"It used to be that the only reason to go near Rockefeller Center was because someone was forcing you to look at the Christmas Tree, but now there’s Le Rock. This upscale French brasserie is the second major restaurant from the team behind Frenchette, so it’s no surprise that we love this place. It feels like a downtown bistro that was airdropped into a grand Midtown Art Deco space, with a crowd that's energetic and a vibe that's sceney (in a good way). On top of that, every flawlessly executed dish fulfills whatever lofty expectations you have when you order them." - carina finn koeppicus