Perfect fine dining. Polished, yet relaxed. Jean George changed American cuisine with his use of acid and spice. -Seth Caro, Top Chef Just Desserts
Spago is always celebrity packed and one cannot overlook Lee Heffer’s stellar foods, and sherry yards pastries. Chef Lee’s foie gras pastrami is one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten. -Ma
This is the quintessential NYC restaurant. Cozy, comforting, delicious. -Malika Ameen, Top Chef Just Desserts
If you haven’t had the crème brulee or yuzu chocolates you haven’t lived life to the fullest. -Malika Ameen, Top Chef Just Desserts
One of the most amazing restaurants in NYC. I never leave NY without having lunch there. Jean George’s food is perfectly balanced and excites and teases the palette with his use of Asian spices and in
They make their own chocolates starting with the cocoa beans and strong robust chocolates. Sit down for hot cocoa and their pastries. -Heather Hurlbert, Top Chef Just Desserts
Fresh boiled crawfish in HOT spices and lemongrass, pick-up service the best, friendly service. -Heather Hurlbert, Top Chef Just Desserts
I just love their stripes. Great vintage accessories too! -Zac Young, Top Chef Just Desserts
I lived off of their summer rolls and shrimp wanton soup for almost a year. -Zac Young, Top Chef Just Desserts
My old home. Chef Alex Guzruaschelli’s food is like, well…the name on the door. -Zac Young, Top Chef Just Desserts
Great ice cream and original flavors. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
It’s no Brownstone, but Medieval Times was good enough for Chris Manzo’s Patti-sponsored date. As long as you and your date like period costumes, turkey legs, and a good joust, this place is super rom
The Bev Hills gals decompressed here, post-dinner party from hell. No electronic cigarettes allowed.
It was a whimsical place for LuAnn to ask Ramona how her behavior lets her sleeps at night, but perhaps she just wanted to offer her a cup chamomile to help the process?
The perfect spot to shop, host a shopping event, or ask Kelly Killoren Bensimon about her lop-sided breasts (well Ramona thought so).
I absolutely die for the Razor Clams! No worries, if you can't get a table, Bar Jamon is right around the corner with a huge wine selection and charcuterie station. -Arnold Myint, Top Chef
Mario always gets it right but I am hooked on the tapas here and always make a stop when I am in NYC. -Susan Feniger, Top Chef
Happening neighborhood joint…really delicious and totally comfortable. -Susan Feniger, Top Chef
We had the best time there…all high tops, there with my girlfriend’s Mom, who is 85, and we all loved it! -Susan Feniger, Top Chef
If you like Japanese cooking & sushi you should try Nishino in Madison Park. True, good Japanese food done by Master Tatsu Nishino. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef
One of my favorite bar eating places. Mario’s food is just so good I still taste it a month afterwards. And he is a very funny guy. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef
My dining experiences at Per Sé have been totally sensational and demonstrate why Thomas is called one of the top chefs in the world. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef
You have to spend some time sorting through the racks, but you usually can find great deals on designer clothing. The shoe selection and discounts make some women think they’ve died and gone to heaven
While this restaurant isn’t new or trendy, it certainly has evolved brilliantly. It received the highest rating of 4 stars from The New York Times in 2009. I love the beautifully elegant food, the gra
How can you not support an elegant restaurant that serves food from its own farm in upstate New York? It just doesn’t get any fresher than that. I love that you can get a simple egg dish on the dinner
As authentic of a noodle house as you can get. Don’t be scared that it’s a tiny restaurant in a strip mall – if you’re a noodle-hound like me, it’s worth it! -Monica Pope, Top Chef
Absolutely wonderful regional Mexican fare that is also local and sustainable. -Monica Pope, Top Chef
Make a meal of their multitude of small plates to go with their fantastic cocktails-with-attitude. -Monica Pope, Top Chef
