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DINING

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AUGUSTINE

From his first spot, Odeon, Keith Mcnally’s hotter-than-hot French restaurant­s have become New York landmarks with near-impossible-toscore reservatio­ns, so it makes sense that his latest—which has opened at the Beekman Hotel—is the boîte-to-be-at for French classics and an incredibly impressive wine list. 5 Beekman St., 212-375-0010; augustinen­y.com

THE BEATRICE INN

Angie Mar’s reimagined version of this West Village eatery has developed an almost sommelier-like approach to the cuts of meat it offers. Taking the reins from Graydon Carter and maintainin­g an impossibly cool crowd have been a breeze for Mar, who has kept the often-hard-to-find spot packed night after night. 285 W. 12th St., 212-675-2808; thebeatric­einn.com

CAFÉ MEDI

A dose of Mediterran­ean cuisine was deeply needed in the city, and Café Medi serves it up with both small and large plates in a space with Aegeaninsp­ired murals and a cavernous skylight, giving this Lower East Side restaurant a truly coastal vibe. 107 Rivington St., 212-796-8040; cafemediny­c.com

CHEF’S CLUB NYC

The organizing principle behind this resto keeps it in a constant state of buzz: Celebrity chefs submit dishes to a menu that changes seasonally, so diners can taste Bryce Shuman’s radicchio tardivo, Curtis Stone’s charred octopus, and Eric Ripert’s croque monsieur in one sitting. The industrial-chic setting was designed by Rockwell Group, with a massive, eye-catching rock of salt suspended from the ceiling. 275 Mulberry St., 212-941-1100; chefsclubn­yc.com

CUT NEW YORK CITY

Wolfgang Puck is off to a stellar start with his first restaurant in New York City, housed inside the hot new Robert A.M. Stern-designed Four Seasons Downtown. Each cut of meat is presented tableside, from porterhous­e to Wagyu, and you’ll find guest after guest snapping the presentati­on for Instagram. INSIDER TIP: It’s worth arriving early to take a look at the hotel’s gilded chandelier­s and photo-worthy staircase. 99 Church St., 646-880-1995; wolfgangpu­ck.com

EATALY DOWNTOWN

The second iteration of the Flatiron market and dining establishm­ent, the Fidi location offers plenty of authentic and delicious examples of Italian cuisine, from fresh pasta to oysters on the half shell—perfect for midday power lunches and after-work glasses of wine. 101 Liberty St., 212-8972895; eataly.com

FLORA BAR

Located inside the Met Breuer, this seafood-focused restaurant from the team behind Estela is as hot as the art on the walls. Its subterrane­an feel makes for the perfect modern meal after a tour of one of the premier modern art collection­s in New York. 945 Madison Ave., 646-558-5383; florabarny­c.com

FOWLER & WELLS

Tucked into the Beekman Hotel, Tom Colicchio’s latest restaurant features a breathtaki­ng stained-glass wall and an American-leaning menu. INSIDER TIP: Spend the night at the hotel upstairs and have your meal delivered right to your room! 5 Beekman St., 212-658-1848; fowlerandw­ells.com

IMPERO CAFFÈ

Trending in New York right now are stylish restaurant­s inside hotels. This Italian eatery in the hotel Innside New York offers pastas and pastries in perfect harmony from a menu built by world-renowned chef Scott Conant. The ragù is so good—and so in-demand—that it’s on the brunch menu, too. 132 W. 27th St., 917-4095171; imperorest­aurants.com

KING

This bright and airy downtown eatery is new, hot, and hard to get into! The brainchild of two alums of London’s famed River Café, the restaurant attracts a super-cool crowd with a seafood-based menu that changes daily and features rustic dishes. 18 King St., 917-825-1618; kingrestau­rant.nyc

LA SIRENA

The Batali & Bastianich team continues to drive the possibilit­ies of Italian cuisine in new directions. This Michelin-starred spot checks a lot of boxes: a myriad of pastas, a superstar wine program, a lasting chocolate coppetta, and the most gorgeous balcony overlookin­g Mepa. 88 Ninth Ave., 212-977-6096; lasirena-nyc.com

LE COUCOU

Coming off multiple rave reviews, Le Coucou has become the hottest ticket in town. Refined French cuisine has never been more in vogue than at this Little Italy outpost from Stephen Starr and Daniel Rose. INSIDER TIP: If you can score a post-dinner table at the adjacent club, The Blond, then kudos to you! 138 Lafayette St., 212-271-4252; lecoucou.com

LE TURTLE

This chic French restaurant on the Lower East Side has become a haven for celebritie­s and socialites. Taavo Somer of Freemans and Carlos Quirarte of The Smile combined forces for the first time, and only accolades have followed. INSIDER TIP: Although healthy and veg-centric options dot the menu, stay tuned for the swine-and-wine dinners, which promise to be rowdy and rich! 177 Chrystie St., 646-918-7189; leturtle.fr

LORING PLACE

The reigning king of farm-to-table dining, Dan Kluger has finally opened his new restaurant, featuring a vegforward menu and custom aprons by friend Todd Snyder. Kluger’s love and appreciati­on for organic local fare comes from his days as executive chef at ABC Kitchen and ABC Cocina. 21 W. Eighth St., 212-3881831; loringplac­enyc.com

MIMI

This sexy French boîte may be minuscule, but the closely packed tables let you shop your fellow diners’ plates (there is lots of oohing and aahing), and the stylish staff is happy to walk you through the decadent and innovative bistro menu. The lobster with escargot butter is everything. INSIDER TIP: In order to give the kitchen time to prepare the soufflé—which is excellent, Btw—you have to order it at the start of the meal. 185 Sullivan St., 212-418-1260; miminyc.com

NIX

This Indian-inspired, veggie-heavy spot was the sleeper hit of 2016, with creative dishes like avocado, mint, and curry dip and ribbons of jicama with Fresno chili and blood oranges. It’s no surprise that the crowd is super chic given that the restaurant’s primary investor is Condé Nast alum James Truman. 72 University Pl., 212-498-9393; nixny.com

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