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Outstanding, fresh Mexican restaurant led by venerable veteran of the downtown restaurant scene Marc Meyer. Chefs Angel Andrade (Cookshop) and Chester Gerl (Hundred Acres and Five Points) present straigt-forward dishes using traditional techniques.
Neighborhood American bistro, with seasonal and local produce combined to make a healthy and unique menu.
What to call this spot... up front is gourmet grocery with fresh, sustainable produce, and variety of meats, cheeses, fancy oils and products both foreign and domestic. Wander to the back and you find cafe with amazing sandwiches, small plates and the like. And Beer. Lets not forgot the rotating selection of brews available. In warm months, patio available, making it perfect spot for those long boozy brunches that are never intended and make life worth living.
Nolita branch of Lolo Manso's Paella empire. Seating for 65, standing room for more, for groups to enjoy amazing piles of paella and other world class Spanish cuisine which is moderately priced and delicious. The intimate setting makes it imperative to reserve your stools in advance, else suffer and wait. If you don't like sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with your fellow diners, better seek out a different restaurant.
Patsy's Brooklyn, close enough to BAM and Barclay's Center for you to get your taste of their legendary crust and delicate toppings. One of the best pies you'll find anywhere.
French bistro fare, a welcome departure from the fried sea food that dot this quaint little island in the Bronx.
Casual and kitschy ode to the Caribbean vacation. Great seafood steampots come swimming in signature coconut curry. No alcohol, so BYOB!
Midtown, and largest, branch of Lolo Manso's Paella empire. Enjoy amazing piles of paella and other world class Spanish cuisine which is moderately priced and delicious. The intimate setting makes it imperative to reserve your stools in advance, else suffer and wait. If you don't like sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with your fellow diners, better seek out a different restaurant.
Pan-Latin cocktail bar from Julie Reiner of Clover Club and her protégé, the appropriately named, Ivy Mix - named the 2015 "Best American Bartender" by Tales of the Cocktails. While cocktails may be the focus, chef Sue Torres presents fantastic food menu of Latin classics.
Kowtow to Tao! The hyper hip chain downtown iteration has the classic giant Eastern statue over large sprawling dining hall with lots of burgundy, dark wood and Asian themed art. A certain aura makes Tao stay exciting, so it's no wonder the specialty cocktails go down fast and the food all seems pleasantly attractive, though nothing particularly outstanding. Downtown location is attached to the Tao Downtown Night Club where the same crowd, the same ambiance, the same vibe occur. But the crowd is standing and swaying and drinking as opposed to sitting and eating and drinking. Tao still keeps going strong after a number of years, having magically achieved a successful formula early on: fetishize the exotic and push the pretty cocktails. Recommended appetizers are the chicken satay, the squab lettuce wraps, lobster wontons with shiitake ginger broth, and crisp lobster and shrimp dumplings. Best entrees are Hong Kong XO shrimp, wasabi-crusted filet mignon and soy ginger glazed salmon. Don't miss the XO Chinese long beans either.
When the weather warms, Upper Westside favorite gastropub, The Ellington, opens brilliant outdoor bar and restaurant in Riverside Park at 105th Street. Brilliant views of the Hudson and sunsets. Smashing place to enjoy quiet evening of drinks and snacks in a lovely environment.
Hungry Ghost is focused on the art of pulling the perfect espresso shot. Working exclusively with Stumptown’s Hairbender espresso blend, Hungry Ghost baristas begin each day carefully calibrating all the tools and ingredients to ensure the best espresso based drinks Brooklyn has to offer. Comfortable environs, variety of other drinks, from specialty teas, to Italian sodas to Kombucha on tap, make it great place to catch up with friends, or plop down with a laptop and get to that damn script you have been meaning to work on. Multiple locations around trhe city.
Season driven Scandinavian fare from Icelandic chef Gunnar Gíslason. Farm to table as well aswild ingredients from the region, mixed with Nordic flavors and old school techniques. Located in Grand Central Terminal between Vanderbilt Hall and the 42nd street southwestern passageway entrance (accessible via the 42nd Street entrance at Vanderbilt Avenue).
Authentic Shanghai street food in heart of downtown Brooklyn. Celebrated for their soup dumplings and pork belly meatballs.
Ignoring the strident protests of Cartman from South Park, two intrepid Brooklynites venture forth to bring pie Lots of pie. Savory pies. Sweet pies Pies for events. Pie making classes . Eat your cheesy poofs Cartman! NYC likes pie!
Authentic Scandinavian fare on Smith Street's restaurant row, named for a small island in Denmark. Committed to serving authentic Nordic dishes and pastries with a modern twist. Beautiful outdoor eating space that gives you a relaxed feeling.
Queens outpost of the original Gowanus Canal venue. Wide open outdoor space, a bar serving up refreshing cocktails and craft beer, and a huge open kitchen churning out meats cooked in live wood fire and smokers. The team behind the venture is well pedigreed in the NYC foodie scene, with Rob Shawger, Shane McBride (Balthazar), Ed McFarland (Ed’s Lobster Bar), and Matt Abdoo (executive chef/partner and eight-year alum of Del Posto). They are a combination of two of America's highly competitive barbecue teams, Ribdiculous Bar-B-Krewe, captained by Shane McBride and Salty Rinse composed of Shawger (founder & team captain), Abdoo and McFarland.
Paninis and other sandwich crafts mingle with pastries and baked goods.
Neighborhood French fare with excellent wine selection. Super casual and friendly environment, which explains why it is packed with locals enjoying meal or drinks. Outdoor seating in the warmer months.
Llama Inn is a charming spot in Williamsburg, a place to enjoy a meal, relax with a drink, but above all be an urban escape. They will take care of you. With a morning cappuccino, at lunch and certainly dinner time, with, an adventurous menu, full of twists, turns, and surprises to be shared among close friends. Peruvian fare, with some ceviches, some varieties of beef and some great drinks, including pisco based cocktails.