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
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
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
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
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
299 Bowery St., New York, NY (Houston and 1st Sts.)
212.933.5300
www.danielnyc.com/dbgb.html
Come for the links: DBGB’s menu boasts 14 varieties of housemade sausages from Merguez to Corienne to Anglaise. Stay for the Lyonnais-inspired burgers, towering shellfish platters,... Read More
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
210 East 9th St., New York, NY (Second & Third Aves.)
212.473.3327
www.hasakinyc.com
One of the best casual and authentic Sushi spots in... Read More