"Parliament does not merely serve dinner; it stages a quiet little seduction, the kind that slips under the skin before you even realize you've surrendered. Nestled inside The Benjamin Royal Sonesta, the brasserie glows with the sort of intimate Manhattan glamour that whispers rather than shoutslow light, polished finishes, a room calibrated for intrigue, not spectacle. My friends and I swept in before our Rockettes evening, already vibrating with holiday anticipation, and Parliament set the tone with the precision of a well-timed overture."
"The branzino emerged as a featherlight masterpiece, its skin crisped to a whisper, its flesh pearlescent and impossibly tender, the sort of dish that makes one reconsider what restraint can achieve in the hands of a master. The bar, meanwhile, spoke to my soul with a Belvedere martini so perfect it bordered on spiritual. Cold enough to discipline the senses, clean enough to feel couture, and garnished with the confidence of a drink that knows exactly who it is. It fortified us for the next chapter of the night, one that belonged to the Rockettes."
Parliament occupies an intimate, low-lit space inside The Benjamin Royal Sonesta with polished finishes and a room designed for intrigue. Chef Rakmin Lee applies multicultural discipline from Michelin-starred kitchens and luxury hotels to modern American cuisine that balances Korean, Japanese, Chinese, French, and Italian lineages. Signature preparations emphasize restraint, exemplified by a featherlight branzino with crisp skin and tender, pearlescent flesh. The bar delivers exacting cocktails, including a Belvedere martini noted for its cold clarity and confident garnish. The overall experience acts as a glamorous, nostalgic prelude to holiday entertainment such as the Rockettes, sustaining playful adult wonder.
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