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.
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.
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.
The Fat Radish
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This should not be news to anyone, because The Fat Radish has long cemented its way into the concrete jungle as a haven for comforting and FRESH food.
Lil Frankie’s
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Frank Prisinzano’s neighborhood Italian joint exudes NYC character and satisfies casual downtowners and in-the-know, out-of-towners alike.
Hearth
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Until now you probably thought gnocchi was food. It’s not. It’s a bellyblanket that is wrapped around a flavor cloud.
Jack’s Wife Freda
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Fresh, funky and stacked with fantastic fare this all-day bistro charms the West Village and Nolita at it’s 2 locations.
Speedy Romeo
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Pizza is the main character in this story but Chicken Parm and a KC Strip Steak attempt to steal the show.
Pasquale Jones
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It’s clear Ryan Hardy of Charlie Bird has a way of creating casual spaces with high quality cuisine.