"The uptown revival from chef Daniel Boulud, Cafe Boulud also just rolled out the midday meal. "The original Cafe Boulud was always open for lunch and drew a crowd that was a wonderful mix of social celebrations and business lunches," says Boulud. One can imagine the socialite Swans of the new Truman Capote show gabbing over a la carte offerings of oysters, hamachi, a salad, and mains like black truffle croque monsieur ($40), or fusilli primavera ($25 or $42). Lunch is available from noon to 2:30 p.m." - Melissa McCart