Les Halles
Les Halles operates in the tradition of Parisian brasseries, which guarantees delicious food in a laid-back, casual atmosphere---so there is no dress code required. Les Halles is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It offers a variety of steaks, all made from dry Angus beef, quiches and traditional French dishes such as Coq au Vin.
Les Halles
411 Park Ave. S
New York, NY 10016
(212) 679-4111
leshalles.net/ny_park.php
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro
Cheese lovers will feel as though they've gone to heaven. Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro serves up more than 250 kinds of cheese from around the world. Traditional French dishes, such as Duck Confit, Coq au Vin, and Tarte Flambée, round out the menu. The wine list isn't bad either; the bistro offers an astounding 160 varieties by the glass.
Artisanal Fromagerie & Bistro
2 Park Ave.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 725-8585
artisanalbistro.com
Penelope
Penelope is a popular spot for breakfast and brunch. Its Irish Oatmeal comes with brown sugar and dried cranberries. The "Sam I Am" plate features two farm fresh eggs scrambled with grilled asparagus and crumbled feta cheese, toast and homemade french fries. Penelope also serves lunch, dinner and dessert.
Penelope
159 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 481-3800
penelopenyc.com
Asia de Cuba
Only in New York, the most ethnically heterogeneous city in America, do you find restaurants like Asia de Cuba, which specializes in a fusion of Asian and Latin cuisines. Here, you can try such inventive dishes as the Cuban Spiced Chicken, which is served with Thai coconut sticky rice and an avocado fruit salsa with tamarind sauce. The atmosphere is hip, yet elegant.
Asia de Cuba
237 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 726-7755
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Vezzo
A family atmosphere dominates at Vezzo, whose thin-crust pizzas rate among the best in Manhattan. Choose from dozens of toppings in designing your own pie, or try one of the house specialties, such as the BBQ Chicken pie, which comes with shredded chicken cooked in homemade barbecue sauce, American cheese, Monterey jack cheese and cilantro. It also delivers within the Murray Hill vicinity.
Vezzo
178 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10016
(212) 839-8300
vezzothincrust.com
