THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE - City Harvest

Ai Fiori
Setai Hotel Fifth Avenue
400 5th Avenue, 2nd Level
(36th & 37th Streets)
(212) 613-8660
www.aifiorinyc.com
Ai Fiori celebrates cuisine from the
Italian and French Riviera courtesy
of Chef Michael White and the
Altamarea Group. To pair with the
inspired menu, Ai Fiori oers an
extensive wine list focused on bottles
from the region and from around
the world. Ai Fiori also has an inviting
bar where guests can enjoy expertly
crafted cocktails as well as a private
event space for celebrations.
Michael White /PJ Calapa
Italian/French
DETAILS Bar Scene; Good for Groups;
Kid-Friendly; Romantic $$$$
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Bill’s Bar & Burger
Rockefeller Center
16 West 51st Street
(5th Avenue)
(212) 705-8510
www.billsbarandburger.com
See description on page 8.
American/Burgers
DETAILS Bar Scene; Good for Groups;
Kid-Friendly; Open Late (after 11pm) $
Blue Fin
W Hotel, Times Square
1567 Broadway
(47th Street)
(212) 918-1400
www.bluefinnyc.com
Located in the agship W Hotel
Times Square, The New York Times
two-star-rated Blue Fin dazzles with
artful seafood delicacies, a raw bar,
and sushi menu.
Eric Woods Seafood/Sushi
DETAILS Bar Scene; Good for Groups;
Kid-Friendly; Open Late (after 11pm);
Romantic $$$
Brasserie Cognac
1740 Broadway
(55th Street)
(212) 757-3600
www.cognacrestaurant.com
The Brasserie-style menu combines
French classics with Executive Chef
Florian V. Hugo’s modern creations.
Guests can choose to dine in the
outdoor sidewalk café, casual original
French bakery, classic main dining
room, lively bar/lounge or the private
Cognac Room, as they enjoy meals
complemented by 102 varieties of
cognac and a gorgeous wine list that
includes rst-growth Bordeaux sold
by the glass.
Florian V. Hugo French
DETAILS Bar Scene; Good for Groups;
Kid-Friendly; Open Late (after 11pm);
Outdoor Dining; Romantic $$
Brasserie Ruhlmann
45 Rockefeller Plaza
(50th Street & 5th Avenue)
(212) 974-2020
www.brasserieruhlmann.com
Chef Laurent Tourondel lends his
signature touch as he brings French
fare to Midtown with a menu that
reects a certain nostalgia, oering
a variety of tempting brasserie
standards. Voted Best Outdoor
Dining by AOL CityGuide 2007,
Brasserie Ruhlmann invites locals
and travelers alike to celebrate the
holidays in style with a glorious view
of the world-famous Christmas tree
in Rockefeller Center. Diners are
invited to enjoy dinner and cocktails,
catering to both pre- and posttheater
guests.
Ça Va
310 West 44th Street
(8th & 9th Avenues)
(212) 803-4545
www.cavatoddenglish.com
Laurent Tourondel French Brasserie
42 Great Food, Good Hearts 2013
DETAILS Bar Scene; Kid-Friendly; Outdoor
Dining; Good for Groups; Romantic $$
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MIDTOWN
Located in the Theater District
in New York City, Ça Va serves
traditional brasserie fare, as
well as playful, contemporary
interpretations of the classics.
Serving breakfast, lunch, and
dinner, as well as a special pretheater
dining menu daily, Ça Va
provides diners with an unparalleled
culinary experience in a dynamic
ambiance.
Matthew Corbett French/American
DETAILS Bar Scene; Good for Groups;
Kid-Friendly; Romantic $$$
Cafe 2
MoMA
11 West 53rd Street, 2nd Floor
(5th & 6th Avenues)
(212) 333-1299
www.momacafes.com
Located in the Museum of Modern
Art, Cafe 2 oers an array of seasonal,
Italian-inspired cuisine from Chef
Lynn Bound. Orders are placed at the
counter, and then served to guests
at communal tables. Museum visitors
can also take a quick break at the
Espresso Bar to relax and recharge
after an enriching day of viewing
art. Cafe 2 is open to museum
visitors only.
Lynn Bound Italian
DETAILS Good for Groups; Kid-Friendly $