NEW YORK CITY
Eleven Madison Park
11 Madison Ave. 212-889-0905
“Artful without pretension, swanky but not stuffy,” Danny Meyer’s Madison Park New American is “all class,” from Kerry Heffernan’s “superb” cuisine to the “soaring” landmark space. Prix fixe: $25.
MIAMI
Bizcaya Grill Food
3300 SW 27th Ave. 305-644-4675
This “stylish” Med-Continental has the Coconut Grove bunch basking in the “beautiful,” “peaceful” setting as they dine on “excellent” “innovative” fare. “Sunday brunch is the new see-and-be-seen” scene. Prix fixe: $65.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
701
701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-393-0701
It’s hard to beat this “perpetual” New American favorite, where “elegant is done right.” Patrons dine on “tasteful” dishes served by a “knowledgeable” team. It delivers “true value for the quality.” Prix fixe: $28.
LOS ANGELES
Geoffrey’s
27400 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-457-1519
The “breathtakingly romantic” open-air setting will make “you feel like a movie star” “vacationing on the Riviera.” But it’s “not a place to go if you’re in a hurry or on a budget.” Prix fixe: $45.
SAN FRANCISCO
Big 4
1075 California St. 415-771-1140
“Don’t let the antiquated atmosphere fool you,” for the kitchen turns out “innovative” New American cuisine complemented by an “impeccable wine list.” The “old school” service will make you feel like a “railroad tycoon.” Prix fixe: $40.
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