Didn’t make it to Aspen for the Food & Wine Classic this weekend? Not to worry, being stuck in New York can be fun, if you do things right. Be extra decadent at dinner tonight by bringing along a friend and ordering a spectacular dish for two. We’ve compiled a list of five restaurants that do plats pour deux best. [thefeast.com]
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Eleven Madison Park
11 Madison Ave | (212) 889-0905While Eleven Madison Park receives praise for many things (savory lollipops, macarons, mozzarella ice cream etc.), Danny Meyer’s four-star restaurant gets serious acclaim for its duck for two (which you can still request, despite the new menu format).
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Minetta Tavern
113 MacDougal St. | (212) 254-9834Keith McNally’s three-starred celeb magnet is often cited for having food that’s better than it needs to be. Exhibit A: the stellar cote de boeuf (steak for two).
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Locanda Verde
377 Greenwich St. | (212) 925-3797Andrew Carmellini does rustic Italian here better than most (maybe anyone). The roast chicken for two is no exception.
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Balthazar
80 Spring St. | (212) 965-1414Balthazar is famous for its roast chicken. The restaurant’s chicken for two is just as excellent.
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Prime Meats
465 Court St. | (718) 254-0327The Franks show that they can do for massive, dry aged steaks what they did for cavatelli. Their steak for two is a stunner.