Asignaturas del Primer Curso

La Piazzetta lapiazzettany.com

718 349 1627 | 442 Graham Ave. (Frost– Richardson Sts.), Williamsburg, Brooklyn 11211 Italian. The exceptional cuisine, antique bar and skylight ceiling give an experience that’s hard to forget. Reservations recommended. $$$ A

La Pizza & La Pasta eatalyny.com

/eat/la-pizza-la-pasta 212 229 2560 Eataly, 200 Fifth Ave. (23rd–24th Sts.), NYC 10010 Italian. Eataly enlists experts Rossopomodoro to present classic Neapolitan pizza. Fresh Pasta Counter offers expertly prepared dishes with house-made fresh or high quality dry pastas. $$$

La Villette lavillettenyc.com

212 255 0300 | 10 Downing St. (Sixth Ave.), NYC 10014 Southern French Provençal classics reflecting coastal Mediterranean flavors include owner’s and chef’s family recipes. Atmosphere is 1920s Parisian brasserie with original décor from the period. Outdoor seating. Reservations suggested. $$$ A

Lavo lavony.com 212 750 5588

39 E. 58th St. (Park–Madison Aves.), NYC 10022 Italian. Features Southern Italian bistro on one level and a sub- terranean nightclub on the lower level. Late-night dining Thurs.–Sat. til 3am. Reservations required. $$$ A

The Lcl: Bar & Kitchen thelclnyc

.com 212 405 4399 | The Westin New York Grand Central, 212 E. 42nd St. (Second–Third Aves.), NYC 10017 American. Offering creative cocktails and a seasonal menu in a contempo- rary setting inspired by nature. Proudly serving Organic Avenue juices and Stumptown coffee. $$$ A

Le Bernardin le-bernardin.com

212 554 1515 | 155 W. 51st St. (Sixth– Seventh Aves.), NYC 10019 French/ Seafood. World-class French seafood in Midtown. Chef Eric Ripert’s “exquisite” fare joins with service as “flawless” as “clockwork.”—Zagat, 2006 (rated number one). Awarded highest ranking of four stars in The New York Times and three stars by Michelin. Reservations required. $$$$ A

Le Cirque lecirque.com 212 644

0202 | 151 E. 58th St. (Third–Lexing ton Aves.), NYC 10022 French. Under the leadership of the Maccioni family, this legendary restaurant entertains and attends to patrons with hallmark service, as it has done for almost 40 years. Chef’s table; cooking classes.

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L’École, The Restaurant of The International Culinary Center

lecolenyc.com 212 219 3300 462 Broadway (Grand St.), NYC 10013 French. The International Culinary Center’s restaurant serves contempo- rary French cuisine in SoHo. Prix fixe three-, four- and five-course menus. Closed Sun. $$$ A

Le Colonial Restaurant lecolonial

nyc.com 212 752 0808 | 149 E. 57th St. (Third–Lexington Aves.), NYC 10022 Vietnamese restaurant serves authen- tic cuisine with a French accent. Early- 20th-century Southeast Asian atmo- sphere. $$$

Left Bank leftbanknewyork.com

212 727 1170 | 117 Perry St. (Green wich St.), NYC 10014 New American. This market-driven West Village restaurant serves locally, sustainably and humanely raised food. The ideal is to keep the cuisine simple and delicious. Family-style dining. $$$$

The Leopard at Des Artistes

theleopardnyc.com 212 787 8767 1 W. 67th St. (Central Park West), NYC 10023 Italian. Fine dining in land- marked setting with famous murals. Rooted in the Southern Italian culinary traditions, with absolute quality of ingredients, passion and outstanding service. Reservations suggested. $$$$ A

Le Périgord leperigord.com

212 755 6244 | 405 E. 52nd St. (First Ave.), NYC 10022 French. Romantic, refined, resolutely French. Haute, but never haughty, cuisine and service. Jacket and tie required. Reservations required. $$$

Le Rivage lerivagenyc.com 212 765

7374 | 340 W. 46th St. (Eighth–Ninth Aves.), NYC 10036 French. “One of the best buys on Broadway...a cut above the Restaurant Row throng.”—Zagat, 2005. $$$$

Les Halles leshalles.net 212 679

4111 | 411 Park Ave. So. (28th–29th Sts.), NYC 10016 French. A typical Parisian brasserie serving fresh, simple dishes of France’s everyday cuisine. Home base of chef-at-large Anthony Bourdain. Outdoor dining. $$$ B

Les Halles Downtown leshalles

.net 212 285 8585 | 15 John St. (Broadway–Nassau St.), NYC 10038 French. Typical bustling Parisian bras- serie, made famous by chef Anthony Bourdain, serves simple, market-fresh dishes. Casual and fun atmosphere. $$$ A

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Le Singe Vert lesingevert.com

212 366 4100 | 160 Seventh Ave. (20th St.), NYC 10011 French. A hospitable slice of France in Chelsea. Menu includes bistro classics: steak frites, Raie au Beurre Noir, chilled Pot au Chocolat, seafood and oyster bar. $$$

Le Verdure eataly.com/le-verdure

212 229 2560 | Eataly, 200 Fifth Ave. (23rd–24th Sts.), NYC 1001 Italian, Vegetarian. Celebrates vegetables in all their forms—raw, grilled, roasted, fried, dipped in bagna cauda. Selection changes seasonally. Monthly specials highlight different regions of Italy. $$$

Lexington Brass emmgroupinc

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212 392 5976 | 517 Lexing ton Ave. (48th St.), NYC 10017 New American. American bistro, located at the corner of Lexington and 48th, offers seasonal breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner options including pancakes, kale salad and fried chicken. Reservations suggested. $$$ AE

The Library at The Public

thelibraryatthepublic.com 212 539 8777 | The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St. (Astor Pl.), mezzanine level, NYC 10003 New American. A supper club and cocktail lounge tucked away in the mezzanine of The Public Theater, open to neighbors and theater-goers nightly. Chef’s table. $$$ A

Lincoln Ristorante lincoln

ristorante.com 212 359 6500 142 W. 65th St. (Broadway–Amster dam Ave.), NYC 10023 Italian. Offering exec- utive Chef Jonathan Benno’s modern interpretation of Italian cuisine, the restaurant features a central open kitchen and breathtaking panoramic views of Lincoln Center. Reservations suggested. $$$$ ABC

Lobby Lounge, New York Hilton

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212 586 7000 | 1335 Sixth Ave. (53rd St.), NYC 10019 International. Bar and lounge. Cocktails, wines and beers, and light fare all afternoon and evening. $$ A

Lobster Box lobsterboxrestaurant

.com 718 885 1952 | 34 City Island Ave. (Belden–Rochelle Sts.), City Island, Bronx 10464 Seafood. A restaurant offering the freshest seafood and finest meats overlooking the water in picturesque City Island. $$$

Locanda Verde locandaverdenyc

.com 212 925 3797 | 377 Greenwich St. (North Moore St.), NYC 10013 Italian. This casual, energetic taverna from Robert DeNiro serves Andrew Carmellini’s soul-satisfying urban Italian cooking in an airy, high-ceil- inged space, open to the street. Outdoor seating. Reservations sug- gested. $$$$ A

Loi Restaurant loirestaurant.com

212 875 8600 | 208 W. 70th St. (Amsterdam Ave.), NYC 10023 Greek, Mediterranean. Chef Maria Loi prepares authentic recipes including acclaimed pastitsio and grape leaves. Moussaka, bronzino, roasted lemon chicken and other dishes expertly paired with Greek wines. Reservations suggested. $$$ A

Lucille’s Bar & Grill bbkingblues

.com 212 997 4144 | 237 W. 42nd St. (Seventh–Eighth Aves.), NYC 10036 Steakhouse. The bar, grill and live music venue lays claim to New York City’s signature 38-ounce bone-in rib-eye. $$$ AE

Lucky Cheng’s luckychengsnyc

.com 212 995 5500 | 240 W. 52nd St. (Broadway–Eighth Ave.), NYC 10019 Pan-Asian, French. Trendsetting Times Square drag cabaret restaurant where drag queens perform cabaret, lip sync, comedy and gravity-defying aerial acts. Asian/French fusion cuisine, signature cocktails. $$$ AD

Lucky Strike NYC bowllucky

strike.com/locations/new-york /nyc/ 646 829 0170 | 624-660 W. 42nd St. (Twelfth Ave.), NYC 10036 American. Unique entertainment restaurant and bar provides bowling lane-side service and separate lounge. Stimulating atmosphere of art, music and energy. WiFi. Late-night menu.

$$$ AE

Lupa Osteria Romana

luparestaurant.com 212 982 5089 170 Thompson St. (E. Houston–Bleecker Sts.), NYC 10012 Italian. Fun trattoria with Roman specialties. Casual downtown atmosphere. Affordable. Reservations required. $$$ A