More than two years after the pandemic began, just 8% of Manhattan office workers have returned to full-time work, according to a survey by the Partnership for New York. This is the main reason so many people are screaming to get out of the house and reach out in person, say New York restaurateurs who see the return of electric lunch. Classics like Balthazar, Le Bernardini and Scarpeta are still popular, as are Estiatorio Milos and The Grill. There are nine other restaurants, a mix of new hotspots and several fast-moving restaurants, some with new locations, menus or chefs, who are seeing a boom in business lunches.
american bar
33 GREENWICH AVENUE, WEST VILLAGE
Although not located near many office buildings, the American Bar remains a popular lunch spot because, as owner David Rabin says, “Almost all subways stop within 300 meters of us. This is an important factor. And the West Village is full of very young and creative people who are trying to grow their business and we always see them.” The Greek shop and turkey club are popular.
FASANO
280 PARK AVE., EAST CENTER
Located in the former Four Seasons, Fasano is the first New York restaurant by the Fasano Group, a hotel conglomerate based in São Paulo, Brazil. Its diet, including Vitello Tonato, is described ✓ New York Times Like the “expense account in northern Italy”.
A three-month-old restaurant on Fasano Park Avenue in Midtown
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Lafayette
380 LAFAYETTE ST., NOHO
Luke Ostrom, managing partner at NoHo Hospitality Group, cites Lafayette’s “lively atmosphere, great views and great outdoor terrace” as the reason it was revived in the latter part of the pandemic as a lunch spot. Land in the center. Located in NoHo, which has grown with many new businesses in recent years, Lafayette takes reservations and guests come from people (like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley) and technicians. As for what people drink, Ostrom says: “I would say the most common dinners are espresso and green juice around the table. But we still sell a lot of wine by the glass, especially on the terrace.
Lafayette’s Jumbo Shrimp New Orleans Cocktail with Creole Mustard ($25).
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THE LAMBS CLUB
132 W. 44th ST., THEATER DISTRICT
The decor and location (within the hotel) remains the same, but after a two-year hiatus, another rabbi, The Lambs Club, has just opened with a new chef, pasta master Michael White (former chef and owner). of the hotel). . Grupo Altamarea, among whose restaurants is Marea). “The great pleasure of reopening the Lamb Club is that Michael was available,” said Rabin, the founding partner. “We needed a high caliber chef who was highly regarded in Manhattan circles and who was part of a fully built, ready-to-eat restaurant.” Formerly known as Condé Nast Cafeteria, a media company formerly located just a block away, now welcomes a mix of entertainment executives (near Viacom and Universal Music), victims and Broadway types. “We love Michael Strahan,” adds the rabbi. “We also see Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos, but we are 100 meters away. good morning america“So Michael often has a late breakfast and an early lunch when he leaves the studio.”
After a two-year hiatus, The Lambs Club has reopened in its original space within the Chatwal Hotel.
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THE PAVILION
ONE VANDERBILT AVENUE, MIDDLE EAST CITY
When Le Pavillon opened a year ago under renowned chef Daniel Bulud, dinner was not offered immediately. “We had patience before opening for dinner. “We wanted to make sure enough people came back,” said Sebastien Sylvester, chief executive of Boulud’s Dinex Group. With high ceilings and an indoor garden, the Midtown restaurant’s menu includes seafood and vegetables. According to Sylvester, everyone from the “executive to the New Yorker” to celebrities like The Chainsmokers duo Alex Paly and Drew Taggart find a lighter kitchen perfect for the middle of the day. The menu has a price (two courses, $78; three courses, $95). In May, Boulud opened its newest restaurant, Le Gratin, at the Beekman Hotel in the financial district for dinner only, but plans to expand soon in response to lunch demand.
Poacher Restaurant Shiitake Halibut Consommé, Cabbage and Barley.
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Green Locanda
377 Greenwich Street, Tribeca
While you might pay more for the financial world, this NoHo Hospitality Group restaurant at the Robert De Niro Greenwich Hotel also features Harry Styles, Drew Barrymore and Savannah Guthrie. He recently hosted an event for the Paramount+ series. Suggest.
Locanda Verde Steak Tartare with Prime Prime with Aged Vagiu Beef, Walnuts and Black Truffle ($26).
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mara
240 CENTRAL PARK SOUTH, WEST MIDTON
Visited by Lady Gaga, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick and Beyoncé and Jay-Z, this chic Italian beach restaurant has remained the go-to lunch spot since it opened in 2009. But, says founder and CEO Ahmas Fakahan, “This one is not it’s a room full of fantasies doing business; It really has a mix. “Meat, seafood and light pasta are popular choices. “It’s a good fit with their customer base: their leaders in entertainment, fashion, arts and business.” While corner tables are popular with A-list guests, “there are also people who like to sit in the middle of the action,” said Fakahan, who also noticed an increase in stops over the weekend. Espresso or light snack: “I see a growing interest in the late afternoon. As you know, deals are made then.”
pastels
52 GANSEVOORT ST., MEATPACKING DISTRICT
The iconic French bistro, which opened in 1999 and closed in 2014 when the building was demolished, reopened in a new location in the fall of 2019, with original owner Keith McNally partnering with restaurateur Stephen Starr. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were recently spotted having dinner there. “There are a lot of classics on the menu because people expect it: steak sandwiches, hamburgers, steaks,” said James Roberts, a spokesman for Starr’s NYC restaurants, adding that he got the deal. Lunches will be extended. “There are more people coming out of the West Village and Chelsea galleries, so the pace is slower. Have a second glass of wine. Less is, “OMG, I have to get back to the office.” “
Pastis’ bar in the Meatpacking District, which essentially opened on the opposite side of the street, was demolished in 2014 to make way for catering teams.
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SQUARE UNION COFFEE
101 E. 19TH ST., DISTRICT OF FLATIRON
“Our new office here in New York is just a block away, and it’s no coincidence,” said Chris Tilly, director of the Verve Theater in Danny Meyer’s main restaurant, which moved to a new location in 2016. , near New York’s Silicon Alley, while book publishing executives like Abrams and Farrar, Strauss and Jirou are regulars. A signature product is the Bibb Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette, Gruyère Cheese, Garlic Croutons and Lettuce from the nearby Union Square Greenmarket.
Union Square Cafe Park Avenue to the south.
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Source: Hollywood Reporter
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