DOWNTOWN. Located in the US Steel Building downtown, this contemporary space sports dark wood panels, tinted glass screens, funky geometric light fixtures, and black tables topped with a purple luminary. A popular spot for business lunches and after-work drinks, Euro offers fabulous martini and draft specials and an adjacent cigar bar. The kitchen's tempting Med-inspired concoctions, from an award winning penne pomodoro to chicken or veal marsala, are worthy of a special occasion. Closed Saturday and Sunday except for private parties.

A stylish design ­ large windows adorned with light blue curtains, dark suede chairs, white linen topped tables and a central bar ­ may add to this restaurant's appeal, but the fabulous Portuguese kitchen serves as the main attraction. A tantalizing dish of cornbread starts off the meal, and delightful menu options include shellfish Goa (clams, mussels, scallops, shrimp and crayfish in curry sauce) and quail Portuguese in sweet port sauce, best served with a glass of Portuguese wine. The lunch menu offers a handful of trendy eats such as goat cheese in phyllo and a seafood empanada. NB Great for a pre- or post-theatre meal (closing time is 30 minutes after last perfomance ends).

DOWNTOWN. Christos Melacrinos, a former chef of Jackie Onassis, runs this popular Greek eatery. Authentic favs such as roast lamb, moussaka and spanakopita, plentiful Greek salads and winning baklava characterize the menu, and dinner platters, which include salad, rice, veggie and pita bread are a great buy. A collection of original photographs and mementos personalize the quaint dining room.