The John Dory - New York, NY

The latest from the folks behind The Spotted Pig and The Breslin. Another winner here - octopus with aioli and potatoes, and the oyster pan roast (which seems to consist entirely of oysters, butter and cream), with a side of sea urchin toast. An early candidate for our Best Of 2011 list.

Ace Hotel - New York

Impressive design at the new Ace Hotel in New York. Aside from the graphic design, other nice touches include turntables in the rooms (complete with vinyl library at the front desk), and of course, a restaurant from the folks at the Spotted Pig...