"I’ll argue the venue you’re looking for is Perry St, a solid American restaurant by Jean-Georges and Cedric Vongerichten. It’s not quite as formal as you might like, but it has great food and views of the Hudson, by virtue of its location in a Richard Meier glass tower on West Street. Keep in mind that the restaurant’s white curtains, visible in most of the photos you’ll encounter, are semi-transparent, not opaque, and can likely be drawn up for better views during parties." - Ryan Sutton