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- 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
- 3233 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx 10461
- 718-824-8400
Babalu
De tal palo, tal astilla. Ralph Mercado III follows in father's footsteps, revives legendary Times Square joint. Latin flavor, rhythm aplenty. Mexican and Caribbean accents in the kitchen, menu di... read more
- 1 Bedford Ave., Greenpoint 11222
Nights and Weekends
Five Leaves crew puts in sister joint a little ways down the block. Intimate space all about the fresh air, with doors and windows opening up to the street. Distressed surfaces, reclaimed wood, and... read more
- 132 W. Houston St., West Village 10012
- 646-588-5375
Miss Lily's
Serge Becker 1, Anna Wintour 0. Nightlife superstar and crew win pissing war with Vogue editor, drop vibey Jamaican spot on Houston. Look cribbed from Caribbean greasy spoons, with diner-like molde... read more
- 105 Reade St., Tribeca 10013
- 212-406-1900
Sazón
Sofrito offshoot brings some seasoning to Tribeca. Gussied up Puerto Rican takes the festive approach. Much rhythm from the speakers, outgoing staff. Traditional eats in refined versions, can't go ... read more
- 220 Conover St., Red Hook 11231
- 718-797-2297
Botanica
Industrial floor-to-ceiling windows keep it sociable and airy at this Red Hook fave. Venetian chandeliers, wide-planked floors, marble bar work the bourgeois angle. Inventive fruit- and herb-influe... read more
- 652 Union St., Park Slope 11215
- 718-636-6311
Palo Santo
Omigod, it's in the middle of the block, on a side street, in a brownstone! There goes the neighborhood, and here comes a suave, date-worthy, somewhat precious Pan-Latino experience. Named after tr... read more
- 70 W. 3rd St., West Village 10012
- 212-477-2804
Negril Village
The second floor dining room sets the island tone with bamboo floors and seashell-lined walls, fit for serving NY savvy Caribbean cuisine. Brunch, lunch and dinner menus include island favorites fr... read more
- 424 Amsterdam Ave. , Upper West Side 10024
- 212-595-7000
Café con Leche
No longer special, but still a decent enough Cuban spot. Somewhat refined takes on the traditional. Roast pork, oxtail, bacalao. Can't go wrong with shrimp in red, green, or garlic sauce. Namesake ... read more
- 973 Columbus Ave., Upper West Side
- 212-222-2033
A
Popular with locals and the fresh-faced Columbia crowd. New space still petite, but larger than pocket-sized original. Casual BYOB setting for fresh, organic French-Caribbean fare. Chef-owner Marc ... read more
- 5589 Broadway, North Bronx
- 718-601-5577
El Economico
Carib diner inciting visions of crystal blue waters, white sand beaches, teenagers without tan lines. Relive what you can remember of last year’s Dominican vacay over octopi in garlic sauce and lob... read more
- 892 Gerard Ave., Yankee Stadium
- 718-293-5025
The Feeding Tree
Jerk-plus around the way from Ruth’s House. Jamaican stunner offers not only supremely spicy chicken and shrimp, but also velvety goat stew, toothsome oxtail. Daily porridge specials. Banana Tuesda... read more
- 1841 Westchester Ave., South Bronx
- 718-918-2947
Joe's Place
Popping Puerto Rican. Homestyle done right from arroz con pollo to liver steak. Astounding assortment of mofongo: massive cone of fried plantains, garlic, and choice of protein (pig, crustacean), f... read more
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