Per Se
Located in the tourist-friendly Time Warner Center, Per Se is nevertheless a high-end spot boasting three Michelin stars. Convince your parents to do some shopping post Central Park stroll, then, when everyone's starving, declare "I have the best idea for dinner!" Of course, you'll have already made a secret reservation beforehand, so settle in for a million courses that'll cost about a million dollars.
Per Se, 10 Columbus Circle
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