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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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Uncle Boons

7 Spring St between Elizabeth & Bowery
(646) 370-6650

Thai flavors are usually singular in the US, but Uncle Boons owners and Per Se veterens Matt Danzer & Ann Redding have gone for balanced and holistic flavors that are a unifying mix. The... Read More

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Mother’s Ruin

18 Spring between Mott & Elizabeth St
(433) 756-8526

Tucked away on Spring Street in Nolita, Mother’s Ruin has already earned serious watering-hole cred. With a star-studded line up of bartenders, the cocktail menu (a chalk board above the bar) is... 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

Torrisi Italian Specialities @ 250 Mulberry St., New York, NY

Torrisi Italian Specialties

250 Mulberry St, New York, NY (@ Prince St.)
212.965.0955
www.piginahat.com

By day, Torrisi Italian Specialties is a sandwich shop on the northern edge of Little Italy.  This is noteworthy, because Torrisi is nothing quite like the tourist traps and lackluster Italian food... Read More

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Bread

20 Spring St., New York, NY (Elizabeth & Mott St.)
212.334.1015

Bread in Nolita patented the formula for panini paradise back in 2003: 1) Have neighboring Balthazar supply the famous housebaked ciabatta rolls and baguettes, 2) Find every possible complimentary... Read More

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CAFÉ HABANA

17 Prince St. New York, NY @ Elizabeth St.
212.625.2001
www.cafehabana.com

How’s this for Latin American: Located in a former old-school Dominican diner and inspired by a Mexico City lunch joint, Café Habana’s food is 100% Cuban. This divey eatery has few tables so... Read More

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Ed’s Lobster Bar

222 Lafayette St., New York, NY (Kenmare & Spring Sts.)
212.343.3236
www.lobsterbarnyc.com

Featuring food as simple in nature to its name, Ed's Lobster Bar is a no frills establishment catering to lobster and seafood lovers alike. With founder and chef Edward McFarland's love for New... Read More