Le Pavillon

It may have a classic-sounding name, but Le Pavillon resides in one of the city's newest skyscrapers. The elegant dining room, with its soaring ceilings, plate glass and warm palette, makes the well-heeled feel right at home. You'll rub shoulders with many at the bar, a prized perch crowned by a dramatic blown glass chandelier. Chef Daniel Boulud and co-executive chef Will Nacev skillfully prepare a contemporary, globally inflected carte dominated by seafood and vegetable-focused items. Spaghetti alla chitarra may be twirled with Meyer lemon butter sauce and crowned with Kaluga caviar; while various preparations are produce-focused, as in a roasted cauliflower with locally grown Aleppo pepper muhammara and heirloom beans.

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