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Price Categories
For a three-course
meal for one with a
glass of house wine,
and all unavoidable
charges including tax.
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under $25
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$25-$50
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$50-$80
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over $80
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Restaurants
Daniel
A flower-filled dining room
provides the setting for Daniel
Boulud's award-winning seasonal
French menus
(see p68)
.
d
60 East
65th Street at Park Av
•
Map G4
•
212
288 0033
•
$$$$
Erminia
They don't come more
romantic than this tiny, candlelit
Italian with beamed ceilings and a
menu of well-prepared classics. A
popular choice on Valentine's Day.
d
250 East 83rd Street, between 2nd &
3rd avs
•
Map F4
•
212 879 4284
•
$$$
Guastavino's
A great setting, beneath the
59th Street bridge, with formal
French dining in the upstairs club
and a huge brasserie downstairs.
d
409 East 59th Street at 1st Av
•
Map H5
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212 980 2455
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$$$
Etats-Unis
Despite the French name, the
inventive cuisine is New American
and draws a loyal following. The
menu changes daily.
d
242 East 81st
Street, between 2nd & 3rd avs
•
Map F4
•
212 517 8826
•
$$$
Payard Bistro
Although the French food is
superb, the drawcard is François
Payard's exquisite desserts, such
as “New York, New York.” Open
for morning pastries, afternoon
tea, light snacks, and dinner.
d
1032 Lexington Avenue at 77th St
•
Map
F4
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212 717 5252
•
$$$
Orsay
Replacing society hangout
Mortimer's isn't easy, but this
chic French café has succeeded,
serving authentic bistro fare.
d
1057-59 Lexington Avenue at 75th St
•
Map G4
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212 517 6400
•
$$$
Taste
Self-serve commissary by
day, sophisticated ambience by
night. The simple style allows the
flavors to speak for themselves.
The wine list provides some
bargains to accompany the new
American cuisine.
d
1413 3rd Avenue
at 80th St
•
Map F4
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212 717 9798
•
$$
Café Boulud
Since Daniel
(above)
opened,
Boulud's original restaurant here
has become more casual, but the
menu and tab are serious. In
summer, the terrace tables are a
fine dining spot convenient for
Museum Mile.
d
20 East 76th Street
at 5th Av
•
Map G4
•
212 772 2600
•
$$$
E.J.'s Luncheonette
A family-friendly diner that
serves large portions of well-
prepared American breakfasts.
Great pancakes are served all day,
along with granola and fresh fruit.
d
1271 3rd Avenue at 73rd St
•
Map G4
•
212 472 0600
•
No credit cards
•
$
davidburke & donatella
Creative New American
cuisine served in a stunning
space - a series of rooms filled
with high-rolling clientele.
d
133
East 61st St, between Lexington & Park
avs
•
Map H4
•
212 813 2121
•
$$$
Note:
Unless otherwise stated, all restaurants accept credit
cards and serve vegetarian meals
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