Arrive Magazine - November-December, 2006

Chef's Choice

STEAKHOUSE

Uncle Jack's Steakhouse 440 Ninth Avenue - Garment District 212-244-0005

39-40 Bell Boulevard - Bayside 718-229-1100

Licensed purveyor of USDA PrimeBeef and World Famous Kobe Steaks. Zagat rated"mouthwatering"beef in "oversize" cuts. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, 5 Star Diamond Award.

BRAZILIAN — DOWN TOWN Churrascaria Riodizio

TriBeCa

221 West Broadway

212-925-6969

This is the downtown version of this delightful restaurant. Best of the best Brazilian dishes including such treats as grilled and barbecued poultry, chicken and meats. Also featuring 40 all-you-can-eat cold appetizers.

MODERN AMERICAN CUISINE

EAST 60'S davidburke davidburke & donatella _{& donatella}133 East 61st Street 212-813-2121 www.dbdrestaurant.com MODERN _AMERICANZagat raves a "grand culinary experience" featuring "marvelous" RESTAURANT entrees followed by "whimsical" desserts; the "chic" multilevel space is a fitting foil for its stylish clientele.

CONTEMPORARY I TALIAN - WEST 50'S

Vice Versa Restaurant

325 West 51st Street

212-399.9291 www.viceversarestaurant.com Elegant yet accessible, this energetic restaurant serves Contemporary Italian cuisine that can be enjoyed in a beautifully designed space Zagat - “Satisfying to both the eye and palate”, featuring a contemporary” look and “charming garden patio”

SOU THERN EUROPEAN - EAS T 50's

d o n a

208 East 52nd Street

212-308-0830 www.donanyc.com

Dona's signature "First Generation Cuisine," developing a menu that pays homage to Donatella Arpaia and Chef Michael Psilakis respective Italian and Greek heritages–with additional Southern European influences.

BRAZILIAN — THEATRE DIS TRIC T

Churrascaria Plataforma

316 West 49th Street

212-245-0505

A delightful selection of Brazilian cuisine, featuring grilled and barbecued meats, poultry and chicken and a multi-faceted array of about forty all-you-can-eat cold appetizers. Liven the taste buds with a wide variety of gourmet choices.

www.spankysnyc.com

PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN - EAST 60'S Aureole 34 East 61st Street 212-319-1660 www.charliepalmer.com Recognized worldwide as an ultimate destination for fine American food, including induction into the prestigious Relais Gourmands, the association of restaurants recognized by Relais & Chateaux for world-class dining.

SEAFOOD — MIDTOWN

Grand Central Oyster Bar Grand Central Station 212-490-6650 The Old World interior features "Guastavino" tile, lining the vaulted ceiling. There’s a formidable wine list to accompany the incredible varieties of denizens of the deep that is the G.C.O.B.’s calling card.