DK Travel : New York : Places to eat

The Elephant

Café with Thai/ French fusion menu.
The Grocery

With its New American menu and fresh produce, The Grocery has been drawing Manhattanites to Brooklyn since 1999. The restaurant boasts a lovely garden.
The Mercer Kitchen

This restaurant is based in the Hotel The Mercer in Soho. A great people watching place for celebs and the beutiful people of new york.

Food is fab and great service - a real treat.
The Odeon

Art Deco decor, consistantly good food, and a star-studded crowd keeps the vibe right, even after 20 years.
The Red Cat

This warm neighborhood place serves first-rate American fare; don’t miss the Parmesan frites with mustard aioli.
The Spice Market

This meatpacking district hot-spot should not be missed. Its authentic Southeast Asian food and lavish decor by Jean-George is truly an amazing experience. If you cant get a table (and even if you can) try dining upstairs at the cantilevered bar where you can sample some great food. Favorites are the mushroom egg-rolls and the chicken samosas.
The View

The View (aka twirly whirly bar!) is a revolving bar and restaurant on Times Square offering superb views across the city day and night.
Toast

Sandwiches are the forte of this informal café, and the home-fries unmissable.
Tocqueville

The chef prepares French cuisine with Japanese touches in this hidden gem.
Union Square Café

One of New York’s most popular restaurants uses ingredients from the neighboring Union Square Greenmarket.