PUNCH RESTAURANT

Located in the heart of the Flatiron District, newly renovated by architect Jay Valgora, Punch Restaurant and Bar has a colorful and stylish look. Banquette seating coupled with sparkling candelabras and over-sized, original art from Punch Magazine give the dining room a breezy, casual sophistication. The bustling bar, where cocktails like "Blood Orange Punch" have a dedicated following, is a popular place for getting together any time. The area, open to the street, has small tables for light dining as well.

Chef Matt Corbett's focus on seasonal food informs a menu that is both creative and contemporary. Critic Bob Lape notes that this talented chef's "flavor-forward, wide-ranging cuisine reflects time well spent at Compass, Django and Union Pacific." His dedication to combining local produce with market-fresh fish and meat, and his grasp of global seasonings has gained Chef Corbett a reputation among his contemporaries of producing dishes that are both well-composed and playful.

To quote Craine's, "Punch/Wined-Up is a one-two hospitality formula of great appeal and affordability"