Columbus Circle, on the southwest corner of New York City's Central Park, is a bustling hub of activity. A 70-foot granite column is at its center, topped with a marble statue of Christopher Columbus. A Beaux-Arts style fountain surrounds the monument, providing a noise buffer from the traffic and a lively play area for children. Several restaurants are tucked away in the 10 Columbus Circle building, the Time Warner Center, so visitors to this area of the city are never far from a good meal.
Per Se is part of the Thomas Keller restaurant group, calling itself the "urban interpretation" of its sister restaurant, The French Laundry. Some dishes that guests may enjoy include pekin duck with chantarelle mushrooms, foie gras with apples and pistachios, or hearts of palm with cauliflower and dates. Prix fixe menus include a chef's tasting menu and a vegetable tasting menu; service is included with these choices. Jackets are required for both lunch and dinner; T-shirts, jeans, sneakers, and shorts are not permitted. Per Se takes reservations two months ahead of time.
Per Se
10 Columbus Circle, 4th floor
New York, NY 10019
212-823-9335
perseny.com
Serving French bistro meals with an Italian twist, as of August 2010, Landmarc is operated by globetrotting chef Marc Murphy and his wife, native New Yorker Pamela Schien Murphy. The menu includes oysters mignonette, grilled lamb chops with watercress and lemon, and mussels with choice of sauce. Each day of the week brings a different pasta special, such as rigatoni alla Genovese and spaghetti carbonara. Reservations are accepted for parties of six or more only. There is also a Landmarc restaurant in the Tribeca neighborhood.
Landmarc
10 Columbus Circle, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10019
212-823-6123
landmarc-restaurant.com
This Columbus Circle restaurant holds such honors as Forbes' 2009 All-Star Eatery and The Wall Street Journal's Best New Restaurant in the East 2009. Pappardelle with rabbit sausage, fennel-and-chili-marinated brick chicken, and roasted trumpet royal mushrooms are a few of the items on the menu. A huge selection of wines from France, Italy and the United States are on pour; over half are priced below $90 per bottle as of 2010. A prix fixe menu is available at lunch and dinner. Reservations are suggested. A Voce can host intimate gatherings as well as large events for up to 400 guests.
A Voce
10 Columbus Circle, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10019
212-823-2523
avocerestaurant.com
