Pure Food and Wine
Indulge your inner health food demands by spending an evening at Pure Food and Wine. Five years on Forbes magazine's "All Star New York Eateries" list, this Grammercy Park restaurant combines raw food options with haute cuisine. Ideal for vegans, vegetarians and the health conscious in general, Pure Food and Wine minimally heats all menu items to ensure vitamin, mineral and enzyme content. No processed foods are used---all items are 100% plant based. If visiting during the warmer months, make a reservation for the private back garden. Afterwards, help your happy tummy digest by taking a stroll five minutes west to Union Square Park.
Pure Food and Wine
54 Irving Place
New York, NY 10003
(212) 477-1010
http://www.oneluckyduck.com/
Pastis
Crawl out of bed on a sleepy Sunday and head to Pastis for brunch. Located in Manhattan's Meat Packing District, this popular French Bistro offers a menu that regularly draws locals and tourists alike. Bright, designed to resemble a typical French bistro and always boisterous, Pastis offers eggs a la Basquaise, poached eggs with polenta, onion, peppers and prosciutto, bagels with smoked salmon and cream cheese as well as brioche French toast with fresh fruit and maple syrup, among others. For a pick-me-up, guests can order large bowls of café au lait or opt for a quick dose of caffeine via an espresso. Show up without a reservation here on the weekend and expect to be laughed at by the entire restaurant. Once you've filled yourself to capacity, walk west two blocks to the Hudson River for scenic views of the harbor, New Jersey and the city skyline.
Pastis
9 Ninth Avenue
New York, NY 10014
(212) 929-4844
http://www.pastisny.com/
Porter House New York
Try not to salivate as you enter one of the city's best restaurants for classic steakhouse options. For those who prefer meat while surrounded by elegant décor, the Porter House New York is an appropriate choice. Perched high in one of the Time Warner Center's towers, guests can reap the rewards of Chef Michael Lomanaco's kitchen and wine list while gaping with awe at Central Park from on high. Porter House cuts such as chili rubbed Brandt rib eye and prime cowboy rib steak are matched on the menu by slow roasted Scottish salmon filet and grilled swordfish steak. Afterwards, diners will find that the main city green space of Central Park is just across the street. The park is an ideal place to stroll under the canopy of elm and maple trees any time of year.
Porter House New York
10 Columbus Circle, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10019
(212) 823-9500
http://www.porterhousenewyork.com/
