Still flying under the radar is Triomphe in the Iroquois Hotel on 44th Street between 6th and 5th. Chef Florian Wehrli has brought new luster to what used to be a stodgy hotel dining room. And he has a lovely roof garden with bees to provide a bit of truly local ingredients to his menu. [Disclaimer: he is a good friend and colleague with whom I have cooked many times.] The bar is also being noted for its creative and delicious cocktails. I highly recommend it. Prices are not crazy, either.
Midtown NYC will be pricier and less casual options than most neighborhoods. It's either a nice restaurant or quick takeout lunch. Avra for excellent Greek, The Modern for snacks and cocktails, there are two Serafinas for casual pizza and pasta, Bilboquet is pricey but such a fun scene and the best roasted chicken, Monkey Bar for Classic NYC, Dishes is a great quick, casual lunch, Le Relais de Venise for Steak Frites, Lavo is pretty good Italian - big menu and buzzy. The Four Seasons Restaurant's days are numbered - they have a good prix fixe menu for lunch at the bar and the best martinis in town! These are all more Midtown East - Midtown West/Hell's Kitchen will have more casual options.
That's where all the heavy hitters are: per se, Le Bernardin, Gramercy, Jean-Georges, Daniel, Sushi Yasuda.....so if you're looking for a memorable, unbudgeted experience...I highly recommend Sushi Yasuda.
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