246 10th Ave at W 24th St
(212) 206-6766
Chelsea is the land of a thousand galleries, but when all these painting purveyors need a place to nosh, Bottino is the only spot. The cafe is known as “The Cheers of the Art World,” and... Read More
105 W 13th St at 6th Ave
(212) 255-4746
Cafe Loup is a modest West Village bistro that’s been a favorite of publishing vets for decades. Regardless of where you are in your literary career, you can dream of a lunch at Cafe Loup that... Read More
94 Prince St at Mercer
(212) 226-9412
Fanelli’s has outlived any other tavern in the neighborhood (since 1922 in fact), and for good reason, as a beer and burger here can never disappoint. Try to impress an old friend who thinks... Read More
178 Broadway at Driggs Ave
(718) 387-7400
The reputation of Peter Luger Steak House, the venerated Williamsburg chops mecca that has been serving sirloins for over a century, is such that regulars assume to know the entire story. It’s a... Read More
25 W Houston between Greene & Mercer
(212) 334-7320
Burger & Barrel, the chic beef-heavy spot on the northern edge of Soho, is much more than just the meaty American favorite highlighted in the name. There are delicious middle-school style tater... Read More
18 E Broadway at Catherine St
212-941-0911
Chinatown Dim Sum can be so mysterious, so wonderfully anonymous, that you could wander into a tiny storefront, pay your ten dollars for plate after plate of finger food, leave woozy and full,... Read More
529 Hudson between Charles & W 10th
212-941-0911
The authenticity and prices of Dim Sum eateries in Chinatown and far-flung outer boroughs maybe can’t be beat, but there’s nothing wrong with sticking to the West Village and classing things up a... Read More
7 Spring St between Elizabeth & Bowery
(646) 370-6650
Thai flavors are usually singular in the US, but Uncle Boons owners and Per Se veterens Matt Danzer & Ann Redding have gone for balanced and holistic flavors that are a unifying mix. The... Read More