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Inside the Alex hotel, Chef Marcus Samuelsson sometimes subs caviar for croutons in his Caesars. Beef short ribs are braised in beer, and the artistically presented Seared Char in coconut milk has garnered much joy.

Among the signature cocktails, the tart kumquat sour made with a traditional Japanese spirit called shochu is outstanding. For wine drinkers, the Sokol-Blosser "Evolution" white ($34), a fresh, light mix of nine varietals from the Willamette Valley, is an easy, drinkable choice.

Check out Marcus Samuelsson's alma mater, Aquavit.

Contemporary American cuisine at The Alex in Midtown.

ESquared Hospitality, of BLT fame, takes over a spread at the Alex. Like the hotel that hosts it, mixes midtown luxury with hints of downtown style. High ceilings, marble stairway, ebony accents. Serves three meals daily, fancy cocktails nightly. Smokey Mt. Rye will help you unwind with artful blend of whiskey, smoked honey, and blood orange bitters. Italian and French influences infiltrate the...

Riingo represents star chef Marcus Samuelsson's take on contemporary American, with an inspired menu, design and overall atmosphere that aims to create an experience that showcases the food, design and hospitality of both cultures.

The name of the restaurant is inspired by the Japanese word for 'apple', the iconic symbol of New York City. Samuelsson, the 2003 James Beard Foundation 'Best Chef:...

Riingo offers all-day dining in The Alex hotel. Breakfast dishes include a Serrano ham Benedict, french toast with banana pecan caramel and house-made granola. Chef Jimmy Lappalainen’s New American cuisine ranges from appetizers like beer-braised short ribs with apple purée and hearts of palm to entrées such as slow-baked cod with creamed spinach and piquillo peppers and the double-cut pork...

At Riingo, located inside The Alex , Chef Jimmy Lappalainen presents classical European techniques with global dishes to create a New American menu that is sure to please everyone. On the menu, you'll find Beer Braised Short Ribs, Maple Roasted Chicken and Tagliatelle with Oxtail Ragu. In addition, the lunch menu offers great salad and sandwich options, as well as the signature Riingo Burger...