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ELM STREET OYSTER HOUSE—11 W Elm St, Greenwich,
CT (203) 629-5795; elmstreetoysterhouse.com. A high-energy seafood restaurant serving such spe- cialties as pan-fried oysters, wasabi-crusted tuna, and crab quesadillas. Lunch and dinner every day; brunch on Sun. Accepts lunch reservations only. $$$$ Seafood
GREENWICH LOBSTER HOUSE—2 S Water St, Greenwich, CT 203-531-6400; greenwichlobsterhouse.com. This New England-style seafood house has a raw bar and offers shellfish platters, and three-pound lobsters ($55). Open for lunch and dinner every day, plus Sunday brunch. $$$ Seafood
GREENWICH TAVERN—1392 E Putnam Ave, Old Greenwich, CT (203) 698-9033; palominorestaurants. com. Andres Mesa has replaced Sterling Smith, formerly owner/chef of The Sterling Café in New Rochelle, as chef de cuisine at this casaul tavern owned by Moe Gad and Rafael Palomino (also executive chef). Lunch and dinner every day; brunch on Sun. Reservations recommended. $$$ New American
LOLITA COCINA & TEQUILA BAR—230 Mill St, Byram, CT (203) 813-3555; lolitamexican.com. This bi-level Mexican eatery features a 20-seat patio with building-side movie projection and drinks made tableside from a tequila cart. It is led by Chef Juan Manuel Reyes (formerly of Chow Bar and El Teddy’s in Manhattan). Dishes to try: guacamole, grilled scallops in a pineapple-mustard sauce, and garlic-lime grilled skirt steak. Don’t skip dessert and try the buñuelos: crunchy cinnamon-sugar tortillas with cinnamon ice cream and chocolate sauce. Dinner every day, plus brunch on Sun. Reservations suggested. $$$ Mexican ★★ 1/2
MORELLO BISTRO—253 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT (203) 661-3443; morellobistro.com. Mark Medina- Rios, formerly of Morton’s Club in London, England, is executive chef at this handsome, bi-level Italian restaurant. Menu specialties include garganelli alla Bolognese, homemade potato gnocchi, and osso
buco alla Milanese with saffron risotto. Open for lunch Mon to Sat; dinner every day, and brunch on Sun. Reservations suggested. $$$ Italian ★★
NUAGE—203 E Putnam Ave, Cos Cob, CT (203) 869-2339; nuagerestaurant.com. This “New Age” restaurant serves artfully presented dishes, including crispy duck with orange soy glaze, chicken ginger teriyaki, and Japa- nese Wagyu beef. Lunch Mon through Fri; dinner Mon through Sun. Five- and seven-course tasting menus available. $$$$ French/Japanese ★★ 1/2 􏰀
PLATEAU—25 Bank St, Stamford, CT (203) 961-9875; plateaurestaurant.com. Gourmet Pan-Asian cuisine including satay, braised curry lamb shank, and Mas- saman shrimp. Open every day for lunch and dinner. Reservations recommended. $$ Pan-Asian
RESTAURANT JEAN-LOUIS—61 Lewis St, Greenwich, CT (203) 622-8450; restaurantjeanlouis.com. James Beard award winner Chef Jean-Louis Gerin presents modern French fare such as medallions of beef filet mignon, seared sea scallops with fruit chutney; and pheasant with green lentils and polenta. Tasting menus offered at $49 and $69. Lunch Mon to Fri; din- ner Mon to Sat. Reservations recommended. $$$$ French ★★★★
TEN TWENTY POST—1020 Post Rd, Darien, CT (203) 665-1020; tentwentypost.com. Contemporary oys- ter bar and restaurant serving classic New England/ American comfort food and European bistro favor- ites. On the menu: six types of oysters, cioppino (fish stew in herb broth), simply prepared fish, steaks, and burgers. Order a bottle from the extensive wine list on Sun at half price. Open every day for lunch and dinner; brunch on Sun. Reservations recommended. $$$$ Seafood
Nearby
CAFÉ BARCEL—162 Main St, Nyack (845) 535-3133; cafebarcel.com. This New American restaurant with Latino-Mediterranean influences is led by Kevin Reilly,
last executive chef at The Water Club in Manhattan. Dishes to try include slow-roasted (10 hours!) pork shoulder, hanger steak with chimichurri; housemade pastas, and pepper-crusted tuna. Fresh bunuelos with chocolate ganache is the dessert to sample. Live music on certain Fri nights. Open for dinner Wed to Mon; brunch on Sun. $$$ New American
FREELANCE CAFÉ AND WINE BAR—506 Piermont Ave, Piermont, NY (845) 365-3250; xaviars.com. A cozy, casual eatery serving innovative and wonderfully prepared New American cuisine. Lunch served Tues through Sun; closed Mon. AmEx only. Reservations not accepted. $$$ New American
RESTAURANT X & BULLY BOY BAR—117 Rte 303, Congers, NY (845) 268-6555; xaviars.com. A Peter Kelly winner. AmEx only. Closed for lunch on Sat. and closed all day Mon. Brunch on Sun. Reserva- tions suggested. $$$$ New American
THE THAYER HOTEL—674 Thayer Rd, West Point, NY (845) 446-4731; thethayerhotel.rtrk.com. In the ho- tel’s regal main dining room, enjoy American cuisine prepared by Chef Peter Calchera. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served every day with brunch instead of lunch on Sun. $$ American
VALLEY AT THE GARRISON—2015 Rte 9, Garrison, NY (845) 424-3604. American cuisine served in a refined country decor with spectacular views of the Hudson. Entertainment on Fri and Sat nights. Bar menu avail- able daily. Reservations required for Sat evenings. $$$$ American
XAVIARS AT PIERMONT—506 Piermont Ave,Piermont, NY (845) 359-7007; xaviars.com. George DeMarsico, previously at Peter Kelly's X2O Xaviars on the Hudson, is head chef at Kelly's jewel box restaurant known for impeccable service, extraordinary food, and superb prix-fixe dinners. A farm-to-table prix-fixe menu is offered on Sun from 5 pm to 8 pm ($55 for four courses). AmEx only. Lunch only on Fri and Sun. Jackets andreservationsareamust.$$$$NewAmerican􏰀 W
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