Le Parisien is a classic French restaurant with a casual atmosphere. Thus, one can get comfortable eating Moules Marinieres, Steak frites and Duck Confit. The restaurant is small, closely resembling a typical bistro in Paris. Start the meal with soup moving on to mussels served with fries and finish it off with a Rainbow Trout served with tomato confit. Do not forget, however, to take sips of your favorite in between. Brunch on weekends is most popular here, and they also offer prix-fixe dinners.
Garnering prestigious accolades, Atera is a fine dining establishment located in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City. Showcasing his technical mastery, executive chef Ronny Emborg offers an exquisite tasting menu with multiple courses for patrons that take them on a sensory journey.The courses feature innovative creations such as beer macaron with sturgeon caviar, cured swordfish belly, and lamb tartare. The dining experience at Atera is highly interactive, with chefs preparing and plating dishes in front of guests seated at a U-shaped counter surrounding the kitchen. Reservations are highly recommended.
Korea-based chef Jungsik Yim's eponymous restaurant has taken the city's dining scene by storm. On offer at Jungsik is a refreshing interpretation of Korean cuisine. Choose from a diverse menu that includes delectable creations like bibimbap, hodugwaja, octopus, and Wagyu Gomtang Mandoo. The wine list is exhaustive and has offerings from pretty much all the wine producing regions around the world. There's a choice of sake as well. The dessert selection includes a range of decadent treats. Diners also have the option of a multi-course tasting menu. The dining room sports a refined ambiance, with deep brown walls and plush white banquettes making up the seating area. The large Korean-inspired wooden motifs adorning the walls add a nice touch.
Blanca is an ambitious and innovative venture of acclaimed chef Carlo Mirarchi. Tucked away in the premises of his famous Roberta's, an upscale pizzeria, this chic restaurant is one of the most sought-after eateries in Brooklyn. Blanca features an open kitchen where guests can watch the chefs prepare the dishes. The tasting menu offers a range of contemporary dishes that will take you through a truly memorable gastronomic journey. Inspired by Japanese and Modern American cuisines, the fare is for adventurous foodies. Though heavy on the wallet, this is definitely worth the experience.
The larger-than-life sized brightly colored mural announces that you've reached your destination, as you step into Lakruwana, it's easy to forget you're in New York. From the decorative Buddhas, hand-made ceramics and earthy tones the restaurant has a uniquely Sri Lankan atmosphere. The restaurant is extremely popular, especially on the weekends for Sunday buffet, where for a fixed price you can sample a variety of local specialties. Dishes to try include lightly spiced Mulligatawny Soup, String Hopper Kotthu, Lampries and the Wadiya Squid Curry. For dessert try the Mango Rice Pudding, the restaurants specialty. For reservations, give them a call.
Okonomi is different from other Japanese restaurants because it specializes in what it calls Mottainai cuisine. “Mottainai” means “waste” in Japanese, and it is a Shinto concept that refers to thoughts, resources and time that is misspent and leads to waste. At this restaurant, all ingredients are used creatively with minimal wastage, thus creating unusual recipes that are both flavorful and eco-friendly. The focus is on seafood from diverse Japanese regions, especially dishes like Squid and Crab Mazemen. Try the traditional Ramen noodles with bluefish or clams or opt for the Ihiju Sansai prix fixe menu. The chefs also treat guests to nine-course tasting meals on certain occasions.