RESTAURANTS INDEX

Entrees: $ Below $15 • $$ $15 to $25 • $$$ $25-$30 • $$$$ Over $30

MANHATTAN - FUSION  1   2

Alain Ducasse at the Essex House
155 W. 58th St.
Between 6th & 7th Ave.
212-265-7300
Opulent, flower filled room; small portion, taste-sensation French Mediterranean fusion cuisine.
French Mediterranean Fusion $$$$
Professional service
Reservations
Mon -Thu, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Fri - Sat, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
http://alain-ducasse.com/public_us/en_ce_moment/fr_encemoment.htm

Kitchen Club
30 Prince St. @ Mott St.
212-274-0025
Interesting and often mysterious, taste-sensation Japanese/French cuisine. Small space with two booths, a few tables and a Saki bar in the middle of a light filled room; walls hung with a variety of art. Menu changes frequently. A seasonal interpretation of the Bento Box is always available.
French Japanese Fusion / Sushi $$ - $$$
Comfortable service
Reservations
Lunch: Tue – Fri 12 noon - 3:30 PM
Dinner: Mon – Sun 5:30 PM - 11 PM
http://thekitchenclub.com/home.html

wd~50
50 Clinton St.
btw Stanton and Rivington St.
212-477-2900
Strange, minimalist concoctions. Small, taste sensation portions, artfully presented. Reasonably priced 9 course flavorful fusion. Stark, upscale Japanese sushi-bar feeling to the interior / exterior of this pristine restaurant.
International Fusion $$$
Thoughtful service
Reservations
Mon-Sat, 6pm-11:30pm; Sun, 6pm-10:30pm
http://wd-50.com

Aquagrill
210 Spring St., New York, NY 10012
at Sixth Ave.
212-274-0505
Interesting and well prepared, often surprising, melange of American Nouveau cuisine with Asian accents and Southeastern French Fusion. Specializing in seafood. Interesting wine list, fun bar, with oysters shucked for you and a lively crowd.
Fast service
Seafood, American Nouveau, Asian: Southeast, French Fusion $$$
Reservation recommended
Mon -Thu, 12 -3 PM & 6 PM -10:45 PM
Fri 12 -3 PM & 6 PM -11:45 PM
Sat 12 - 4 PM & 6 PM -11:45 PM
Sun 12 - 4 PM & 6 PM -10:30 PM

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