145 Duane Street (Duane St. & West Broadway)
212.571.1830
http://www.takahachi.net
This is one of our most favorite spots for great sushi at way more relaxed prices than some of its more self-serious sushi neighbors. The atmosphere is laid-back, you don’t need a reservation, the... Read More
14 Orchard St (Orchard & Canal)
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Leadbelly at Ny.Eater.Com
Opened by the guys behind Fat Radish (nearly directly across the street) The Leadbelly has hung its hat on the neverending list of oysterhouses that have sprung up on the lower east side. While we... Read More
90 Wythe Avenue (between 11th St & 10th St)
(347) 286-6241
http://www.frejnyc.com/
Heralded by the New York Times as one of the best deals in fine dining, Frej is the brainchild of partners Richard Kuo and Fredrik Berselius – a couple who’ve brought an interesting pitch... Read More
172 Thompson St., New York, NY 10012 Thompson and Houston
212-777-9346
http://www.tomoesushi.com
If you’re something of a sushi snob like we are, there’s little that will get in your way to find the freshest cuts of fish that you can get your hands on, and for years the barebones... Read More
78 W. 11th St., New York, NY (@ 6th Ave.)
212.533.2233
www.frenchroastny.com
Seemingly created for lovers of both New York and Paris, the best of both worlds can be found at French Roast. While located in Manhattan’s West Village, you’ll feel close to the Eiffel Tower... Read More
59 Grand St., New York, NY (West Broadway & Wooster St.)
212-941-0772
www.luckystrikeny.com
Step into this 1989-established Keith McNally dining room, and you might feel like you’ve entered a friend’s house – provided that your friend loves French film and well-worn antiques. A décor... Read More
235 Mulberry St. New York, NY (Prince & Spring St.)
212.965.0500
www.rubirosanyc.com
Run by Staten Island pizza guru, Giuseppe Pappalardo, Angelo Pappalardo, and the legendary Beatrice Inn doorman, Angelo Bianchi, Rubirosa brings the charisma of the Italian family to Nolita. A... Read More
97 Sullivan St., New York, NY (Spring & Prince Sts.)
212.274.0404
www.blueribbonrestaurants.com
Eric and Bruce Bromberg’s popular American bistro and raw bar is open from 4pm to 4am, but it’s the thing to go after 11pm. The unofficial after-hours hangout for chefs, waiters, bartenders and... Read More