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    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.
    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.
    Sushi Leblon, South America
  Rua Dias Ferreira, 256 - Leblon - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
Cardápio divesificado em lugar badalado no Leblon. Grupos de amigos frequentam a Casa que faz da inovação sua marca registrada, sempre pesquisando novos pratos e inspirando-se em gastronomias do mundo inteiro. Para entradas Shitake, Harumaki e Guioza. Salmão preparado de formas diversas, com destaque para o acompanhado de foie gras marinados em missô.
    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.”
    Olympe/Claude Troisgros, South America
  Rua Custódio Serrão, 62 - Lagoa - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
O Olympe, dirigido pelas mãos competentes do Chef Claude Troisgros, é indiscutivelmente, um dos melhores restaurantes do Rio de Janeiro. A sofisticada cuizine française capitaneada pelo Chef e restauranteur Claude, alcança nota máxima dos gourmets mais exigentes.
    Roberta Sudbrack, South America
  Av. Lineu de Paula Machado, 916 - Jardim Botânico - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
No ramo da gastronomia pode-se dizer que Roberta Sudbrack é uma mulher de destaque por diversos motivos. Aos 37 anos, A gaúcha Roberta Sudbrack possui uma carreira repleta de grandes conquistas. A Chef foi a primeira da história do Palácio da Alvorada e responsável por uma verdadeira transformação na cozinha do local. Durante os sete anos que esteve no Palácio, Roberta também conheceu algumas particularidades culinárias de Fernando Henrique Cardoso como, por exemplo, a sua preferência por refeições simples e caseiras. Desde 2001, comanda a cozinha de seu próprio restaurante no Jardim Botânico. No local, Roberta faz apresentações sobre culinária ao redor de uma mesa para 18 pessoas. A Casa também abriga o Espaço SUD e Sala para eventos fechados.
    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.
    Sparks Steak House, North America
  210 East 46th Street - New York, NY           
Sparks Steak House was established in 1966 on East 18th street by brothers Pat and Mike Cetta. They turned Spark's Pub into steak house and in 1977 they moved it to its current location. Sparks' worldwide reputation for great steaks and fabulous wine cellar was assured in 2001 when the New York Post rated them "the greatest steak house in Manhattan". Sparks' wine list, with its incredible range and reasonable prices, has been awarded the Wine Spectator magazine's Grand Award every year since 1981.
    Sea Grill at Rockefeller Center, The, North America
  19 West 49th Street - New York, NY            
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Winner of the prestigious 2007 Ivy Award, The Sea Grill at Rockefeller Center is a stunning example of the very freshest oceanic delicacies, with ingredient-driven and locally sourced specialties. Continuously ranked among a handful of New York's top seafood restaurants, the sublime cuisine and sleek, modern setting are highlighted by the spectacular views at this landmark location.
    Uncle Jack's Steakhouse - Bayside, North America
  39-40 Bell Blvd. - Bayside, NY           
Specializing in 21 day dry aged USDA Prime meats, Kobe beef, Australian lobster tails and offering a wide array of seafood and wines. Join us for our old world charm and impeccable service.
    La Caravelle Restaurant, North America
  33 W. 55th Street - (5th-6th Aves.) - New York, NY           
"Whatever cuisine mood you are in, from French and Italian to Lebanese, from American or Steakhouse to Japanese, Vietnamese, or Chinese, our delicious bubbles can accompany your dining experience. We have new additions to our wonderful list of restaurants serving La Caravelle Champagne"
    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.
    Le Colonial, North America
  149 East 57th Street - (3rd-Lexington Aves.) - New York, NY           
NYC's noted upscale Vietnamese restaurant. Beauty, romance and spirit of French colonial Southeast.
    Fratelli, South America
  Av. Sernambetiba, 2916 - Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
Uma casa para os amantes da boa mesa. Da reconhecida carta de vinhos ao atendimento impecável, passando pela riqueza de sua cozinha, tudo é cuidado nos mínimos detalhes para proporcionar momentos únicos. Risoto de parmesão com foie gras é imperdível.
    Acappella Restaurant, North America
  1 Hudson Street - (Chambers Street) - New York, NY             
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Acappella Restaurant, home of the finest Northern Italian Cuisine on the planet. Not because we say so but because you say so. Acappella, home of the First Soprano's episode.
The food, the service and the ambiance make you feel like you are in a scene from the Godfather. "We will make you a dish you can't refuse!" Our unique Northern Italian Cuisine, atmosphere and impeccable service will make your dinning experience in NYC second to none.
Sixteen foot high beamed ceilings, oversize colums, brick walls, Italian tapestries, sixty foot windows overlooking Tribeca dressed with Italian sheer and tapestry draperies. The oversized painting of Duke Federico da Montefebre of Urbino, and just the right lighting create a feeling of being in Rome, Tuscany or Milan - but don't forget you are in New York City - Tribeca.
    Tantra Mongolian Grill, South America
  Estrada Leopoldo Froes, 38 - São Francisco - Niterói, RJ            
No primeiro momento em que você entra no restaurante TANTRA, você encontra um ambiente exótico e sensual que imediatamente dispara três dos cincos sentidos: olfato, visão e a audição.
O Tantra oferece uma fusão do melhor da culinária asiática - "Exotic Asian Fusion Food”, e apesar de ser uma cozinha exclusiva, exótica e afrodisíaca, atende ao paladar de todos. Os pratos são inspirados no feng shui e são elaborados com uma seleção de ervas afrodisíacas, selvagens, frescas, algumas orgânicas e ingredientes exóticos conhecidos mundialmente pelas propriedades que beneficiam a saúde.
Combinando a visão da decoração relaxante e descontraída, a audição da música ambiente e o aroma da nossa comida exclusiva, adiciona-se o paladar que levará você a uma experiência original, a um êxtase culinário.
    Park Avenue Cafe, North America
  100 E. 63rd Street - (Park Ave.) - New York, NY           
Park Avenue Cafe offers a unique menu of innovative American cuisine from Chef Neil Murphy, a welcoming and informed service team, and an outstanding wine list at the corner of 63rd Street & Park Ave. on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. In fact, it was this winning combination that made leading food writer John Mariani exclaim, this is "One of the best dinners I've had in New York this year." The newly renovated restaurant is a wonderful setting to an exceptional meal, followed by unforgettably beautiful and delicious desserts by award-winning pastry chef Richard Leach.
    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.
    Noodle Bar late night, North America
  171 1st Avenue - New York, NY           
Chef Tien Ho joined chef david chang’s team at momofuku ssäm bar as chef de cuisine in 2006. After graduating from the university of texas at austin with a degree in philosophy and history, tien decided against graduate school and opted for a career in food. in 1996, tien began his career as an apprentice under chef christian echterbille at the belgian restaurant in austin. under chef echterbille’s tutelage, a longtime instructor at CERIA, tien began his foundation for fine classical cuisine. he went on to work at the driskill hotel in austin and then to the four seasons hotel in Houston. tien eventually returned to austin to become the executive sous chef at the driskill hotel. in 2002, tien bought a one-way ticket to the city and joined café boulud as the saucier under chef andrew carmellini (where he first met momofuku chef david chang). after a year and half, he went to work under highly respected chef gray kunz to open café gray as the saucier and then sous chef. in 2004, tien returned to café boulud as sous chef and then joined momofuku a year later.
    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.
    Onieals Soho, North America
  174 Grand Street - New York, NY           
Onieal's is well known for "Sex and the City." When Miranda's once and future boy-toy Steve partners up with Carrie’s ex Aidan to open the bar ‘SCOUT’, it is Onieal’s Grand Street in downtown NYC that serves as the backdrop for the casually hip New York bar.
The bar itself is directly opposite the old Police Headquarters and its former occupants, as a brothel, speakeasy and gambling parlor would seem diametrically opposed to the purpose of the Police Department. But see, that’s the corruption part. So endemic was this corruption (we’re talking the heyday of Tammany) that when the Police Headquarters was built in 1909, a tunnel was dug connecting the buildings.
    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.
    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
    Church Lounge, North America
  2 Sixth Ave. - (White Street) - New York, NY           
Located in the center of the hotel’s soaring atrium, the Church Lounge is the contemporary incarnation of the classic New York hotel bar. An intimate gathering place by day, and a downtown destination by night, Church Lounge TriBeCa’s long, glossy bar, plush armchairs, and softly glowing lighting provide the ultimate in sophisticated downtown socializing. From a classic American menu designed exclusively by Tribeca Grand chefs to some of the best signature cocktails New York City has to offer, the stylish Church Lounge provides guests with a flash of downtown city life at its best. Weekends keep up the pace with a leisurely buffet-style Grand Sunday Brunch, a brunch both New York City locals and hotel guests call their favorite.
    Club Macanudo, North America
  26 East 63rd Street - (Park-Madison Aves.) - New York, NY           
Club Macanudo is an elegant oasis nestled in the heart of New York’s Upper East Side. It has been highlighted by the Food Network, USA Today, and Time Out New York, among others. Outfitted with rich mahogany furniture, buttery-soft leather chairs and comfortable sofas, Club Macanudo is the ideal place to conduct business, enjoy a romantic evening for two, or catch up during a stylishly casual night out with friends. Complete with a state-of-the-art ventilation system, Club Macanudo offers the perfect environment for smokers and non-smokers.
Club Macanudo consistently offers you a warm, welcoming atmosphere, an attentive staff and a connoisseur’s selection of food, drink and cigars.
Dress Code: Club Macanudo requires gentlemen to wear collared shirts. Tee shirts, athletic attire/sneakers, shorts and flip flops are strictly prohibited. The staff of Club Macanudo reserves the right to deny entrance to any patron who does not meet the dress code requirements.
    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.
    Le Bar Bat, North America
  311 West 57th St. - New York, NY
          
Some come for our acclaimed Coastal Mediterranean cuisine. Others visit Providence take in the surroundings of the space that decades earlier was a landmark church, followed by a world-famous recording studio in which Hendrix, Sinatra, The Stones, Streisand and The Ramones created historic records. Still others frequent Providence to soak in the after work lounge vibe or to groove at one of the few remaining venues in the city where dinner and dancing are offered under one roof. http://www.lebarbat.com/
    Strip House New York City Steakhous, North America
  13 East 12th Street - New York, NY            
The famed New York City steakhouse evokes a retro environment in a modern way. Strip House is known for prime signature cuts of New York Strip Steak and Rib Eye charred to perfection. Table- carved Double Porterhouse and Cote du Beouf add drama to the experience. Decadent side dishes include Black Truffle Cream Spinach and Goose Fat Potatoes. The wine list offers depth and breadth to enhance the dining experience. Part of the experience is the sumptuous, all red décor designed by David Rockwell featuring vintage photographs from Vienna’s Studio Manasse.
    Brasserie 8 1/2, North America
  9 W. 57th Street - (5th-6th Aves.) - New York, NY           
Nestled in Skidmore, Owings' celebrated "Bell-bottom" building on 9 W.57th Street, in Midtown Manhattan, Brasserie 8½ offers notable "nouvelle" French cuisine in a super-plush atmosphere. Accessed by a spectacular sweeping staircase, the restaurant is accented by original works by Henri Matisse and a one-of-a-kind glass sculpture by Fernand Leger.
    Estrela do Sul Churrascaria, South America
  Av. Maracanã, 649 - Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
O Grupo Estrela do Sul, desde 1972, vem oferecendo a seus clientes, com qualidade e o atendimento merecido, tudo o que há de melhor na gastronomia internacional. A Estrela do Sul, hoje é considerada uma das melhores e mais completas Churrascarias a Rodízio da América Latina. Outros endereços da Rede: Norte Shopping, Jacarepaguá, Rio Plaza Finnest Grill, Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Praia de Botafogo e São Paulo.