Northeast USA Restaurants $$

    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.
    Turtle Bay NYC, New York State
  987 Second Avenue - New York, NY            
Established in 1997, Turtle Bay has long since been a favorite and a staple in Midtown's nightlife scene. Whether enjoying traditional American comfort food with a beer or glass of wine, catching your favorite team's game on one of our 25 HD plasmas, or partying the night away in The Upstairs with our state-of-the-art sound system, two-level party atmosphere with 30 foot celings, and live DJ Wednesday-Saturday, Turtle Bay is the answer to all your party needs
    Hurley's Saloon, New York State
  232 West 48th St. - Midtown West - New York, NY           
Classic restaurant & bar in New York's theater district, with American cuisine and seafood specialties.
    B. Smith Restaurant, New York State
  320 W. 46th Street - (8th-9th Aves.) - New York, NY            
B. Smith's on Restaurant Row serves a Global-Eclectic menu featuring B.'s interpretations of cuisines from around the globe. The bar is almost always bustling for happy hour with a hip multi-ethnic clientele including the theater crowd, business and entertainment executives, tourists, and viewers familiar with B. from her TV show and publications. This list also includes everyone from heads of state and captains of industry to artists, celebrities and the guy and gal next door. Sunday Brunch, served until 3pm, features a selection of gourmet omelets and Pan Scrambled Eggs, Sweet Potato Pancakes, French Toasted Butter Crackle Brioche and a Petrossian Smoked Salmon Platter.
    Heartland Brewery, New York State
  35 Union Square West (CLOSED) - Union Square - New York, NY            
Remember, while you're patronizing the bustling stands of the green market, that Heartland Brewery is right across the street. Come on in, put down those shopping bags and stay for a bite and a pint...or two...
    Thalia, New York State
  828 Eighth Ave. - (50th Street) - New York, NY           
Thalia is centrally located in the heart of New York City's Theatre District. The main dining rooms' soaring ceilings and elliptical bar, huge theatrical posters and massive columns make a fitting tribute to the neighborhood. Adding to the visual splendor is a see-through, award winning, elevated wine case that overlooks the dining room, brightly colored hand blown vases line the back wall. The interior is enhance by red tones, fresh flowers and the lighting is by glow of candle flame. The use of elegant fabrics and hand brushed leather compliment the overall look and feel and vaulted ceilings add depth with an architectural impact.
    Chelsea Brewing Company, New York State
  Chelsea Piers, Pier 59 - New York, NY            
Manhattan's largest microbrewery. The brewery consists of a copper and brass 30 barrel brewhouse, six 60 barrel uni-tanks, four 30 barrel uni-tanks, two 60 barrel bright beer tanks and six 15 barrel servers which are located behind the bar in the restaurant.
    McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon, New York State
  800 Second Avenue - New York, NY            
Located on the corner of 42nd and 800 Second Avenue, in New York City, just minutes from Time Square, McFadden's has come to be known as one of New York's premier bar/restaurants. Our resident DJs and friendly and fun bar staff deliver an experience you will not soon forget! Spread out over several different party rooms, McFadden's can suit your every desire. From food or football, to your Friday night with friends and friends-to-be, come and play at NYC's hottest establishment: McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon.
    Brasserie, New York State
  100 E. 53rd Street - (Lexington-Park Aves.) - New York, NY           
    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.