Alan Natkiel fine-tuned his barbecuing technique in Georgia (slow steaming the ribs, then tossing them on the grill) before opening this spot on Orchard Street. There are only a few tables, so most people order take-out. There's also decent...
At the end of Freeman Alley (off Rivington), Taavo Somer and William Tigertt created an enchanting hideway, offering fancy comfort food in "hunting lodge" surroundings. "A rugged, clandestine, colonial American tavern," as they call it. There are three bars...
Cusine: Pizza, ItalianAddress: 105 Clinton St./mapPhone: (212) 477-2708 Hours: Sun-Wed: 10am-12am Thu-Sat: 10am-2amMenu
Reservations: noDelivery: yes Nonna's is a longtime Lower East Side favorite. Specializing in the "grandma slice," which features a sweeter sauce than your average New York pie, the...
They're going for a 70's era hippie vibe at this Grand Street cafe. There are egg sandwiches and bagels for breakfast and an assortment of sandwiches (think alfalfa sprouts and avocado) for lunch.The restaurant is owned by Bill Frazer,...
A Scottish gastropub featuring a large selection of scotch and whiskeys, plus a pretty ambitious menu (including a number of chactuterie plates).
115 Allen Street, near Delancey
212-460-0915
Hours: 6 p.m.-11 p.m, Sun-Thurs; 6 p.m.-midnight, Fri-Sat
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A gussied up taqueria and tequila bar (150 varieties) from the Spitzer's Corner team. The exapnsive lower level has a clubby feel. Private rooms are available.
109 Ludlow, near Delancey
212-228-8383
Hours 5pm-4am
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Known best for its rollicking weekend brunch, Essex serves an American menu with Jewish and Latin touches. The restaurant also has weekday happy hour specials.
120 Essex, at Rivington
212-533-9616
Hours Mon-Thu, 6pm-midnight; Fri, 6pm-1am; Sat, 11am-2am; Sun, 11am-11pm
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Cusine: MexicanAddress: 108 Stanton St. (Ludlow)/mapPhone: 212-254-4188 Hours: Sun-Thu, 10am-2am; Fri-Sat, 10am-4amMenu
Reservations: YesDelivery: No El Sombrero, referred to a lot of locals as "The Hat," is one of he last "old school" spots within the Lower East Side's gentrified nightlife...
A friendly family-owned restaurant serving specialties from Puebla, Mexico.
321 Houston, near Attorney
212-473-3919
Open Tue-Sun, 11am-midnight; Mon, closed
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A Dominican diner serving up huge portions at bargain prices. Cubano sandwiches, rice & beans, roast chicken are among the standbys. A good choice for breakfast, too. Two locations:
113 Rivington, near Essex/212-982-6412
521 Grand/212-995-0244
Open daily 8am-midnight
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