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    Tao Restaurant, North America

  42 East 58th Street - New York, NY           
A favorite destination for celebrities and athletes, this Pan Asian restaurant specializes in authentic Hong Kong Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines. Tao has 3 levels of dining including the prized "Skybox" which offers views of this former movie theater unparalleled in New York. In addition to its 300 seats, Tao includes a sushi bar, lounge and 2 bars at which to enjoy the food and the show.
    Aureole, North America
  34 E. 61st Street - (Park Madison-Aves.) - New York, NY             
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Charlie Palmer's unabashed, energetic signature Progressive American cuisine first took root in the original townhouse location of Aureole, where the chef made an early commitment to farm over factory food. Today, Aureole shines at the spectacular Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park, the most environmentally advanced skyscraper in the world.
    Restaurante Deck, South America
  Rua Guilhermina de Almeida, 67 - Recreio dos Bandeirantes - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
Localizado no Recreio do Bandeirantes, em um ambiente glamouroso e aconchegante. o Deck Restaurante localizado à Rua Guilherme de Almeida, 67 Recreio dos Bandeirates e de propriedade do tow surfer Rodrigo Resende com os surfistas Leandro Migani e Úrsula Rollas, apresenta culinária internacional, com pratos bem refinados e preparados com requinte e bom gosto, propondo servir aos convivas uma culinária contemporânea de influência oriental com um toque de ousadia, como a moqueca asiática de camarão acrescida de crustáceos cozidos, peixe, vegetais e arroz de jasmim. Aproximadamente dez chás, incluindo os de folhas de bambu, finalizam um especial encontro com um dos principais restaurantes do momento.
    Gramercy Tavern, North America
  422 West 20th Street - New York, NY            
A revival and renewal of the classic American tavern, Gramercy Tavern offers refined, seasonal American cuisine, warm hospitality and unparalleled service.
    Brasserie, North America
  100 East 53rd Street - East Side - New York, NY           
"Midtown's downtown restaurant," Brasserie has been an iconic fixture in the Seagram building on E.53rd Street since 1959. Offering updated French brasserie fare and a collection of exceedingly decadent desserts in a futuristic, ultra-sleek cosmopolitan setting.
    L'Ecole Restaurant, North America
  462 Broadway - (Grand Street) - New York, NY             
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L'Ecole guests are always impressed by the scope and creativity of our menu selections. Their surprise turns to amazement, however, when they discover that every one of our spectacular dishes is prepared not by top New York chefs, but by our students. In a city where excellence is a price of entry, even the savviest diners have trouble believing that students could perform at such a high level. Dishes are contemporary French, and spiced with an array of ethnic influences that make each one especially memorable. Bon-appetit!
    Peter Luger Steak House, North America
  178 Broadway - Brooklyn, NY            
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Serving the finest steaks since 1887. The finest USDA PRIME meat available. The selection process is crucial and therefore is done only by members of the family who visit the wholesale markets on a daily basis. It begins with fresh sides of beef that usually come from the Midwest. The section of beef used is called the short loin. Only those cattle graded PRIME by the United States Agriculture Department are even considered. It is then important to examine the color, fat conformation and bones.
    Le Perigord, North America
  405 East 52nd Street - (1st Ave.) - New York, NY           
Le Périgord's fine appetizer display has lost none of its zip. A splendid plateful holds tangy terrines, various fish and shellfish and small salads--almost a meal.
The new kitchen team is as consistent as a Swiss watch, deft in meats as in seafood, and quickly developing a new dessert identity with pastry chef Serge Decrauzat. His light but lingering fruit-based specials augment Le Périgord's familiar and friendly trolley of tarts, mousses and floating islands. - Crain's New York
    21 Club, North America
  21 West 52nd Street - New York, NY             
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    Ruth's Chris Steak House, North America
  148 West 51st Street - New York, NY           
What to expect at Ruth's Chris Steak House? First and foremost, an enthusiastic welcome. Then, the distinctive sizzle of tender, custom-aged U.S. prime beef, broiled to a turn and presented at your table with a flourish. You can expect to take your time and be perfectly pampered. After an unforgettable Ruth's Chris experience, the word "sizzle" will take on a new and delectable meaning.
    Lea, North America
  230 Park Ave - New York, NY           
Lea, a 60 seat wine bar, reataurant-lounge adds an opulent quality of romance to Grand Central's typically professional ambiance. Behind dark wooden slats, nestled in the hollowed granite halls of the Helmsley building, Invoking a 19th century writer’s den of the romantic period, Lea is a seductive and secluded wine bar and lounge located near Grand Central.
    Murals on 54, North America
  65 West 54th Street - New York, NY           
Murals on 54 boasts a warm and elegant interior where fine art and history unfolds. Designed by Pierre Court, the concept of the dining room was to accentuate the historic murals painted by Dean Cornwell in 1937. The colours in the murals are radiant against the light background and natural light enters the room from the opening of the large, existing street-side windows, which creates the feel of an open terrace or a sun deck on an ocean liner.
    The River Cafe, North America
  1 Water Street - (under the Brooklyn Bridge) - Brooklyn, NY            
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What began as the singular vision of Mr. O’Keeffe for an elegant waterfront restaurant took many years of lengthy negotiation with The City of New York before permission was granted to start construction. At the time, the notion of building a restaurant amid what was such an isolated and neglected part of New York seemed like a great risk. Since opening in May of 1977, however, The River Café has been the recipient of numerous awards including selection as one of the five best restaurants in New York by the French culinary guide “Gault Millau”. The restaurant will forever hold the distinction of being at the forefront of what has become the re-birth of the Brooklyn waterfront.
    Austin's Steakhouse, North America
  8915 5th Ave - Brooklyn, NY           
Brooklyn's premier eclectic fine dining steakhouse, specializes in classic hearty fare of generous USDA Prime 21 day aged beef as well as fish, lobster, veal chops, lamb chops, pork chops, chicken and a 42 ounce porterhouse which is the house specialty for two people. The Menu is complemented by a wine list of 130 selections from California, Italy and Australia. We are "Professionals serving Professionals" with a commitment to excellence.
    Lincoln Ristorante, North America
  142 West 65th Street - New York, NY            
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The latest incarnation of famed restaurateur (and longtime Patina Restaurant Group CEO) Nick Valenti's commitment to bringing the ultimate in culinary experiences to the nation's leading cultural institutions. Lincoln combines high-concept design with the impeccable contemporary Italian cuisine of Chef Jonathan Benno. Valenti worked closely with the architectural firm of Diller, Scofidio + Renfro to create Lincoln's unique design featuring glass walls, signature sloping lawn roof and a spectacular view of the reflecting pool and the Henry Moore sculpture. The restaurant's environment is both comfortable and refined – with an open kitchen, bar, lounge, two dining rooms and private dining accommodations.
    Barolo Restaurant, North America
  398 West Broadway - New York, NY           
Walking down West Broadway, the main Avenue of New York's fashionable Soho district, among the fine boutiques and art galleries, you will notice the spacious front of Ristorante Barolo. Etablished in 1990, Barolo has crafted a reputation of excellence among a fashionable and discerning clientele, both locally and internationally. Ristorante Barolo is well known for some of the most exquisite and authentic Northern Italian cuisine, complemented by a prize winning wine list of over 1,200 selections.
    Agraz Cuisine de La Plage, South America
  Av. Vieira Souto nº 460 - Ipanema - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
”Conheça o restaurante Agraz Cuisine de la Plage, com um ambiente sofisticado e moderno apresenta o cardápio elaborado pelo chef Erik Jacquin, oferece pratos da cozinha francesa contemporânea com um toque da culinária brasileira.”
    Broadway Joe Steak House, North America
  315 West 46th Street - New York, NY           
Just 3 blocks from the "core" of the "Big Apple" — Times Square — the center of it all! Near the David Letterman Show, Rosie O'Donnell Show & other popular TV talk/variety programs. BROADWAY JOE STEAKHOUSE has catered to every type of celebrity from the stars of Broadway, Movies & Television to New York Sports Teams like the Knicks, Yankees, Mets and Rangers. Most recently we were promoted as a dinner "give-away" on the Rosie O'Donnell Show and the Late Show with David Letterman.
    Craft, North America
  43 E. 19th Street - (Park Ave. South-Broad-Way) - New York, NY            
Tom Colicchio's Craft received the James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant nationwide in 2002, and has since spawned a host of imitators for its unique marriage of the finest ingredients, haute cuisine and family-style service.
Against the award-winning architectural design of Bentel and Bentel, and under the glow of filament bulbs, diners share from dishes that celebrate 'single' ingredients, expertly and simply prepared. "Simple doesn't mean simplistic," Tom says in his book, Think Like a Chef, and the food at Craft - under the execution of Chef Damon Wise - serves as proof. Favorites include Pan Roasted Day boat Scallops, Roasted Foie Gras, Braised Short Ribs of Beef, the famous Hen-of-the-Woods Mushrooms, and what many diners describe as the finest Porterhouse Steak in New York City.
    Avra Estiatorio, North America
  141 East 48th Street - New York, NY           
Open since February 2000, Avra's reputation is spreading like Brushfire. Innovative Greek architect Yianni Skordas has turned the spacious Avra's interior into a cozy space evocative of an Ionnian home. Everything about Avra is homey. From the flowers to the Jerusalem limestone floors, stonewash walls of the interior remind one of the traditional white walls and blue roofs often seen in postcards of Greece and its famous islands. The large wooden, framed, French doors were open to an outdoor patio creating a most pleasant country spring breeze.
    Sequoia, North America
  Pier 17, South Street Seaport - (Fulton Street & East River) - New York, NY            
Breathtaking harbor and city skyline views complement Sequoia’s savory seafood menu and wooded nautical décor. During the warmer months enjoy delicious food at an outdoor table on the terrace. Sequoia offers three nautically – designed private dining rooms for special occasions featuring spectacular views of historic ships and the waterfront.
    Porcão Rio's, South America
  Av. Infante Dom Henrique, S/N - Aterro do Flamengo - Rio de Janeiro, RJ            
Após um bem sucedido choque de gestão iniciado em 1975, buscando a excelência no atendimento em churrascaria rodízio padrão, “O Jeito Porção de Servir” alcançou pleno êxito, após incessantes métodos de aperfeiçoamento ao longo dêsses anos. Os procedimentos adotados fizeram da marca, o maior e melhor complexo churrasqueiro do estado e um dos mais importantes do país, desenvolvendo "musculatura adequada" para ocupar lugar de destaque em outras cidades brasileiras. Ao todo, sete filiais, sendo quatro delas situadas na cidade do Rio de Janeiro.
Resenha da Filial Rios's - Aterro do Flamengo: Privilegiada localização, voltada para a Baía de Guanabara e vista frontal para o Pão de Açúcar com capacidade para 920 pessoas. O Porção Rio’s é presença obrigatória nos guias gastronômicos mais especializados do país. Variadíssima seleção de carnes c/formas diferentes de preparo e corte, acrescido de um leque extenso de carnes exóticas. Bufê especialíssimo com queijos, frios, saladas variadas, especialidades da cozinha japonesa, pratos quentes incluindo peixes nobres e frutos do mar. Carta extensa de vinhos e mimos, muitos mimos, proporcionados por uma equipe devidamente treinada para atingir altos níveis de eficiência no atendimento ao cliente.
    Ouest Restaurant, North America
  2315 Broadway - New York, NY           
Ouest is a contemporary American Bistro, highly regarded on the Upper West Side and citywide. Partners Tom Valenti and Godfrey Polistina have created an Oasis of fine dining and fine wines in a casual but sophisticated environment.
    Citarella The Restaurant, North America
  1240 Sixth Ave. - (49th Street) - New York, NY           
"Citarella has been a part of New York for over 80 years. Our name is synonymous with freshness, quality and value. We have evolved from a small, neighborhood market to a top food destination in New York City and the Hamptons.
In a city that offers overwhelming variety, we proudly offer the largest selection of fresh seafood & aged prime meats along with prepared foods and gourmet groceries. While growing we have maintained our commitment to providing the best quality, value and service."
    Aprazível, South America
  Rua Aprazível, 62 - Santa Teresa - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
Um reduto de gastronomia em Santa Teresa onde a cidade ganha um ritmo mais suave, que passeia por receitas de família, mas não se acanha em apresentar novidades artesanalmente desenvolvidas por Ana Castilho. Cozinha brasileira original com toqes de requinte, combinada a um ambiente que lembra uma casa de campo. Cinco ambientes, jardim , primeiro pátio, gazebo, salão e vaanda.
    Locanda Della Mimosa, South America
   - Petrópolis, RJ           
Localizada em uma das regiões mais belas e tranqüilas da serra carioca, a Locanda della Mimosa integra toda a sofisticação e conforto de suas dependências à exuberante natureza local. Em seus seis quartos, é reproduzido o mais alto padrão de qualidade e conforto europeu, além da piscina, sauna, fitness center e um sala de chás. Tudo isso junto a um dos mais consagrado restaurante do Brasil.
    Sushi-ka Culinária Japonesa, South America
  Rua São Sebastião , 830 - Santo Amaro - São Paulo, SP           
Restaurante japonês. Rodizio e a la carte, tudo feito na hora artesanalmente.
    Milano Doc, South America
  Rua Gomes Carneiro, 132 - Ipanema - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
Entre Ipanema e Copacabana, o Milano Doc é um dos mais completos restaurantes italianos da cidade, pois além da tradicional gastronomia da Itália, o restaurante oferece pratos da culinária mediterrânea, risotos, pizzas, brusquetas e facaccies, como a autêntica mortadela italiana de Bolonha; o espaguete Ângelo Neroni, com camarões e pimentões verdes e vermelhos ao alho e óleo ou o Risoto com funghi porcini italiano ao molho de queijo parmesão.Delivery.
    Margutta, South America
  Av. Henrique Dumont, 62 - Ipanema - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
Em Roma, Margutta é o nome de uma rua freqüentada por artistas e boêmios. No Rio, é o lugar onde pode-se encontrar a culinária artística do chef Paolo Neroni, um italiano da região de Marche, ponto pesqueiro do Mar Adriático. No cardápio, pratos irresistivelmente aromatizados, feitos com peixes, mexilhões, vôngoles, pargos, lagostas e cavaquinhas, com o toque sofisticado de azeite de trufas brancas. Ostras francesas, cordeiros australianos, vitelas canadenses, salmões defumados da Noruega, e frescos do Chile, além de bottarga da Sardenha.... Ocupando área de 1.000 m2, o Ristorante MARGUTTA CITTÀ abriu suas portas no segundo andar do edifício da FIRJAN. Uma grande janela de vidro proporciona aos clientes da Casa uma vista privilegiada da arquitetura do Centro, deixando a luz do dia invadir o salão, decorados com parede cor de abóbora e telas coloridas. Toalhas claras e lírios , completam a decoração. O cardápio obedece os mesmos critérios do restaurante de Ipanema.
    Porcão Barra, South America
  Av. Armando Lombardi, 591 - Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
“Em 1975 o Grupo Porcão iniciou o que viria a se tornar um marco no mercado de churrascarias. Nosso serviço revolucionário promoveu tal melhoria , que os restaurantes Porcão se diferenciaram das outras churrascarias brasileiras. Além do crescimento de nossa marca, que a cada dia fica mais reconhecida e forte, o objetivo do Grupo Porcão é o de sempre manter o seu serviço único. O jeito Porcão de servir.”