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Restaurant guide
ARTHUR SCHWARTZ
EARLY WINTER is a paradoxical season. Everyone's mind is on dieting, while at the same time the cold weather and an extra layer of clothes encourage us to take a yearly plunge into heavy-duty eating-thick soups, meaty stews, larded roasts, rich pastries. And don't forget creamy hot chocolate sipped in front of a fireplace. So, if you haven't yet committed yourself to serious caloric cutback and the urge to splurge is upon you, here are some places that can indulge you, handsomely. LA Mediterranée : The staff here knows why they were hired - to feed you well and make you comfortable.Various bits of French - Kitsch decorate the small room, and make-believe windows with make-believe Mediterranean views bring in the sun even on a blustery day. 947 Second Ave., between 50th and 51st.
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