The chef at Artisanal Bistro adapts classic French bistro food using organic ingredients. The décor is also inspired by the French bistro with a 1930s art deco style. Artisan-made cheeses mature in the restaurant's "cheese cave" and are sold in the retail cheese shop. Oysters, savory fondue and a selection of charcuterie are available on the dinner and brunch menu. The dessert menu includes chocolate fondue and crème brulee. There is a wide selection of champagne cocktails and craft beers. Another menu is called the Cheese & Wine Pairing Flights in which three cheeses are paired with three wines from around the world, recommended to be enjoyed together.
Artisanal Bistro
2 Park Avenue (32nd Street)
New York, NY 10016
212-725-8585
artisanalbistro.com
American and French cuisine forms the menu at Per Se. The chef/owner opened the restaurant after success at the famous French Laundry restaurant in California. The menu follows the seasons and changes every day. One of the signature dishes is Oysters and Pearls, which is Island Creek oysters and white caviar served with pearl tapioca. Another feted dish is Rigatini with Truffles (a type of pasta). Separate menus include Tasting of Vegetables and Chef's Tasting, both consisting of nine courses. Located in the Time Warner Center complex, diners enjoy panoramic views of Manhattan.
Per Se
10 Columbus Circle
Time Warner Center.
New York, NY 10019
212-823-9335
perseny.com
Gramercy Tavern describes itself as the classic American tavern. Local and seasonal produce drives the menu, featuring contemporary American cuisine. The tavern menu consists of appetizers, entrees and a three-course menu. The dining room menu has a lunch a la carte selection that includes seafood, chicken and steak. The dinner menu offers seafood, rack of lamb, veal and pork. The choice of desserts includes sorbets, ice cream, cheesecake and chocolate bread pudding. The cheese selection features English varieties. Known for its floral arrangements, murals and American antiques, the restaurant hosts food and wine events throughout the year. Staff members support local community organizations and volunteer to serve meals at the Jacob Perlow Hospice Center.
Gramercy Tavern
42 E. 20th St
New York, NY 10003-1300
212-477-0777
gramercytavern.com
Le Bernardin is the only four-star seafood restaurant in New York. Specializing in fish and shellfish, the menu contains salmon, striped bass, sea urchin, caviar, calamari, lobster, crab, octopus and surf-n-turf. Lamb and duck dishes also appear. The dessert menu includes chocolate desserts, ice cream and sorbet. There is an extensive selection of teas from China, Japan, Vietnam and Sri Lanka. Chef and co-owner Eric Ripert has produced a series of cookbooks designed to help the reader recreate some of the restaurant's dishes.
Le Bernardin
155 W. 51st St.
Between 6th and 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
212-554-1515
le-bernardin.com
