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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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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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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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Pulqueria

11 Doyers St., New York, NY (Bowery & Pell Sts.)
212-513-1527
www.pulquerianyc.com

It’s time to break out those weathered maps of NYC you have stashed away from your first few months living here: your hunt for Pulqueria will test just how well you navigate the winding streets of... Read More

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7A

109 Avenue A, New York, NY (@ 7th St.)
212.673.6583
www.yelp.com/7a-new-york

You know what they say: Location, location, location. Well, those words and the numbers 24/7 are the kiss of success to another numeral/alphabetical mix: 7A, the ‘round the clock café that’s... Read More

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Veselka

144 Second Ave., New York, NY (@ 9th St.)
212.228.9682
www.veselka.com

Established in 1954 by WW II Ukranian refugees, Veselka was made famous for feeding the late-dining East Village beatniks for years. The only thing that’s really changed at this neighborhood... Read More

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Miss Lily’s

132 West Houston St., New York, NY (@ Sullivan St.)
646.588.5375
www.misslilysnyc.com

A Jamaican jerk hut in Manhattan? We’re into it. Designed by the tastemakers behind the Box, Café Select, La Esquina and Jamaica’s Rockhouse Hotel? Now you’re after our own hearts. The West... Read More

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Frank Restaurant

88 2nd Ave, New York, NY (@ 5th St.)
212.420.0106
www.frankrestaurant.com

When a restaurant is named after the owner and its slogan is “a place to eat,” you know you’re in for an honest-to-goodness experience, no pretension whatsoever. Opening in 1998 with just 29... Read More