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Creative Cookers
Central Provisions is one of Creative Cookers.

1. Central Provisions

9.1
414 Fore St (Dana St.), Portland, ME
Restaurant · Downtown Portland · 94 tips and reviews
The Clocktower is one of Creative Cookers.

2. The Clocktower

8.3
5 Madison Ave (E 24th St), New York, NY
English Restaurant · NoMad · 61 tips and reviews
Alinea is one of Creative Cookers.

3. Alinea

9.1
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 143 tips and reviews
Indian Accent is one of Creative Cookers.

4. Indian Accent

9.1
123 W 56th St, New York, NY
North Indian Restaurant · Theater District · 69 tips and reviews
Hugo's is one of Creative Cookers.

5. Hugo's

88 Middle St, Portland, ME
French Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
Nougatine at Jean Georges is one of Creative Cookers.

6. Nougatine at Jean Georges

8.8
1 Central Park W (at Broadway), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 102 tips and reviews
Morimoto is one of Creative Cookers.

7. Morimoto

88 10th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Chelsea · 344 tips and reviews
Eleven Madison Park is one of Creative Cookers.

8. Eleven Madison Park

9.2
11 Madison Ave (at E 24th St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · NoMad · 292 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Executive Chef Daniel Humm (also of NoMad) earned top honors as our 2013 Chef of the Year, in part due to the reinvented tasting menu here—a hymn for Gotham’s dining history. Read more.

The NoMad Hotel is one of Creative Cookers.

9. The NoMad Hotel

1170 Broadway (at W 28th St), New York, NY
Hotel · NoMad · 94 tips and reviews

10. Eleven Madison Park

9.2
11 Madison Ave (at E 24th St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · NoMad · 292 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: My last meal on earth & worth every penny & 4-5 hrs of my time - divine in every way: food, plating, creativity, service, ambiance, & overall dining experience - the best I've ever had!

ABC Kitchen is one of Creative Cookers.

11. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 721 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: One of the best brunch & fried oysters dish ever: Scrambled eggs & fried oysters! ;9 Crab toast isn't too shabby either.

12. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 721 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Had the best rustic American flavors & fresh autumnal ingredients @ this Jean Georges-Dan Kluger restaurant. Their seasonal homemade concord grape soda is de-lish! :9

13. Bohemian

57 Great Jones St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · NoHo · 181 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Japanese fusion speak-easy w/ minimalist living room decor, skylight, & low chairs that squeak on polished, concrete floor in former home of Warhol & Basquiat's.

14. Bohemian

57 Great Jones St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · NoHo · 181 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Price point great 4 creative fare & portions. Star was Foie gras soba but w/ Svc & all else (uni croquette, veggie fondue, assorted sashimi rice "teacup," dbl smoked bacon, & burger), 9.2 fell short.

Beauty & Essex is one of Creative Cookers.

15. Beauty & Essex

8.8
146 Essex St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Lower East Side · 579 tips and reviews

16. Narcissa

25 Cooper Sq (at E 5th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · East Village · 163 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Fantastic, creative fare similar but a bit heartier than ABC Kitchen's: (Must-have) Crab Toast, Duck Breast, Chocolate Strawberry Brownie, & refreshing "To Pretty!" Reserve & be back in a heartbeat!

17. Gabriel Kreuther

8.8
41 W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 83 tips and reviews

Honghui Y.Honghui Yu: The chef here is known for his tarte flambees, which is pretty much an Alsatian pizza. The by-the-glass gewurztraminer is a must try as well

Gabriel Kreuther is one of Creative Cookers.

18. Gabriel Kreuther

8.8
41 W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 83 tips and reviews

James H.James H.: Scallop sashimi with Meyer lemon sauce. Perfect dish. Best ever

Gabriel Kreuther is one of Creative Cookers.

19. Gabriel Kreuther

8.8
41 W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 83 tips and reviews

Zac Z.Zac Zellers: for a 4-course fixed price dinner of this caliber, GK delivers on every level (especially price, which is less than what you'd think for a meal this memorable and luxurious. [>$98/pp])

20. Juni

12 E 31st St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · NoMad · 25 tips and reviews

21. Juni

12 E 31st St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · NoMad · 25 tips and reviews

Anna M.Anna M: Really nice tasting menu for a special lunch: two courses for $30, three for $35. Impeccable service and beautiful food highlighting seasonal produce.

22. Juni

12 E 31st St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · NoMad · 25 tips and reviews

Lori L.Lori Luo: Chef Shaun Hergatt offers a 4, 6, or 10 course tasting at Juni, which includes items like the Hudson Valley foie gras and Black Bass with truffle sabayon.

The NoMad Restaurant is one of Creative Cookers.

23. The NoMad Restaurant

1170 Broadway (inside NoMad Hotel), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoMad · 391 tips and reviews

ブルーノブルーノ: Words cannot describe how much I love this place! The ambiance is great and the food is delicious. Also, they serve a lunch menu (two courses) for just 29 bucks, so spend the extra $ on their drinks!

The NoMad Restaurant is one of Creative Cookers.

24. The NoMad Restaurant

1170 Broadway (inside NoMad Hotel), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoMad · 391 tips and reviews

RisaRisa: Wasn't blown away by chicken. But the seafood tower is super creative. Tagliatelle w crab & egg w quinoa and asparagus are exceptional. Finish up w my all-time fave dessert: Milk & Honey.

The NoMad Restaurant is one of Creative Cookers.

25. The NoMad Restaurant

1170 Broadway (inside NoMad Hotel), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoMad · 391 tips and reviews

Tayson H.Tayson Hoang: Get the chicken stuffed with foie gras and truffles. You'll thank me later. And the Milk and Honey dessert. You're welcome. Again.

The NoMad Restaurant is one of Creative Cookers.

26. The NoMad Restaurant

1170 Broadway (inside NoMad Hotel), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoMad · 391 tips and reviews

JaneJane: The fruits de mer is heaven on earth.

Hirohisa is one of Creative Cookers.

27. Hirohisa

8.3
73 Thompson St (btwn Spring St & Broome St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · SoHo · 31 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Refined, creative Japanese in a zen setting. 1 of my top NYC picks: homemade shiso plum sake+ amazing combo of fresh crustaceans: Uni, lobster, abalone, scallop! Divine esp for uni & raw fish lovers!

The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges is one of Creative Cookers.

28. The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges

8.4
25 E 77th St (Madison Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 55 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A elegant place to have lunch and to “see and be seen.” Definitely go with the Truffle Pizza and the Croque M. Or you can go wrong with the Chilled Seafood Platter.

29. The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges

8.4
25 E 77th St (Madison Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 55 tips and reviews

Reagan B.Reagan Barbosa: I'm very hesitant about ordering eggs Benedict, because my family's homemade hollandaise sauce recipe is always better than anything I've tried at a restaurant. Except for this place. Sauce was A+.

30. The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges

8.4
25 E 77th St (Madison Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 55 tips and reviews

Tash C.Tash Concepcion: Great brunch. The black truffle pizza with fontina cheese is delicious, though a bit salty, and VERY rich. Share with someone else for sure.

The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges is one of Creative Cookers.

31. The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges

8.4
25 E 77th St (Madison Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 55 tips and reviews

Kris C.Kris Concepcion: Amazing croque madame on their brunch menu!

The NoMad Hotel is one of Creative Cookers.

32. The NoMad Hotel

1170 Broadway (at W 28th St), New York, NY
Hotel · NoMad · 94 tips and reviews
Jean-Georges is one of Creative Cookers.

33. Jean-Georges

8.5
1 Central Park W (btwn W 60th & W 61st St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 286 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Skip Nougatine next door & spend the extra $6! 2-dish lunch PF w/ comp 3-taste amuse bouche & 6-pcs of homemade petit 4's: chocolates,macaron,fruit gelée,& nut brittle. Uni & sea bass were my faves.;9

Indian Accent is one of Creative Cookers.

34. Indian Accent

9.1
123 W 56th St, New York, NY
North Indian Restaurant · Theater District · 69 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The two crucial orders: The bacon kulcha, a soft, ghee-brushed bread stuffed with smoked pork belly, and the makhan malai dessert, a cloud-like puff of milk foam laced with saffron and rose petals. Read more.

35. Zengo

622 3rd Ave (at E 40th St), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Midtown East · 139 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: DAILY Hh:)!! 5-7PM: $8 cocktails. $6 wine, $4 beer. $5 rolls, cocas, dumplings, churros. 1 of the best pan-latin fares & :) hrs in midtown!

Empellón is one of Creative Cookers.

36. Empellón

8.6
510 Madison Ave (at 53rd St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown East · 39 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Dishes to try include falafel tacos with hummus, Hokkaido sea urchin on toast, pastrami tacos with mustard seed salsa, and tempura fish with lime mayo. There’s guacamole and the seven salsas, too. Read more.

Empellón is one of Creative Cookers.

37. Empellón

8.6
510 Madison Ave (at 53rd St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown East · 39 tips and reviews

Morgan M.Morgan McKee: As a connoisseur of Tex Mex, I approve for comfort Mexican food. It’s sacrilegious to not start with guac and seven dips. Pastrami tacos and short rib make your own tacos are🔥. Layer on a few margs!

38. Empellón

8.6
510 Madison Ave (at 53rd St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown East · 39 tips and reviews

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Empellon's high end offering is not for those on a budget. Sea bream was great. Downtowners will recognize familiar guac, salsa spread and some of the taco offerings

Empellón is one of Creative Cookers.

39. Empellón

8.6
510 Madison Ave (at 53rd St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown East · 39 tips and reviews

LiccyLiccy: Crab nachos were great!

Empellón is one of Creative Cookers.

40. Empellón

8.6
510 Madison Ave (at 53rd St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown East · 39 tips and reviews
Empellón is one of Creative Cookers.

41. Empellón

8.6
510 Madison Ave (at 53rd St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown East · 39 tips and reviews

42. Empellón

8.6
510 Madison Ave (at 53rd St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown East · 39 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Best bang 4 $? Get $38 3-course Lunch PF or, better, $48 3-course (w/ better opts) Pre-Theater PF (M-F 5-6pm; Sat 11:45am-3pm/5-6pm) OR Sun PF 11:45am-3pm/5-clsg). Simply order xtra craves á la carte!

43. Nerai

8.1
55 E 54th St, New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Midtown East · 43 tips and reviews

Lika S.Lika Severin: amazing oysters, One of the freshest and flavoured we had. Grilled octopus is by far the best appetizer. Crab cakes are tender and of superb quality.

44. Nerai

8.1
55 E 54th St, New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Midtown East · 43 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Greek nouveau seafood-centric options in a lovely setting. Go for 3-Course $39 Lunch PF; $49 Wkend Theater Menu (Fri & Sat 5–6pm/9-10:30pm); OR $79 4-course dinner. And pay attention to the specials!

45. Jean-Georges at Topping Rose House

8.0
1 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike (Montauk Highway), Bridgehampton, NY
American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Joseph M.Joseph Marchetti: Mike the bartender and Jackie the Manager were very accommodating . The beet salad and the foie gras , tile fish, lobster were over the top

15 Church is one of Creative Cookers.

46. 15 Church

8.5
15 Church St (Long Alley), Saratoga Springs, NY
American Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Creative fare frm Chef Brady of NYC's Bouley & David Burke kitchens. Only complaint: tight booths indoors. Be sure to request 4 tbl in advance or head out to posh Patio- w/ H2Ofalls & NE coastal fare

15 Church is one of Creative Cookers.

47. 15 Church

8.5
15 Church St (Long Alley), Saratoga Springs, NY
American Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Hands down best fine-dining in area! Loved Halibut ceviche, Ricotta Gnocchi alla Bolognese, Fried Oysters w/ Foie Gras Aioli & homemade chocolate w/ sea salt + caramel.

48. Mercat a la Planxa

7.6
638 S Michigan Ave (at E Balbo Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · South Loop · 140 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: $1.99 Sangria for checking into 4sq. Also, ask the hostess if there's a Iron Chef menu: 5 tapas tasting for $35!! It's not always offered.

Sushi Ishikawa is one of Creative Cookers.

49. Sushi Ishikawa

8.4
419 E 74th St (1st Avenue and York Avenue), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 13 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: More for creative sushi lovers but not for the sushi purists. Omakase only: choices of either $85 for 12-course pp or $125 for 15-course pp

Sushi Ishikawa is one of Creative Cookers.

50. Sushi Ishikawa

8.4
419 E 74th St (1st Avenue and York Avenue), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 13 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Missed #nationaltruffleday @ishikawanyc @donpham2569 + Chef Pham’s creative bites of pure omakase heaven & delish house-made yuzu sake..worth every last ¢! #ues #nyc #sushi #sake #truffle #caviar #uni