A rowdy German beer hall, off the Bowery, that usually has pretty good food. Hearty specialties include: chicken paprikasch, spaetzle, bratwurst. There's also a garden in the back. One one recent trip here the burgers came out cold, the...
Dominican take-out place alongside the Williamsburg Bridge, offering some interesting dishes (like codfish and eggs for breakfast). The downside: they close early.
212 Delancey, near Ridge
(212) 598-4752
Hours Monday-Saturday 6am-6pm
Menu
Delivery, Cash only
An Eastern European (Balkan) bistro and bar from Israeli chef Eran Elhalal. Entrees include a slow roasted lamb shoulder, braised short ribs, Yugoslavian kebabs and smoked and roasted guinea hen.
102 Norfolk, near Delancey
212-505-7276
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 6pm-1pm; weekend brunch noon-4pm; delivery...
A New Mexican spot on a restaurant-poor stretch of Grand Street -- with a full bar, happy hour specials and lunch service.
384 Grand Street, at Suffolk
(646) 692-9259
Hours: Daily: 12pm-4am ...
Japanese-born chef Yoshihito Kida has opened a tiny restaurant, just west of Allen Street, serving extremely fresh, authentic soba. There are only three tables and an 8-seat bar in this handsomely designed space. Behind the bar, you'll be able...
This romantic wine bar also offers small plates (mostly French-accented). There is a nice selection of pates, cheeses, pressed sandwiches and salads. It's a good spot for small parties.
42 Rivington, near Forsyth
(212) 254-1675
Hours Mon-Thu, 5pm-1am; Fri-Sat, 5pm-3am; Sun, closed
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Once home to M. Katz & Sons Furniture, Beauty & Essex is the much anticipated second act from Stanton Social mastermind Chris Santos. The place features a pawn shop façade as well as four dining rooms, two bars, and...
A handsomely appointed space on the NW corner of Allen and Delancey serving soups, salads, sandwiches on Balthazar bread, and gourmet coffee from a menu owner Mark Hernandez calls "California cuisine." Housemade baked goods light up the serving counter, and change daily....
Minimalist thin crust pizzas and other Italian specialties come out of a wood fired oven at this intimate spot on Eldridge Street.
217 Eldridge, near Stanton
212-253-9199
Monday-Saturday 6pm-11pm; closed Sundays
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