All great responses. Thanks guys! The list is building :)

Thank you!

Cafe Mogador or an Alta.

I live in Midtown East but always go to other neighborhoods when it comes to finding cozy, comfortable spots to eat some good food. Everything in my vicinity is either a steakhouse or stop old-school, stale joint.

Can any of you recommend a few cute places with solid food (I'm open to anything) anywhere in the 40-60th street range?