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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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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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Mooncake Foods

28 Watts St (Watts and Thompson)
212-219-8888
www.mooncakefoods.com

Long time favorite of the GrandLife offices, Mooncake Foods has been populating our lunchtime bellies since it opened in 2003. Combining a rich selection of Asian traditional with a dash of American... 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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Rubirosa

235 Mulberry St. New York, NY (Prince & Spring St.)
212.965.0500
www.rubirosanyc.com

Run by Staten Island pizza guru, Giuseppe Pappalardo, Angelo Pappalardo, and the legendary Beatrice Inn doorman, Angelo Bianchi, Rubirosa brings the charisma of the Italian family to Nolita. A... Read More

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Il Buco

47 Bond St., New York, NY (Bowery & Lafayette St.)
212.533.1932
www.ilbuco.com

Il Buco began its life in the 90’s as an antique shop, selling dishware, copper pots, chairs and paintings collected from Mediterranean travels. At one point, the owners started serving midday... Read More

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La Esquina

106 Kenmare St., New York, NY (@ Lafayette St.)
646.613.7100
www.esquinanyc.com

Spanish for “the corner,” La Esquina looks just that: an unassuming corner on Kenmare and Lafayette Streets. But, this corner is much more than meets the eye: it’s a three-part speakeasy. To... Read More

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Raoul’s

180 Prince St., New York, NY (Sullivan & Thompson Sts.)
212.966.3518
www.raouls.com

Opened in SoHo by two brothers newly arrived from Alsace, France, Raoul’s has become a New York bistro for the books, and only getting better with time. The locals used to come here in the 1970s... Read More

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