2011
****Boulud Sud, 20 West 64th Street, 212-595-1313, www.danielnyc.com/boulud_sud.html
Daniel Boulud’s latest outpost is a handsome tribute to Mediterranean cuisine, under the direction of talented chef Aaron Chambers. $
**** The Dutch, 131 Sullivan St. 212-677-6200 www.thedutchnyc.com
Chef/Owner Andrew Carmellini’s highly popular new American bistro.
***1/2 David Burke Kitchen, 23 Grand Street (at 6th Ave.) 212-20-9119 www.davidburkekitchen.com/
Seasoned Chef David Burke’s creative American fare delights.$
***1/2Fatty Cue, 50 Carmine St. 212-929-5050 www.fattycue.com
Zac Pellacio’s kitchen produces compelling fusion fare and satisfying barbecue.
***1/2 John Dory, 1196 Broadway in the Ace Hotel 646-214-5764 www.thejohndory.com
Restaurateur Ken Friedman and chef April Bloomfield’s seafood paean. No reservations.
*** Empellon, 230 W. Fourth St.; 212-367-0999 www.empellon.com
A noisy yet extremely creative take on upscale Mexican fare.
*** Saxon & Parole, 316 Bowery; 212-254-0350 www.saxonandparole.com
Chef Brad Farmerie and the AvroKO Hospitality Group deliver traditional American grilled fare.
***Jones Wood Foundry, 401 E 76th St. 212-249-2700 www.joneswoodfoundry.com
Talented Chef/Partner Jason Hicks pays homage to the best British culinary traditions.
*** Tertulia 359 6th Avenue, 646-559-9909 www.tertulianyc.com
Chef Seamus Mullen’s tapas-style cuisine is compelling. But the place is very noisy and takes no reservations.
*** Hospada, 321 E 73rd Street, 212-861-1038 www.hospodanyc.com
A very attractive spot featuring central European specialties with a light touch.
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2010
**** ABC Kitchen $
Market-fresh menu from famed chef Jean-Georges. 35 E. 18th St. (btw Broadway & Park Avenue South)
212 475-5829
http://www.abckitchennyc.com/
**** Colicchio & Sons $
Innovative contemporary fare in especially smart surroundings.
85 10th Ave. (btw 15th & 16th Sts.)
(212) 400-6699
www.colicchioandsons.com
***½ Lyon
A highly creative rendering of bistro classics.
118 Greenwich Ave. (btw Horatio & Jane Sts.)
(212) 242-5966
http://lyonnyc.com/
***½ Maialino $
Danny Meyer's take on an engaging Roman-style trattoria.
2 Lexington Ave. in the Gramercy Park Hotel (21st St.)
(212) 777-2410
http://maialinonyc.com/
***½ Osteria Morini
Compelling trattoria fare from Chef Michael White.
218 Lafayette St. (btw Broome & Spring Sts.)
(212) 965-8777
www.osteriamorini.com
*** Ciano
Chef Shea Gallante offers an appealing trattoria menu.
45 E. 22nd St. (btw Park Avenue South & Broadway)
(212) 982-8422
http://cianonyc.com/
*** The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges $
Yet another outpost for chef Jean-Georges' classics
25 E. 77th St. (btw 5th & Madison Aves.)
(212) 606-3030
www.themarkrestaurantnyc.com
*** Lincoln $
Sophisticated Italian fare in spectacular surroundings.
142 W. 65th St. (btw Amsterdam Ave. & Broadway)
(212) 359-6500
www.lincolnristorante.com
*** Millésime
Upscale mezzanine seafood; tapas-like menu in the lounge below.
92 Madison Ave. (at 29th St.)
(212) 889-7100
www.millesimerestaurant.com
*** SHO Shaun Hergatt $
High end Asian/French fusion in a formal setting.
40 Broad St., 2nd fl. (Exchange Place)
(212) 809-2993
www.shoshaunhergatt.com
**½ Perilla
Contemporary bistro fare from chef Harold Dieterle.
9 Jones St. (btw Bleecker & W. 4 Sts.)
(212) 929-6868
www.perillanyc.com
**½ Torrisi Italian Specialties
Of-the-moment sandwiches and super prix-fixe menu.
250 Mulberry St. (btw Prince & Spring Sts)
(212) 965-0955
www.piginahat.com
**½ Vandaag
Innovative Dutch/Danish bistro.
103 Second Ave. (6th St.)
(212) 253-0470
www.vandaagnyc.com
** Marc Forgione
Downtown outpost for hearty American bistro fare.
134 Reade St. (btw Greenwich & Hudson Sts)
(212) 941-9401
www.marcforgione.com
** Motorino
Top-of-the-line thin-crust pizza
349 E. 12th St. (btw 1st & 2nd Aves.)
(718) 599-8899 -- No Reservations
www.motorinopizza.com
** Terroir Tribeca
State-of-the-art wine bar from the winning owners of Hearth.
24 Harrison St. (btw Greenwich & Hudson Sts.)
(212) 625-9463
www.wineisterroir.com
** The Breslin
Edible offal -- British-style in the trendy Ace Hotel.
16 W. 29th St. (btw Broadway & 5th Ave.)
(212) 679-9139 -- No Reservations
www.thebreslin.com
** Robert
Contemporary fare and sweeping views atop MAD.
2 Columbus Circle, 9th fl. (btw Broadway & 8th Ave.)
(212) 299-7730 -- reserve early for a window seat
www.robertnyc.com
** The Wright
Modern menu (what else?) at the Guggenheim Museum.
1071 Fifth Ave. (88th St.)
(212) 427-5960
www.thewrightrestaurant.com
** Zengo
Sprawling spot featuring creative Asian/Latin fusion menu.
622 Third Ave. (at 40th St.)
(212) 808-8110
www.richardsandoval.com
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