The Four Seasons is a true New York classic. Since 1959, this Philip Johnson and Mies van der Rohedesigned room has been the de facto dining room of media powerhouses, financial movers and shakers, legal dealmakers and the generally fabulous crowd that follows them. Lunch can be an exercise in connect-the-famous-faces. The food at the Four Seasons is simple but well prepared and takes its cues from around the world. You’ll find classic French entres as well as more contemporary American fare accented with flavors borrowed from Asia, Morocco and Latin America. Expect a high tariff to match the high-octane people watching.

Four Seasons Restaurant Information:

• American menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed Sunday and Major Holidays. Bar. Jacket required. Reservations recommended. Credit cards accepted.