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Master Critic Review
Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson
8.0
Metropolis sits inside the Perelman Performing Arts Center at the World Trade Center, pairing theatrical cocktails and dishes like Sugar Hill Nights fried chicken and banana pudding cart dessert with a dramatic, design-forward room. It’s a natural choice for pre- or post-show dates where the setting, art, and music matter as much as the meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sugar Hill Nights fried chicken, Gravlax with seasonal garnishes, Banana Pudding Cart served tableside
Scores:
Value: 6.4
Service: 8.3
Consistency: 7.7
Food Quality: 7.8
Atmosphere: 9.1
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: Design-heavy dining room inside PAC NYC where creative cocktails and cart-service desserts turn a show night into a full evening out.
Who should go: Theater-going couples who want dinner and a scene in one place.
When to visit: Pre-theater seatings or later dinners that roll into the evening’s performances.
What to order: Sugar Hill Nights fried chicken, gravlax, and the banana pudding cart.
Insider tip: Time your reservation so you can stroll the PAC lobby or plaza with a drink before or after dinner—it extends the date without leaving the building.