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Low lighting and rustic decor at Da Silvano, Downtown
Craft $$ Edi & the Wolf $$ Freemans $$
American Map 9 A5 Austrian Map 5 B2 American Map 5 A3
43 East 19th St, 10003 102 Ave C, 10009 Freeman Alley, near Rivington, 10002
Tel (212) 780-0880 Tel (212) 598-1040 Tel (212) 420-0012
Creative chef Tom Colicchio This rustic restaurant is inspired This fashionable restaurant,
offers a “deconstructed” menu by the casual neighborhood hiding at the end of an alley, has
that celebrates fresh ingredients. taverns in Austria. Feast on a menu reminiscent of a 1950s
Try the roasted swordfish or traditional Austrian dishes such as supper party, with rum-soaked
rabbit loin, or braised beef pork schnitzel, making sure to ribs and stiff cocktails. Old-world
short ribs. Be sure to taste the leave room for a delicious pastry American tavern-style decor.
mouthwatering desserts. dessert. Good choice of wines.
DK Choice
Da Silvano $$ Empellón Cocina $$
Italian Map 4 D3 Mexican Map 5 A2 Gramercy Tavern $$
260 Sixth Ave, 10014 105 First Ave, 10003 American Map 9 A5
Tel (212) 982-2343 Tel (212) 780-0999 42 East 20th St, 10003
A Tuscan restaurant that’s better Innovative, but rooted in Tel (212) 477-0777
known for its celebrity clientele authentic Mexican style, this Enjoy a warm welcome at this
than its cuisine. Coveted outdoor restaurant blends the classic New York City favorite.
tables and gently lit interiors and the contemporary. Try Combining simple elegance
make for a great ambience. the lamb sweetbreads with with rustic charm, the Gramercy
pumpkin seeds. Tavern serves up contemporary
Delmonico’s $$ American dishes using seasonal
American Map 1 C3 Fraunces Tavern $$ ingredients. Walk-in and sit in
56 Beaver St, 10004 American Map 1 C4 the Tavern, or book in advance
Tel (212) 509-1144 Closed Sun 54 Pearl St, 10004 and enjoy a multi-course meal
Established in 1837, this Tel (212) 968-1776 Closed Sun in the Dining Room. Tasting
charming steakhouse, with Historic 18th-century tavern with menus are available and the
historic murals, serves classic classic American steak and fish service is impeccable.
dishes such as the Delmonico dishes. The place has 18 craft
Steak (boneless ribeye), Lobster beers on tap.
Newburg, and Baked Alaska. Great Jones Cafe $$
American Map 4 F2
Dirt Candy $$ 54 Great Jones St, 10012
Vegetarian Map 5 A3 Tel (212) 674-9304
86 Allen St, 10009 An Elvis likeness draped with
Tel (212) 228-7732 Closed Mon Mardi Gras beads sets the tone
High-concept vegetarian cuisine, for this eatery. Enjoy the cocktails
from mint and tarragon zucchini sat the bar. Sample the Cajun
pasta to portobello mushroom Mary, and play some vinyl, old-
mousse. Everything on the menu school style, on the jukebox.
can be made vegan on request.
Les Halles $$
Dirty French $$ French Map 1 C2
French Map 5 A3 15 John St, 10038
180 Ludlow St, 10002 Tel (212) 285-8585
Tel (212) 254-3000 A lively brasserie with top-notch
Contemporary French bistro that fare, from succulent steak with
offers a tweak on classics, such as Béarnaise sauce to tasty grilled
duck à l’orange with preserved salmon to fresh salads with tangy
oranges, and brook trout with The bar area at Freemans restaurant, dressings. There is a fine selection
dried apricots and sesame. Downtown of French wine on the menu.
Key to Prices see p294
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