Perry St
176 Perry St
212.352.1900

If Jean-Georges Vongerichten's idea of "neighborhood establishment" entails hiring top architect Richard Meier to design the sleek glass space and serving artisanal ingredients to A-list patrons like Nicole Kidman, he's certainly accomplished his goal. Perry St is the ultimate sophisticated dining experience in one of New York's most soulful neighborhoods. They specialize in the sort of clean cuisine Vongerichten is famous for: Roasted arctic char, and black sea bass with truffle broth, as well as a fancy poached lobster grace the menu - and are savored delicately by the trim group of gallery owners and intellectuals who work nearby, or live in the notable Perry Street apartments above. Since it's opening in 2005, Perry St has mellowed into what might be called a neighborhood joint by deep-pocketed patrons who can afford to live on the same street, but the food and vibe attracts a roster of foodie sophisticates and A-list patrons suggesting it's far more popular than it claims.