Jean-Georges’ Latino show inside a carpet store. Bare industrial space peppered with mix-and-match chandeliers and the odd pink chair. Tapas-style plates from chefs Dan Kluger and Ian Coogan ... read more
Former creperie turned Latin café and night spot on Eldridge. White-walled space adorned with a giant Lisa Lisa lyric and racks of fashion magazines. Marc Solomon brings Nuyorican DJs to spi... read more
Upscale Latin diner running from breakfast until 4am. Two-toned green tile floors and vinyl booths in a cozy corner spot. Full bar with its own scene is great for a cocktail before grabbing a table... read more
Mod Mexican/Latin American fare in Battery Park City. Vibrant dining room encircles bar under a massive skylight. Long fireplace, bright colors up the atmosphere. River views, too, and a sweet terr... read more
Latin-Asian mashup from the Crema crew. Hotel Indigo space done up in lucky red, with lanterns and umbrellas extending Oriental vibes. Mondrian-inspired wall panels accent modernity, reaffirming co... read more
Your typical Colombian-Spanish-Mexican-Brazilian-American joint. Chef Felipe Donnelly, of Worth Kitchen supper club fame, brings his heritage to the kitchen. Latino influences, but you’re not... read more
Not inspired by an action hero accountant, more like "super pretty," i.e. the crowds that Matt Abramcyk and Serge Becker routinely attract. Spanish accent carries over to the cooking, with an ex-JG... read more
Mexican-based Americano group adds Latin accents to French fare along the "Chelsea Riviera." Crab tartine with jalapeño and lemon aioli, lobster with crème fraiche and quinoa, strip s... read more
Chef Julian Medina is on top of his game, twisting and turning Latino classics into crazed creations like only he can. Suckling pig, black cod, and grilled rib eye like you've never seen them befor... read more
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
Much-anticipated joint from brain trust behind Chelsea’s Cafeteria opens glass garage doors at last. Modern interior with enough lumber to show up a Lowe's. Wash down (literally, as palatabil... read more
Rustic high-design interior a natural match for haute Latino street eats. Loungey booths, kitschy wood, ivy-clad back den. Stiff caipirinhas, pisco sours, and fishbowls full of sangria ramp up the ... read more
No, not that yerba buena. Although the minty herb makes appearances in mojitos, ice cream, and jicama salad here. Julian Medina gets creative, spreading his Mexican roots across Pan-Latino tangents... read more
Name means "hopscotch" in Spanish, but no naughty schoolgirls in sight, unfortunately. Instead well-manicured urban-suburban lacrosse mom digs on a still somewhat-dingy LES block. Multi-level, with... read more
Solid new wave Latino on a great, totally no longer scary Alphabet City corner. Warm-weather go-to for outdoor dining and stout caipirinhas. Wood and teal interior casual and engaging. Menu skews t... read more
One of the city's few Venezuelan spots. Tropical-themed newcomer café with calming sky blue walls and palm trees ideal for curing your mid-winter seasonal affective disorder. Well-versed in delecta... read more
This barrio boy from the PG (pre-gentrification) era is one of last area holdouts from the age of keeping it real. Chow down on arroz con pollo, burritos, or ox tail stew while digging the latest t... read more
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Appointment-only, hour-long guided shopping experience. Second show...
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