American

"Haunted Explorer's Club", offers interactive entertainment and special effects.  American fare like, grilled tuna steak, pumpkin tortelli in sun-dried tomato cream sauce, and "voodoo-spiced" Cajun steak.

Casual delicatessen, and an offshoot of a Long Island Chain, brings a full roster of Pastrami, corned beef, sour pickles, potato latkes and other high lights of kosher cooking.  All baking is done on premises.  

Two floors of dining, with live entertainment offered in the downstairs dining area.    Sophisticated atmosphere and great service, with a touch of style.

Always packed and best to go at an off-hour. Try out the Caesar Salad, New York Shell steak, soft-shell crabs, and scallion pancakes.

This steak house keeps pumping over the years.  All wood and brass, it has the look of a private club, the noise of a locker room, and a great wine cellar.

Creative American cuisine and lively bar scene make it a popular downtown spot.  Known for it's roasted meats and fish specials.

The careful service and unrivaled Californian café cuisine make this one of the best restaurants in the city.

This landmark N.Y.C. restaurant is known best for it's amazing view of Manhattan Island.  The menu is focused on American food and their wine cellar features over 60,000 bottles!

Asian 

The great Nobu Matsuhisa reigns supreme in TriBeCa.  It's almost impossible to get a reservation, but there is always hope two doors down at the Next Door Nobu.

This Malaysian mini-dynasty began in Queens and has sprouted multiple Manhattan locations.  Sample such exotic offerings as roti canai, beef rendnag, sarang burung in surroundings that evoke the tropics.  Check out their location at 240 Columbus avenue, or 1596 2^nd avenue, near 83^rd Street.

Italian 

Located in the heart of the East Village, this splendid Italian restaurant offers relaxed dining, authentic Italian cuisine and good service.  

Live piano and violin music lend this casual Italian restaurant that old-time Village ambience.  The menu offers standards like risotti, open ravioli, zuppa di clams and veal chops.

Mexican 

Comfortable and dependable, this midtown establishment is known for it's enormous selection of premium tequilas and traditional dishes like carnitas and glazed duck.

An always-festive spot in the heart of the Village for classic Mexican and Spanish fare, from tapas to paella Valencia, with an enclosed sidewalk café and skylight garden room.

Middle Eastern

Come to where Soho meets the Middle East.  Trendy and Cozy can only describe this fine establishment.  An assortment of Middle Eastern specialties can be enjoyed in the privacy of your own tent.  After dinner enjoy some fine tobacco to placate the palate.  

A Middle Eastern feast, complete with gyrating belly dancer.  Menu highlights include crabmeat phyllo, cinnamon-braised lamb shank with okra, and toasted couscous and almond ice milk.                                              

Spanish

Spanish and Cuban cuisine can be enjoyed in the heart of the theatre district.  Afterwards stay for one of the many shows offered with plenty of dancing at this pumping supper-club.

Get a taste of Spain, in this authentic Spanish Tapas lounge.  Great Tapas and Spanish wines in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.  Lively bar scene.  However, there is a strict minimum on all table service.