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1. Nobu
105 Hudson St, at Franklin St, New York, NY 10013 · 212-219-0500
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TRIBECA. Punctuated by frequent visits from celebrities and the New York elite, Nobu serves food that definitely lives up to its reputation. Try the "new-style sashimi," lightly cooked with garlic and ginger-flavored olive oil. Squid pasta is also a good choice. Not sure which items to try? Try several! The Omakase – a multi-course selection of the chef's choosing – covers a wide range of flavors, textures and styles. Don't forget to check out the great sake selections and strong wine list – a complement to any meal. Omakase $80-120. TRAIN: 1, 9 to Franklin St
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2. Daniel
60 E 65th St, New York, NY 10021 · 212-288-0033
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UPPER EAST SIDE. Renowned chef Daniel Boulud creates magical French cuisine in this luxurious location. This stylish space boasts 18-foot ceilings and exotic limestone columns. Simple foods become exotic dishes under the hand of this creative culinary wizard. Diners can choose from multi-course prix fixe and tasting menus, including a vegetarian option. The bar and lounge offres an à la carte menu (main courses around $40). Three-course prix fixe: $96; six-course tasting menu: $155. TRAIN: 6 to 68th St-Hunter College
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3. Le Bernardin
155 W 51st St, The Equitable Building, between 6th & 7th Aves, New York, NY 10019 · 212-489-1515
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MIDTOWN WEST. Opened in 1986 by Gilbert and Maguy Le Coze, this award-winning restaurant features a wide array of French seafood. Choices include such treats as the savory Chinese-spiced red snapper with crepes, crowned with an aged port and Jerez vinegar reduction; and the oestra-sprinkled Spanish mackerel tartare. Dining options include a three-course prix fixe menu and several tasting menus. You'll love the elegant surroundings accented by life-sized artwork portraying fish and fisherman. Multi-course prix fixe lunch $64, dinner $107. Tasting menus $135-180, $220-320 with wine. TRAIN: B, D, F, Q to 47-50th St-Rockefeller Center
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4. Per Se
10 Columbus Cir, Time Warner Center, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019 · 212-823-9335
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MIDTOWN WEST. Roundly lauded for its fabulous Central Park views, this Columbus Circle treasure serves French-influenced American cuisine that matches, stride-for-stride, the magic of Napa's French Laundry. In fact, Per Se takes nods from its West Coast sibling in several regards, from the signature blue door entrance to the elegant but understated decor. What's more, each embraces Owner-Chef Thomas Keller's proven hands-on approach, and at Per Se this means that all the three prix fixe menus are determined daily. Reservations, a must, are accepted two months in advance. TRAIN: A, B, C, D, 1, 9 to Columbus Cir
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5. Gramercy Tavern
42 E 20th St, Between Park Ave S and Broadway, New York, NY 10003 · 212-477-0777
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FLATIRON DISTRICT. This stop for the New York chic offers a changing menu daily to diners in two separate restaurants. The front restaurant offers more casual American cuisine in a boisterous bar area; the back a more subdued take on Continental/American cuisine. The rotating menu features such delicacies as sea urchin fondue, sauteed sweetbreads and breast of chicken with truffles. For big spenders who want an unforgettable dining experience, order the chef's $90 market menu. TRAIN: N, R, 6 to 23rd St
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6. Café Boulud
20 E 76th St, Surrey Hotel, New York, NY 10021 · 212-772-2600
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UPPER EAST SIDE. Daniel Boulud, proprietor of the famous "Daniel" restaurant, also owns the stylish Café Boulud. The menu is comprised of four sections, each with a different focus. La Tradition features classic French preparations, with items like foie gras terrine, roasted duck breast, and chocolate soufflé; La Saison highlights the freshest meats, seafood, fruits, and vegetables of the season. Le Potager is a vegetarian's dream menu, while Le Voyage takes an international approach with dishes from around the world. TRAIN: 6 to 77th St
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BROOKLYN. Looking for an old school setting where you can devour a mammoth porterhouse and munch on fried potatoes? This two-story, time-honored steak place is perfect for you. Remember not to ask for a menu, as menus are reserved for only tourists of the most naive kind. Luger's makes it simple by serving only one cut, the porterhouse, but they do that one cut extremely well! The gift shop offers Luger's popular sauce and souvenirs. TRAIN: J, M, Z to Marcy Ave
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8. Bouley
120 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013 · 212-964-2525
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TRIBECA. Talented, creative chef David Bouley truly turns heads and stuns palates with this New French dining treasure. Like his other ventures (the original Bouley, Danube), this gem of a restaurant features a stunning interior, with red, barrel-vaulted ceilings and radiant orange accents. Standout à la carte mains include roasted Atlantic halibut with baked organic beets, black sea bass in sea scallop crust, and organic Long Island duckling with lavender-honey glaze. For truly memorable experience, tasting menus are available at lunch and dinner. Reservations a must on Friday and Saturday evenings. Tasting Menu: $90; $160 w/wine pairing. TRAIN: A, C, 1, 2, 3, 9 to Chambers St
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9. Jean Georges
1 Central Park W, Trump International Hotel and Tower, New York, NY 10023 · 212-299-3900
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MIDTOWN WEST. Spare and sleek, this modern dining room provides the perfect backdrop for truly perfect food. New French cuisine is served up in exciting ways that feature exotic spices and herbs. The prix fixe menus include such delectables as freshly carved meats and tasty soups like the young garlic soup with frog's legs. Pre fixe: 4-course $95; 7-course $125. TRAIN: A, C, B, D, 1, 9 to 59th St-Columbus Cir
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10. Garden Cafe
620 Vanderbilt Ave, Prospect Heights, NY 11238 · 718-857-8863
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BROOKLYN. Sometimes – in the pursuit of good food – it's worth venturing out a bit. That's certainly the case with Prospect Heights' Garden Cafe. Not at all caught up in the hubbub of the Manhattan dining scene, this cozy corner spot marches to its own beat (skillfully led by owner-chef John Policastro) and goes about the business of serving New American dishes that earn resounding approval from regulars and newbies alike. Best of all, the prices are more than reasonable, easily making this one of the borough's best deals.
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