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Insieme in the Michaelangelo Park Hotel *just* opened this week. I haven't been, but it's by the same folks as Hearth, a well-respected restaurant.
Also look into Daniel. It's not quite new, but I think it'd fit your requirements to a T. The food is good (a little self consciously schmancy, but I think you want that), the space is beautiful.
The Modern might also work, though it's also been open for at least a year, I think. The space is very nice. Many people love the menu. Excellent cocktails.
Ditto for Midtown Megu (open for I think about a year and David Burke and Donatella. Impressive spaces. I like the menus, though they get mixed reviews.
Le Bernardin is just west of 6th (by half a block).
Other expense account places to look into if you can waive the new requirement: Morrell Wine Bar, Vong, Sea Grille.
If you can go just slightly further south, Eleven Park Madison would be a good choice.
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sfoglia on the upper east has been getting good reviews. i loved my lunch there! it is a small spot, very rustic...so depending on the type of business you're in and how chowish the clients are...it might be worth looking into. although, not really a business dinner type of place at all.
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re: Bugsey34
I considered suggesting Ramsay, but the reason I decided against is that just about all the reports I've read have been less than enthusiastic about the food. And it would seem that Gordon Ramsay was non-too-pleased with the reception he's gotten since he replaced his chef. Tepid reviews as well re: the food at the current incarnation of Le Cirque.
Gilt is re-reviewed by Adam Platt in this week's "NY Magazine." He really likes what chef Christopher Lee is serving there and awards the restaurant 3 stars (out of 5). With Lee having taken over from Paul Liebrandt, I put Gilt in the "newish" category, so it may be another good option. (Note: In the same review, Platt also awards Gramercy Tavern 3 stars under new chef Michael Anthony. But, or course, G.T. is not in the o.p.'s requested geog. area. )
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Well, if you're sticking precisely to your "east of 6th" geographical parameter, Per Se would be out anyway because it's on the west side. lol
One of the the newest impress-your-clients restaurants would certainly be Robuchon. Not in the Per Se class price-wise, but still quite expensive. I haven't been but the food appears to get pretty much universal praise.
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