Pre-Fixe Filet Mignon Steak at Porter House New York

PETITE FILET MIGNON W/ TRUFFLE MASHED POTATOES AND SHALLOT-RED WINE SAUCE (pre-fix menu)

RIGATONI BOLOGNESE ($14 sm./$25 lg)

Absolutely FANTASTIC pre-fixe menu available for $48! The portions are very generous, and do not skimp like most 5-star restaurants (as I tried to highlight in the photos). In addition to an appetizer, entrée, and dessert choice, there is fresh bread served with delicious butter. [I often go back to restaurants with great bread as a starter. As a side note, the pasta is not included in the pre-fixe, but just as delicious as everything else!].

Also, the view inside and out is beautiful, a great restaurant to relax in / go on a date / go with a group.

NEW YORK CHEESECAKE AND FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE (pre-fix)

Note: if you try to look for the pre-fixe menu at Porter House New York's website, it's only viewable online in the Lunch Menu (labeled as "Park View Lunch" which is priced at $24). But the same menu is available for dinner, just not advertised online.

PRICE: $15-$50
Porter House New York's Homepage
10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019 (Midtown West, New York)

Brunch at Sarabeth's

Absolutely amazing brunch restaurant! One of my favorites in New York City (serving Sat-Sun 8am-4pm). This was one of their $19 brunch specials that has a bit of everything, including fluffy/perfect pancakes, thick scrambled eggs (cooked with a little bit of cream), a couple strips of bacon, a sausage link, and potatoes! Naturally, there are far more options, but I would highly recommend going! Try to go early if you have more in your party, as there could be a longer wait. If you have 2-3 in your group, it should be easier to seat even if there is a line :D

Other locations: Central Park South, Tribeca (lower west side), and Upper West Side

Sarabeth's Upper East Side Homepage
1295 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10128 (Madison Avenue between 92nd and 93rd St.)

Spaghetti Bolognese at Radicchio Pasta & Risotto

My favorite pasta place, specifically for Spaghetti Bolognese, because the pasta is hand drawn and fresh! $16 for this dish, and the bread/butter/olive oil as a (free) starter is very refreshing and delicious!

Radicchio Pasta & Risotto's Website

52nd St and 2nd Ave (Midtown NYC)