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- 299 Bowery, East Village 10003
- 212-933-5300
DBGB Kitchen & Bar
Daniel descends on the Bowery, mashes up high/low, uptown/downtown, French brasserie/all-American tavern. Modern space nods to area's recent history, stacks its shelves like a kitchen supply store.... read more
- 264 Elizabeth St., Nolita 10012
- 212-966-9640
Jo's
Cozy brown leather banquettes, white marble bar, low warm lighting make for perfectly romantic ambiance that's still strong enough to meet your buddy for a burger on a cold night. Don't stop there,... read more
- 247 S. 1st St., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-218-8047
Rye
Owner and chef Cal Elliott certainly knows his way around the kitchen, having cooked at Williamsburg dining meccas Dumont and Dressler. Tucked behind an unmarked door, Rye is all cool speakeasy atm... read more
- 112 Suffolk St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-533-6088
Antibes Bistro
Go-to for the LES, routinely attracts envious denizens of other NYC hoods. Tavern look, with white walls, rustic fixtures, lotsa charm. Personal vibe (friendly chef helps), reasonable prices, Medit... read more
- 425 Graham Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 718-389-2060
Fanny
Romantic bistro with fresh ingredients enhanced by simple French/Medi preparations. Food is as clean and simple as the bare bulbs hanging from the pressed tin ceiling. Nice mélange of French... read more
- 387 Myrtle Ave., Fort Greene 11205
- 718-858-1484
Lola Bklyn
Buzz hasn't worn off between the leafy garden, top brunch menu, and stellar rep from big bro Chez Oscar. Name has changed, though, and French proclivities have turned to NAFTA territory. Mexi... read more
- 140 W. 46th St., Midtown West 10036
- 212-840-8413
St. Andrews
One of very few (something like two) Scottish restaurants/pubs in New York, but it's a nice one. St. Andrews is all about polished wood, tartan, brass, and Scotch. An ocean of single malts of cours... read more
- 250 Dekalb Ave., Fort Greene 11205
- 347-384-2972
Abistro
Not just a bistro. Chef Abdoul Gueye gets Senegali roots on with cayenne-dusted black-eyed-pea fritters, West African chicken salad, and Senegalese fried chicken. French staples like moules and ste... read more
- 131 Rivington St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-260-4555
Schiller's Liquor Bar
McNally hits the LES, snow bunnies and Botoxics descend. Hipster-friendly, bustling bistro has exceptional energy, drinks, and surprisingly tasty, solid eats. Wiener schnitzel goes down well with a... read more
- 50-12 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City
- 718-472-4355
Tournesol
Gallic country bistro, anachronistic in the warehouse wasteland of LIC. Warm interior perfect for savoring tangy duck-liver pâté, impeccable terrines of rabbit and foie gras, and coq au vin that wi... read more
- 2 Park Ave., Kips Bay 10016
- 212-725-8585
Artisanal
High-ceilinged, refined brasserie, with wood-paneled columns and Parisian spirit. True craftsmanship awaits in the cheese cave, with over 250 global varieties, including vacherin, reblochons, and o... read more
- 180 Spring St., Soho 10012
- 212-226-8645
Bistro Les Amis
Solid for decent steak frites, thrifty wine, and patio seats with prime views of voracious Soho consumption. Parisian enough, though al fresco lunches may have you feeling you’re stuck in the food ... read more
- 80 Spring St., Soho 10012
- 212-965-1414
Balthazar
A McNally faux bistro original. Scenetastic breakfast starts many a Soho player's day, while Silicon Alley types split café-style lunches. Dinner pulls in the power suits for duck and pistachio ter... read more
- 340 W. Broadway, Soho 10013
- 212-431-0021
Felix
Sound system may be blown out but still a great corner location. Just up the street from Deitch Projects. Pulls fair share of talent, does a hectic brunch for tourists, Euros, and locals who perhap... read more
- 59 Grand St., Soho 10013
- 212-941-0772
Lucky Strike
Drunk uncle of the McNally empire who can on occasion be way more fun to chill with than Aunty Balthazar and her pointy stilettos. New chef breathing fresh life into perennial steak frites, spicy p... read more
- 20 E. 60th St., Upper East Side 10022
- 212-751-3036
Le Bilboquet
IN PREVIEW. Eurotrashtastic. The place to see slash be seen on the east side. Noisy BP crowd with both $$$ and smokes to burn. Same twenty songs in heavy rotation on the speakers, but nobody minds.... read more
- 145 W. Broadway, Tribeca 10013
- 212-233-0507
The Odeon
In case you slept or snorted your way through the New York '80s, allow us to remind you: This place is a legend. Spacious dining room lined with mirrors emanates an energetic buzz to match your b... read more
- 180 Prince St., Soho 10012
- 212-966-3518
Raoul's
OG Soho bistro keeps charming in dilapidated digs even as glitzier spots fall by the wayside. Classic for perfect steak au poivre, excellent risotto with scallops, and steamed artichokes munched by... read more
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