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| Restaurants: | Aquavit, La Grenouille, Kosaka… |
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| Price Range: | $$$$ - $$$$ |
| Cuisines: | Nordic, French, Japanese… |
| Neighborhoods: | Midtown East, West Village… |
“Emma Bengtsson makes fun, perfectly balanced and executed food.” – Anita Lo
“For a fancy gentleman's lunch I love Le Grenouille.” – Larry McGuire
“I generally don't go back to too many places because its my job to know all the new places in town, but Ive been back a few times to Kosaka for their superior sushi.” – Anita Lo
“Incredible Eggs Benedict and a view over Central Park.” – Juan Gaffuri
“It's a restaurant and bakery in the same location. Super nice bread, great al a carte breakfast menu, minimalistic decor, and just around the corner from where we live.” – Claus Meyer
“The best new restaurant in America, period.” – Joshua McFadden
“The food is prepared with precise technique and creative flare. I've been twice now and I am always impressed with their attention to every detail. From the hosts, bar staff, to the servers, the serv...
“The only place I know where you can get a full menu up to 4.00 a.m.” – Daniel Humm
“They have super quick service and solid flavors and consistency, with a couple of very nice signature dishes.”—Claus Meyer
“They take the same care to cook breakfast as they do for lunch and dinner – delicious food with amazing ingredients.” – Daniel Humm
“Time trip to the 1920s, with perfect shellfish and other comforting luxuries like lobster rolls. Also superb mocktails.” – Sami Tallberg
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