Lumaca is now open in the luxury hotel HGU New York in Midtown. Chef John DeLucie, has curated a menu devoted to coastal Italian fare. Located at 34 East 32nd Street, between Park Avenue South and Madison Avenue

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10,000-square-foot location in Williamsburg on Thursday. It’ll be an Italian-leaning affair, with dishes like burrata, wood-fired pizzas, housemade pasta, grilled branzino, and a New York strip. In total, the restaurant can seat 340 people among its wine bar and dining room, a beer bar that’s connected to an outdoor garden, a lounge, and a rooftop.

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Located in the heart of West Chelsea the iconic Empire Diner has been a neighborhood and industry staple since 1976. This landmarked building with its storied past is back and better than ever. Empires updated design maintains the traditional New York decor with a contemporary feel.

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Bedford & Co.’s menu showcases regional dishes from land and sea, stemming from DeLucie’s memories made from traveling the world.DeLucie uses a simple approach in preparing the dishes over a wood-burning open grill, a tribute to the complex and bold flavors experienced in Argentina. The menu offers simple, inspired favorites, guided by New York’s local green markets and specialty butcher cuts.

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