1. 1. Cooper’s Tavern

   481 Eighth Ave., at 35th St.; 212-268-8460

   Julian Clauss-Ehlers (late of Zitoune and Link) checks into the New Yorker Hotel this week with a Skyscraper Burger, chermoula-marinated fish and chips, and short-rib Sloppy Joes on buttermilk biscuits.

2. 2. Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill

   308 W. 58th St., nr. Eighth Ave.; 212-397-0404

   Brothers Bruce and Eric Bromberg describe their latest brand extension as “Blue Ribbon Sushi with a bar and grill”—not to mention items like pork chops and côte de boeuf.

3. 3. Brasserie 44

   44 W. 44th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-944-8844

   John McDonald means to make the Royalton’s restaurant hip again, via an aggressive redesign and a former Oceana chef.

4. 4. BLT Market

   1430 Sixth Ave., at 59th St.; 212-521-6125

   Laurent Tourondel’s barnyard shtick might seem out of place at the posh Ritz-Carlton, but thanks to top-notch ingredients and careful cooking, the gimmick works.

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