RL Restaurant

RL, situated on the ground floor of the Ralph Lauren store, feels like the library of an English gentleman’s club (think dim lighting, wood paneling, leather chairs and lots of books). The walls are chockablock with gilt-framed paintings and contemporary black-and-white photographs, a provocative mix that somehow works perfectly. The crowd is buzzing, the whole place cacophonous and fun. Such classics as Dover sole and club sandwiches share the menu with great salads, like the arugula with pine nuts and shaved Parmesan in a tangy champagne vinaigrette. There’s also a small mahogany bar up front.