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EXPLORE NYC | | | | | | | 68 5th Ave
Brooklyn,
NY
11217
718-857-1833 | | | | | Description: BROOKLYN. The block between Bergen and St. Marks hides one of the best reasons to venture across the bridge to Park Slope, for it's there that you'll find one of the borough's more rewarding culinary surprises Convivium Osteria. A fun, open place to gather and savor fine wine and good times, this Mediterranean-inspired restaurant also gets the nod for its superb Italian, Spanish and Portuguese dishes. The large wooden tables and brilliant appetizers are just the right ingredients for sharing dishes with good friends. TRAIN: 2, 3 to Bergen St
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| 24 5th Ave
New York,
NY
10011
212-529-1700 | | | | | Description: WEST VILLAGE. Yes, the wine list is enormous; as a rule, they stock enough to give everybody in Dover, DE a bottle ... actually, make that two. The decor is tastefully stylish, with the chocolate-stained furniture posing a nice complement to the cream-hued walls. The food, of course, truly cements the place's name among the Village elite, thanks to superbly done dishes like capon breast with baked chestnut ricotta, Johnson cod with German potato salad, and European turbot with parsley root purée. Tasting Menu: $125, w/wine $215. Three-course prix fixe: $74. TRAIN: N, R to 8th St; A, C, E, F, V to W 4th St
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| 511 Amsterdam Ave
New York,
NY
10024
212-496-4100 | | | | | Description: UPPER WEST SIDE. Though the "bait bar" has a bit of a cult following all its own, what truly makes the Neptune Room an Upper West standout are its inventive, Med-inspired main courses dishes like roasted Mediterranean branzino, parmesan-crusted skate, seared yellowfin with caramelized cauliflower and roasted fennel, grilled sirloin with Tuscan fries, and paella (available on Sundays and Mondays only). Despite the restaurant's success, it has managed to remain one of the coolest of the "higher-brow" neighborhood dining rooms. TRAIN: 1, 9, B, C to 86th St
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| 70 W 71st St
New York,
NY
10023
212-579-8751 | | | | | Description: UPPER WEST SIDE. Friendly and charming, this restaurant offers up traditional Turkish cuisine. Guests can enjoy dishes made up of eggplant, lamb, quail, chicken and a variety of cheeses. TRAIN: B, C to 72nd St
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| 35 W 64th St
New York,
NY
10023
212-724-8585 | | | | | Description: UPPER WEST SIDE. If you love wine and cheese as much as the Europeans do, then this small, elegant restaurant should be your next dinner stop. Picholine prides itself on the extensive cheese tray and wine list it offers, and the cuisine centers around the tastes of the Mediterranean region (particularly France). Pastas, breads, fish and meats make up the perfectly-seasoned selections you'll find here. Theater attendees flock here for pre- and post- show eats. Also great for lunch, as the crowds are smaller. Three-course prix fixe: $85; tasting menu: $110. TRAIN: 1, 9 to 66th St-Lincoln Center
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| 70 Prince St
New York,
NY
10012
212-219-8570 | | | | | Description: NOLITA. Seasonal Mediterranean cuisine that pushes the edge of the envelope for being unique and different. Try divine treats such as the roasted scallops with spaghetti squash or the grilled chicken basted in a signature taramasalata sauce (a special Greek sauce). This restaurant boasts an upscale clientele that lacks an uppity attitude and a country-type ambience evoked by the soft lighting and the tin-covered ceilings. TRAIN: N, R to Prince St; 6 to Spring St
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| 435 E 86th St
New York,
NY
10028
212-876-7282 | | | | | Description: UPPER EAST SIDE. This attractive red brick restaurant offers up a variety of Mediterranean-influenced dishes, including several homemade Italian-style pasta plates and scrumptious salads. The eclectic menu includes dishes with a wide range of influences, from French recipes to more exotic Asian fare. Best of all, even if you order a bottle of your favorite wine, you won't lose your shirt at Sharz. You'll find this neighborhood eatery way up in the East 90s; however, it is well worth the trip. The place enjoys a steady flow of neighborhood traffic, so it's best to get here early. Reservations are suggested. TRAIN: 4, 5, 6 to 86th St
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| Tempo Restaurant & Wine Bar256 5th Ave
Park Slope,
NY
11215
718-636-2020 | | | | | Description: BROOKLYN. Just four blocks away from Prospect Park sits a most distinctive neighborhood eatery ... a place that takes the flavorful cuisine and wine of the Mediterranean and delivers them amid cream-colored walls, a pressed tin ceiling, rich silk draperies, and rustic wooden tables. Upon scanning the menu, diners quickly learn that Tempo borrows from both European and Northern African traditions, resulting in dishes like rack of lamb with Moroccan spice rub and mint tabbouleh, roasted orate with blood orange marmelada, and prosciutto-wrapped duck paupíettes. TRAIN: M, R at Union St
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| 1331 2nd Ave
New York,
NY
10021-5201
212-535-3800 | | | | | Description: UPPER EAST SIDE. This cozy Second Avenue Greek grill will make you want to pack up your things and head to the Old Country. Inside, you'll find a dining area with a nautical theme (photos of fishing villages and a fish market-like display counter) mirrors the seafood-heavy menu. Start off with one of their appetizers, like the tasty eggplant and zucchini crisps then move on to more serious things. Specializing in seafood dishes, Trata wows patrons with everything from marinated grilled octopus to grilled fish entrées like red mullet, sea bass or snapper, any of which taste like they're fresh from the Aegean. Dinner reservations are suggested. TRAIN: 6 to 68th St
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| 386 3rd Ave
New York,
NY
10016
212-679-1810 | | | | | Description: GRAMERCY. Offers a variety of Turkish dining delights, including calamari, lamb kebobs and grilled eggplant salad. Ambience is exotic and service is good. Appetizers are a must. Be prepared for the full and varied menu where each dish sounds as good as the one before. If you're looking for a good deal, try the all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch, which is a steal at just under $22. TRAIN: 6 to 28th St
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