Where is The Palm Court located?
Steps away from Fifth Avenue shopping and the southern-most entrance to Central Park, The Palm Court restaurant is located in Midtown on the East Side of New York. The official address is Fifth Avenue at Central Park South, but given the fact that it’s inside the Four-Star Plaza Hotel, the restaurant’s home is the focal point of the entire block. When you arrive for your meal, make sure you allow enough time to take it all in. The scene outside The Plaza is one of the most iconic found in New York. Expect to see horse-drawn carriages and people dressed up as the Statue of Liberty, too, making for plenty of photo opportunities in this very spot.
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On June 13, 2012Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
Is The Palm Court good for dates in New York?
There’s a reason movies like The Great Gatsby were filmed m here at the Palm Court in the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Plaza Hotel. If you’re looking for a great spot for a daytime date in New York, the Palm Court is the place to go. The historic glass ceiling, impressive columns and potted palms evoke a romance of another era. Dress to impress whether you’re in for breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch or the Plaza’s signature Afternoon Tea. The Palm Court is the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely meal in a setting filled with illustrious décor and plenty of conversation pieces to discuss.
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On June 12, 2012Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
Is The Palm Court in New York a romantic restaurant?
The Palm Court in the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Plaza Hotel is as romantic as New York City itself. A luxurious New York classic, the Palm Court caters to an audience that appreciates tradition and the style and grandeur of the past. Only open for breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch and Afternoon Tea, you and your date can expect a spacious and private setting where you’ll dine on classically inspired seasonal cuisine while sitting under the gorgeous glass ceiling. Order a cocktail like a Strawberry Champagne Mojito or a glass of NV Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne and let the ambiance do the rest. -
On June 12, 2012Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What water service does The Palm Court offer?
Depending on your preference, you will be offered a choice of sparkling, still or tap water at the Palm Court restaurant in the luxurious Plaza Hotel. As a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel that’s been offering stellar service to guests for over 100 years, the staff at the Plaza Hotel are adept at meeting guests’ every need. If you’re interested in fine bottled water service, you’ll be offered a choice of San Pellegrino if you prefer sparkling water, or Fiji water if you want still water. Whichever you order, you can expect it to remain chilled throughout your meal thanks to a miniature silver water cooler.
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On June 12, 2012Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What non-alcoholic drinks or mocktails does The Palm Court offer?
Since the Palm Court is open for breakfast, lunch, Sunday brunch and Afternoon Tea, the restaurant serves a range of non-alcoholic drinks to compliment your meal. For breakfast and brunch, you’ll find an impressive selection of juices including orange, grapefruit, açai, pomegranate, apple, pineapple and tomato. Soft drinks are also served at this New York restaurant in the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Plaza Hotel. If you’re interested in coffee, choose from regular and decaffeinated illy blends, in addition to espresso, cappuccino, or latte. If you prefer tea, Palm Court at the Plaza Hotel will seem like paradise. Famous for its Afternoon Tea service, the Palm Court features a Premium Loose Leaf Tea Selection that includes signature Plaza blends, as well as rare green and black teas from China, Japan, Kenya, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, as well as herbal and fruit teas. If you’re traveling with children, Forbes Travel Guide editors suggest you peruse the drink selection offered on the Eloise at the Plaza menu. You’re children will love ordering hot chocolate, iced peppermint tea or the Cold Cold Pink Lemonade.
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On June 12, 2012Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
Does The Palm Court offer any special or rare bottles of wine?
If you’re dining at the Palm Court at the Plaza Hotel and want to order a special or rare bottle of wine, you’re in luck. This New York restaurant serves up a selection of premier Chateaus on its wine list, perfect for celebrating a special occasion in style. Reservations at the Plaza Hotel are available for breakfast, lunch, Sunday brunch and Afternoon Tea.
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On June 12, 2012Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What wines are offered by the glass at The Palm Court?
Choose from a range of wines served by the glass at the Palm Court restaurant inside the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Plaza Hotel. Champagnes, white wines, red wines, and dessert wines — all are available by the glass at this luxury New York restaurant. For whites, expect to find chardonnays from California and Burgundy, France, sauvignon blancs from a variety of regions including Sancerre, and pinot grigios. For reds, choose from among international pinot noirs, cabernet sauvignons, merlots, and Bordeaux blends. Some specific wines available by the glass include NV Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne, Vino del Fratelli Moscato d’Asti, Carmes de Rieussec Sauternes.
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On June 12, 2012Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What kind of coffees and teas are served at The Palm Court?
If you’re in the mood for tea, the Palm Court at the venerable Plaza Hotel is the ideal place to visit. A tradition as famous as the Plaza itself, Afternoon Tea is this New York restaurant’s signature — an elegant and timeless experience to be enjoyed with adults and kids. Choose from a wide selection of international blends such as reserve green teas from Japan and Kenya, and reserve black teas from China. There’s also a range of herbal and fruit-infused teas such as Tuscan Pear Rooibus from South Africa and Organic Cascade Mint from Washington State. The Palm Court even has it’s own signature collection of Plaza-inspired teas with names like the Breakfast Tea, Afternoon Tea, and Montebello Apple Spice. If you can’t score a reservation for the formal tea service at the Plaza, order the Plaza Tea Selection while in for breakfast, lunch or brunch. Coffee drinkers can order a selection of caffeinated and decaffeinated illy blends, as well as cappuccino, espresso or latte.
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On June 12, 2012Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What are some of the specialty cocktails available at The Palm Court?
Whether you’re dining at the Palm Court for breakfast, lunch, or Sunday brunch, there are a variety of specialty cocktails to enjoy during your meal. The Bloody Mary (made with horseradish-infused vodka, tomato juice and jumbo shrimp) is a staple on the brunch menu at this New York restaurant in the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Plaza Hotel. Other cocktails Forbes Travel Guide editors recommend include the Cucumber Kiwi G & T, a drink made with Bombay Sapphire Gin, crushed cucumber and kiwifruit. They were also fond of the Strawberry Champagne Mojito, made with Bacardi Silver Rum, fresh mint and strawberries, and topped with brut Champagne. If you can’t decide, plan to fall back on a classic — the Bellini on the menu is made with prosecco, white peach purée and a fresh mint garnish.
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On June 12, 2012Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
Who is the wine director at The Palm Court?
The Palm Court in the Plaza Hotel does not currently have a wine director on its staff. But if you are looking for wine recommendations to pair with one of your selections at breakfast, lunch, Afternoon Tea or weekend brunch, you won’t have to go it alone. The wait staff at this venerable restaurant in the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Plaza Hotel are well versed in wine. The wine selections at Palm Court include international sparkling wines, desserts wines and French Champagne. They are more than happy to suggest a glass of wine or a bottle that will compliment your meal and satisfy your palate too.
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On June 12, 2012Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
Does the menu at The Palm Court have seasonal dishes?
You’ll see the changing seasons reflected in the menus at the Palm Court restaurant in the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Plaza Hotel. Executive chef Willis Loughhead strives to source the best seasonal fruits, vegetables and seafood to feature in the dishes he creates for New York’s Palm Court. Whether you’re in for breakfast, lunch, or Afternoon Tea, expect fresh cuisine that’s inspired by the season. The Market Vegetable Quiche is a dish that changes often to showcase the best produce in the market, with zucchini in early summer and perhaps broccoli in the autumn. The pastry chef Jasmina Bojic varies the fruits featured in her Seasonal Scones as well to reflect the most delicious fruits offered at each time of year.
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On June 12, 2012Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
Does The Palm Court offer any low-calorie options?
The Palm Court restaurant at the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Plaza Hotel offers a variety of dishes to suit all sorts of tastes. Since the Palm Court participates in the Fairmont’s Lifestyle Cuisine Plus program, the New York restaurant is equipped to handle a range of dietary requests, and provide nutritious, low-calorie meals that meet your needs. Some of the lower calorie dishes on the menu include the steamed artichoke with parsley, capers, egg whites and mustard vinaigrette and the D’Artagnan Amish Chicken Salad with Yogurt Dressing. Simply let your server know your restrictions when you arrive. The Palm Court staff will work with executive chef William Loughhead to deliver a low-calorie option that’s creative and satisfying.
