Ideal Cheese Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Creme Fraiche in Midtown East, New York.

1. Ideal Cheese Shop

8.7
942 1st Ave (52nd St), New York, NY
Cheese Store · Turtle Bay · 12 tips and reviews

M R.M Reilly-Brooks: Great cheese selection (truffle Gouda too). Staff is wonderful, answering questions and providing guidance.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A unique place and for serious cheese lovers. Walk in and take in the wonderful cheesy aroma and sample cheeses from all over the world.

Christine W.Christine Wong: wow this place is amazing! the staff is very welcoming and provide great recommendations.

The Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Creme Fraiche in Midtown East, New York.

2. The Bar

8.8
28 W 53rd St (5th Avenue), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 36 tips and reviews

Jamia P.Jamia Pope: They have an extensive wine, scotch and bourbon list. The bar food is more like a tiny appetizer but it was delicious.

Gary T.Gary Toriello: Bring your platinum credit card Drinks are expensive. $24 for cocktails, $14 for a beer!

Tony E.Tony Everett: Great Service, Great Drinks and Great Art!! ##Blokeapproved

The Shops at The Plaza is one of The 15 Best Places for Creme Fraiche in Midtown East, New York.

3. The Shops at The Plaza

7.7
1 W 58th St (5th Ave), New York, NY
Shopping Mall · Midtown East · 5 tips and reviews

Emeltri G. A.Emeltri G. Alegre: Be sure to visit Gramercy Park Flower Shop ;). And also great place to hang tasty foods and frozen yogurt

Felicia V.Felicia Valentine: One of the cutest flower boy I did ever see ♥ and very charming too ;)

Sheshelaghost L.Sheshelaghost LaGhost: One of a kind pieces! A-List fav! Womens clothes & Accessories.

The Modern—Bar Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Creme Fraiche in Midtown East, New York.

4. The Modern—Bar Room

8.7
9 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 51 tips and reviews

Andrea B.Andrea Barrezueta: 10-top of foodies and everyone loved it, especially the scallops with cauliflower, the steak tartare, brussel sprouts and last but not least the crispy chicken. Job well done The Modern!

EaterEater: The tarte flambee is one of the best bar snacks in NYC. [Eater 38 Member]

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: I just adore this place, decor-wise and food-wise. Prefer the bar room over the dining room. The mushroom soup is healthy and delicious.

Aretsky's Patroon is one of The 15 Best Places for Creme Fraiche in Midtown East, New York.

5. Aretsky's Patroon

8.0
160 E 46th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 36 tips and reviews

Mary P.Mary P: Great rooftop bar! Great fish, great lamb, great duck!

RazorfishRazorfish: A favorite rooftop bar come Spring and great place for entertaining clients.

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Fried Chicken Fridays are a perfect place to take a date. $25 for fried chicken, two sides, dessert, and live jazz. Make a reservation; they often fill up.

Delegates Dining Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Creme Fraiche in Midtown East, New York.

6. Delegates Dining Room

7.4
1 United Nations Plaza (First and 45th), New York, NY
Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 2 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Although the UN Headquarters can be visited on tours, one of the best secrets is the Delegates Dining Room. Despite what its name suggests, the restaurant is open to the public with a reservation. Read more.

Holly S.Holly Schulz: Beautiful setting for important work - changing the world for the better

Monkey Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Creme Fraiche in Midtown East, New York.

7. Monkey Bar

8.4
60 E 54th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Great Midtown business lunch spot. Try the bacon lobster roll.

EaterEater: Cocktail maven Julie Reiner revamped the list and the bartenders. As has always been the case, the room is dark, romantic, and old school--a perfect place for fun rendezvous or a business drink.

Bergdorf GoodmanBergdorf Goodman: It's a BG New York City Secret! Victoria Beckham loves this uber chic and classic bar. Read more.

Benoit Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Creme Fraiche in Midtown East, New York.

8. Benoit Bistro

8.4
60 W 55th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews

Joshua B.Joshua Boggs: Great restaurant, top-notch service, solid cocktails, and extensive wine list. Really liked the Benoit Burger.

EaterEater: The bar room is a cool place for after-work cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and on the weekends, Benoit serves one of the best brunches in Midtown (it includes a dessert buffet). [Eater 38 Member]

nymagnymag: The three-course, $25 lunchtime prix fixe menu is one of the better deals in midtown. And per Adam Platt, the signature tarte flambée is worth a special trip. Read more.

The Oak Room at The Plaza Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Creme Fraiche in Midtown East, New York.

9. The Oak Room at The Plaza Hotel

8.0
10 Central Park S (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 66 tips and reviews

Ramp CreativeRamp Creative: One of our favorite places in NYC, not just for the historic atmosphere, innovative food or the classic drinks; but also for the great branding done by Michael Beirut and Pentagram. Nice details. Read more.

ZAGATZAGAT: The circa-1907 chandelier depicts a barmaid among clusters of grapes, harkening back to the space’s original use: a men-only barroom.

Ken N.Ken Nickerson: One of the nicest bars in NYC. A must do.

Aquavit is one of The 15 Best Places for Creme Fraiche in Midtown East, New York.

10. Aquavit

8.4
65 E 55th St (btw Madison and Park Ave), New York, NY
Scandinavian Restaurant · Midtown East · 106 tips and reviews

Carlos S.Carlos Sanchez: Worthy of both Michelin stars...incredible. Chef's Tasting for dinner all the way. Aquavits are novel and worth a try too.

The Food SlutsThe Food Sluts: Awesome, precisely prepared, exquisitely plated Scandinavian food. We loved the Nordic seafood with butter-poached lobster, seared diver scallops and Montauk squid ($40). Read more.

Paul O.Paul Oswald: Order a manhattan at Aquavit. Best Manhattan in Manhattan. Chase it with a Lychee Akvavit. Stumble home.

Lotte New York Palace is one of The 15 Best Places for Creme Fraiche in Midtown East, New York.

11. Lotte New York Palace

8.5
455 Madison Ave (at E 50th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 108 tips and reviews

Kelly A.Kelly A: Expensive, but beautiful! I love this hotel, they really treat you great and the views are great! Great location.  Hotel with many productions filmed here.

melissa w.melissa welirang: For Gossip Girl fans, walk into the front courtyard. See anything familiar? :)

Pauline D.Pauline Debel: Serena and chuck in season 1 & 2 ❤

Mangia is one of The 15 Best Places for Creme Fraiche in Midtown East, New York.

12. Mangia

8.0
50 W 57th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 55 tips and reviews

Jane A.Jane A: Eggplant tomato soup and wild mushroom, pesto, mozzarella pizza are amazing!

Douglas K.Douglas Kurdziel: They have moved some hot sandwiches (like the wonderful Telera and steak sandwich) to the counter in the back - don't miss them!

Jackie B.Jackie Burnbaum: If you're an Italian food lover, this is heaven. From the chicken Milanese salad, goat cheese tarts, refreshing salads, great lunch spot

Draught 55 is one of The 15 Best Places for Creme Fraiche in Midtown East, New York.

13. Draught 55

8.2
245 E 55th St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Midtown East · 122 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael Hilgendorf: They have 2 flavors of crabbie's! Great beer options, chili and nachos are yummy!

UntappdUntappd: Located on 55th and 2nd, this small little bar has tons of taps and great food. There is a special private area in the back with lounge chairs and TVs. Great selection!

Alex G.Alex Grabowski: Outlets underneath the bar!

Salon de Ning is one of The 15 Best Places for Creme Fraiche in Midtown East, New York.

14. Salon de Ning

7.9
The Peninsula New York, 700 5th Ave, New York (at W 55th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 85 tips and reviews

Jessica R.Jessica Ransom: Great drinks, beautiful rooftop, and super romantic! Total evening first date spot in the summer!

Katie F.Katie Flynn: Drink the Ning Sling a la Chuck Bass in Gossip Girl. It's $22, but huge and worth it!!!

K-Þórır D.K-Þórır D.: Great view on terrace. A nice place to start ur day with coffee & smoothie...

Crave Fishbar is one of The 15 Best Places for Creme Fraiche in Midtown East, New York.

15. Crave Fishbar

8.0
945 2nd Ave (at E 50th St.), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 103 tips and reviews

Matt B.Matt Bernstein: Squid ink spaghetti was amazing. Really spicy and good. Lots of shrimp on top.

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The restaurant's yellow fin tuna confit sandwich, topped with fried artichokes and served on fresh focaccia, is a favorite. Read more.

Dustin L.Dustin Lee: Check your bill before you pay. They put a $50 gratuity on my (originally) $127 bill and then proceed to give me an attitude when I asked about it.