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Created by Rachel King Updated On: August 17, 2019
“I can't imagine a better example of Things To Be Wary Of in the food department than bargain sushi.”
― Anthony Bourdain, Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly
Rachel King: Grub St.: "Kudos to chef Charlie Palmer for keeping a lowly pretzel on his bar menu while the rest of the world continues to obsess over sliders and tartare."
French Restaurant · Theater District · 310 tips and reviews
Bravo: Eric’s hand on seafood is absolutely masterful. Le Bernardin offers one of the best service and sophisticated urban atmosphere in the country. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews
Eater: The bar room is a cool place for after-work cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and on the weekends, Benoit serves one of the best brunches in Midtown (it includes a dessert buffet). [Eater 38 Member]
Cuban Restaurant · Theater District · 117 tips and reviews
Rachel King: Grub St.: This bustling old Latin luncheonette (bright red counter, bright yellow menu board) dishes up good cheer and soulful chow in equal measure, and also smooshes the city’s second best Cubano.
Dive Bar · Theater District · 180 tips and reviews
Rachel King: Grub St: Jimmy’s is that rare New York bar that cannot be oversold. It’s cheap, the jukebox is excellent, and among the many wall decorations is a sign reading “Let’s not talk politics here.”
153 E 57th St (btw 3rd and Lexington), New York, NY
Wine Store · Midtown East · 15 tips and reviews
Rachel King: Grub St: Crush tends to lose some of its trademark swank during pre-commute peak hours, when a concentration of suits fills the showroom and the shop’s name turns somewhat literal.
Serious Eats: The uptown outpost of one our favorite cheese shops in the city. Smaller than the original and lacking in the awesome sandwiches, but great for grocery shopping or a quick snack.
131 E 45th St (btwn 3rd and Lexington Ave.), New York, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 67 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: A vegetarian-friendly source for reasonably priced ramen, soba, and more in Midtown. Be sure to explore the simple Japanese vegetables like tempura and bamboo shoots in chili oil.