Casa Cruz New York•Midtown East

Mediterranean•$$$$

Occupying an entire six-story Beaux-Arts townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, just a stone’s throw from Central Park, Casa Cruz New York is an exquisitely designed restaurant featuring multiple dining rooms, bars, special event spaces, and a year-round rooftop terrace, Frances at Casa Cruz. A menu designed by Michelin Star chef John Fraser meets with masterful cocktails and posh interiors decked with original artworks by Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, and Louise Giovanelli for a glamorous dining experience like none other in Manhattan. Frances at Casa Cruz: Located on the restaurant’s sixth floor overlooking East 61st Street, this enchanting 30-seat rooftop terrace is the first-of-its-kind in the neighborhood. A true hidden gem crowned with a spectacular rose-hued canopy designed by Johanna Ortiz, this year-round oasis features masterful cocktails that rotate seasonally, with an exclusive selection served only on the rooftop. A light seafood-forward menu designed by Chef Fraser embraces the relaxed style and flavors of the coastal Mediterranean with an emphasis on pristine ingredients, simply prepared. Guests can enjoy a robust raw bar selection, elevated snacks like stuffed zucchini blossoms, fried artichokes, and charcoal-grilled selections from the land, air and sea for an al fresco experience that defines relaxed elegance.