32465 10 1 218490 New York http://a4.ak.lscdn.net/system/uploads/37dea11a-3077-c55c-a43c-90f6221066aa/autoscale-80x80.png 8 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 restaurateur Drew Nieporent and Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro 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 Yellowtail with Jalapeno, Tiradito Nobu Style, Lobster with Wasabi Pepper Sauce, and Black Cod with Miso, make Nobu the innovator of new style Japanese food. Nobu New York's design by architect David Rockwell evokes the beauty of the Japanese countryside with its natural textures, birch trees, wood floors and a wall made of river stones. Energy and excitement pulse through the room, creating a surreal effect. The restaurant received three stars from the New York Times and a Michelin star. The restaurant's perennial popularity and devoted following are a tribute to Nobu putting his own spin on traditional Japanese cooking. 427 216806 New York (SoHo) http://a1.ak.lscdn.net/system/uploads/ceab7012-aec3-d055-8461-dd3c35ce9113/autoscale-80x80.png 7 318 216790 New York (West Village) http://a4.ak.lscdn.net/system/uploads/492086bd-b2d4-b250-bdd6-125301a23727/autoscale-80x80.png 8 241 218620 New York http://a2.ak.lscdn.net/system/uploads/ce77e1cc-e33a-d253-858d-39f5d8147cf9/autoscale-80x80.png 7 223 217702 New York (Gramercy/Flatiron) http://a5.ak.lscdn.net/system/uploads/771ea032-1772-ce5f-b4bb-90c2d53ec5d8/autoscale-80x80.png 8 188 216939 New York (Flatiron and Union Square) http://a0.ak.lscdn.net/system/uploads/52f2e6ed-98d2-7857-a867-edf6aeef2f2c/autoscale-80x80.png 7 Be Scene at Blue Water Grill Voted 11th Most Popular Restaurant in New York in the 2008 Zagat Survey & 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 cafe and a cozy subterranean lounge featuring live jazz music. In the midst of the marble and majestic urban setting, Executive Chef Matthew Hughes' menu highlights a variety of seafood delicacies. From our Sushi Bar to our Oyster Bar, we've got your seafood cravings covered! If late-night isn't your scene, Blue Water Grill also offers up Sunday Brunch-with-a-view overlooking the Union Square Park Farmer's Market featuring Seasonal menus. 198 219121 New York (Flatiron and Union Square) http://a3.ak.lscdn.net/system/uploads/e1e9d365-06ea-9251-978a-f0014fea6836/autoscale-80x80.png 6 Touches of Peru, Brazil and Japan make up this fashionable Latin American theme restaurant with a sushi chef. Serves popular Latin American drinks. 211 218829 New York (Union Square) http://a3.ak.lscdn.net/system/uploads/7eb2ac47-03d7-4b5c-b890-017561ad60fe/autoscale-80x80.png 6 Serving authentic regional cuisine and featuring guacamole prepared tableside and frozen pomegranate margaritas, Rosa Mexicano has been Manhattan's favorite Mexican restaurant since 1984. 184 219169 New York http://a0.ak.lscdn.net/system/uploads/ba106b31-0742-6951-86cd-f3778277cf63/autoscale-80x80.png 5 A New York institution in Central Park, complete with Edward Scizzorhands style topiaries, opulant but cramped decor, and dancing in the evenings. 223 274613 New York (Union Square) http://a1.ak.lscdn.net/system/uploads/34990060-2e06-3c5c-bf69-5305ec0917bc/autoscale-80x80.png 8 One of America's most popular restaurants, Danny Meyer's Union Square Cafe, serves robustly flavored, seasonal American cuisine in a relaxed setting of casual elegance. We offer a full lunch and dinner menu with daily specials in the dining room and the b 122