Salute, New York

Salute!'s central Manhattan eatery fuses Italian and American culture within a warm, curtain-lined dining area that's also ideal for large parties and group events. House specialties such as braised beef ravioli and pan-seared seafood entrees illuminate the dinner menu as bartenders shake custom cocktails such as Salute Lemonade, a house blend of Absolut Citron and limoncello. Like a UN daycare, the capacious wine cellar houses bottles from around the world, and daytime passersby can meander in for lunch or a hearty weekend brunch spread.