The first thing to know about The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens at the Times Square EDITION is context: a high-rise, view-conscious room in New York City, United States, matched with the ambitions of a broadly framed restaurant. The draw is the kitchen's clarity, hospitality and consistency; at a luxury, special-occasion price point, it should be judged as a deliberate destination meal. For readers using this as a watchlist entry, the appeal is strongest as a serious, reservation-worthy meal rather than a casual fallback.