Where Eric Ripert Eats Seafood In NYC (Other Than Le Bernardin) - New York - The Infatuation

"“I like the Nobu on 57th, because they have a very good bar scene. Sometimes, I leave work, and over there it's still crazy. People are there to speak, socialize, and have a good time. You meet people who are traveling from far away, and I find that the quality of the dishes is excellent. The miso glazed black cod—there’s no way you can avoid that. You also cannot avoid the tiradito. Sometimes they do it with octopus, and it’s a bit spicy. Nobu is big, and it's all over the country, but it’s very consistent. It makes me happy. I think Nobu is the first one who made sushi restaurants sexy places, with great music, cocktails, and fun.”" - bryan kim