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Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ
The Rockefeller Room is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

1. The Rockefeller Room

136 Francis Street East, Williamsburg, VA
American Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews
Lola Bistro is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

2. Lola Bistro

2058 E 4th St (btwn Prospect & Euclid), Cleveland, OH
New American Restaurant · Downtown Cleveland · 100 tips and reviews
ABC Kitchen is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

3. 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
Empellรณn is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

4. Empellรณn

8.5
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. Thereโ€™s guacamole and the seven salsas, too. Read more.

Empellรณn is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

5. Empellรณn

8.5
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. Itโ€™s sacrilegious to not start with guac and seven dips. Pastrami tacos and short rib make your own tacos are๐Ÿ”ฅ. Layer on a few margs!

6. Empellรณn

8.5
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

Empellรณn is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

7. Empellรณn

8.5
510 Madison Ave (at 53rd St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown East · 39 tips and reviews

LiccyLiccy: Crab nachos were great!

Empellรณn is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

8. Empellรณn

8.5
510 Madison Ave (at 53rd St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown East · 39 tips and reviews
Empellรณn is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

9. Empellรณn

8.5
510 Madison Ave (at 53rd St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Midtown East · 39 tips and reviews

10. Empellรณn

8.5
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 รก la carte!

11. 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.

12. 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 5โ€“6pm/9-10:30pm); OR $79 4-course dinner. And pay attention to the specials!

The Lobster Club is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

13. The Lobster Club

9.2
98 E 53rd St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown East · 16 tips and reviews

Mark B.Mark Baker: Avocado Lobster is amazing!Our server Andrew, very knowledgeable of his menu. The food all around was stellar, the service was exceptional. You get what you pay for!!! We will go back for sure!

The Lobster Club is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

14. The Lobster Club

9.2
98 E 53rd St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown East · 16 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Teppan lobster brushed with ponzu and served with 9 sauces, mushrooms and shishito peppers & seared scallops sushi. Skip tuna sashimi with chilli. Shaved ice dessert between 2-4 & choc mousse

15. The Lobster Club

9.2
98 E 53rd St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown East · 16 tips and reviews

Alyson S.Alyson Stone: Servers are excellent - helpful with sake & menu recommendations. The food was great as well - had the lobster avocado salad, wagyu skirt steak, garlic rice, and sashimi - it was all excellent.

Panza's Restaurant is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

16. Panza's Restaurant

510 Route 9P, Saratoga Springs, NY
Italian Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Lovely setting, svc & Chicken Tuscany. Just donโ€™t come for Tโ€™day buffet..food was meh (hi volume-low quality control), app options & svc were bad, & LONG waits since only 1 table for turkey+mains.

Panza's Restaurant is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

17. Panza's Restaurant

510 Route 9P, Saratoga Springs, NY
Italian Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Surprisingly good, upscale non-traditional Italian fare on roadside of Rte 9P facing Saratoga Lake. Eggplant Parm & Chicken Tuscany were delish. Am also addicted to hot, piping baguette bread.

15 Church is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

18. 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 Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

19. 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.

20. Feast at Lele

8.1
505 Front St (at Shaw St), Lahaina, HI
Performing Arts Venue · 32 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Great wedding memories @ this small beach-front luau w/ welcome orchid lei, private table server, live performers, 5-course authentic Polynesian food+open bar. Great pork + Mai Tai's & Blue Hawaiians!

Wa San Mai is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

21. Wa San Mai

7.4
(ๅ’Œไธ‰ๆ˜ง)
22/F, East Point Centre, 555 Hennessy Rd, ้“œ้”ฃๆนพ
Japanese Restaurant · Wan Chai District · 13 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Best upscale teppanyaki in HK! The foie gras, abalone, Kobe beef, duck, & uni make it worth every pretty penny! ;9

22. The Grill

7.4
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Rd, ็ฃไป”, ็ฃไป”ๅ€
BBQ Joint · 8 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Pricey but an al fresco AYCE buffet HK fave of mine: zen atmosphere, poolside dining next to HK Harbor, & high-quality grilled meats, seafood & salad bar, & dessert station.

Cosme is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

23. Cosme

8.6
35 E 21st St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Flatiron District · 280 tips and reviews

Kerry E.Kerry Eustice: It is all delicious! Duck carnitas, endive salad, razor clams all a must. For desert, everyone raves about the husk meringue (and it is v good) but we preferred the caramelised cacao butter.

Cosme is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

24. Cosme

8.6
35 E 21st St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Flatiron District · 280 tips and reviews

Dina R.Dina Rughani: Really wonderful brunch. Try the duck enmoladas, the tostada, and the chilaquiles:) the sope and nopales salad are also very nice.

Cosme is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

25. Cosme

8.6
35 E 21st St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Flatiron District · 280 tips and reviews

Ashley C.Ashley Chan: Large portions and creative Mexican fare. Sleek and buzzy interiors. Get the Octopus for sure! The duck carnitas are huge so be sure to share amongst 3/4. The uni tostadas were not memorable.

Lafayette Grand Cafรฉ & Bakery is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

26. Lafayette Grand Cafรฉ & Bakery

8.8
380 Lafayette St (btwn Great Jones & E 4th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · NoHo · 419 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This Noho restaurant is just a beautiful outside as it is inside. Read more.

Lafayette Grand Cafรฉ & Bakery is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

27. Lafayette Grand Cafรฉ & Bakery

8.8
380 Lafayette St (btwn Great Jones & E 4th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · NoHo · 419 tips and reviews

Kayleigh H.Kayleigh Harrington: Don't miss the pastries in the front Cafรฉ.

Upland is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

28. Upland

9.3
345 Park Ave S (at E 26th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 269 tips and reviews

Natalie V.Natalie V: Delicious pork and egg sandwich and the budino dessert is excellent as well.

29. Upland

9.3
345 Park Ave S (at E 26th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 269 tips and reviews

David Z.David Zhang: Yes the burger is bomb. But don't forget the crispy duck wings and their new fried chicken sandwich either.

Upland is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

30. Upland

9.3
345 Park Ave S (at E 26th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 269 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Brew: Very popular spot for brunch and dinner. The doughnuts (made in house) are a must as a starter. The kale sandwich and eggs Benedict are really good as well

31. Studio

23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Restaurant · Rose Hill · 20 tips and reviews

Blane S.Blane Sims: That eggs with white bean hummus dish is the best thing. And the eggs in the Phyllo dough. Avocado Toast: yasss. Bagel & Lox, that too. Not sure why people were raving about the Chicken Club.

32. Studio

23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Restaurant · Rose Hill · 20 tips and reviews

Gloria D.Gloria Dumas: They serve until midnight and their burger is amazing

abcV is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

33. abcV

8.4
38 E 19th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Flatiron District · 102 tips and reviews

ZoeZoe: Everyone in the restaurant is ordering the cauliflower & you should too. Cremini mushroom dish bc of well vegetarian bacon. Ramen is a tad bit oily but you must finish w/ the Matcha creme brรปlรฉe.

abcV is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

34. abcV

8.4
38 E 19th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Flatiron District · 102 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Hummus, beets and tofu best. Skip sweet potato bowl. Good matcha and almond coffee but both lukewarm so request it hot. Reserve in advance.

abcV is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

35. abcV

8.4
38 E 19th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Flatiron District · 102 tips and reviews

Honghui Y.Honghui Yu: Amazing vegetarian food - dosa sambal and corn grits (both only available during brunch) were highlights of our meal

Geoffrey's is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

36. Geoffrey's

8.7
27400 Pacific Coast Hwy (Pacific Highway), Malibu, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 110 tips and reviews

Odile R.Odile Roujol: If you are lucky, you'll have the paella while watching the daulphins

37. SixtyFive

8.5
30 Rockefeller Plz (49th Street), New York, NY
Lounge · Rockefeller Center · 48 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Besides view, avg food+subpar svc didnโ€™t equate to exorbitant prices, esp since we noted online (& VMโ€™s) it was our 10TH WEDDING ANNI & THEY DID NOTHING TO MAKE IT SPECIAL. Our server even snubbed us!

SixtyFive is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

38. SixtyFive

8.5
30 Rockefeller Plz (49th Street), New York, NY
Lounge · Rockefeller Center · 48 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: If U must order food, get Short Rib Sliders (comes w/ great fries) & Heirloom Tomato-Burrata Salad. Theyโ€™re better deals & tasted better than unrefined Peekatoe Crab Toast dish.

39. SixtyFive

8.5
30 Rockefeller Plz (49th Street), New York, NY
Lounge · Rockefeller Center · 48 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Pricey but great views & better deal than paying to go to the Top w/ tourists! For AM, ask for outdoor table facing CPK side. For sunset - PM, ask for indoor table facing ESB, esp when past 9:45pm.

40. The Sea Grill

19 W 49th St (Rockefeller Center), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Rockefeller Center · 47 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Seafood is fresh & ok vs. HEFTY bill. Yet, worth it for spectacular views of Rockefeller Ctr ice-skating rink in winter months. Get a seat near the window for great Christmas tree & people-watching.

Sushi Ishikawa is one of Zenโ€™s Special Occasion Eats ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ’ฅ ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿพ.

41. Sushi Ishikawa

8.1
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 Phamโ€™s creative bites of pure omakase heaven & delish house-made yuzu sake..worth every last ยข! #ues #nyc #sushi #sake #truffle #caviar #uni