Ruby Foos - "Awarded two-stars by renowned food critic Ruth Reichl in her last New York Times review, two-stars in Crain's Business and amongst the Zagat Survey's Top 50 Most Popular New York restaurants of 2005, Ruby Foo's," located at 1626 Broadway, "has earned its reputation as an Upper West Side top spot. Take your palate to the Far East at Ruby Foo's Uptown. The 10,000 square-foot, tri-level, 400-seat David Rockwell designed den boasts a two-story high sushi bar, a wall composed of hundreds of vibrant mah jongg tiles, and a sweeping theatrical staircase that would make Norma Desmond proud. Bring your friends and an insatiable appetite, because Executive Chef Shawn Edelman's tempting menu is made for sharing. Whether you're dining for lunch, dinner or just because, Ruby's offers some of the city's freshest sushi. The Crunchy Florida Roll delivers bite-sized bursts of Snow Crab, Sweet Shrimp and Avocado. Tickle your taste buds with the exquisite Tempura Shrimp Maki Roll or the finger-licking Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs. Try the Filet Mignon Beef Chow Fun or the popular Pad Thai - and those are just a few of the must-haves. Dessert junkies will delight in the Ruby Foo's Chocolate Layer Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream, one bite will send you into sugary bliss. And for the choicest sweet tooth, there is the Bento Box Sampler assembled from the pastry chef's picks or the Zen Coffee Ice Cream Sundae, served with Brownie Chunks, Crunchy Chocolate Toffee and Fresh Whipped Cream. How's that for good fortune? The drink list alone is also worth the visit - pick a few items off of the menu to casually sip while you mingle with friends. Try the Carefree or the Ruby Foo, what New York Magazine called "an exciting alternative to the ubiquitous Cosmopolitan," or choose from the award-winning, yet reasonably-priced, wine and sake list."