Bobwhite's family-recipe butterflied pork chop's attentively seared, then topped with mayo and chow chow, a mustardy relish. Once you go here, you won't want pork chops from anywhere else. Read more.
The homemade pastrami sandwich is crazy good. Not just a pile of meat between bread (cough cough Katz's). Paired with fresh dill, house mustard, and buttermilk fermented cucumbers.
Exquisite, seasonal ingredients perfectly executed with an awesome beet and sake list. Is there anything better? -Anita Lo, Top Chef Masters
What Dirt Candy should have been—best vegan restaurant I've been to, and great date spot. Get the pea toast, oyster mushrooms, and roasted cauliflower. Gewürztraminer white pairs well.
A great addition to the East Village! The dumplings are simple and delicious. All ingredients are locally sourced and organic. Tip: small space with few seats; come at an odd time.
"The Bao has edged out Joe's Shanghai...though not the best Chinese in the area, it has the best soup dumplings...It's worth the extra cash for the crab-containing variety." -Eater [roughly quoted]
Solid reasonable neighborhood all-time fav. Go early if you want a chance for the hamachi kama. Order from their daily specials menu!
Mousses and terrines, pork chops and a short rib for two, steaks, lobster, and whole roasted branzino. The drinks are anchored by Parole, the house-brand rye named for a 19th racehorse. Read more.
Trendy steak/BBQ place with a burger that had me like whoaaaaaaa - also the cauliflower steak is a good appetizer
The somtums and larbs are the strongest sections of the menu. Mushroom larb is fantastic, as is the grilled pork neck somtum. Skip the rice and noodle dishes (other than the sticky rice, order that!)
Order the new nourishing bone broths in coffee cups. Flavors include organic chicken broth, and hearth broth made with chicken, turkey, and beef, and grass-fed-beef broth. Read more.
At Raclette, a mammoth half-wheel of cheese is melted until it begins to bubble. The melted portion is then scraped off onto a plate with a long knife, topping tasty morsels such as cornichons. Read more.
Omakase 7-course at the sushi bar. Delicious, great service, clever dishes. Japanese chimichurri with the sashimi? Yes please.
Try Project #1: The deconstructed latte. Espresso then steamed milk and then your latte. A great way to taste all the flavours.
Dreams come true! Think Xian with more options and seating in a nice space. Order the young chicken noodles, big enough for two. Start with the skewers. Tip: mild is already spicy
