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Bottino

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

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Alder

157 2nd Ave at 10th St
(212) 539-1900

Wylie Dufresne, the American chef and owner of wd-50 once again proves his leadership in molecular gastronomy at his new restaurant, Alder, which opened last week in East Village. The esoteric... Read More

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Montmartre

158 8th Ave 18th
(646) 596-8838

Montmartre breathes new life into the classic bistro model with great modern twists; Chef Tien Ho is a Momofuku alum, so expect the unexpected. The space’s decor matches the food - française... Read More

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Feast

102 3rd Ave 13th St
(212) 529-8880

Feast celebrates the finest seasonal American fare, shown best through their inexpensive tasting menus - the “Farmer’s Market Feast” (vegetarian, $38 per person) and... Read More

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Ippudo

65 4th Ave (4th Ave & 10th Street)
(212) 388-0088
www.ippudony.com

It’s always a terrific sign when approaching an ethnic restaurant to find the clientele to be overwhelmingly of the restaurant’s nationality. It’s something akin to seeing a local... Read More

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Exchange Alley

424 E 9th St (9th St & 1st Ave)
212.288.8525
http://exchangealleynyc.com

The Scene: Exchange Alley hits the nail on the head by marrying a warm unpretentiousness with a feeling of storied permanence. The intimate space feels as if it’s been there all along, which... Read More

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Gingersnap’s Organic

130 East 7th St (7th St, Avenue A)
(212) 533-9939
www.gingersnapsorganics.com

If you’ve been living in a major metropolitan area and haven’t heard the term “Raw” food recently, you’ve been living under a rock. Riding the wave of absolutely pure... Read More

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Serai at Rubin Museum of Art

150 W. 17th St. (17th between 6th and 7th Avenues)
212.620.5000
www.rmanyc.org/serai

Normally, tasting Tibetan momos requires a trip to far-out Queens. But the posticker-like dumplings are served here (with chicken or edamame filling) to complement the Rubin’s Himalayan art... Read More

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