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268 Clinton St., New York 11201
718-422-0065

La Vara

Jewish-Spanish kitchen in Cobble Hill, cozy among brownstones. Glass front lets in plenty of light, space is clean and unpretentious. Husband-and-wife chefs Alex Raij and Eder Montero of Txikito do... read more

48 E. 12th St., New York
212-777-7781

Ribalta

Three styles of Italian pizza in a sizeable dining hall/White Stripes video set. Lacquered white and red walls and seating for 90 keep the energy up. Award-winning pizzaioli do Neapolitan, classic,... read more

106 Lexington Ave., New York 10016
212-684-6842

Singapura

Cozy nook in Curry Hill. Malaysian, Hakka Chinese, and Thai make up the trifecta. Super-reasonable lunch specials: spicy prawns or steamed ginger fish with jasmine rice, and soup for less than a ... read more

5-48 49th Ave., New York 11101
347-448-6040

Casa Enrique

Bar Henry and Cafe Henri brainchild. Owners/hermanos Cosme and Luis Agular bring authentic family recipes from Chiapas, Mexico. Share a seafood plate to start, or guac with homemade totopos. Do not... read more

308 Hooper St., New York 11211
718-599-5152

The Flat

The brains behind Lit Lounge and Home Sweet Home bring swinging jazz club to Williamsburg. Vintage furniture, carpets, and pics like a Victorian parlor. Old-fashioned cocktail menu re-imagined with... read more

137 7th Ave. South, New York 10014
212-255-7300

Landbrot

Sometimes a restaurant opens that makes you wonder, "How did we live without it for so long?" Landbrot is that kind of place. Located in the West Village and LES, this Germany bakery and bar s... read more

1170 Broadway, New York 10001
212-796-1500

The NoMad Hotel

Beaux-Arts stunner infiltrates Ace territory. Designer Jacques Garcia looks back to the classic grand hotels of Europe, also nods to his childhood flat in Paris. Rooms avoid the cookie-cutter, stri... read more

321 Lenox Ave., New York 10027
212-510-8552

Corner Social

Watering hole fit for the after-work crowd. Low-key interior—replete with subway tiles, tin ceiling, and fireplace—and low-priced drinks keeps it low on pretense. Pub grub like buttermi... read more

485 Tenth Ave., New York 10018
212-842-1110

Clyde Frazier's Wine and Dine

Pub food plus in a Clyde-Frazier’s-closet-themed midtown space. A mini court and hoop, columns papered with floor-to-ceiling pictures of the man himself make this “a shrine to Clyde.&rd... read more

345 W. 35th St., New York 10001
646-200-8857

Gastro Bar at 35th

Casual tapas spot inside the Tryp Hotel. Curvy couches, white marble floors, and red chairs give Mediterranean flavor. Plenty of air, tall ceilings with arched wood panels. Roasted beets, manchego ... read more

133 Wythe Ave., New York 11211
718-486-9222

Café Mogador

After thirty years of East Village service, Moroccan classic adds Billyburg outpost. Sludgy Turkish coffee opens the bleary eyes of the breakfast-at-noon crowd. Couscous, hummus, cucumber yogurt, a... read more

8 W. 36th St., New York 10001
212-290-2211

Kristalbelli

K-pop BBQ joint from Seoul star J.Y. Park. More upscale than your usual K-Town meat slinger, with elaborate venting to keep you from smelling like an apartment fire. Kristalbelli = super-heated cry... read more

109 Boerum Pl., New York 11201
718-403-0490

Buffalo Exchange

Tucson export leads the thrift store herd with stores scattered across over a dozen states. Boerum Hill location the second in BK, with buy-sell-trade policy catering to fashionable clientele on a ... read more

360 Smith St., New York 11231

Momofuku Milk Bar Carroll Gardens

Not for the lactose-intolerant. Dulce de leche cake, blueberry cream cookies, brilliant soft-serve creations, and The Volcano—potato gratin with gruyere cheese and Benton's bacon—certif... read more

2659 Broadway, New York 10025

Variazioni

Euro boutique that's been around since the ‘80s, delivering "variations" on a contemporary-chic theme. House label introduces new designers, in addition to the up-and-comers you'll find on th... read more

10 W. 49th St., New York 10020
212-265-3010

Free People

Named for ‘70s predecessor of Urban Outfitters. Mines the same quirky territory as the mother store, with a focus on Bobo looks for the twenty-something gal. Colorful, playful, of-the-moment ... read more

33-18 Ditmars Blvd., New York 11105
718-777-0228

HinoMaru Ramen

Ramen joint takes name from the Japanese flag, brings authentic flavor to Astoria. Smiling monkey banner out front welcomes you in for steaming bowls of savory pork broth. Eight soups to choose fro... read more

233 Park Ave. So., New York 10003
212-220-9200

Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse

Tilman Fertitta of Morton’s fame takes over the old Angelo & Maxie’s with his new chophouse concept. Chef Carlos Rodriquez has his cuts in order: porterhouse for two, rib-eye, New ... read more

84 Seventh Ave. So., New York 10014
212-255-7150

Leyla

A pair of Public alums bring thoughtful New American to the West Village. Clean but cozy, white brick walls and dark wood floors, pithy quips scribbled on a blackboard. Crispy sweetbreads and bo... read more

343 Broome St., New York 10013
212-334-3706

Randolph Beer

No need for a cross-country road trip; this sophomore installment from Randolph at Broome folks does the driving for you. Booths and tables from a 50-foot Maine oak, leveled by lightning; bar built... read more

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