Named for the French designer, Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, this midtown brasserie sweeps you from the cacophony of touristy Rockefeller Center and into a heady vision of old-school Paris, surrounded by magnificent art deco touches, dark chocolate colors, faux ebony walls, and perhaps a few personalities from nearby NBC Studios. A commendable team heads the kitchen, spinning a tandem of brasserie classics into delicious artistry. The daily specials ( plats du jour ) should be seriously considered during weekdays—starting with Monday's beef short rib Bourguignon and ending with Friday's lemon-rosemary seabass. A decadent cookie plate almost prepares you for the outside world again, with hazelnut-lemon stars, rich chocolate triangles, and creamy lemon squares.