by: Regine Zamor

MASA
10 Columbus Circle, 4fl
New York, NY 10019
212-823-9800

Be prepared to have a lavish dinner, and drop a lavish price when you’re at Masa. The sophomore counterpart to Masa Takayama’s L.A. restaurant, this NY gem is impressive. Reservations are only taken on the first week of the month for the entire month, so you only get one shot to get into the exquisite restaurant. An alternative is the takeout next door, which can be a lot easier on the pockets, but if you’re looking for a unique culinary experience than you ought to sit at Masa’s bar. A dim lit table may not be worth the wait but watching the show-like techniques at the bar definitely is.