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124 Ridge St., New York 10002
212-677-6450

Rustic LES

Moroccan/Mediterranean fare is spruced-up version of Bistro Truck’s offerings. Locally sourced produce and beer. Petite dining room plus a backyard, reclaimed wood furnishings in keeping with... read more

154 Orchard St., New York 10002
212-529-8800

Mission Chinese Food

San Francisco’s famed hole-in-the-wall expans to the LES. Swankier than the original, but still cozy like a dive. Funky orange chintz, wooden chairs hang from the ceiling; kitschy bathrooms h... read more

77 Delancey St., New York 10002
646-580-5239

Grey Lady

Named for the leviathan, not the Times. Cool gray interior, white and mahogany bar, blue chairs. Mirrors and tchotchkes add funk; more hip than chintzy. Three fellows from Nantucket do an assortmen... read more

29 Seventh Ave. So., New York 10014
212-242-1999

Rafele

Named after chef/owner Raffaele Ronca (Palma, Bellavitae), only spelled with more efficiency. Neapolitan fare with emphasis on local ingredients. Two-floor spread designed by Studio Morsa features ... read more

46 Gansevoort St., New York 10014
212-776-1446

Ryu

“A Japanese school of thought or disciple” shares its moniker with a Street Fighter character and now a modern Japanese restaurant. Just ten tables in the tight but swanky space formerl... read more

79 Clinton St., New York 10002
212-253-2527

Yunnan Kitchen

Standard Grill alum Erika Chou brings Yunnan province fare to the LES. Space outfitted with reclaimed wood and a bevy of antiques from Chou’s travels in China, heirloom jewelry and a tiger pr... read more

538 Sixth Ave., New York 10011
212-206-0605

Pink Tea Cup Chicken and Waffles

Grove Street institution dates to 1954, but all that remains is the name and goodwill for owner Lawrence Page to build on. Second location of second coming brings the pink love to two floors. Kitsc... read more

18 W. 18th St., New York 10011

Baconery

The inevitable portmanteau: bacon meets bakery. Formerly just mail order, new shop does cookies, brownies, pretzels, and biscuits (for humans and canines). All. Stuffed. With. Bacon. Bacon rice cri... read more

199 Prince St., New York 10012
212-375-8275

Principessa

Sleek Italian dinner-and-cocktail spot in Soho. Purple lights, embossed tin run along a tall ceiling; bold flowers on a white bar finish off the clean Euro feel. Orders taken, kept on record with... read more

6 St. Marks Pl., New York 10003
212-533-5363

NY Tofu House

Healthy Korean spot opens in former bathhouse. Super-simple dining room, brick and plaster on the walls, pop music soundtrack. Owner Steve Kim takes pride in his open kitchen. Plenty of tofu option... read more

76 Ave. B, New York 10009
212-353-3838

Caffe Buon Gusto

Clean and simple Italian on 5th and B. Plenty of light, flat screen TVs, strip of outdoor tables for two fills the sidewalk. Pick your own pasta deal with plenty of offerings, including gnocchi. Ge... read more

53 Bond St., New York 10012
212-529-2990

Mile End Sandwich

Jewish-Québécois cuisine adds its uniqueness to the NYC dining collective. Spin-off of beloved BK original skips seats for a zigzagging SRO counter space. Named for Montreal's hippest... read more

200 Fifth Ave., New York 10010
212-229-2560

Pranzo

Lunch-only option from Chef Lidia Bastianich’s La Scuola di Eataly. Changing prix-fixe menu runs the gamut of regional Italian cuisines. Pair escarole salad with a farro and lentil soup, move... read more

160 Eighth Ave., New York 10011
646-449-8150

Pounds & Ounces

Corner spot out to be both “rock-n-roll cool and classically beautiful.” Original bar carried over from The Viceroy, now kitted out with mirrors and Deco neon. Flashy Manny Castro art o... read more

135 First Ave., New York 10003
212-780-9222

JoeDough

Not to be confused with kissing cousin JoeDoe, the New American spot, JoeDough is all about the sammies. Scrape together a couple bucks and feast on between-the-bread masterpieces like the almighty... read more

7 Ninth Ave., New York 10014
212-898-3800

Serafina Meatpacking

Meatpacking nabs a Serafina. Dalton-girl birthday magnet keeps to its traditions in townhouse spin-off. Three floors connected by dynamic glass staircase. Italian artist inks deconstructed graffiti... read more

Pier 62, New York 10011
646-560-5251

Chelsea's Table

Healthy fare in a bright, easy space at Pier 62. Light hardwood floors and a vivid photomural of a pastoral scene add to the crunchy vibe. Chain does burgers, sandwiches, pasta dishes all affordabl... read more

19 Kenmare St., New York 10012
212-966-3058

Ken & Cook

Former Mercer Kitchen hand hangs his shingle with breezy Nolita space. Interior outfitted as an “industrial brasserie.” Café tables and chairs, whitewashed brick lit up by angula... read more

29 E. 2nd St., New York 10003
212-777-2502

Boukiés

Restaurateur Christos Valtzoglou of Pylos replaces Heartbreak with Boukiés (three syllables, accent on the “ess”). Airy interior with rustic wood, columns wrapped in old nau... read more

187 Orchard St., New York 10002
212-460-5300

Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya

Always-reliable Blue Ribbon crew drops lively Japanese tavern on the Thompson LES. Like a Bromberg bros greatest hits package, with sushi, fried chicken, and comfort food brunches all represen... read more

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