ABC Kitchen
35 East 18th Street
New York, NY 10003
(212) 475-5829
AMBIANCE
Located on the ground floor of ABC Carpet & Home, the airy and open space combines natural elements like exposed wooden beams, barren tree branches, potted plants and stones with soft white walls and natural lighting.
WHAT TO ORDER
Roasted butternut squash, hazelnuts, goat cheese and spicy onions ($14), Housemade ricotta ravioli with herbs and tomato sauce ($23)
WHO COMES HERE
Jake Gyllenhaal, John Mayer, Katie Holmes, Jessica Simpson, Meg Ryan, Stanley Tucci, Kanye West
SWEET TOOTH
Seasonal Doughnuts with warm peanut butter sauce ($13)
WHO COMES HERE
A-list celebrities including Nicole Kidman, Beyonce, Sting, P. Diddy, Derek Jeter, Penelope Cruz, Jennifer Lopez and Bradley Cooper.
Per Se
10 Columbus Circle, 4th floor
New York, NY 10019
(212) 823-9335
AMBIANCE
Decorated in muted tones of grey and brown, the quiet main dining room has 16 widely spaced tables and a breathtaking view of Columbus Circle and Central park.
WHAT TO ORDER
Tasting of Vegetables ($295)
WHO COMES HERE
A-list celebrities including Nicole Kidman, Beyonce, Sting, P. Diddy, Derek Jeter, Penelope Cruz, Jennifer Lopez and Bradley Cooper.
SWEET TOOTH
Glace a la Vanielle
Café Boulud
20 East 76th Street
New York, NY 10021
(212) 772-2600
AMBIANCE
Formal dining room decorated in subdued earth tones, with a contemporary flair from marble-topped communal tables.
WHAT TO ORDER
Belgian Endive Salad ($18), Celery Root Agnolotti ($38)
WHO COMES HERE
Richard Branson, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Barbara Walters
SWEET TOOTH
Poached Seckel Pears ($14)
Scarpetta
355 West 14th Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 691-0555
AMBIANCE
Bright, handsomely appointed dining room with a retractable glass roof and large window overlooking a patio.
WHAT TO ORDER
Chestnut Soup ($16), Ricotta Raviolini & Freshly Shaves White Truffles ($85)
WHO COMES HERE
Jay-Z, Rihanna, A-Rod, Lamar Odom, Erin Andrews
SWEET TOOTH
Coconut Panna Cotta ($12)