New York

44 West 63rd Street, Mezzanine Level in the Empire Hotel; 212.956.1288

Opened by Chodorow across from Lincoln Center, CC's pouring opera-themed cocktails (Glenfiddich and Bushmills "Tristan", Maker's Mark "Isolde") to complement a menu sporting everything from Steak Rossini w/ seared foie gras, to Australian Wagyu Tenderloin, to a 28oz Brandt Beef T-Bone, to a Flintstone Beef Rib for two. If the preciously named drinks seem to contrast with the sordid meatiness, remember, all opera singers are fat.

10 E 60th St, at Madison; 646.237.8977

The stateside sister to a Brussels resto, this bi-level sidewalk cafe and subterranean bistro's deco'd in back-lit woods, tan leather, and flora (water pools brimming w/ cranberries, one 2-story tower of potted herbs), pours fresh juices and organic Euro wines, and serves up regional/seasonal eats (Moroccan Spiced Hudson Valley Duck, Grass-Fed Hangar Steak...) prepared by a DB Bistro Moderne alum under the watchful eye of an in-house nutritionist -- basically, Danny Glover to his Mel Gibson.

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From a Woodbury native, Rotter's soft tees are retro-graphic'd w/ 70s era rockers including obscure folk artist Judee Sill, night mover Bob Seger, iconic rockabillyist-cum-Tarantino cliche Link Wray, and "Ram On", referencing Paul McCartney's song about aggressively confronting depression -- with a ukulele.

in Grand Central Terminal; 212-867-7202

From the Murray's Cheese guy, this meat-tique is hawking cooked and cured meats from artisanal producers new to NYC (Vermont Smoke & Cure's Hot Dogs, Larchmont's Spicy Beef Salami and Pork Saucisson...), and complimentary condiments from McClure's, Tracklements, and Katchkie. Also on tap: educational classes like Salumi 101 and Season's Meatings (do not ask for this while sitting on Santa's lap).