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- 162 Orchard St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-995-0300
Todd's Mill
Former No. 7 hand turns to rustic American on the Lower East. Name comes from a small town in the Land of Lincoln founded by the owner’s family. Interior has acres of wood, mantels to spare o... read more
- 184 DeKalb Ave., Fort Greene 11205
- 718-596-4147
The Brooklyn Sandwich Society
Former supper club’s brick and mortar establishment. White tiled walls, red leather barstools make for a cozy space. Farm-to-table fare from appetizers onward sees beet salad, tapas-sized Bru... read more
- 19 Kenmare St., Nolita 10012
- 212-219-3434
The Butcher's Daughter
Café and juice bar from Apothéke cocktail guru Heather Tierney. Bright white space, yellow stools, and embellishments from the garden. Brandi Kowalski of ABC Kitchen on the juice menu... read more
- 525 Broome St., Soho 10013
- 212-966-9620
The Dalloway
"Lesbian-implied" (but straight-friendly) lounge and restaurant delivered by reality stars Kim Stolz and Amanda Leigh Dunn. From The Real L Word and ANTM to chipotle tuna rubbed with avocado, ... read more
- 1900 Broadway, Upper West Side 10023
- 212-496-5700
The Smith
Lincoln Center gets transplant of ever-popular McNally-esque downtown joint. Has the look of an instant classic, with acres of white tile, roomy zinc bar. Interior crosses a French café with... read more
- 254 Fifth Ave., Flatiron 10001
- 212-203-7772
L&W Oyster Co.
From the guys behind the restaurant Almond comes a casual, yet snazzy seafood spot in Flatiron where oysters are the star of the show. During the day, they serve a power lunch on placemats with pap... read more
- 17 W. 26th St., Flatiron 10010
- 646-490-8240
Maysville
Temple to bourbon. Named for Kentucky town steeped in distilling history, pride of place given to backlit bottle row that greets you when you walk in the door. Long marble bar, crisp modern design ... read more
- 433 Third Ave., Brooklyn 11215
- 347-763-2680
Fletcher’s Brooklyn Barbecue
Gowanus barbecue joint from meat aficionado Bill Fletcher and R.U.B. alumnus Matt Fisher perfect for pre-gaming before shows at The Bell House around the corner. With sustainably-raised meat cooked... read more
- 522 Hudson St., West Village 10014
- 212-691-3252
The Quarter
Chalkboard sign reads “Welcome Home,” if that tells you anything about the vibe here. Neighborhoody spot serves American small plates with Medi and Asian accents. Seasonal array of fres... read more
- 688 Franklin Ave., Crown Heights 11238
- 347-318-3644
Mayfield
Park Slope into Crown Heights. Chef-owner Lev Gewirtzman takes Stone Park Café experience, applies it to sweet New American spot on Franklin. Raw bar as lead off, smart seasonal dishes to fo... read more
- 55 W. 26th St., Flatiron 10010
- 646-862-9969
Melt Shop
Window-front midtown take-away opens full sit down spot in the Flatiron. Slanted wood paneling and bright yellow chairs right in keeping with sandwich color schemes. Ham and gruyere, a Thanksgiving... read more
- 425 Lafayette St., NoHo 10003
- 212-539-8777
The Library at The Public
Romanesque Revival former Astor Library now hosting swank resto-lounge on the mezzanine. Earth-toned leather and pale wood space somewhat like a library, except one with a killer booze program. Red... read more
- 773 Fulton St., Fort Greene 11217
- 718-596-6826
Prospect
Reclaimed wood from the Coney Island boardwalk outfits locally sourced New American spot. Old Brooklyn photos and bare bulbs fill a 46-seat dining room. Menu emphasizes local rooftop farms. Less th... read more
- 22-25 Jackson Ave., Long Island City 11101
- 718-786-1800
M. Wells Dinette
They eat horses, don’t they? No—nag tartare has been pulled, but there's still plenty of adventuresome offers from Hugue Dufour and Sarah Obraitis. M. Wells trades in its vintage diner... read more
- 284 Third Ave., Brooklyn 11215
- 718-596-6560
The Pines
Sophisticated New American comes to the canal. Littleneck peeps carry over the charm, lay out a smart, seasonal spread. Salads juxtapose like champs: lettuce and guanciale, purslane plus pistachio,... read more
- 8 W. 40th St., Midtown West 10018
- 212-582-8200
LT Burger
American classics given the Laurent Tourondel upgrade. Titular burgers shine, ranging from Angus to pulled pork to chicken with smoked gouda. Three kinds of fries for the side, along with southern ... read more
- 220 W. 44th St., Midtown West 10036
- 646-532-4897
Guy's American Kitchen & Bar
At last, a place to stash those annoying in-laws from Scottsdale. Guy Fieri, the Ed Hardy of dining, brings his Johnny Garlic and Tex Wasabi expertise to Times Square. Flavors as bold as Mr. Fieri&... read more
- 89 MacDougal St., Greenwich Village 10012
- 212-460-0900
McCoy
Tropical-chic oyster spot above a speakeasy. Checkerboard floors, wooden fans, potted palms. Iron paraphernalia from circa 1930 nods to Prohibition Era theme. Chalkboard menu lists oysters, shellf... read more
- 343 Gold St., Fort Greene 11201
- 718-858-5866
Palmer's
Swanky bites go undercover in modern building's retro café. Red and yellow vinyl stools line old-fashioned lunch counter; curved white ceiling is très “waiting-for-the-train-to-... read more
- 351 E. 12th St., East Village 10003
- 212-432-3825
Ducks Eatery
Fellows from SPiN do flavor-injected barbeque. Brick walls, mosaic-tiled floor, vaulted barn ceiling are as close to Texas as you’ll find on 12th Street. Headliner is the brisket—shot u... read more
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