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La Palapa $$ and ale. Try the “5 veg“ – a five­
Mexican Map 5 A1 course vegetarian platter.
77 St. Mark’s Place, 10003
Tel (212) 777-2537 Spring Street Natural $$
Colorful restaurant with regional Vegetarian Map 4 F4
Mexican cooking such as baked 98 Kenmare St, 10012
catfish, plus tart Margaritas, and Tel (212) 966-0290
other tequila drinks. Wholesome dishes made with
fresh natural ingredients have
Pardon My French $$ been a neighborhood staple for
French Map 5 B2 decades. Choices include vegan
103 Ave B, 10009 macrobiotic plates.
Tel (212) 358-9683
A buzzing bistro that serves The Standard Grill $$
whole some classics such as American Map 3 B1
moules frites (mussels) and duck 848 Washington St, 10014
with apricots. The small backyard Tel (212) 645-4100
offers a chance to experience a Bustling farmhouse­chic bistro
relaxing dinner under the stars. with grilled steaks and burgers,
Ethnic interiors of Spice Market, which locally sourced salads, and an
Pearl Oyster Bar $$ serves Southeast Asian food, Downtown excellent assortment of ales. The
Seafood Map 4 D4 grilled Mayan shrimp is popular.
18 Cornelia St, 10014 Russ & Daughters Cafe $$
Tel (212) 691-8211 Closed Sun Jewish Map 5 A4 Stanton Social $$
This longtime favorite has a raw 127 Orchard St, 10002 American Map 5 A3
oyster bar and sinfully tasty lobster Tel (212) 475-4880 99 Stanton St, 10002
rolls. Very popular, so be prepared Incredible hand­rolled bagels with Tel (212) 995-0099
to wait. smoked salmon, knishes, pickled The party atmosphere and
herring, and other Yiddish classics. creative cocktails overshadow
Il Posto Accanto $$ The original Manhattan gourmet the small plates designed for
Italian Map 5 B2 branch opened this café in 2014. sharing at this trendy spot.
192 East 2nd St, 10009 There is a DJ on weekends.
Tel (212) 228-3562 Sammy’s Roumanian $$
Friendly eatery and wine bar Eastern European Map 5 A4 SUteiShi $$
that draws the crowds. There’s 157 Chrystie St, 10002 Sushi Map 2 D2
a festive atmosphere at all Tel (212) 673-0330 24 Peck Slip, 10038
times, with dim lights and Feast on steak, latkes, ruby­red Tel (212) 766-2344
candles. The inexpensive red pastrami, and chopped liver at Top­notch sushi and other
wine is an added incentive. this old­world restaurant. Have Japanese offerings in a stylish,
a local beer to top off the meal. high­ceilinged space. Creative,
Prune $$ There is a party room upstairs for locally themed rolls include the
American Map 5 A3 those looking to shake a leg. “King of NY” and “Peck’s Peak.”
54 East 1st St, 10003
Tel (212) 677-6221 DK Choice Tamarind $$
Small and rustic, this delightful Indian Map 4 D5
place does offshoots of Saravanaa Bhavan $$ 99 Hudson St, 10013
American favorites such as Indian/Vegetarian Map 9 A4 Tel (212) 775-9000
bacon and eggs atop a tangle 81 Lexington Ave, 10016 Feast on excellent curries and
of peppery spaghetti. Tel (212) 679-0204 succulent lamb at this vibrant
Inexpensive, all­vegetarian menu, restaurant. Offers great value for
Public $$ which incorporates a dizzying money, with generous portions
Australian Map 4 F3 assortment of South Indian and a wide range of Indian
210 Elizabeth St, 10012 specialties such as Rasam, a spicy dishes to choose from.
Tel (212) 343-7011 lentil soup. Good selection of
Experience cuisine from Down Indian desserts. Friendly service Tertulia $$
Under with a classy twist at this matches the casual ambience. Spanish tapas Map 4 D2
hip restaurant. One of the high­ 359 Sixth Ave, 10014
lights featured on the menu is Tel (646) 559-9909
the grilled kangaroo paired with Spice Market $$ Sample smoked mussels and
a New Zealand wine. Southeast Asian Map 3 B1 steaming paella heaped with
403 West 13th St, 10014 shrimp at this vibrant tapas bar.
Red Farm $$ Tel (212) 675-2322 The menu also features an
Chinese Map 3 C2 This sensuous restaurant serves excellent selection of tapas dishes.
529 Hudson St, 10014 Southeast Asian “street food” and
Tel (212) 792-9700 fusion cocktails. Check out the pork Tocqueville $$
Local and seasonal produce vindaloo (a spicy curried dish). French Map 8 F5
drive this contemporary 1 East 15th St, 10003
Chinese joint. The menu The Spotted Pig $$ Tel (212) 647-1515 Closed Sun
includes playful dim sum British Map 3 B2 Inconspicuous gem Tocqueville
creations, such as the Pac 314 West 11th St, 10014 offers French cuisine with a
Man shrimp dumplings, and Tel (212) 620-0393 Japanese twist, including
delicious mains, such as the Upscale pub with excellent wine lavender Arctic char. Excellent
crisp­skin smoked chicken. list plus, of course, plenty of stout wine list.
Key to Prices see p294
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