Chef Gabe Thompson, of L'Artusi, Dell'Anima, and Anfora. Order any of the polenta dishes, and make sure to try one or two of the pastas. There is a big bar to accommodate you and a few of your friends Read more.
Zak Pelaccio pioneered the western chef/eastern beats trend with his Malaysian-inspired Fatty Crab. The Fatty Crew has partnered up with Leah Cohen to drop Thai, Filipino, & Indian flavors on the LES. Read more.
Beer gardens are better than real gardens. Booze here while snacking on the pretzels, which're stuffed-and-covered with a mix of Gruyere and Parm. Read more.
One of the original New Wave of high-end cocktail bars. Hard to go wrong on the menu, but Whiskey Smash -- go light on the simple syrup -- is perhaps the best mint julep in town. [BlackBook] Read more.
What was Nolita's the Monday Room is now this cocktail bar, adjacent to Public and open until 2 a.m. daily. Brad Farmerie is on bar-snacks duty. Read more.