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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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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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Tomoe Sushi

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

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Momofuku Noodle Bar

171 First Ave., New York, NY (10th & 11th Sts.)
212.777.7773
www.momofuku.com

David Chang’s original East Village spot spawned dozens of imitators – none with the success of Momofuku’s eponymous ramen soup and Berkshire pork buns. Using traditional French cooking... Read More