The contemporary Asian restaurant and bar, 53 , i s as much of a feast for eyes as it is the belly. The bi-level concept's brightly colored sculptural ceilings and arched woods seem to channel the beauty of its neighbor, The Museum of Modern Art —a s it should, since it sits beneath the museum's David Geffen Wing. Last week, the dining concept added a third wing of its own: a secretive speakeasy that is sure to give us even more to see and sip.

On September 16, the midtown restaurant welcomed BA53MENT . Indicative of the name, the bar is located on the basement level of the building, accessible by elevator or by descending the restaurant’s dimly lit stairwell. Located behind a red door, the jewel-toned is a dim and moody scene with plum-colored banquettes that fra

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