It's odd that a California-based chain would be invited to set up shop in a hotel dedicated so religiously to the Big Apple. Located in New York-New York, this trattoria boasts an exhibition kitchen with a wood-burning oven that produces roast chicken and duck and a variety of pizzas. Also on the menu are homemade pastas, mesquite-grilled fish, steak, and chops, fresh seasonal salads and soups, and an array of desserts and Italian coffees. It's a nice change from the buffets, and decidely better than the San Francisco location, which has been in a decline the past few years.