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25 W Houston between Greene & Mercer
(212) 334-7320
Burger & Barrel, the chic beef-heavy spot on the northern edge of Soho, is much more than just the meaty American favorite highlighted in the name. There are delicious middle-school style tater... Read More
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
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
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
267 Lafayette St, New York, NY (Prince & Spring Sts.)
212.274.8615
www.falainyc.com
A sleek, white, heaven-like interior on Lafayette is home to an exceptional Italian restaurant that feels like a bit of Florence on the Lower East Side. Eponymously christened by the acclaimed... Read More
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
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
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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