At Vong, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the superstar Alsatian-born chef, creates French riffs on fiery Thai classics, incorporating spices and flavors of the East with a New York sensibility. The restaurant feels like a wild night in the Orient: it’s decorated with long, deep banquettes covered with silk pillows in brilliant jewel tones, walls painted crimson red and accented with gold leaf, and a long table showcasing a Buddha altar.

Vong Information:

• French menu, Thai. Lunch, dinner. Closed Holidays. Bar. Casual attire. Reservations recommended. Outdoor seating. Credit cards accepted.