MAMO restaurant is the transatlantic sister to Cannes film festivals go-to restaurant MAMO Le Michelangelo on the French Riviera. The SoHo hot spot offers diners traditional southern Italian/French cuisine in an elegant setting. Michelin-Starred Executive Chef Massimo Sola heads up the kitchen. Some of MAMO’s signature offerings include their flavorful Raviolini al Tartufo (truffle ravioli), Coniglio alla Ligure (rabbit legs with spinach and foie gras), the MAMO Burger and the Focaccia al Tartufo (truffle pizza). For those with a sweet tooth, MAMO has a delicious dessert menu which includes the classic Tiramisu, the rich Affogato alla vaniglia con fragole calde and the Cheesecake alla lavanda (cheesecake with a lavender twist). Celebrity favorite, MAMO restaurant, serves up delicious seasonal a la carte dishes such as the fresh Salmon Carpaccio, a home-style Capri Salad, and Wild Sea Bass with fingerling potatoes. MAMO also boasts an impressive cocktail menu with seasonal cocktails including the sour cherry flavored Amorena, the beautiful lavender Valentina cocktail and the smoky yet elegant Fumeè cocktail. In addition to the cocktail program, MAMO has an extensive wine list of carefully selected French and Italian wines to complement the cuisine. Executive Chef Massimo Sola is the 2016 winner of Il Primo Manhattan, a competition for Italian chefs all over New York City, for his exquisite spin on the traditional pasta carbonara.

MAMO
323 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013
www.mamonyc.com

The Upper East Side Chinese eatery, China Fun, has a wide ranging menu of delicacies originating in various regions of China. Like their food, the China Fun’s décor blends old world Chinese culture with the modernity of New York City chic. China Fun brings unique, delightful twists on traditional Chinese food universally enjoyed by guests. Plan a night out and experience what it truly means to be China Fun this summer. The succulent Peking Duck tastes like perfection with every bite. Chicken in Peach Sauce is served with a sesame seed garnish which tantalizes the palate with its combination of sweet and savory flavors. Have your choice of pork or pork and crabmeat in the Soup Dumplings, unconventionally served all day long. Be sure to request – 24 hours prior – China Fun’s succulent Red Cooked Pork Belly which is available all year round, but only on the menu during the Chinese New Year. It is China Fun’s signature secret, shhh! Each cocktail is beautifully crafted with a fruity garnish, paper fan or cocktail umbrella invoking a Polynesian feel such as its Spicy Mango Mojito served with Leblon 100% Brazilian Cane Rum, mango, mint, lime and dash of Tabasco. Saketome features sake along with Grey Goose, lime juice and served either shaken or straight up with a pickled ginger garnish.

China Fun
1221 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10065
www.chinafun-ny.com

Tamarind Tribeca is a high-end restaurant serving classic Indian dishes with upscale taste. Owner, Avtar Walia, brought together a skilled team of chefs able to add new spins to classic fare in an exquisite fashion. Executive Chef Peter Beck leads the kitchen in the creation of Tamarind’s signature dishes. Choose a Treasure from the Tandoor like Punjabi Tikhe Kabab which is boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, roasted whole spices, jalapenos, ginger, and garlic. The Sufiyani Machli is a marinated sea bass, hung yogurt, dill, lime zest, with a mixed peppercorn crust. Vegetarian specialties include Saag Paneer which is ground spices over spinach and cheese, and Bhindi Do Piaza made from okra, dried mango and caramelized onions. Specialty cocktails like the Tamarind Margarita mixes Tamarind with Jose Cuervo Tequila, Grand Marnier, plus orange and cranberry juice. The Ginger & Pepper Martini blends Absolut Peppar with ginger and lime in a powerful cocktail mix.

Tamarind
99 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10013
www.tamarindrestaurantsnyc.com

Head over to Amigos Mexican Bar & Restaurant and enjoy delicious dishes “aire libre” on the restaurant’s lively terrace or in the bright, piñata-filled dining room. Amigos is the perfect place to hang out with friends—and that is exactly what Executive Chef Alex Garcia does. Each month, Amigos will feature a new celebrity Mexican chef, including James Beard Award nominee Aaron Sanchez (Chopped, Taco Trip), Adrien Leon and Roberto Santibanez (author of Tacos, Tortas and Tamales), to ensure a new and fresh approach to the menu. However, one of the staples that will always be present is the guacamole, which is made fresh to order, and was ranked the fourth best in the United States by The Huffington Post in 2014 when it opened. Amigos offers a tantalizing blend of Latin American and American cuisine in Morningside Heights on the Upper West Side. Other signature dishes include Adobo Short Ribs Tacos, Nachos Grande and Slow Cooked Pork Carnitas. Amigo’s also offers specialty cocktails such as the Purple Piñata which is a blend of tequila, blue curacao, cranberry and sprite, and the Cactus Juice mixed with rum, sour apple schnapps, blue curacao, sprite and orange juice.

Amigos Mexican Bar & Restaurant
2888 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
www.amigosnyc.com

Quintessential American dining can be found at T-Bar Steak & Lounge, which is a well-loved mainstay on New York’s Upper East Side. T-Bar offers a wealth of American classics including its signature Crusted Tuna served with Soy, Wasabi Rémoulade and Seaweed Salad or its Roast Free Range Chicken with truffle jus. A meal at T-Bar would not be complete without ordering a favorite from The Steak Bar, which features an impressive range of superbly-cooked Certified Black Angus Cuts of beef including its Black Angus Porterhouse for two served with your choice of steak sauce, béarnaise sauce or poivre sauce. Owner Tony Fortuna first opened T-Bar in 2007 on the corner of 73rd and 3rd Avenue. It is noted for its perfect execution of classic dishes. The restaurant’s Executive Chef Ben Zwicker, previously of the Four Seasons, Aureole and Petrossian, makes T-Bar’s classic steakhouse fare relevant and exciting, while also putting his unique twist onto other classic dishes. Cap the evening off with drinks at the intimate bar serving specialty drinks like the T-Bar Cosmopolitan which mixes stoli citrus blood orange juice with lime, and the Downtown Manhattan which is a fascinating blend of whistle pig straight rye whiskey, brandied cherries, Antica Vermouth, and cherry herring.

T-Bar Steak & Lounge
1278 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10021
www.tbarnyc.com

Owners Paola Pedrignani and Francois Marchand of Amaranth, attribute the Mediterranean bistro’s long-running success to “staying true to their Mediterranean roots and never compromising on quality.” Located just off Madison Avenue on 62nd Street, between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue, Amaranth offers a large portion of specialty items imported directly from the Mediterranean. The Steak Tartare is prepared in front of customers to ensure freshness and the right balance of spices, and the octopus Carpaccio is fresh, quality seafood from the Mediterranean served on a bed of greens. The Whole Maine Lobster Salad is served with radicchio, endive, arugula, cremini mushrooms and citrus vinaigrette. Amaranth is named after the deep red-rose colored flowers of the Amaranth plant, owner Paola Pedrignani says. “The deep, wine red color is warm and welcoming – we thought it represents the way our restaurant feels brilliantly.”

Amaranth
21 East 62nd Street
New York, NY 10021
www.amaranthrestaurant.com

Il Gattopardo offers sophisticated Italian cuisine in their Midtown Manhattan location on West 54th Street. Husband and Wife Gianfranco and Paula Bolla-Sorrentino, along with Executive Chef Vito Gnazzo, opened the restaurant across from Museum of Modern Art in 2001. The traditional Southern Italian comfort food at Il Gattopardo is inspired by classic Italian cuisines adapted from Gnazzo’s early career in Milan, Italy. The “Crudo di Branzino” is a fresh sea bass marinated with lemon and extra virgin olive oil from Cilento, over fennel and mâche salad. Enjoy a filling main course of Herb crusted Colorado rack of lamb served with potato croquettes and sautéed spinach, and garnished with spicy fruit mustard. For a lighter dinner the Chef’s selection includes Verdue grigliate which is organic seasonal grilled vegetables. Complement your meal with ‘I dolci’, or sweets, on the dessert menu which include the traditional Warm Zabaione, with fresh mixed berries, and prepared table side. Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta is layered with raspberry gelatina.

Il Gattopardo
13-15 West 54th Street
New York NY 10019
www.ilgattopardonyc.com

Balthazar offers a distinguished French menu in their brasserie-inspired New York City establishment. Owner Keith McNally opened the 80 Spring Street location in the spring of 2007 with the accompanying Balthazar Bakery. The ambiance of the Balthazar dining space is raved about for its tall, red leather banquettes, vintage brass oversized mirrors and high tin ceilings; in addition, the faded saffron yellow walls reflect antique lighting fixtures adding warmth to the dining space. Delicious entrees include Sautéed Skate with fava beans, Easter egg radishes, Marcona almonds, and spring onion Soubise; the Grilled Chicken Paillard with frisée, tomato confit and shaved parmesan; and Homemade Fettuccini with broccoli rabe pesto, Bianco Sardo, and basil bread crumbs. The extensive wine list has decadent options from the Cuvée Renaissance white wine to the La Petite Chapelle red wine. You may also choose from a number of champagnes; Vouette et Sorbée, Louis Roederer Brut, Drappier Brut Nature Rose and many more. A Balthazar Bakery wholesale division was built in New Jersey to support its overwhelming popularity. Here, an assortment of salads, sandwiches, breads, and pastries can be ordered from the menu.

Balthazar
80 Spring Street
New York, NY 10012
www.balthazarny.com

The cozy atmosphere in Avra Estiatorio takes you to Greece with stone washed walls, imported limestone and distressed wood floors, and French doors that lead to a floral courtyard. The upscale eatery serves specialty seafood along with traditional Greek cuisine. Fish are caught whole and sold by the pound. The American Snapper, from the Atlantic Ocean, contains a distinctive sweet flavor. Lobsters from Maine are grilled in the shell with Ladolemono. Fagri is white snapper imported from the Mediterranean. Other dinner menu options include Garides Psites which is savory eggplant and potato moussaka over grilled Gulf jumbo shrimp. Plaki is an oven baked Chilean sea bass with Vidalia onions, tomatoes, potatoes and herbs. Avra’s desserts are homemade with healthier options including fresh fruits.

Avra Estiatorio
141 East 48th Street
New York, NY 10017
www.avrany.com