Dining in New York City

Blake's Restaurant & Lounge
7 48th St., New York, NY 10017, 212-935-2500, Tri-level restaurant featuring 40-foot ceilings, a spacious outdoor cafe, and a grand mahogany bar. A seasonal American menu is available here with touches of Mediterranean, Asian, and Latin influences.

Blue Hill
75 Washington Place, New York, NY 10011, Located in Greenwich Village, 212-539-1776, Seasonal American food made with the freshest Hudson Valley produce is what you will find when dining at Blue Hill, a neighborhood restaurant. Menu items include Maine crabmeat salad, local black bass, grass fed lamb, and Stone Barns Berkshire pork.

Cinema Cafe
2 45th St., New York, NY 10017, 212-949-0600, Enjoy watching classic silent films while dining on innovative American cuisine at this unique restaurant. Full service catering and special event planning services available.

Club Macanudo
26 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10021, 212-752-8200, Sophisticated restaurant, bar, and cigar lounge serving delicious New American and Latin dishes plus their signature desserts in a comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant also offers premium cigars, single malt scotches, and rare cognacs. Jackets are required. Reservations are suggested.

Gramercy Tavern
42 East 20th St., New York, NY 10022, 212-477-0777, Contemporary tavern serving sophisticated American cuisine complimented by an extensive wine list. Reservations are required.

Lever House Restaurant
390 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, 212-888-2700, Seasonal American cuisine is served as this restaurant designed by Marc Newsom.

Mindy's
212 42nd St., New York, NY 10017, 212-490-8900, Elegant multi-level restaurant featuring sparkling fountains and glowing candles. An award-winning a la carte menu of American cuisine such as roasted chicken and sea bass is served. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Schiller's Liquor Bar
131 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002, 212-260-4555, An inexpensive menu with a simple selection of such items as rotisserie chicken, steak, and grilled swordfish is what you will find at Schiller's Liquor Bar, a late night favorite which is open Monday through Friday for lunch, dinner, and supper.

Zoe
90 Prince St., New York, NY 10012, 212-966-6722, An extensive wine list compliments the constantly changing American style menu at this restaurant.

Jacques Brasserie
204-206 85th St., New York, NY 10028, 212-327-2272, Romantic bistro known for its Nantucket fresh oysters and steak au poivre in a cozy atmosphere.

Village Restaurant
62 West Ninth Street, New York, NY 10011, Greenwich Village, 212-505-3355, Lively French American bistro with a classic 1920's setting and features including a vintage skylight and a mahogany bar. The restaurant serves a diverse menu and an excellent wine list with one of the specialties being steak 'au poivie'.

Bari
529 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, SoHo, 212-431-4350, Internationally renowned chefs prepare delicious cuisine in this cafe where you can see artists drinking espresso or models grabbing a quick bite.

Garage Restaurant & Cafe
99 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10014, 212-645-0600, Multilevel, casual cafe serving American cuisine plus a raw bar, grill bar, and microbrews. The cafe also features a fireplace and music.

Le Figaro Cafe
184 Bleecker St., New York, NY 10012, Greenwich Village, 212-388-0002, Landmark, colorful sidewalk cafe famous for its fine foods, homemade pastries, and an excellent selection of coffees. The cafe also features a full bar, karaoke, belly dancing, and a skylight party room with a fireplace.

Bagel & Bean
828 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019, 212-262-6340, Eat here for a healthy alternative to takeout and delivery with specialties including gourmet sandwiches, hand rolled bagels, nonfat cream cheeses, international coffees, and espressos. Catering is available.

Katz's Delicatessen
205 Houston Street, New York, NY 10002, Lower East Side, 212-254-2246, Established in 1888, Katz's is the oldest and largest real New York deli and is the site of "Where Harry Met Sally." Hand carved deli meats are served here. Catering is available.

Original Carnegie Deli
854 7th Avenue, New York, NY, Located between 54th and 55th Streets, 212-757-2245, A New York mainstay, The Original Carnegie Deli is a must when visiting midtown Manhattan. For over 60 years, patrons have been enjoying such selections as pastrami and corned beef sandwiches and cheesecake.