Northeast USA Restaurants $$

    Alma Restaurant, New York State

  187 Columbia Street - Brooklyn, NY           
Alma is a landmark in the New York dining scene. Built from the ground up, handcrafted by the four owners, each of the three floors offers a unique atmosphere. In 2002, Alma opened its doors under the auspice of Chef Gary Jacobson. Carrying on his tradition, Chef Hans Dannerhoj continues to create sophisticated and memorable cuisine. Guests flock to the roof deck year-round for brunch and dinner. The roof deck is heated in the winter and open air in the summer with unrivaled panoramic views of Manhattan. From the second floor dining room or the deck the sunsets captured at Alma are like no other.
    Thistle Hill Tavern, New York State
  441 Seventh Avenue - Brooklyn, NY            
Thistle Hill Tavern is a casual, seasonal restaurant and bar brought to you by Chef Dale Talde, David Massoni and John Bush serving American tavern fare and handcrafted cocktails. John and Bar Manager Bill Riley have complemented the restaurant’s menu with a cocktail and wine program which reflects the restaurant’s commitment to local ingredients. Thistle Hill’s dining room is handsomely outfitted with original mahogany wood floors, exposed brick and ivory walls lined with wainscoting. The restaurant is also decorated with a collection of antique photos, prints and ephemera representing Brooklyn’s storied history and iconic personalities.
    Notaro Ristorante, New York State
  635 2nd Avenue - New York, NY           
The Main Course - by Paul Wein
"I've eaten at hundreds of restaurants throughout my life, but I've never had a dining experience like the one I had at Notaro Restaurant.
Specializing in authentic Tuscan cuisine, Notaro offers a type of food found nowhere else. That's because Angelo, the restaurant's owner, grew up with this wonderful cuisine his entire life. So his Tuscan tenure, combined with the experience of his chef, promise his customers a culinary compilation of cosmic proportions."
    ViceVersa, New York State
  325 W. 51st Street - (8th-9th Aves.) - New York, NY           
Elegant, yet accessible, this energetic restaurant serves contemporary Italian cousine that can be enjoyed in a beautiful designed space.
    Greenwood Park, New York State
  555 7th Ave. - (between 19th & 20th St.) - Brooklyn, NY            
We are a 13,000 square foot indoor / outdoor restaurant, bar and beer garden with 60 tap lines, an indoor bar as well as an outdoor cargo bar and 3 bocce ball courts.
    Becco, New York State
  355 West 46th Street - (8th-9th Aves.) - New York, NY            
The name Becco is derived from the Italian verb beccare, which means to peck, nibble or savor something in a discriminating way.
Lidia Bastianich & her son, Joseph, opened Becco in the theater district in 1993. It is best known for its acclaimed $17.95 pre fix lunch menu & $22.95 pre fix dinner menu that includes a large assortment of Italian antipasti or a classic Caesar salad together with unlimited tableside servings of our 3 daily pasta preparations. Becco also offers an extensive a la carte menu including chicken, fish, veal, & pork entrees & a wide selection of Italian wines, all priced at $25.00 per bottle.
    Merchants Chelsea, New York State
  112 Seventh Ave. - (16th-17th Streets) - New York, NY           
Merchants Hospitality, LLC (MH) is a full service restaurant management and consulting company with offices in Manhattan NY, Boca Raton FL, and Miami FL. MH developed restaurants have broad national appeal and as a result, it has been afforded with significant opportunities to expand its business and generate favorable returns.  
    Broadway Joe Steakhouse, New York State
  315 W. 46th Street - (8th-9th Aves.) - New York, NY           
Ceated during the Damon Runyan Era (Guys & Dolls), Broadway Joe Steakhouse has been a Manhattan landmark restaurant with a world-wide reputation for serving the ultimate in prime meats & seafood for more than fifty years.
    Sugar and Plumm, New Jersey
  620 Bergen Town Center - Paramus, NJ            
Welcome to Sugar and Plumm. A boutique bistro. A whimsical bakery. An artisan chocolate maker.
Discover a world of enchanting confections and savory plates, all made in-house and crafted from only the freshest and most sought-after ingredients. Come and enjoy a savory breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and every craving in between. From homemade ice cream and macarons, to house-smoked salmon and Berkshire pulled pork, Sugar and Plumm's team of master chefs, bakers, and chocolatiers are purveyors of all things delicious and delightful.
Sugar and Plumm invites you to indulge. The flagship bistro on the Upper West Side is an escape from the everyday for children and adults alike, where you can experience Parisian charm with a downtown vibe, right next door.
    Denino's Pizzeria & Tavern, New Jersey
  869 Mantoloking Road - Brick, NJ           
Denino's has been a gathering place for families and friends all these many wonderful years. Rest assured that the Denino's team will continue the same tradition of quality family dining in its new Brick, New Jersey location.
    Valencia Luncheria, Connecticut
  172 Main Street - Norwalk, CT            
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Whether it is turning a traditional kugel dessert into a starch dish by adding wild canary mushrooms or accentuating a Thai grilled red snapper into a visually appetizing feast, there is one certainty to expect from his cuisine: the unexpected. With indubitably well-rounded skills, Michael can, and has, conquered different styles of food without compromise. Creating new and diverse dishes through inspiration as well as a natural awareness for food combinations, each must be prepared with just the right spice, vegetable, seasonal ingredient and attitude.