94 Prince St at Mercer
(212) 226-9412
Fanelli’s has outlived any other tavern in the neighborhood (since 1922 in fact), and for good reason, as a beer and burger here can never disappoint. Try to impress an old friend who thinks... Read More
55 W 44th St between 5th & 6th Ave
(212) 391-2400
In response to an April 2000 French terror attack on a McDonald’s in Brittany, Daniel Boulud, the celebrated Lyon-born chef who was known for serving impeccable cuisine from his homeland to New... Read More
225 Madison Ave Madison and 36th St.
212.683.2130
The Morgan Online
Another throwback museum restaurant, this one is housed with gilded age opulence in the Morgan family’s actual century-old dining room. It’s lunch-only (except on Friday nights until 8pm... Read More
59 Grand St., New York, NY (West Broadway & Wooster St.)
212-941-0772
www.luckystrikeny.com
Step into this 1989-established Keith McNally dining room, and you might feel like you’ve entered a friend’s house – provided that your friend loves French film and well-worn antiques. A décor... Read More
1 Madison Ave., New York, NY (@ 24th St.)
212.889.0905
www.elevenmadisonpark.com
Three Michelin stars. Four stars from the New York Times. Five from Forbes Travel Guide. Five awards from the James Beard Foundation. You don’t just go to a place like Eleven Madison Park; you... Read More
242 Mott. St., New York, NY (Houston & Prince)
212.334.9552
www.cafegitanenyc.com
With all the ambience of a charming sidewalk bistro in Paris, it should come as no surprise that NoLita’s Café Gitane is named after a French cigarette. During the day, the hip French-Morrocan... Read More
80 Spring St., New York, NY (@ Crosby St.)
212.965.1414
www.balthazarny.com
Keith McNally’s parisian brasserie is the king of the New York brunch. Located in the heart of SoHo, the place attracts fashionistas, Francophiles and the occasional celebrity for the sublime... Read More
26 Bond St., New York, NY (Lafayette & Bowery Sts.)
646.329.5836
www.thesmilenyc.com
Trendy lunch spots in Nolita are always popping up, but The Smile has serious staying power. Marquee nightlife names Matt Kleigman and Carlos Quirarte, own this the bi-level space that doubles as a... Read More