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Editorial Review

Jerry Kleiner -- king of haute cuisine -- puts his stamp on Nuevo Latino with this over-the-top Technicolor room that looks like the set for a Beyoncé video. Flying vertical stripes painted in Cuban hothouse colors flank ceiling-to-floor velvet draperies, a balcony and enormous cloth-hung chandeliers. Separate ceviche bar with halibut, shrimp and oyster versions takes things to appropriately over-the-top extremes, as does the $38 filet. The front-room bar serves as a hopping Latin music singles scene Wednesday-Friday.

Features

  • Lunch
  • Hot Spot
  • Late Night Bites
  • Outdoor Area
  • Wine List Extensive
  • Private Parties
  • Good for Groups
  • Bar Food
  • Bar Scene

Attributes

  • Price:
    $$$
  • Reservations:
    Recommended
  • Vibe:
    Bustling/Boisterous
  • Restaurant Type:
    Latin American

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