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The borough of Manhattan in
New York City is known for its good restaurants. It has many attractions to offer, including the theater, horseback riding and horse carriage rides in Central Park, ice skating, bridge walking, golfing, sightseeing and shopping. Dining in Manhattan is another popular activity, and there are a number of top restaurants from which to choose.
Union Square Cafe
Union Square Cafe is a top restaurant in Manhattan that mixes a comfortable atmosphere with an Italian flare. This fine dining restaurant has been given a three-star rating by The New York Times and has been named New York's No. 1 restaurant for eight years. Some of the foods served on the lunch menu are beef sirloin carpaccio appetizers, ricotta gnocchi pasta, grilled Florida red snapper and yellow fin tuna burger. The dinner menu has sliced cara cara orange appetizers, housemade sage pappardella pasta, Maine lobster with creamed cabbage and grilled lamb chops. Union Square Cafe offers daily specials, has gift cards and reservations are accepted. This restaurant can be a special end to a day of shopping and golfing.
Union Square Cafe
21 East 16th St.
Manhattan, NY 10003
(212) 243-4020
unionsquarecafe.com/
Per Se
Per Se is a fine dining restaurant in the middle of Manhattan. This restaurant is the ultimate in elegant dining, with a fireplace and garden. The floors are wood, marble and granite and the atmosphere is comfortable and not stuffy. Some of the menu items are oysters Rockefeller, sauteed filet of Atlantic halibut, rabbit billettes, duck foie gras, and the cheese course. Per Se has gift certificates, private dining, nine-course tasting menus and is open seven days a week. Some of the desserts include brownie and malted milk, praline aux pommes and sweet lime sherbet. Per Se is a relaxing end to a day of sightseeing in Manhattan.
Per Se
10 Columbus Circle
Manhattan, NY 10019
(212) 823-9335
perseny.com/
Gramercy Tavern
Gramercy Tavern is an American tavern that offers refined American food and warm, friendly hospitality. The walls have original murals and the rooms are lined with floral arrangements, while antiques are located throughout the restaurant. The foods are inspired by the seasons and from fresh ingredients. A few of the classic entrees served are seafood and kabocha squash chowder, smoked kielbasa and duck confit. The menu also offers three-course meals, desserts and a full bar.
Gramercy Tavern
42 E. 20th St.
Manhattan, NY 10003
(212) 477-0777
gramercytavern.com/
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