinventing and relaunching a new restaurant every time the season changes. Interiors, server outfits, wall panels, matchbox... read more
- 10 Columbus Circle, Upper West Side 10019
- 212-823-6123
Landmarc
Some charm lost from original Tribeca location, but basics remain the same: reasonably priced classic New American eats, shockingly well-priced wine. Huge space means almost never too long a wait, ... read more
- 697 W. 133rd St. , Harlem 10027
- 212-491-9111
Hudson River Café
Bumping scene redolent of Miami, with a soupçon of San Juan, tucked beneath the Henry Hudson on a grubby and inexplicably developed stretch of Twelfth Avenue. Latin-inspired fare can veer t... read more
- 228 W. 72nd St., Upper West Side 10023
- 212-799-3911
Mike's Bistro
Upscale but casual Kosher dining for the intimate, romantic meal or a gathering of old friends. The menu offers your comfort food favorites along with some more refined options. Knock your socks of... read more
- 72 W. 69th St., Upper West Side 10023
- 212-580-4300
Telepan
Just up from Lincoln Center, Bill Telepan's baby wins over UWSiders with organic seasonal fare. Nestled in a townhouse, with a soft green dining room to match the greenmarket philosophy of the kitc... read more
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