Thanks to the concierge at the New York Palace – I discovered this classy gem for my birthday eve in Manhattan. Located in midtown, it is a lovely and quaint restaurant which plays live jazz and has the most delicious brioche to start with. I decided to go for the steak (as usual) and my friend ordered the veal. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. Not too loud, not too quiet and they really made my birthday eve special.

I would also recommend it for your first evening in Manhattan as usually the tiredness eventually gets to you and this had the perfect mix of New York glamour, charm and understatedness. Loved the townhouse exterior!

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