One of New York's most revered restaurants, Union Square Café set a new standard for seasonal greenmarket cuisine when it opened more than 20 years ago, and it continues to be a go-to spot for everyone from tourists to trendoids. So what if the black bean soup and wasabi-mashed potatoes have been around since Clinton was President? The good news is that these dishes feel timeless rather than dated due to the ever-changing seasonal touches on the menu, like spring-greens ravioli with crispy golden garlic. The restaurant's creamy walls and warm wood floors and chairs are so comfortable that you might feel like you're eating at an old friend's house. And in many ways, you are.

Union Square Cafe Information:

• Contemporary American menu. Lunch, dinner.