Dal Bukhara is trophy dal.

Anassa Taverna is a big Greek restaurant that’s useful for a last-minute dinner in the East 60s.

Paloma at Hotel Hendricks serves Central and South American food in an attractive space near Bryant Park.

Sasabune Express is a casual sushi spot on the UES that serves great handrolls and sushi platters.

Angkor Cambodian Bistro is an incredible Cambodian restaurant in the East 60s you should tell everyone you know on the UES about.

Tomi Jazz is a Japanese jazz bar that also happens to be one of the coolest date options in Midtown.

Hutong is a gaudy Chinese spot in Midtown East where you can get some very good dim sum if you’re willing to spend a lot of money.

Le Relais De Venise L’Entrecôte is a French restaurant in Midtown East where the only thing on the menu is very good steak frites.

Chola is a very good, upscale Indian restaurant in the East 50′s in Midtown.

Dawat is an upscale Indian restaurant in Midtown East that’s worth checking out for a nice lunch.

Bukhara Grill is an Indian restaurant in Midtown East that makes some of the best dal in the city.

Le Jardinier is serves seasonal, vegetable-focused French food on the ground floor of a luxury apartment building in Midtown East.

King Cole Bar is an iconic hotel lounge in Midtown East.

Blank Slate is a big coffee shop Midtown East, and it’s a great place to grab a snack, have a quick meeting, or hang out for a while and do some work.

Mulberry & Vine is a counter-service chain where you can grab a quick plate of salmon, chicken, or tofu with a few vegetable sides.

Ole & Steen is a Danish bakery and cafe in Midtown East that’s useful to know about for a coffee meeting or picking up lunch.