new york city fine dining: 10 must-see restaurants

1) Eleven Madison Park

Upscale American

tasting menus from Chef Daniel

Humm served in a

high-ceilinged art deco space.

2) 15 East

Solemn temple of Japanese

cuisine attracts raw-fish fanatics.

This minimalist Japanese

restaurant prepares

creative sushi and fish plush cooked dishes

in a refined atmosphere.

3) Per Se

A New American and French restaurant, from

chef Thomas Keller, with a luxe fixed-price menu and

views of Central Park.

4) Ayada

The Menu spans the culinary

regions of Thailand with

some Japanese

twists. Featuring curries,

papaya salad, and other traditional,

oft-spicy fare.

5) Brick Lane Curry House

Specializing in phaal, Curry House issues a how-hot-can-you-go challenge to every diner.

This tiny Indian

restaurant serves British-style curries from mild to super-spicy.

6) The NoMadInspired by Chef

Daniel’s time spent throughout

Switzerland, California, and

New York City, the NoMad is rooted

in the same traditions found

as Eleven Madison Park. A

refined yet approachable

menu with a win program that celebrates the

great wine-growing regions

of the world.

7) Momofuku Ko

Monofuku Ko serves a set multi-course tasting menu using seasonal ingredients.

They change their menu frequently.

8) Annisa

An eatery from chef Anita Lo,

which features American

fare with an Asian flair and wines

from female

vintners.

9) The Kitchen at Brooklyn

Fare

Renowned, upscale 20-

course tasting menu that

fuses French & Japanese

flavors in an intimate 18 seat space. Requires a

reservation up to six weeks in

advance.

10) Aldea

This is a Portuguese eatery by

Chef George Mendes. The

modern Mediterrane

an fare emphasizes

Iberian Coast flavors

in a sleek, open

kitchen.