329 west 49th Street New York Phone: (212) 957-4745 Hours: Mon-Sat 12pm-12am Sunday 12pm-10pm All Major Credit Cards Accepted	NY Times, 10/12/97: "Tucked away on the southern end of the World Wide Plaza complex, this attractive restaurant borrows freely from the American Southwest, Asia and Italy."

What critics and customers are raving about is the dynamically seasoned cuisine, with highlights including filet mignon with merlot glaze; pear salad with stilton cheese; grilled salmon with blood orange citrus sauce; and spicy grilled shrimp and Thai noodles with garlic chili sauce and crushed peanuts.

Warning: this tiny, 35-seat restaurant can be difficult to find. It is located not on the street but in the courtyard of World Wide Plaza, a commercial-and-residential complex which itself received enthusiastic reviews from architecture critics. Located directly behind the Cineplex Odeon movie theatre, NEW WORLD GRILL is housed in a glass-enclosed, gazebo-like structure which looks out onto the serene plaza and its beautiful, misty fountain. From here, you'll feel miles away from the hustle and bustle of midtown.                Sample the menu!

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