Spring 2020 NYC Official Visitor Guide

196 NYC & Company | Official Visitor Guide Dining Narcissa narcissarestaurant.com New American. A warm and inviting hidden gem in The Standard East Village hotel, featuring a top-rated menu and unique crafted cocktails. Outdoor seating. Reservations sug- gested. 212 228 3344 | 25 Cooper Sq. (Bowery btw. 5th–6th Sts.), NYC 10003 $$$$  The National Bar & Dining Rooms thenationalnyc.com  New American, Continental. Chef Geoffrey Zakarian brings all-occasion dining to East Midtown. Expect exceptional modern bistro cuisine paired with thoughtful service in a timelessly chic atmosphere. Reservations suggested. 212 715 2400 | The Benjamin, 557 Lexington Ave. (50th–51st Sts.), NYC 10022 $$$  Natsumi natsuminyc.com Japanese, Asian Fusion. Breaks new ground with innovative modern Japanese cuisine, offering an array of creative dishes such as sashimi arugula salad and lobster green tea ravioli. 212 258 2988 | 226W. 50th St. (Broadway–Eighth Ave.), NYC 10019 $$$ New York Central nycentral restaurant.com  French, Italian, Spanish. A full service restaurant offering a diverse menu inspired by the flavors of Western Europe, including house-made pastas, locally sourced products and homemade charcuterie. 646 213 6865 | Grand Hyatt, 109 E. 42nd St. (Park Ave.), NYC 10017 $$$  Nice Matin nicematinnyc.com Two-star restaurant features French Niçoise cuisine, influenced by Greek, Italian andMiddle Eastern cultures. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Outdoor dining. 212 873 6423 | 201 W. 79th St. (AmsterdamAve.), NYC 10024 $$$  Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse patinagroup.com/nick-and-stefs -steakhouse-nyc  Steakhouse. This restaurant, located next to Madison Square Garden and Penn Station in MidtownManhattan, has a reputa- tion as one of the best steakhouses in NYC. Closed Sun. except for Madison Square Garden events. 212 563 4444 | 9 Penn Plaza (33rd St. btw. Seventh & Eighth Aves.), NYC 10001 $$$$  Nino’s ninosnyc.com  Italian. Upscale Italian dining in a cozy setting, featuring a selection of fine Mediterranean cuisine from the Amalfi region. 212 988 0002 | 1354 First Ave. (72nd–73rd Sts.), NYC 10021 $$$ Nix nixny.com  Vegetarian/Vegan. This restaurant celebrates the health- iness and deliciousness of vegetables withMichelin-starred culinary flair, welcoming all to join its mission to enjoy meatless eating. Reservations suggested. 212 498 9393 | 72 University Pl. (10th–11th Sts.), NYC 10003 $$$  Nobu Downtown noburestaurants .com/downtown/home  Japanese. Flagship restaurant of chef Nobu Matsuhisa, providing innovative new-style Japanese cuisine since 1994. Exceptional service and engaging, dynamic atmosphere. Must-visit Financial District desti- nation. 212 219 0500 | 195 Broadway (Dey–Fulton Sts.), NYC 10007 $$$$  Nonna Beppa nonnabeppa.com /nonna-beppa.html  Cozy antica Italian Restaurant, specializing in food from the Emilia Romagna region. Reservations suggested. 917 639 3996 | 290 Hudson St. (Dominick– Spring Sts.), NYC 10013 $$$$  Noreetuh noreetuh.com  Modern Hawaiian cuisine with notable wine list including sake, soju and tropical cocktails. Full a la carte menu plus three-course prix-fixe menu daily. Reservations suggested. ClosedMon. 646 892 3050 | 128 First Ave. (7th St.–St. Marks Pl.), NYC 10009 $$$  The Norm thenormbkm.com New American. Chef Saul Bolton brings this remodeled, refined version of his lauded restaurant to the BrooklynMuseum, with menus inspired by both seasonal and arti- sanal ingredients. Outdoor seating. Reservations suggested. ClosedMon., Tues. 718 935 9842 | Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy. (Washington Ave.), Brooklyn 11238 $$$  Norma’s normasnyc.com New American. Often awarded “Best Breakfast” in New York, serving up breakfast all day everyday. Savor their wide array of extraordinary dishes. 212 708 7460 | Parker NewYork, 118W. 57th St. (Sixth–Seventh Aves.), NYC 10019 $$ North River Lobster Company northriverlobsterco.com  Seafood. NYC’s first and only floating lobster shack, offering great menu selections and delicious cocktails. Sails up to five times per day ($10 Sailing Fee). 212 630 8831 | Pier 81, 41st St. & Twelfth Ave., NYC 10036 $$$ 