A Charlie Palmer new-American original. Set in a lovely East Side town house, it remains in the Top 10 year after year. Monday-Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday for dinner only. Reservations required and are taken up to two months in advance. Jackets required. $$$$. Most major credit cards. 34 E. 61st St., between Madison and Park (subway line F to Lexington Avenue-63rd Street; N, R, W, 4, 5 or 6 to Lexington Avenue-59th Street), Manhattan, New York City. Phone 212-319-1660. http://www.charliepalmer.com/aureole_ny.
