When the parents are in town
THE GRILL
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Landmark American chophouse in the historical Seagram Building
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Put on your best suit and take yourself on a date with your favorite city at The Grill - an extravagant dining room in the iconic Seagram Building with welcoming Warhols, sky-high ceilings and modernist design. With a traveling food trolley, theatrical table-side prep and waiters dressed to impress, Major Food Group reinvents an era of restaurants seen in black & white old Hollywood films. Indulge in filet mignon and dover sole for a corporate power lunch or a celebratory dinner and experience the glamorous side to Midtown Manhattan.
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sushi yasuda
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Bamboo-embellished sushi sanctuary in Midtown
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Quality is key when it comes to sushi, and Yasuda offers some of the best in NYC. The clean, purist style of Tokyo combined with the bustle of New York produces a unique ambiance where the sole focus is on the fish.
Bring high expectations, sit at the sushi bar and trust the chef’s daily selection flown from the Toyosu Fish Market. Constantly find yourself at Yasuda for a relaxing dinner filled with excellent toro that will add an adventurous kick to your day.
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LE VEAU D’OR
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New York’s oldest French bistro revived by the Frenchette team
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Once serving the likes of Grace Kelly and Jackie Kennedy, this iconic Upper East Side bistro has made a comeback. The jewel-box room with mirrored walls, checkered tablecloths and cherry-red banquettes is perfect for a two to four person dinner, and the pre-fixe menu offers authentic French food difficult to find anywhere else in the city. Come for a treasure trove of New York nostalgia combined with omelettes, roast chicken and a floating island that will have you transported to Fontaine du Mars in Paris.
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fleming
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Elegant uptown restaurant from the owners of Bilboquet serving Mediterranean cuisine
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Come to Fleming for a lovely lunch or cozy dinner where dishes will give you a glimpse of the South of France. This refined staple is a calmer version of the always buzzing Bilboquet.
The colorful salads and crudo on the ever-changing menu evoke a sense of summer freshness year round. But don’t worry, the signature Cajun Chicken is always available.
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casa cruz
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Captivating 5-story uptown townhouse serving Mediterranean dishes with Latin American influences
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Dine at the most glamorous townhouse in the city where owner Juan Santa Cruz combines his impeccable taste in design with exceptional food.
The various dining rooms are decorated with copper detailing and contemporary artwork, and the crowd-pleasing menu offers an array of excellent pastas, meats and dulce de leche desserts. Branching from the original Notting Hill establishment, this second location will transport you to a space beyond New York reality - where great music, fabulous flavors and dangerously delicious cocktails will make you want to move in.
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monkey bar
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Iconic Midtown restaurant by the team behind 4 Charles and Au Cheval
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Born in 1936, Monkey Bar is an NYC institution hosting everyone from Frank Sinatra to Ava Gardner. Filled with red vinyl booths and murals of jazz celebrities, the nostalgic dining room has captured New Yorkers’ hearts for decades.
Take your pick from the vast menu of steaks, pastas, burgers and perfectly crafted cocktails- who knew the 4 Charles menu could expand with so many more options to choose from? Whether you come for pre-theater eats, dinner with an out-of-towner or a mysterious date night, Monkey Bar is a timeless restaurant that works for it all.
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Brasserie Fouquet’s
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Elegant red and black dining room combining New York energy with timeless French cuisine in Tribeca’s Hotel Fouquet’s
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Feel Parisian chic as you dine at Hotel Fouquet’s signature restaurant boasting a fancy ambiance and an international crowd.
Enjoy escargots and sole meunière as you observe the maître d’ waltzing the dining room with an astonishing dessert trolley you cannot wait to get your eyes on. This decorous space lends itself to an elevated dining experience, so dress to impress and immerse yourself in French art de vivre… and make sure to explore Titsou Bar for cocktails to start or end your evening.
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BUNGALOW
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Indian country club cuisine in the East Village
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Step into a Bollywood set at Bungalow with flowing greens and colorful murals that’ll transport you to an opulent Indian clubhouse. And the authentic food matches the interior: Michelin chef Vikas Khanna presents bright, beautiful plates of time-honored Indian recipes that will blow you away. If you can score a table at this coveted destination, prepare to escape the East Village into this cultural immersion of warm hospitality, enticing spice aromas and the best Indian cuisine you’ll have in New York.
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Carbone
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Retro red sauce spectacle where Little Italy meets iconic downtown New York
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Step into a world of theatrical production: the smartly dressed servers, massive menus and Supremes tracks on repeat make it clear that you’ve entered none other than Carbone.
Italian classics with a little flirt and flair are taken to whole new heights at this Major Food Group institution. From the best bread basket in NYC to the spicy rigatoni vodka that you see on everyone’s gram, every dish is as captivating as it looks on the screen. If you’re lucky enough to secure a reservation at this always coveted spot, bring out your red dress and prepare for a meal where indulgence meets comfort… and feels like a night out in itself.
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CAVIAR KASPIA
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Luxurious restaurant in the Mark Hotel serving all things caviar
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We’re getting all the Paris feels because Caviar Kaspia is now on the Upper East Side. Dine in the stunning Jacques Grange interior and taste the iconic twice baked potato topped with caviar without the 6 hour flight. We suggest coming to this elegant NYC outpost on a special occasion to indulge in caviar and smoked salmon dishes that you won’t find elsewhere in the city.
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milos
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High-end cuisine from the Greek islands where fresh ingredients speak for themselves
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Milos brings the fresh simplicity of Greek cooking to NYC, serving high-quality sashimi and branzino that taste like you’re eating seaside in Greece. Find fish flown from all around the world on display over ice in the back of the expansive, high ceiling restaurant. Whether you’re dining at the corporate Midtown location or overlooking the Vessel in Hudson Yards, come to Milos for a Mediterranean splurge-worthy meal that is truly unmatched in the city.
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IL CANTINORI
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Old-school Italian with soaring flower arrangements and a glamorous history in Greenwich Village
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Uptown there are so many neighborhood Italian spots that satisfy both a Sunday supper with the grandparents and a candlelit table for two. But downtown, Il Cantinori stands out as one of the few.
Opened in 1983, this Tuscan destination is still as fabulous as when Carrie Bradshaw hosted her 30th birthday dinner, or when Andy Warhol rode a motorcycle right through the front door. Most of the Italian waiters have been there since the beginning, so definitely listen when they steer you towards the pasta trio you’ll be thinking about for days.
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the commerce inn
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Early American recipes with shaker-style surroundings on a quiet West Village lane
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Step into a Little Women set at The Commerce Inn, an intimate tavern with minimal decor and chalkboard menus that feels straight out of the 1900s.
Dream team Rita Sodi and Jody Williams present straightforward fare with simple ingredients. Expect chicken pot pies and uncomplicated vegetables for dinner and hearty eggs with smashed peas for brunch. This charming cookery off Commerce St. exudes feelings of warmth ideal for a chilly day in the city.
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one white street
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Elevated farm-to-table fare in a historic and charming Tribeca townhouse
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With an evolving menu inspired by ingredients organically grown in their own farm, One White Street presents progressive American cuisine with global influences. Diners can choose between an à la carte option on the stylish first floor with staples like their silky foie gras and blue cheese fennel salad, or a 6-course tasting menu upstairs for the full experience.
Either way, Chef Austin Johnson presents a beautiful marriage of seasonal flavors and textures that will easily make you understand the Flirty obsession - and get you coming in once a week too. The ever-friendly staff (including Dion, Austin’s Frenchie and true Chief of Staff) curate an inviting atmosphere that makes strangers feel like regulars and regulars feel like family.
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Peter Luger
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New York’s quintessential steakhouse originally founded 135 years ago in Williamsburg
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We know there’s been chatter about how Peter Luger isn’t “all that” anymore, but we still love it for its straightforward steakhouse classics and culinary heritage. Since 1887, this institution has served sizzling steaks, thick-cut bacon and fried potatoes theatrically tableside by a bow-tied waiter. The old-school dining room with wooden decor and chandeliers is usually filled with half tourists, half regulars - if you’re the former, don’t expect VIP treatment but you can expect exceptional porterhouses paired with the famous Peter Luger Sauce that certainly won’t disappoint.
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