This is where moneyed, cultured New Yorkers go to dine near the Lincoln Center. They love the hushed Old World ambience, the high ceilings, the French country antiques, the dazzling chandeliers and the tapestries. The Mediterranean menu features dishes like chestnut pheasant veloute, roasted John Dory with a wild mushroom cappuccino, or Wagyu beef rib-eye with parsnip pain perdu. The thing is, almost no one bothers with dessert because of the truly astonishing cheese cart. There is a master fromager on site, Max McCalman, and he chooses fifty varieties from across the planet and keeps them at the absolute peak of perfection. In fact, you could skip the earlier courses and just enjoy this bit of culinary mastery on its own. Booking Tip: Please try to make your New York booking at least 48 hours in advance.