Dining in New York City

Blake's Restaurant & Lounge
7 48th St., New York, NY 10017, 212-935-2500, Tri-level restaurant featuring 40-foot ceilings, a spacious outdoor cafe, and a grand mahogany bar. A seasonal American menu is available here with touches of Mediterranean, Asian, and Latin influences.

Blue Hill
75 Washington Place, New York, NY 10011, Located in Greenwich Village, 212-539-1776, Seasonal American food made with the freshest Hudson Valley produce is what you will find when dining at Blue Hill, a neighborhood restaurant. Menu items include Maine crabmeat salad, local black bass, grass fed lamb, and Stone Barns Berkshire pork.

Body Bar and Grill
701 W. 135th Street, New York, NY 10027, Harlem, 212-694-1416, Try the jumbo lump crab avacado tower, Brazilian Adobo rubbed beef, or the modern American flavored skewered chicken. Elegant setting along the new waterfront.

Cinema Cafe
2 45th St., New York, NY 10017, 212-949-0600, Enjoy watching classic silent films while dining on innovative American cuisine at this unique restaurant. Full service catering and special event planning services available.

Club Macanudo
26 East 63rd Street, New York, NY 10021, 212-752-8200, Sophisticated restaurant, bar, and cigar lounge serving delicious New American and Latin dishes plus their signature desserts in a comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant also offers premium cigars, single malt scotches, and rare cognacs. Jackets are required. Reservations are suggested.

Gramercy Tavern
42 East 20th St., New York, NY 10022, 212-477-0777, Contemporary tavern serving sophisticated American cuisine complimented by an extensive wine list. Reservations are required.

Lever House Restaurant
390 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022, 212-888-2700, Seasonal American cuisine is served as this restaurant designed by Marc Newsom.

Mindy's
212 42nd St., New York, NY 10017, 212-490-8900, Elegant multi-level restaurant featuring sparkling fountains and glowing candles. An award-winning a la carte menu of American cuisine such as roasted chicken and sea bass is served. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Revival Restaurant and Bar
2367 Frederick Douglas Blvd., New York, NY 10031, Harlem, 212-222-8338, French American cuisine infused with the influences of Caribbean, Creole and Soul. Try the Cornbread mushrooms as an appetizer, or the salmon wrapped scallops. A great main course includes slices of grilled eggplant with a creamy saffron suce. Delicious homemade ice creams.

Schiller's Liquor Bar
131 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002, 212-260-4555, An inexpensive menu with a simple selection of such items as rotisserie chicken, steak, and grilled swordfish is what you will find at Schiller's Liquor Bar, a late night favorite which is open Monday through Friday for lunch, dinner, and supper.

Zoe
90 Prince St., New York, NY 10012, 212-966-6722, An extensive wine list compliments the constantly changing American style menu at this restaurant.