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MIDTOWN EAST. Those who appreciate life's finer amenities dine frequently at Caviar Russe and lend much applause to the space for its elegant environs and first-class service. Tables sit a level up from famed Madison Avenue, affording the well-heeled patrons scenery befitting a meal of caviar (of course) and Haruo Kimura's legendary nigiri and maki. At $45, the three-course Sunday brunch is an affair to remember – one that forces the diner to make some tough decisions. Will the appetizer of choice be lobster bisque or a potato pancake with red caviar? And for the main, caviar eggs benedict or jumbo shrimp cocktail? Serious matters, indeed. Tasting menu is $95. TRAIN: E, F to 5th Ave; 6 to Lexington Ave
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2. Grifone
244 E 46th St, between 2nd & 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017 · 212-490-7275
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MIDTOWN EAST. Want a nice, elegant place to enjoy a business lunch that'll impress your clients? Try Grifone, a Northern Italian-style restaurant that caters to business people and those who know how to appreciate truly excellent food. This classy Midtown East eatery boasts an extensive antipasti menu (try the grilled Portobello or lupini posillipo) and a fairly impressive wine list. Among their entrées are such standouts as fusilli alla puttanesca, homemade ravioli stuffed with butternut squash or veal scalopine served with peppers and mushrooms. TRAIN: 4, 5, 6 7 to Grand Central-42 St
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3. Patroon
160 E 46th St, between Lexington and 3rd Aves, New York, NY 10017 · 212-883-7373
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MIDTOWN EAST. This select establishment draws a power crowd that wheels and deals over steaks, veal and high-priced wine. A landmark restaurant, Patroon is a classic with an elegant atmosphere and professional staff that make you feel like royalty. TRAIN: S, 4, 5, 6, 7 to 42nd St-Grand Central
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4. 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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5. La Grenouille
3 E 52nd St, between Madison and 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022 · 212-752-1495
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MIDTOWN EAST. Do you enjoy beautiful flowers? Are you passionate about French food? Come to this fine eatery that showcases a beautiful décor featuring red-velvet seats, gold-silk lined walls and lofty maple ceilings. Established in 1962 by the Masson family, this restaurant is known as a tried and true classic, the best of the best. Potato-wrapped escargots, braised lotte fish and flambé of kidneys with mustard sauce are a few of the temptations offered here. Prix fix dinner $95. TRAIN: 6 to 51st St; E, F to 5th Ave
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6. Sushi Yasuda
204 E 43rd St, between 2nd and 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10017 · 212-972-1001
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MIDTOWN EAST. If you are looking to feast on raw fish in an elegant environment graced by bamboo paneling and intimate lighting, your search for a restaurant is over. Sushi Yasuda offers exotic dining options from the appetizers to the desserts. Try the sashimi or the cherrystone clam, and finish off with the red-bean ice cream or the green-tea ice cream--definitely an indulgence that's worth it. TRAIN: S, 4, 5, 6, 7 to 42nd St-Grand Central
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7. Four Seasons
99 E 52nd St, between Park & Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022 · 212-754-9494
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MIDTOWN EAST. The Four Seasons usually doesn't require much of a description, as many deem it synonymous with elegant dining. Indeed, this beautifully designed restaurant is an interior decorator's dream – from the original Picasso painting and Lichtenstein lithographs to the immaculate Grill Room that was the setting for JFK's 46th birthday party. Chef Christian Albin's six menus offer a variety of gourmet appetizers and entrées, including hazelnut-crusted soft shell crabs with fiddlehead ferns, and filet of bison with foie gras and perigord truffle sauce. For those seeking to impress an important client or significant other, lunch reservations at the Grill Room never fail. TRAIN: 6 to 51st St; E, F to Lexington Ave
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MIDTOWN WEST. Chic Greek dining at its very best in an old-fashioned atmosphere. Diners choose from an assortment of fresh fish that is then prepared on the spot. Most menu items are seared to perfection on the open grill. Save room for one of the tantalizing desserts. Meals are an experience, so be prepared to splurge – and feast. Fish market inside the restaurant is stocked daily. TRAIN: B, D, E to 7th Ave
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9. Oceana
55 E 54th St, between Park and Madison, New York, NY 10022 · 212-759-5941
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MIDTOWN EAST. Step into Oceana and you'll feel as if you've been transported to a luxury ocean liner in the Atlantic. The restaurant's philosophy is "to enhance the simple perfection of each ingredient." To that end, the menu features uncomplicated dishes, expertly prepared. For starters, try yellowfin tuna tartare with horseradish sorbet and follow it with Atlantic halibut in almond tea crust. Desserts are fabulous – pistachio semifreddo is a favorite, as is the cinnamon apple doughnut with Calvados ice cream. A selection from the solid wine list provides an apt complement, and service is knowledgeable and friendly. TRAIN: E, F to 5th Ave; 6 to Lexington Ave
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MIDTOWN EAST. Here's a no-brainer: Tudor City hides a small handful of culinary treasures. Chief among them is this beacon of style and contemporary design. L'Impero takes the concept of traditional Italian dining, and does it several shakes better. This is thanks in large part to Chef Scott Conant's wildly complex creations, which range from appetizers of marinated Pacific yellowtail or warm fagiolini and goat cheese salad to dishes of house-made spaghetti or roasted Vermont capretto. TRAIN: 4, 5, 6, 7, S at Grand Central-42nd St
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