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    Eleven Madison Park, North America

  11 Madison Ave. - New York, NY            
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Eleven Madison Park expresses the spirit of grand New York dining with a contemporary accent. Designed by architects Bentel & Bentel, with soaring 30-foot ceilings and windows overlooking beautiful Madison Square Park, the restaurant embodies an urbane sophistication that is at once relaxed and bustling. And the cuisine smartly follows suit. Executive chef Kerry Heffernan masterfully prepares French-inspired seasonal American food. Among his updated classics are Sweet Pea Flan, Tuna Cru, Prime-Aged Roast Beef for Two, Maine Lobster Pot au Feu, Terrine of Beef Shank and Foie Gras, Artic Char with Pea Shoots and Vinaigrette, and Seared Loin and Almond Crusted Shank of Lamb with Basquaise Peppers. Pastry chef Nicole Kaplan provides a sumptuous end to the meal with irresistible desserts such as her signature chocolate soufflé, chocolate dome, and an exquisite selection of cookies and confections. The award-winning, eclectic wine list offers 36 wines by the glass, available at your table or in the cozy wine bar set beneath a gold-leaded Art Deco ceiling. The bar also boasts a world-class selection of Calvados and an extensive array of cocktails. Opened in October 1998, the restaurant promptly earned a James Beard nomination as Best New Restaurant in America, and won a coveted spot in Esquire magazine's Best New Restaurants. More recently, Eleven Madison Park won the 2004 James Beard Award for Outstanding Service in America.
    Tantra Mongolian Grill, South America
  Rua Chilon, 364 - Vila Olímpia - São Paulo, SP            
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.
    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.
    Tantra Mongolian Grill, South America
  Av. São Camilo, 988 - Granja Viana - Cotia, SP            
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.
    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.
    Alcaparra, South America
  Praia do Flamengo, 150 - Flamengo - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
Há mais de onze anos, empresários, turistas, artistas, senhoras da sociedade, executivos, freqüentam os salões do Alcaparra. O eclético público espelha a variedade de sua cozinha internacional, que agrada aos mais exigentes paladares.
Massas feitas artesanalmente, frutos do mar, aves, carnes e caças fazem parte do delicioso cardápio da casa.
O restaurante ainda possui um aconchegante American Bar, perfeito para sua happy hour.
    Palm West Side, North America
  250 W. 50th Street - (Broadway-8th Ave.) - New York, NY             
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The west side Palm will differentiate itself in some ways from the Second Avenue restaurants, with 1,200 square feet of caricature walls, a more spacious dining room of 9,400 square feet, and a large bar area, but will stay true to the original in its prime-aged steak-and-lobster-heavy menu. Alfred L. Thimm, Jr., Chief Operating Officer of the Washington, DC-based Palm Management Corporation.
The Palm has come full circle with the opening of its Times Square location. Right in the heart of the theatre district, the West Side Palm has become a hotspot for theatre-goers, celebrities, tourists and Palm regulars alike. Loyal Palm customers like Brian Dennehy have found their way to the West Side of Manhattan from the East Side to dine with the likes of Don King and Evander Holyfield.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    Blue Water Grill, North America
  31 Union Square West - New York, NY            
Voted 11th Most Popular Restaurant in New York in the 2008 Zagat Survey and applauded as a restaurant that is "perfect for dates" and "never disappoints," Blue Water Grill is a dining destination in the heart of Union Square. Loyal guests and curious visitors are drawn to the former Metropolitan Bank space that features sexy, dimly-lit red chandeliers illuminating the intimate dining room, a spacious people-watching outdoor café and a cozy subterranean lounge featuring live jazz music.
    Barbetta Restaurant, North America
  321 W. 46th Street - (8th-9th Aves.) - New York, NY            
Now 95 years young. Barbetta is the oldest restaurant in New York still owned by the founding family. Authentic Piemontese food in an elegant and romantic atmosphere. Dine outdoors in the garden beside the fountain in the summer. Legendary, award winning wine cellar.
    Marius Carnes | Marius Crustáceos, South America
  Av. Atlântica, 290 - Leme - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
A localização do Marius Degustare, debruçada no final da praia do Leme, longe do burburinho das estridentes ruas da Zona Sul, proporciona de imediato aos clientes, em sua maioria turistas estrangeiros, um ambiente tranqüilo e acolhedor.
A Marius Churrascaria, oferece um serviço de boa qualidade para os mais exigentes clientes. A decoração foi ambientada em antigas fazendas com extremo bom gosto na escolha de peças e acessórios. O preço do rodízio Cr$ 110,00, bebidas à parte, é considerado justo pela excelência das carnes provenientes dos Programas Boi Verde e Boi Ecológico: picanha nobre, carneiro e carnes exóticas como javali e jacaré. Bufê com mais de 20 tipos de saladas, além de frios diversos, comida japonesa e frutos do mar. Farta variedade de entipastos.
Bem ao lado o Marius Crustáceos ou Restaurante Marius, como queiram chamar os privilegiados freqüentadores do local, que ao preço de Cr$ 125,00 p/pessoa, poderão saborear frutos de mar como camarões graúdos trazidos de selecionadas fazendas camaroneiras situadas no nordeste e sul do país, lagostas, lagostins, cavaquinhas, vieiras, lulas, ostras e peixes nobres. Não deixem de provar o delicioso salmão com alcaparras, carpaccio, além de outros pratos quentes e frios. Criativa decoração do local com peças de navios e embarcações, com direito a escotilhas, bússolas e acessórios do gênero.
    Blue Hill Restaurant, North America
  75 Washington Place - New York, NY           
Blue Hill restaurant opened at the end of April 2000. Blue Hill is dedicated to creating a new category of neighborhood restaurant that maintains the classic attributes of warmth and affordability, while delivering superior food and service.
    Churrascaria Plataforma, North America
  316 W. 49th Street - (8th-9th Aves.) - New York, NY            
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Churrascaria is the name used to describe a restaurant that serves meat, mostly grilled, and Rodizio is a method of serving different cuts of meat that originated in the south of Brazil in the early 1800's.
The concept is to serve a wide variety of different cuts of beef, pork, lamb, chicken, etc., in succession, to each diner individually right at their table, thus there is not a traditional menu. The restaurant features a fixed-price continuous tableside service. In 1996, New York City was finally gifted with Plataforma Churrascaria: The authentic Brazilian Rodizio...enhancing even more the options this incredible city has to offer.
    Daniel Boulud Restaurant, North America
  20 East 76th St. - New York, NY            
The restaurant offers a menu and ambiance combining the best of French food and design in a casually elegant style. Named for the local cafe Daniel Boulud's family ran on their farm outside Lyon, France at the turn of the century, Cafe Boulud reflects the same spirit of conviviality that made the original spot a regular village meeting place.
    Utsav Festive India, North America
  1185 Avenue of the Americas - New York, NY           
Indian Restaurant.
    Grand Tier Restaurant, North America
  Metropolitan Opera House - Lincoln Center - New York, NY           
Set within one the most spectacular cultural destinations in the world, The Grand Tier at Lincoln Center's Metropolitan Opera House is a shrine to elegance and artistry. Enjoy sumptuous contemporary cuisine by chef Jeff Raider, pre-curtain or during intermission, served in an atmosphere highlighted by spectacular chandeliers and original masterpieces by Marc Chagall. An evening at the Grand Tier is truly an experience to treasure forever.
    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.
    Jardineira Grill, South America
  Av. dos Bandeirantes, 1001 - Vila Olímpia - São Paulo, SP           
Uma das mais tradicionais casas de carne da cidade de São Paulo.
    Café Bistrô Villarino, South America
  Av. Rio Branco, 180-B - Centro - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
O Centro do Rio ganhou em 2007 o charmoso e sofisticado Café Bistrô Villarino, uma importante opção para os executivos e pessoas de bom gosto para as refeições e reuniões de trabalho à volta da mesa. A entrada da casa, que se dá através de uma adega climatizada, dá o tom do lugar. São nada menos do que 430 rótulos de todo o mundo, com vinhos para todos os paladares, que podem – e devem – ser consumidos ali mesmo, acompanhados pelos pratos feitos pelo chef Deraldo Bonfim. A casa funciona ao lado do Teatro Municipal, no andar térreo do prédio do Clube Naval.
    Water Club, The, North America
  East River - Between 28th and 32nd Street - New York, NY            
The Water Club serves wonderful classic American cuisine in a beautiful waterside setting against sweeping river views. The restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday, lunch Tuesday through Saturday and an exceptional brunch on Sunday. A seasonal rooftop bar, The Crow’s Nest, sits atop the main dining room and features a moderately priced menu and refreshing drinks from mid-May through late September. The Water Club also has three private party rooms, a lounge with a wood burning fireplace, and piano music nightly in the dining room. The restaurant has complimentary valet parking in the private lot and the first floor is handicapped accessible.
    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.
    Quality Meats, North America
  57 West 58th Street - New York, NY           
The new restaurant created by Fourth Wall Restaurants and designed by AvroKO (PUBLIC, Stanton Social, Sapa), is open for business in midtown Manhattan. Chef Craig Koketsu presents a rustic New American menu. Koketsu distinguishes the menu and concept by creating modern interpretations of familiar dishes and flavor combinations, resulting in unique tastes, innovative presentations, and a distinctive Quality Meats style.
    Primehouse New York, North America
  381 Park Avenue South @ 27th Street - New York, NY             
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There’s steak and then there’s the prime stuff that comes out of Himalayan rock salt tiled aging room. Ever had a 65-day dry aged bone-in ribeye steak in New York? For Business lunches or second dates, or business lunches that turn into second dates, the sleek and elegant New York steak restaurant has the meat you crave.
    Morton's Steak House, North America
  551 5th Avenue - New York, NY            
Walking distance from Broadway Theaters, Times Square and Empire State Building. Grand Central Station and Rockefeller Plaza, as well as shopping on Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue.
    Nobu, North America
  105 Hudson Street - (Franklin Street) - New York, NY            
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Nobu New York, the flagship restaurant of Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, has been a pioneer for Japanese cuisine since its opening in 1994. Nobu partnered with actor Robert De Niro, producer Meir Teper, restaurateur Drew Nieporent, and managing partner Richard Notar to bring his modern Japanese to Tribeca. Nobu draws upon his classical training at sushi bars in Tokyo and his life abroad in Peru, Argentina, and around the world to create a whole new trend in Japanese cuisine. The resulting dishes, including Tiradito Nobu Style, Yellowtail with Jalapeno, Squid Pasta, and Black Cod with Miso, make Nobu the innovator of new style Japanese food.
    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.
    Esch Café/La Casa del Habano, South America
  R. do Rosário, 107 - Centro - Rio de Janeiro, RJ           
Esch Café consagrou-se como o bar, restaurante e tabacaria mais elegante do Rio de Janeiro - e com muitas razões para tanto. É o bar mais aconchegante para quem procura um ambiente sofisticado para relaxar depois do trabalho, com muito jazz e bons aperitivos. É, também, o restaurante ideal para almoços e jantares, com irresistível menu inovador, constantemente com novidades deliciosas. Esch Café é a sua escolha mais segura para momentos de fina descontração.