Although the concept at Craft is simple -- let the food speak for itself -- navigating the waters and decided what to mix and match can prove decidedly more complicated. For information about how to maximize your enjoyment of your dining experience, please read on.

Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling the restaurant directly or on OpenTable.com.

Seating at Craft is very comfortable in armless leather and wooden chairs that are 17 inches in diameter at their widest point. There are also banquettes and benches strategically placed around the restaurant for additional seating options. Tables are strategically placed throughout the restaurant with enough room that you don't feel on top of your neighbor. There are also tables in the window and toward the side of the bar that provide a more semiprivate dining experience.

The restrooms at Craft are in the restaurant and on the same level as the dining room.

The dress code is business casual.

Craft is easily accessible by taxi, subway or car. If you choose to drive, you can attempt to find parking on the street, or at one of the variety of parking garages nearby. Spots on the street are few and far between, however.

Tom Colicchio and the restaurants he's been involved with have received many awards. Here's a sampling related to the Craft family. Las Vegas Life magazine's Epicurean Award for Best Steakhouse for Craftsteak, Las Vegas, 2005; Las Vegas Life magazine's Epicurean Award for Best New Restaurant for Craftsteak, Las Vegas, 2003; Bon Appetit and Food Network's American Food and Entertaining Awards: Chef of the Year, 2002; James Beard Foundation's Best New Restaurant Award for Craft, 2002; The New York Times 3-star restaurant review for Craft (William Grimes), 2001; Time Out New York's Eating and Drinking Awards: Best New Restaurant for Craft, Best Design for Craft, and Best Chef for both Craft and Gramercy Tavern, 2001; James Beard Foundation's Best Chef New York, 2000; Food and Wine magazine's Best New Chefs, 1991.

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