15 NYC RESTAURANTS WORTH THE SPLURGE
“Fine dining” may be one of the top reasons it’s tough for New Yorkers to leave New York. And it’s true, we’re spoiled by the bevy of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options at our disposal. But really, these decadent spots are only in play when we’ve got the funds to order up at the most acclaimed restos in town. So, in order to make the process more seamless, we’ve given our top 15 NYC picks for the best restaurants in the Big Apple that are actually worth all of that lunch (and dinner) money.

Gramercy Tavern
“My favorite expensive restaurant is Gramercy Tavern. Favorites include the Lamb Pappardelle as well as just about anything Mike Anthony does with chicken or smoked fish (they smoke the fish at the restaurant, it’s amazing). What I also love is that while it’s ‘expensive’ they always have several reasonably priced delicious wines and also if you stalk a Tavern table you can have a GT meal without paying much more than you would at a normally priced restaurant.” – Riva Syrop, senior beauty director
Gramercy Tavern, 42 East 20th Street (at Park Avenue South); 212-477-0777.
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