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
194 Elizabeth St, New York, NY (Prince & Spring St.)
212.965.9511
www.peasantnyc.com
Simplicity at its most savory describes Peasant. Enter this dungeoness enoteca and you may feel as though you fell into a rabbit hole: In the middle of Manhattan, a turn of the century inn? Candlelit... Read More
132 West Houston St., New York, NY (@ Sullivan St.)
646.588.5375
www.misslilysnyc.com
A Jamaican jerk hut in Manhattan? We’re into it. Designed by the tastemakers behind the Box, Café Select, La Esquina and Jamaica’s Rockhouse Hotel? Now you’re after our own hearts. The West... 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
119 Sullivan St. New York, NY (Spring & Prince Sts.)
212.343.0404
www.blueribbonrestaurants.com
Located on the same SoHo block as the original Blue Ribbon, this top-rated jewel in the Blue Ribbon family offers fresh seafood flown in daily from both the Atlantic and Pacific, as well as from the... Read More
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
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
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