The Ultimate Resy Guide to Splurge-Worthy Dining in New York 

A merging of two iconic restaurants into one, 15East at Tocqueville is where the ways of the Japanese omakase and a French-American sensibility collide. And what does that look like? It looks like sashimi as a prelude to Sauternes and foie gras, uni angel hair carbonara followed by house cured duck breast, and a poached pineapple à la mode to end a most exciting tri-cultural tasting. The restaurant offers a variety of different tasting menus, from sushi omakase and a three-course prix fixe to a five-course and seven-course tasting.

Cost: $145 per person for a sushi omakase at the sushi bar; $125 for a three-course prix fixe menu; $175 per person for a five-course tasting menu; and $245 per person for a seven-course tasting menu.

It’s only natural to approach restaurants that boast contemporary pan-Asian menus with a bit of apprehension — will the flavors sing true, or will they get muddled in the process? However, the menu put forth by chef-partner Akmal Anuar and chef de cuisine Mark Yu at 53 hits every mark perfectly — especially when it comes to dishes from Anuar’s hometown of Singapore, like duck pie tee and cereal shrimp. Better yet? It also doesn’t hurt that the subterranean dining room and the ground-floor lounge are both stunning. The menu has plenty of range in terms of flavors and price points, but it’s worth splurging on the decadent lobster rice in lotus leaf ($55 or $88) or the dry-aged ribeye ($115).  

Cost: While it’s possible to dine here on a budget a la carte, a meal for two, including drinks, could add up to more than $135 per person. 

Chef Mitsunobu Nagae is a veteran of the Joël Robuchon empire, and it shows in his elegant Japanese-accented Gallic fare — whether you opt for his multi-course tasting menu, or for the shorter à la carte selection. His Michelin-starred food is rich with luxury ingredients like foie gras, lobster, and caviar, but also delicate. 

Cost: $225 per person for a nine-course seasonal tasting menu; $165 for a five-course discovery menu. 

This long-time New York institution — open since 1987 — continues to break ground for Nordic cuisine in America. With chef Emma Bengtsson leading the kitchen, the restaurant gained a second Michelin star in 2014, and they’ve kept both ever since. Her cooking is known for being precise, refined, and classic; think scallops paired with chestnuts and beef with black trumpet mushrooms. Pro tip: Do not sleep on pairing your meal with the many variations of the restaurant’s namesake spirit.

Cost: $175 per person for a five-course tasting menu; $275 per person for the chef’s tasting menu, available upon request.

Call 212-307-7311 to make a reservation.

At this sibling to Junghyun “JP” and Ellia Park’s Atoboy and Naro, expect a one-of-a-kind tasting menu that gets into the very heart of Korean cooking traditions and techniques, with beautiful, thoughtful touches, like the notecards that accompany each course. Atomix offers two different experiences: a bar-only tasting menu led by their R&D chef, and the chef’s counter tasting.

Cost: $270 per person for the bar tasting menu; $395 per person for the November chef’s counter.

Email info@atomixnyc.com for more information and to make a reservation.  

With caviar in the name, you certainly know what to expect when you dine at this fine-dining stalwart — the family behind Caviar Russe has been a choice purveyor of the precious ingredient for more than 20 years — but this Michelin-starred spot also offers so much more in the form of oysters, bluefin tuna, foie gras, dover sole, and a dry-aged ribeye, too. Dining here can be a splurge, but it’s one well worth the price. 

Cost: $195 per person for a three-course tasting menu; $495 per person for a six-course chef’s choice tasting menu which includes caviar service as a first course; and $975 per person for an 11-course grand tasting menu. All menu items are also available a la carte.

New York’s wine bar du jour offers a menu of seasonal, lovely dishes perfect for sharing. Of course, the wine list here is nothing short of extraordinary, and the knowledgeable staff are more than happy to walk you through it if you feel daunted. Pro tip: don’t miss the seasonal mille-feuille and the towering devil’s food cake for two.

Cost: You could theoretically eat at Claud for less than $125 per person, but ordering wine, appetizers, mains, and dessert will add up to more. Entrees range in price from $38 to $65.

Acclaimed Mexico City chef Enrique Olvera’s first U.S. restaurant opened in 2014, and ever since it’s wowed diners with its beautifully crafted Mexican cuisine — from single-origin corn tortillas, freshly hand-pressed in the kitchen, to their signature cornhusk meringue. If you really want to splurge, order the succulent duck carnitas or the lobster pastor with pineapple

Everyone’s favorite contemporary Korean barbecue is known for their $74 Butcher’s Feast, but if you really want to go all out, you’ll want to order the steak omakase, aka the Grand Tour, which takes your carnivorous dining experience to another level with a focus on dry-aged cuts.

Cost: $225 per person for the 10-course steak omakase.

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The indulgent meat-centric menu here includes a highly covetable Double Wagyu Cheeseburger and the namesake prime rib, with three different cuts. The swanky supper-club-slash-speakeasy vibes only add to the charm. Pro tip: 4 Charles Prime Rib is one of Resy’s most Notified restaurants in the city, so be sure to plan ahead and set one.

Cost: While you could theoretically dine here for under $125 per person, most dishes and entrees, plus drinks, will likely be more. Prime rib cuts range in price from approximately $75 to $145, and the burger costs $37.99, not including add-ons.

If we’re going to splurge on a meal, we want it to be extremely clear that we have splurged on a meal. Eleven Madison Park, with its three-hour, nine-course main dining tasting menu, extremely knowledgeable staff, and tweezer-perfect plates definitely fits that bill. Their menu is fully plant-based now, making it a perfect stop for those who don’t eat meat or just want to experience something truly different.

Cost: $365 per person for a nine- to 10-course tasting menu in the main dining room; $285 per person for a six-course tasting menu in the main dining room; and $195 per person for a four- to five-course bar tasting menu.

From one of the East Coast’s premier wagyu beef purveyors comes a special omakase experience you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in the city. At Esora, you get a menu that showcases that prized beef, as well as seafood flown in fresh from Japan. Whatever you do, savor every piece from the tempura portion of the meal.

Classic French technique meets contemporary twists at this elegant Upper West Side restaurant helmed by chef Christophe Bellanca, a veteran of working in the kitchens of Joël Robuchon and Anne-Sophie Pic. There are a number of dishes on the menu worth splurging on, like the venison loin with rutabagas and the comte souffle with white truffle.

Cost: $230 per person for the Essential menu, $140 per person for three courses, and $180 per person for four courses.

For superb (and literal) farm-to-table cooking, Family Meal fits the bill. It’s part of the Stone Barns empire, serving their typically excellent fare. Here, there’s no menu – chef Mark Ordaz and his team craft each day’s offerings sometimes on that very day and serve them to you and yours, you guessed it, family-style.

Cost: $145 per person for four courses.

This Michelin-starred contemporary brasserie in Williamsburg, housed inside a former bank, doesn’t hold anything back, and that’s the best part. Chef and owner Christopher Cipollone’s cooking is bold yet refined; don’t sleep on any of the pastas, and if you really want to splurge, go for the dry-aged crown of duck for two.   

What’s not to love about Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson’s highly lauded bistro in the heart of Tribeca? With Frenchette, Nasr and Hanson, two Balthazar alums no less, take all your favorite French classics and add fun, playful, and creative surprises. Frenchette is both decidedly very French and not-so-French at the same time. If you’re looking to splurge, order the bavette au poivre or an entire poulet roti; you won’t regret it.

Cost: While you could dine here for under $125 per person, most dishes and entrees, plus drinks, will cost more when added up. Entrees range in cost from $38 to $58, not including whole roast chicken ($88) or the cote de boeuf (sold at market price).

Gabriel Kreuther’s namesake restaurant in Midtown feels like a wonderful escape from the outside world, and the food — reflecting Kreuther’s French training and Alsatian heritage — is always on point. (That sturgeon and sauerkraut tart is an excellent start.) Here, you can choose to dine in the main dining room, or in the lounge and patio; both offer prix fixe menus and tastings, but you can only order à la carte in the lounge.

Cost: $165 per person for a three-course prix fixe; $195 per person for a four-course prix fixe; and $265 for a chef’s tasting menu.

Dining at Gage & Tollner is something truly special. A true New York institution for more than 100 years, it was finally reopened after a lengthy slumber in 2021 by a trio of industry vets who simultaneously updated it and paid homage to G&T’s rich history perfectly. The resulting dining experience feels time-honored (and timeless) with a twist. Do order yourself a martini, anything and everything from the raw bar; a hearty steak or chop; and that indulgent baked Alaska for two; you won’t regret it.

Cost: You could dine here for under $135 a person, but a full spread of dishes and drinks will likely cost at least that or more. Entrees range in cost from $34 to $67, and cocktails from $18 to $20 per drink.

If you’re looking for a quintessential, timeless New York City dining experience, you’ll find that and more at Gramercy Tavern. Arguably the crown jewel of restaurateur Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, it’s a landmark that’s been bringing people together for nearly 30 years. In the dining room, chef Michael Anthony and chef de cuisine Aretah Ettarh have crafted a five-course tasting menu that elevates comforting classics, from sweet potato agnolotti to roasted duck breast. Pro tip: If you want an a la carte Gramercy Tavern experience, book yourself a Resy for the Tavern. And if you want to splurge for lunch, stop by the dining room for a $60 two-course prix fixe served daily.

Cost: $168 per person for five courses.

Inventive, personable, fantastic … those are just a few of the descriptions that come to mind when we talk about the tasting menu over at HAGS in the East Village. Here, chef Telly Justice and beverage director Camille Lindsley put forth dishes that’ll both surprise and delight you, like fluke with smoked potato and leek and cabbage with kumquat and button mushrooms. While you could dine here for $85 per person with a three-course tasting, we highly suggest you opt for the five-course tasting for a fuller, richer experience. 

Cost: $155 per person for a six-course omnivore tasting menu, $145 for the same option for vegans.

When you dine out at HaSalon, you’re in for a wild ride, especially if you book the later seating where, chances are, dinner might just become a full-blown dance party. Chef Eyal Shani (Miznon) plays host, orchestrating a menu of decadent hits like a truffle pasta or a slow-roasted lamb that could feed a family.

Unassuming and discreet, this beloved Soho restaurant overdelivers every time. What lies behind the wooden door? Chef Hirohisa Hayashi, crafting a hyper-seasonal omakase menu based on the foundations of traditional kappo and kaiseki cuisine. It’s the kind of spot where those in the know go, knowing that what they’ll get in return, from hospitality to food, is well worth the visit.

Cost: $195 per person for eight courses.

Yuji Tani’s intimate chef’s counter in Greenpoint is veritable proof that fine dining isn’t dead at all. In fact, his deft applications of classic French and Japanese cooking techniques and ingredients feel completely of the moment — and the end result is pretty delicious, too. Tani’s multi-course omakase changes all the time but do look for the foie gras pilaf and light-as-air strawberry burrata.  

Cost: $180 per person for nine courses. 

There’s a reason why Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s namesake restaurant continues to be synonymous with fine dining. Elegant and refined, it’s a stunning showcase for the French- and Asian-inflected fare the chef is known for the world over. The variety of tasting menus here is an added bonus: Choose from a six- or 10-course omnivore tasting or a six-course vegetarian tasting.

Cost: $288 for the six-course omnivore tasting; $368 for the 10-course omnivore tasting; $198 for the six-course vegetarian tasting.

The hype is real at this acclaimed Michelin-starred spot from Jungsik vet Ho Young Kim. Here, Kim uses a wood-fired grill to transform classic Korean dishes in new, delicious ways, and the meal starts with a surefire standout: a caviar kim made with truffled rice, pickled vegetables, chopped short rib meat, and a generous topping of caviar.

Cost: $135 per person for seven courses.

The very embodiment of a classic New York chophouse — that’s Keens, memorabilia included. For 138 years and counting, it’s been famous for its steaks and especially, its glorious mutton chop.

Cost: While you can dine here for less than $125 per person, indulging in one of Keens’ legendary steaks and chops will set you back anywhere from $59 to $172.

Chef Sungchul Shim, formerly of Per Se and the now-closed Neta, applies his finesse with fine dining to the concept of “kochi” (Korean for skewers) at this Michelin-starred spot, and the result is a tasting menu that’s both surprising and, well, fun to eat.

Cost: $145 per person for nine courses.

Chef Markus Glocker, famed from his time at the now-closed Batard, is serving a menu of Eastern European classics with a New York twist. The space is beautiful, with deep wood accents, leather banquettes, and a golden bar. Order the freshly baked bread, viennese schnitzel, and duck liver parfait.

Cost: Eating at Koloman will likely cost more than $125 per person. Entrees range from $32 to $175 for a bone-in strip steak for two.

While Manhattan is the nexus for most of the city’s kaiseki omakase spots, Koyo in Astoria, Queens, is a real gem of a place in “the world’s borough.” Here, chef-owner Jay Zheng takes a thoughtful approach to kaiseki, introducing some subtle nods to his Chinese American heritage, too.

Cost: $155 per person for seven courses, with add-ons like the uni toro toast ($40) and dessert tasting ($39) to consider as well.

Michelin-starred Le Bernardin is known as a standard bearer for seafood-centered fine dining in New York, and rightfully so. Chef Eric Ripert and his team are maestros of seafood preparations, and master sommelier Aldo Sohm crafts a stellar wine list, too.

Cost: $315 per person for an eight-course chef’s tasting menu; $210 per person for a four-course prix-fixe; and $250 per person for a vegetarian eight-course chef’s tasting menu.

Exquisite, vegetable-centric cuisine shines at this aptly named fine dining destination from culinary director Alain Verzeroli, a longtime protégé of Michelin-starred master Joël Robuchon. Dishes change with the seasons, but expect memorable compositions like burrata with black mission figs and toasted pecans and wagyu bavette with black garlic and carrots.

Cost: While you could dine here for $125 or less per person, an order of an appetizer, main, and dessert plus drinks will likely cost more than $125 per person. Entrees range in price from $36 to $125. 

Didn’t you hear? French bistros are cool again. Libertine’s chalkboard-only menu, packed dining room, and menu of classic hits makes for the perfect splurge. Don’t miss the saucisse puree, the oeufs mayonnaise, or the wine list. Owner Cody Pruitt, who still operates Anfora in the neighborhood, has crafted one worthy of your attention.

Cost: Eating at Libertine will likely cost more than $125 per person if you order appetizers, drinks, and mains. Entrees cost between $28 and $44.

With a shared kitchen experience that reads like a who’s who of the world’s most thought-provoking restaurants, chefs Nahid Ahmed and Arjuna Bull deliver a tantalizing tasting menu that’s well worth the splurge. Consider it one of the city’s best under-the-radar destinations for exceptional fine dining.  

Cost: $175 per person for an eight-course tasting menu plus snacks.

Manhatta’s reputation for impeccable views goes without saying and so does chef Justin Bogle’s knack for finessing ingredients in unique, inventive, and delicious ways. And for special occasions or a truly splurge-worthy occasion, do consider booking the special chef’s counter tasting menu at Manhatta. The 10-course meal takes place at an intimate 12-seat counter and changes all the time. One constant, however? A meal, views included, you won’t soon forget.

Cost: $275 per person for a 10-course tasting menu.

For more than a decade, Marea has been a go-to destination for handmade pastas and exceptional seafood, just across the street from Central Park. Everyone raves about the fusilli, made with octopus braised in red wine and dollops of bone marrow that melt seamlessly into the sauce — and rightly so —but you also shouldn’t miss their variety of crudi.

Cost: A four-course meal here (crudi or antipasti, pasta, meat/seafood, and dessert) will likely cost $150 or more per person.

Call 212-582-5100 to make a reservation. 

Arguably one of the loveliest museum restaurants in the city, The Modern has a menu that perfectly complements MoMA’s contemporary art. Chef Thomas Allan’s tasting menu changes all the time, but one constant you can always rely on is that everything will be seasonal, and definitely surprising. And of course, there will certainly be those unforgettable eggs on eggs on eggs.

Cost: $250 per person for a nine-course tasting menu; $150 per person for a four-course lunch. 

Michelin-starred The Musket Room, a Soho mainstay since 2013, is still one of the city’s best restaurants for incredible, thoughtful cooking. Chef Mary Attea’s seven-course tasting menus, one for omnivores and another that’s vegan, take you on a culinary journey, while pastry chef Camari Mick’s desserts are truly sublime. If the weather’s nice, a table in the serene backyard patio lined with flowers can’t be beat. 

Cost: $145 per person for a multi-course omnivore or vegan tasting menu. 

Chef Kunihide “Nakaji” Nakajima’s intimate Chinatown sushi counter (there are only 10 seats) is known for its commitment to quality; he sources all of his fish directly from Japan, thanks to a network of purveyors that his family has worked with for generations. Nakajima specializes in Edomae-style sushi, and one of his signature courses is kobashira (baby scallops) sourced from Hokkaido. Accompanying Nakaji’s exceptional sushi is an extensive collection of rare Japanese whiskies.

Cost: $365 per person for multi-course omakase, not including tax and gratuity. 

It’s an omakase counter with a twist– it sits in the Herald Square subway station. Hidden behind an industrial door is a perfectly designed counter-service restaurant with a menu from wunderkind chef Dae Kim. On the menu is a 12-course tasting, featuring lots of seafood like surf clam and mackerel alongside squab and venison.

Cost: $225 per person for 12 courses.

New York is no stranger to thrilling contemporary Korean American cuisine, and Oiji Mi is certainly one of the brightest standouts. Executive chef and owner Brian Kim has crafted an exquisite five-course prix-fixe menu that delivers traditional Korean flavors in novel, contemporary ways. 

Cost: $145 per person for a five-course prix-fixe menu. 

One White Street operates as two restaurant concepts in one special Tribeca townhouse with a very famous address. Downstairs is where you’ll find a more casual, à la carte restaurant, while upstairs is where chef Austin Johnson and his team pull out all the stops for a seasonal tasting menu featuring many of the vegetables they grow themselves on their upstate farm. It is, quite literally, farm to table.

Cost: $188 per person for a six-course tasting menu. Note that the menu cost will be $228 per person beginning on Feb. 1.

A Brooklyn institution since 1887, Peter Luger is that place you go to for a feel of timeless, classic New York — namely for a taste of its juicy burger (served only at lunch) and dry-aged steaks. While it’s decidedly still very old-school in many ways (it’s cash or debit card only, no credit, except for online orders), one plus is that Peter Luger now takes reservations. So, what are you waiting for?

Brooklyn’s Place des Fêtes manages to be both a fine dining destination and a cool-kid hangout, a rare and admirable combination. Maybe it’s the enormous windows in the front, or all of the exposed brick. It’s definitely the menu, from Oxalis alums. Don’t skimp on the wine list here – it’s a wine bar for a reason.

Cost: You could eat at Place des Fêtes for less than $125 per person, but ordering wine, appetizers, and dessert will likely push past that. Entrees range from $32 to $40.

What is it about Polo Bar that draws well-heeled crowds en masse to Midtown? Is it the Vesper martinis? That burger? The décor? The people watching? Whatever it is, dining here is plenty of fun and worth splurging on at this, the very first restaurant from designer Ralph Lauren.

Cost: While you theoretically could eat here for less than $125 per person, ordering a starter, sides, and an entrée, plus drinks, will likely cost more.

Dining at Daniel, the namesake and flagship restaurant from chef Daniel Boulud, isn’t quite like dining at other temples of fine dining here in New York. There’s always something different, unique, and even playful about the dishes that Boulud and his loyal team of chefs deliver day in and day out. It’s an experience worth the splurge.

Cost: $188 per person for a four-course prix fixe; $275 per person for a seven-course tasting menu. 

With a multi-course, seafood-focused tasting menu and stunning 360-degree views of the city, what’s not to love about two-Michelin-starred Saga? Helmed by chef James Kent of Michelin-starred Crown Shy, Saga is redefining diners’ expectations of what fine dining can be — and doing it from great heights — 63 floors up, to be exact.

Chef Vijay Kumar, formerly of Michelin-starred Rasa in Burlingame, Calif., spotlights the incredible cuisine of Southern India, a rarity among Indian restaurants in America, and it shows. Dining at Michelin-starred Semma is both a thrill and a treat, no doubt explaining the restaurant’s recent Michelin star accolade. Pro tip: Order the Kanyakumari Nandu Masala, a unique feast of Dungeness crab, parotta flatbread, and coconut rice for two; also, don’t sleep on the Goanese oxtails, or the gunpowder dosa, an absolute must. 

Cost: While you could dine at Semma for less than $125 per person, a full meal might cost more than $125 per person. Entrees range in price from $32 to $52 per dish, and the Dungeness crab special costs $140. 

Shion Uino of Tokyo’s esteemed three Michelin-starred Sushi Saito and, most recently, Sushi Amane here in New York, brings an intimate Edomae-style experience to Leonard’s stone counter, going so far as to source rare fish from the islands that make up his hometown of Amakusa. It’s one of the city’s best omakase sushi experiences, thanks to Uino’s craftsmanship, which is hyper-focused on coaxing out the unique qualities and flavors of each and every fish he prepares for you.

Cost: $480 per person for the chef’s omakase, service included.

Chefs Nick Kim and Jimmy Lau, both of whom studied sushi under chef Masa Takayama of Masa, bring creativity and flair to their omakase experience at Shuko, which pushes gently up against the traditions of sushi, but without losing sight of its fundamental foundations.

Cost: $270 per person for the chef’s omakase.

Since it first opened in 1999, Sushi Yasuda has become one of New York’s classic sushi counters — and for good reason. It is consistently good, and wholly committed to delivering an omakase experience that stays true to the ethos of what traditional sushi making is all about.

Cost: Market prices apply to the full chef’s omakase experience, which ranges in cost from $130 to $250 or more per person.

Chef Kwame Onwuachi’s smash hit restaurant is definitely worth the hype. It’s an ode to the city of New York – think dishes like curried goat patties and short rib pastrami suya. The location in Lincoln Center just makes it that much more special, and that much more New York.

Cost: Ordering drinks, appetizers, and entrees here will likely cost more than $125 per person, especially if you want to order the larger dishes.

P.S. Here are some tips on how to get in.

Japanese yakitori legend Yoshiteru Ikegawa, of Tokyo’s iconic Torishiki, is behind this New York outpost where he uses a binchotan charcoal grill from Japan to carefully cook everything from the chicken, from the neck skin to even the heart. The counter-only omakase experience here is mesmerizing.

Because it’s back and — arguably — better than ever. At this Italian American love letter to New York, chef Rich Torrisi (one half of the duo behind other splurge-worthy spots like Carbone, Dirty French, and The Grill) puts inventive, albeit subtle twists on New York classics, like a grilled octopus in homage to venerable Vietnamese stalwart Nha Trang One, for example. The splendor of the grand dining room only adds to making a meal here feel like an event. 

Cost: While you could theoretically dine here for less than $125 per person, a meal here will likely cost more than $125 per person. Mains range in price from $39 to $59, and pastas from $29 and up.

Acclaimed chef Shaun Hergatt is behind this sleek SoHo space where you’ll dine on seafood-centric dishes prepared with global, but especially Asian influences — a reflection of the chef’s many experiences cooking around the world. And the restaurant lives up to the hype: In less than a year from opening, Vestry already received one Michelin star.

Cost: While you could dine at Vestry for less than $125 per person, a full meal including starters, small plates, large plates, and dessert, plus drinks, will certainly cost more than $125 per person.

For more than 20 years, chef-owner Kurt Gutenbrunner has been at the helm of this timeless, Michelin-starred restaurant where he serves Viennese classics with a contemporary twist. Think wiener schnitzel with joy-inducing power, and a wine list with bottles that are as Viennese as the plates.

Cost: While you can dine here for less than $125 per person, ordering a four-course meal, plus drinks, will likely cost $125 or more per person.

A true slice of Japan in New York, Yakitori Torishin specializes in yakitori, albeit with a variety of different meats, from A5 wagyu beef and Bellota Iberico pork to sea salt ramen and chicken. They offer grilled vegetables, and an assortment of small plates, seafood, and rice dishes, too. You’d be hard-pressed to find any other spot in the city that offers this variety and caliber of yakitori. 

And if you really want to splurge, book a seat at the eight-seat counter where you can enjoy a 16- or 17-course omakase of impeccable skewers and more.  

Cost: $180 to $210 for a multi-course chef’s omakase at the select counter. Torishin also has a number of different omakase menus from which to choose, ranging from $133 to $77 per person, as well as a la carte options. 

A family-run Korean barbecue that’s been around since 1964, Yoon is known for its prime meats (fresh short rib, wagyu, dry-aged rib eye) for tabletop grilling and its twists on bibimbap, stews, and the like. Pro tip: You’ll want to order the potato noodles, which cook and simmer in the fatty meat drippings post-grilling.