Marcus Samuelsson, the heartthrob, boy-wonder chef behind the very popular contemporary Scandinavian spot Aquavit, is the man behind Riingo, his Asian outpost in Midtown’s Alex Hotel. Japanese for “apple,” Riingo is a sleek and sexy bi-level space featuring dark ebony woodwork, bamboo floors and luxurious banquettes that offer a sublime setting for supping on Samuelsson’s inventive brand of Japanese-American fare.

Riingo Information:

• American, Japanese, sushi menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Outdoor seating.