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Hearth $$
Italian Map 5 A1
403 East 12th St, 10009
Tel (212) 602-1300
Feast on Tuscan-American fare at
this popular bohemian-chic rest-
aurant. Signature dishes include
marinated sardines, pan-seared
skate, and stuffed cabbage. Top
off the meal with olive-oil cake.
Hundred Acres $$
American Map 4 D3
38 MacDougal St, 10012
Tel (212) 475-7500
Tuck into farm-to-fork cuisine, Contemporary interior of Hearth, Downtown
such as juicy lamb and fried
green tomatoes, at this cozy spot. The Little Owl $$ The Mermaid Inn $$
There is a lovely garden at the American Map 3 C2 Seafood Map 5 A2
back of the restaurant. 90 Bedford St, 10014 96 Second Ave, 10003
Tel (212) 741-4695 Tel (212) 674-5870
Jane $$ Charming neighborhood joint With its New England-style
American Map 4 E3 with innovative, market-fresh, chowder, and lobster sand wiches,
100 West Houston St, 10012 Mediterranean-style cuisine. Try this casual place draws a trendy
Tel (212) 254-7000 their signature pork chops and crowd. Wash the seafood down
Casual neighborhood bistro with gravy meatball sliders. with a bottle of Brooklyn beer.
a loyal following thanks to tasty
unpretentious dishes made with DK Choice Mission Chinese Food $$
fresh, local produce. Welcoming Chinese Map 5 B5
environs are packed for the Locanda Verde $$ 171 East Broadway, 10002
popular weekend brunch service. Italian Map 4 D5 Tel (212) 529-8800
379 Greenwich St, 10013 Since its opening in 2012, Danny
Jewel Bako $$ Tel (212) 925-3797 Bowien’s San Francisco transplant
Japanese Map 4 F2 Within Robert De Niro’s Green- has developed a cult following
239 East 5th St, 10003 wich Hotel is this hugely for its creative take on fiery
Tel (212) 979-1012 Closed Sun popular taverna, renowned for Sichuan food. Favorites include
This tiny but impeccable its big, bold, family-style food. the thrice-cooked bacon and the
restaurant serves exquisite sushi. Tuck into authentic Italian sensational duck baked in clay.
Also check out the wide range dishes full of flavor, from The restaurant also has a decent
of sashimi on offer. Note that the generous pasta portions to raw bar and, more surprisingly, a
prices of dishes can quickly add soul-satisfying seafood. wood-fired pizza oven.
up – but it’s well worth it.
Momofuku Noodle Bar $$
Kesté $$ Lupa $$ Asian Map 5 A1
Pizza Map 4 D2 Italian Map 4 F3 171 First Ave, 10003
271 Bleecker St, 10014 170 Thompson St, 10012 Tel (212) 475-7899
Tel (212) 243-1500 Tel (212) 982-5089 Celebrated Korean-American
This acclaimed Italian pizza- Celebrity chef Mario Batali serves chef David Chang offers innova-
maker churns out some of the superb pasta and grilled meats tive ramen and other Japanese
city’s most delicious wood-fired, at this trattoria. It is busy most classics. Try the pork buns, and
Neapolitan-style pizzas. Inventive nights of the week, so book the fried chicken, which comes
toppings, as well as gluten-free, ahead. Enjoy a cocktail at the with pancakes.
vegetarian, and vegan options. bar while waiting for your table.
Moustache $$
Middle Eastern Map 3 C2
90 Bedford St, 10014
Tel (212) 229-2220
Hugely popular, casual eatery
with flavorful grilled lamb and
chicken and delicious, crisp
Turkish “pitzas” – pizzas made
with pita dough.
Otto $$
Italian Map 4 E1
1 Fifth Ave, 10003
Tel (212) 995-9559
Buzzing, upscale pizzeria from
chef Mario Batali. The creative
wine list features excellent
vintages from Italy. The prices are
more than reasonable and the
Attractive table settings at The Little Owl, Downtown service friendly.
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