Set inside The Setai, this is a bit of a cookie cutter hotel restaurant, and it’s got all the makings of a chain that could work anywhere in the world...not just NYC.
It’s nothing to get overly excited about, but it is definitely something to think about if chicken is your thing.So for Midtown suits or big baller entertainment industry types, The Lambs Club is the place to be. Though his new hotel restaurant Ai Fiori is a sprawling space with more room than they know what to do with. View photos from our menu here. ristomorini. The white fish was wrapped in cucumber and served with salty trout roe and orange.
Though his new hotel restaurant Ai Fiori is a sprawling space with more room than they know what to do with. Lobster, bone marrow, saffron and shellfish jus. View photos from our menu here. It’s great for a quick, simple lunch.Le Jardinier is serves seasonal, vegetable-focused French food on the ground floor of a luxury apartment building in Midtown East.Blank Slate is a big coffee shop Midtown East, and it’s a great place to grab a snack, have a quick meeting, or hang out for a while and do some work.King Cole Bar is an iconic hotel lounge in Midtown East.Le Petit Parisien roughly translates to “place with good sandwiches on baguette.” Or maybe not. It was a five dollar supplement to the tasting menu, but worth it. Hi Infatuation reader. Either way, stop by for a good sandwich in Midtown.Indian Accent is an upscale Indian spot in a Midtown hotel on 56th Street and it’s where you should take clients for an impressive lunch in the area.Keens is a Midtown steakhouse with tons of history, but even if you don’t care about Albert Einstein’s smoking pipe, you’ll eat some great meat.There are a few Souvlaki GR locations in NYC, including this one in a small basement in Midtown East. As Lykke Li would say, “Get Some.”Unlike the charming, cozy Morini, Ai Fiori is a sprawling space with more room than they know what to do with. Definitely order this - it’s delicate and delicious.The best thing we ate all night. Even after cleaning our plate, we weren’t sure what to make of it.There’s a lot of noise around White’s rack of lamb, and indeed it lived up to the hype.
Ai Fiori. This is kind of like a deconstructed salade niçoise without the lettuce. As you know, many cities around the world have limited restaurants and bars to takeout and delivery, and others are in the process of reopening.
Molyvos is a good sit-down option for Greek food in Manhattan.Pathos Cafe is an all-day spot in Midtown East that works for a casual sit-down lunch.This location of Seamore’s in Gotham West Market in Hell’s Kitchen is best for a quick lunch or drinks at the bar during Happy Hour.HaSalon is a party restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen where you can dance on tables after eating enjoyable but very expensive Israeli food.The Russian Vodka Room is a kitschy cocktail bar in the Theater District.Wine Escape is a small wine bar that works for a low-key drink near Port Authority or Times SquareMulberry & Vine is a counter-service chain where you can grab a quick plate of salmon, chicken, or tofu with a few vegetable sides.Gai is a tiny takeout spot in Midtown East specialising in Hainese-style steamed chicken. It’s also a prime candidate for pre-theatre eats. With restaurants around the country reopening, we understand that socializing in any form might still feel strange, and poses risks too. Hi Infatuation reader. With restaurants around the country reopening, we understand that socializing in any form might still feel strange, and poses risks too. Photo: Ai Fiori. Restaurants are now considered exciting if they play hip hop, have mini farms in their back alleys, and have 12 chefs who "collaborate" nightly on a single gourmet burger.Pastas at any Michael White restaurant tend to be a delight, and that's definitely the case here. Props to The Lambs Club for rolling the dice - it’s those who take risks in life that often come out on top.Bittersweet chocolate and “brachetto sabayon,” also known as high end, incredible chocolate pudding. The bathrooms are bigger than both of our apartments combined. The Langham Place Fifth Avenue's signature restaurant, Ai Fiori, is the newest venture from acclaimed chef Michael White and the Altamarea Group.
altamareagroup. Extra points for attention to detail. Eating one would fill up any hungry human, but two?
Smiles all around. This crazy squid ink pasta is filled with scallops, a crustacean ragout and crunchy breadcrumbs. Everything's bright and fresh, and the tiny quail egg is, for lack of a better word, cute.An excellent steak tartare, with finely chopped beef and just the right amount of seasoning.This brings us to Vaucluse, the Upper East Side French restaurant from Michael White, the pasta prophet you know from other #fancy restaurants like Marea and Ai Fiori.The big ticket item here is a duck for two, priced at $46 a person.