Of five years of living and dining in NYC, this is by far my most favorite place I have ever been. The service was the best around, and our meal was great. Hint - they run the restuarant week deal for dinner all summer long. When I heard there was live piano music, I thought that might make it a little stuffy for my liking. But it wasn't put-you-to-sleep piano music, he played Coldplay and Bruce Springsteen for example, but he played it softly so that it wasn't overpowering. The music made the atmosphere perfectly romantic, and not over the top. If I don't go back for dinner right away I will certainly go in for a drink at the bar to listen to the piano guy.
Pros: Piano player, friendly service
Cons: Expensive outside of Restaurant Week
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