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ture Montanara Starita ($12) - which is light, smoky and chewy and comes by way of
the deep fryer and the brick oven.
ESCA
402 W 43rd St at Ninth Ave. Subway A, C, E to 42nd St-Port Authority. Mon noon-2.30pm &
5-10.30pm, Tues-Sat noon-2.30pm & 5-11.30pm, Sun 4.30-10.30pm.
212 564 7272,
Co-owned by Mario Batali, but more the baby of chef and coowner Dave Pasternack,
whose passion for fresh fish is evident. Lots of crudo ($18-20) and whole fish grilled or
salt-baked (entrees $30-37).
JOE ALLEN
326 W 46th St between Eighth and Ninth aves. Subway A, C, E to 42nd St. 212 581 6464. Mon, Tues
& Thurs noon-11.45pm, Wed 11.30am-11.45pm, Fri noon-midnight, Sat & Sun
11.30am-midnight.
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The tried-and-true formula of checked tablecloths, old-fashioned bar-room feel, and reli-
able American food at moderate prices (entrees $19-33) works well at this pre-theatre
spot. Make a reservation.
LE BERNARDIN
155 W 51st St between Sixth and Seventh aves. Subway B, D, F, M
to 47-50th St-Rockefeller Center or #1 to 50th St. 212 554
1515. Mon-Thurs noon-2.30pm & 5.15-10.30pm, Fri
noon-2.30pm & 5.15-11pm, Sat 5.15-11pm.
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One of the finest and priciest ($135 prix-fixe) French
restaurants in the city; the award-winning chef, Eric
Ripert, offers inventive takes on every kind of fish and
seafood imaginable. His sauces are not to be believed.
PETROSSIAN
182 W 58th St at Seventh Ave. Subway A, B, C, D, #1 to 59th St/Columbus Circle. 212 245
2214. Mon-Thurs & Sun 11am-3.30pm & 5-11pm, Fri & Sat 11.30am-3pm & 5.30-11pm.
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Ink granite and etched mirrors set the mood at this Art Deco temple to decadence, where
champagne and caviar are tops. More affordable options include a $48 prix-fixe dinner.
PURE THAI COOKHOUSE
766 Ninth Ave, between 51st and 52nd sts. Subway C, E to 50th St.
212 581 0999. Mon-Thurs
noon-10.30pm, Fri & Sat noon-11.30pm, Sun noon-10pm.
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