Ritzy and elegant, Marea couldn’t ask for a better home than Central Park South. This airy dining room, dressed to the nines with Indonesian rosewood, is abuzz with power crowds. It's hard to beat this scene but the food is appealing in its own right. Start by ordering the crudo di Alfonsino, a plate of lightly smoked fish with peach slivers and a fermented peach vinaigrette. Next, twirl a fork into a saucy bowl of spaghetti brimming with Manila clams and calamari and accented with garlic and pepperoncino. Roasted lamb loin with a croquette of sausage is a solid main course. For dessert, opt for the ring of dark chocolate mousse with a crumbly chocolate shortbread crust and fior di latte gelato.