Yes they closed a little while back. In the article I read, the owner simply said that he got tired of it after 14 years. Disappointing.

I'm surprised to see no one mention Belvedere on Lex and 31st. I've been there around 4 times over the past year or so, and I've found the food to be excellent, and the service very attentive. They usually have an extensive specials menu as well, and I usually find myself ordering from that.

I was at EMP 2 weeks ago for my anniversary. Upon ordering the tasting menu, we were specifically told that it would be a 4 hour dining experience. With that, we knew exactly what to expect, and couldn't have been happier. 8:30 reservation, and finished at 12:30am. Some of the final dishes took a little longer than the first ones, but I think that's exactly how it should be. We needed a few minutes (or 15) to relax, finish our wines, digest, etc... If everything came out every 5 minutes, I don't think we would've been able to finish everything. Total bill came out to $760, and to be honest, I would've been disappointed if we were rushed out. This was hands down the best service I've ever had.

If you're looking for a steakhouse, you have Del Frisco's on 6th Ave and 49th I believe. Alternatively, Maloney & Porcelli on 50th between Madison and Park is very good as well.