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- 132 Fourth Ave., Union Square 10003
- 212-432-1324
The Fourth
American brasserie at the Hyatt Union Square. No problems starting conversations, as L.A. artist Brinton Jaecks hangs five bunk beds from the ceiling in a dreamlike helix. For appetizers, it's bi-c... read more
- 41 W. 57th St., Midtown West 10019
- 212-465-2400
Betony
Glitzy New American establishment moves into the former Brasserie Pushkin space with a pair of former Eleven Madison Park chefs. Ornate tin ceiling and blaring gold banquettes make for elaborate ba... read more
- 407 W. 14th St., Meatpacking District 10014
- 212-596-7255
Manon
Brasserie Pushkin peeps take another stab at the city with glossy MePa triplex. Name and inspiration come from Manon Lescaut of operatic lore. Kitchen works up seasonal ingredients, adds internat... read more
- 195 Franklin St., Greenpoint 11222
- 347-227-7296
Alameda
Evan and Oliver Haslegrave of hOmE design drop a stylish space on Greenpoint. Curved bar is tucked into a nook like a boat’s cabin, wood paneling is artfully deployed. Chef Nick Padilla does ... read more
- 2211 Frederick Douglass Blvd., Harlem 10027
- 212-622-8462
Vinatería
Small dishes and wine on the east side of Columbia. Sexed-up corner of an old building made modern with a shiny steel bar, grey walls. Hand-cut steak tartare and grilled octopus with frisée ... read more
- 47 W. 8th St., Greenwich Village 10011
- 212-253-9333
Greenwich Project
Custom cocktails and market-fresh fare from the folks behind Projects Mulberry and Vinatta. Downstairs marked by casual bistro tables and a bar scene, upstairs houses formal banquettes, shiny tin c... read more
- 300 Spring St., Soho 10013
- 646-559-2328
Cherrywood Kitchen
Smoked American fare with an Asian kick. Casual dining room’s sexed up with dark red walls and a frosted glass divide. Complementary just-baked ciabatta with whipped blue cheese is a meal of ... read more
- 173 Irving Ave., Bushwick 11237
- 929-210-9531
Fritzl's Lunch Box
Dan Ross-Leutwyler of Fatty 'Cue and Bellwether does a Brooklynese café. Long narrow dining room seats a handful in orange plastic school chairs. Blood sausage tamale and kale salad to start... read more
- 68 Bergen St., Cobble Hill 11201
- 718-488-3906
Jarro
Natural and organic fare in Cobble Hill. Airy space with chandeliers and a long wooden bar. Sunchoke soup and pappardelle with pork ragu, octopus with baby beets. Pintxos (Basque tapas) like truffl... read more
- 174 Bleecker St., Greenwich Village 10012
- 212-777-9077
Slide
Best drunk food on the block. Upscale burgers and shakes from Chopped champ Madison Cowan. Deep dining room clad in brick, rotating paintings curated by Bad Art Good Walls. Corn pudding and bacon i... read more
- 102 Third Ave., East Village 10003
- 212-529-8880
Feast
Feast of friends: bakery owner, hospitality pro, and Veritas chef team up on a farm-to-table American spread. Choose from two nightly prix fixes, vegetarian or nose-to-tail. Communal dining and fin... read more
- 52 W. 13th St., Greenwich Village 10011
- 212-300-4525
Grape & Vine
Jade Hotel keeps with the retro vibes at in-house tavern. Speakeasy trend won’t die here: antiques and fireplace recall old-school venues like ur-Village hang the Grapevine Tavern. Beatnik pi... read more
- 220 Bowery, Nolita 10012
- 212-837-2370
Pearl & Ash
Small plates take over The Bowery House’s restaurant slot. Long communal poplar tables and squared booths for rustic-modern vibes. Custom wooden boxes provide 600 cubbies for antique cameras ... read more
- 34 E. 20th St., Flatiron 10003
- 212-677-7771
County
Under-the-radar spot aims for county fair effects. (This being the Flatiron, your mileage may vary.) Interior goes rural with repurposed barn siding on the walls, light-industrial stools along the ... read more
- 37 E. 50th St., Midtown East 10022
- 212-750-0100
The Skylight Shoppe
Pop-up lunch-only soda fountain upstairs from Maloney & Porcelli. Posh Skylight Room adds checkered tablecloths for lunch hours, puts in spiraling straw holders and an old-fashioned popcorn car... read more
- 25 Cleveland Pl., Nolita 10012
- 212-274-0900
The Cleveland
Tasteful American fare. White-bricked walls flanked with dark wooden church pews; small tables, steel-backed chairs, and a few potted plants don’t overstuff airy dining room. Small plates tab... read more
- 551 Fifth Ave., Midtown East 10017
- 212-537-0956
Tommy Bahama Manhattan Island
Bar and restaurant arm of casual Seattle clothier. Yacht Rock, but in the most contemporary way. Caribbean vibes off white walls, slatted ceilings, tropical plants. Ground-floor Marlin Bar all yo h... read more
- 205 E. 45th St., Midtown East 10017
- 212-867-4200
Atrium
ESquared Hospitality, of BLT fame, takes over a spread at the Alex. Like the hotel that hosts it, mixes midtown luxury with hints of downtown style. High ceilings, marble stairway, ebony accents. S... read more
- 85 Tenth Ave., Chelsea 10011
- 646-484-6566
Willow Road
Sleek gastrobar under a High Line trestle. Rubs shoulders with Del Posto and Colicchio & Sons, has a former Cru hand working the kitchen. Seasonal American puts the focus on local sourcing, str... read more
- 215 W. 40th St., Midtown West 10018
- 212-719-1200
The Hudson Bond
Name sounds like a ‘70s TV detective agency, but interior is all contemporary sleek. White marble bar, high ceilings, dark wood, flattering light. Back patio for your sneakarette convenience.... read more
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