Grindhaus
Scheduled to open around the time Hurricane Sandy devastated the neighborhood, Grindhaus has roared back, providing the funky and beloved neighborhood a go to spot for excellent affordable fare.
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Scheduled to open around the time Hurricane Sandy devastated the neighborhood, Grindhaus has roared back, providing the funky and beloved neighborhood a go to spot for excellent affordable fare.
Sandwich shop from the dedicated meat folks behind Meat Hook Butcher Shop. Amazing sandwiches with meats from their shop and absolute dedication to healthy, sustainable farming.
Chef Cosme Aguilar and owner Winston Kulok earn a Michelin star for the fresh Mexican fare they bring to Long Island City, not far front their well loved French bistro Café Henri. Fresh ingredients, and dishes harken back to Aguilar’s childhood in Chiapas, Mexico’s Southern most state. Comfortable, welcoming environment and reasonable prices, coupled with excellent food has made Casa Enrique a local favorite, and as helped LIC become a destination neighborhood.
Named after Barcelona's downtown district, El Born manages the same balance between the traditional and the modern as its namesake, with a menu of authentic Spanish plates all touched with by the hand of contemporary culinary know-how. Get the costelles de xai, a lamp chop dish with green asparagus, an onion compote, potato and piquillo peper millfeuille, or the picana amb brou, a medium-rare tap sirloin on bread toast with pigs' feet broth.
Daniel Boulud gives New York a diabolical option for à emporter purchases in suspicious proximity to the vast picnicking fields of Central Park. Épicerie Boulud is Chef Daniel Boulud’s eat-in and take-out market on Manhattan’s Upper West Side at Broadway and 64th Street. The market offers the chef’s signature Viennoisserie and house-made charcuterie alongside soups, salads, made to order sandwiches, fresh baked breads, pastry and macarons, in addition to artisanal cheeses, courtesy of Saxelby Cheesemongers. On the market shelves you’ll find house-made gourmet foods plus a selection of condiments selected by Daniel and his chefs in their world travels. They serve breakfast and lunch, and irresistible gelati, pastry and coffee in the afternoon. In the evening, the atmosphere evolves into an oyster bar with wines by the glass and a daily seasonal plat du jour making it a gathering place for Upper West Side neighbors and Lincoln Center theater goers. In addition to the in-store offerings, the online store offers extensive catering for any occasion and gourmet gift collections, highlighting some of the best of what you’ll find at Épicerie Boulud.
Modern Australian fare, featuring seasonal produce, fresh seafood and raw bar. Creative takes on authentic Aussie fare, including a Kangaroo Burger. And, of course, wide selection of wines and beer from Down Under as well.
French Bistro & Oyster Bar with food sourced from local farmers market and the Bushwick Food Cooperative. Rustic interior, dark space illuminated by candles with old Parisian posters do remind you that you should have paid attention to that class in high school. On different nights you can catch live Jazz, Bossa Nova or Piano while scarfing down butter drenched escargot. Lovely garden where one can enjoy a glass from the wide selection of French wines, or a delicious specialty cocktail, all the while playing a pétanque with the boules provided.
"There can't be good living where there is not good drinking." This famous quote by Benjamin Franklin is featured prominently on the menu here and with good reason. Charlie Palmer's lush cocktail lounge in the lobby of the Lipstick Building features several novel libations as well as an extensive list of wines and alcohol. Plush leather seating and delicious bar bites make this a great spot for post-work drinks in Midtown.
Japanese cuisine from Nobu chef Toshio Tomita, who looks to the word "Cagen" - meaning "just right" in Japanese - to inspire a perfect blend between classic and contemporary.
This Mediterranean/American cafe/restaurant has indoor/outdoor seating and raw bar/grocery store components for sitting down with/taking home the freshest ingredients and dishes.
Have a luau in the East Village at this casual Hawaiian inspired restaurant in the East Village. Chef Chung Chow along with his partners Gerald San Jose and Jin Ahn have created a menu with strong ties in Japanese, Korean and Filipino cuisines and inspired from his time growing up in Hawaii and living in Japan. General Manager Jin Ahn has put together a carefully curated wine list of around 200 wines, a strong representation from France. A number of craft beers and specialty sakes round out the list. Playful menu and relaxed atmosphere makes Noreetuh perfect spot to start your East Village carousing!
Oyster and cocktail lounge from master barman Damon Boelte, Carissa Clay, and Chris Balla. Open interior with vintage 1930's bar backed by beautiful mirror from the same period. Wood burning stove with bar at top to warm the cockles in the colder months. Selection of craft cocktails and artisanal beers, a custom built oyster bar and a seafood and salad focused menu.
Modern spin on comfort classics. Neighborhood Favorite.
Very good Italian fair in up and coming Prospect Heights. Intimate interior, great for dates, or night out with friends. Friendly and attentive staff guide guests though extensive wine list. $35 Tasting menu including wine pairing on Tuesdays. Occasional bouts of live jazz!
Chef Fernando Navas brings the spirit and cuisine of his native Argentina to the Lower East Side. Traditional small plates, signature meat dishes and family style platos. Lots of Argentine wine and beer to sample and an excellent Sangria de la Casa.
Converted mechanic shop now serving up eclectic mix of Mediterranean and Turkish fare. Packed with antiques, that give the space a unique and romantic ambiance. Live jazz with dinner and during brunch.
High end North Indian cuisine from Chef and owner Gaurav Anand. Representative dishes include coconut shrimp curry, lamb biryani and slow cooked "dum pukht" dishes. John Slover, formerly sommelier at Daniel helped put together wine list of varietals strong enough to compete with the powerful flavors. Elegant bi-level dining space, coupled with the excellence of the food provide an exquisite dining experience.
A celebration of modern American steakhouse that respects traditional cooking techniques located in a hip downtown setting, with polished service in a chic and ambient space. With a menu that presents classic steak house fare with giant cuts of succulent beef and variety of sides from sautéed wild mushrooms to lobster mac and cheese. Seafood includes Chilean Sea Bass, Swordfish and raw bar appetizers. Decadent weekend brunch featuring Cinnamon Pecan French Toast with fresh fruit, mascarpone and vanilla mousse; Steak & Eggs with homemade cast iron potatoes; or the Crab Meat Ciabatta with avocado, watercress and lemon vinaigrette. Unlimited champagne for additional $15 helps encourage a relaxing afternoon or erase the night impact of the night prior. Garden seating available in warmer weather.
Excellent sushi for business oriented crowd.