Bar Lurcat is New York chic: diners dressed in black and white accents throughout. It’s all about artisanal ingredients and simple presentation. The melted Brie and smoked ham crepe is paired sweetly with cool, pulpy figs. Oven roasting sears moistness into miso-marinated sea bass while a lamb porterhouse is succulent and juicy.

The kitchen sticks primarily to American staples with their own special twist. An eclectic menu featuring daily specials, plus pastas, flavored mashed potatoes, specialty salads, and burgers galore. A small plate of lobster buns piled with fresh, generous chunks of meat pleases the hipsters of all ages who frequent the restaurant.

A neighborhood kitchen with destination appeal, Loring Kitchen and Bar features contemporary cuisine in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, attracting a sophisticated crowd, drawn to its approachable menu and extensive wine list, Loring Kitchen and Bar is sure to rank high on lists as a spot not to be missed.

Homesick for your mother’s Italian cooking? Grab your appetite and head to this restaurant, where the friendly wait staff will serve up portions of Colosseum-esque proportions, like spaghetti and meatballs loaded with savory tomato sauce and lots of pungent garlic.