Marcus Samuelsson, the heartthrob, boywonder chef behind the very popular contemporary Scandinavian spot Aquavit, is the man behind Riingo, his Asian outpost in Midtown’s Alex Hotel. Japanese for “apple,” Riingo is a sleek and sexy bilevel space featuring dark ebony woodwork, bamboo floors and luxurious banquettes that offer a sublime setting for supping on Samuelsson’s inventive brand of Japanese- American fare.

Riingo Information:

• American, Japanese, sushi. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Outdoor seating. Credit cards accepted.