More beauty than Essex, as former furniture shop draws a flock of pretty people.

Iconic diner tricked out with taqueria, garden, and tequila-friendly main room.

Outdoor seating and rouge-tinted glimpses of the Hudson compensate for the customary sushi menu and more importantly, the schlep.

Tour through Mediterranean flavors with Franco-Lebanese chef Al Rineh.

Bedford Ave. gets ever closer to Bourbon Street with this oyster-shucking homage to the Old Absinthe House.

Lobby, lounge, and upstairs bars supplement seafood brasserie at the Carlton Hotel.

Seasonal French dining across five posh rooms.

Scotch bar slash fish grill from Danny Meyer and Floyd Cardoz. 

Measure up to lobster corndogs and BLTs at this vibey corner spot.

So now we're going to have to hear about the '08 Series for the next hundred years?

Gastropub’s elaborate cocktail array will have you Oliver Pissed.

Downtown scenesters don’t horse around, drop some serious South American barbecue.

Public house inspired by public space from the Highlands crew.

Rock ‘tude bistro named for Astoria’s first landowner.