Murray’s Cheese Bar
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In 1940 Murray’s Cheese opened its doors on Bleecker and since then the whole city has just melted together. Some say the reason NYC is such a melting pot is […]
Beauty & Essex
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The eclectic pawn shop seen from the street is just a front for the beautifully designed and fabulous bi-level restaurant in the back.
Barrio Chino
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We recommend Barrio Chino – a hip, tiny Mexican restaurant with a great bar.
Bacaro
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This subterranean Italian grotto sets the scene for a romantic and delicious dinner.
Black Barn
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The Thanksgiving menu at Black Barn makes me want to melt, sizzle, crumble and then happily drift off to sleep in the cab home.
UNION SQUARE CAFE
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That famous charm (and some original dishes) will keep fans happy and an adjacent cafe, Daily Provisions will offer pastries, sandwiches & to-go meals.
ATLA
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Enrique Olvera of Cosme in Flatrion and Pujol in Mexico City will open Atla later this season in NoHo.
North River Lobster Co.
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If you are more of a bib-wearing, crab leg-cracking, bucket of beer type, head north to the North River Lobster Company.
Le Coucou
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Stephen Starr and Chef Daniel Rose bring chandeliers, chanterelles and champagne to Lafayette Street and, yes, Le Coucou is French.
Cafe Henrie
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Cafe Henrie is the new funky-fresh “it” cafe is on Forsyth Street on the border of Chinatown and the Lower East Side.