I am venturing to NYC for the first time ever (yes I know I'm late to the party) and while I have most of my social activities plan out...restaurant! I love food! Any recommendations for brunch (especially in midtown/lower east side) and for dinner (can be outside of midtown/lower east) would be greatly appreciated. I love French, a good steak, italian, thai in particular. Also-any good joints that you can find around the city for a quick bite/grab something that are know to be good? Thank you!
I am venturing to NYC for the first time ever (yes I know I'm late to the party) and while I have most of my social activities plan out...restaurant! I love food!
Any recommendations for brunch (especially in midtown/lower east side) and for dinner (can be outside of midtown/lower east) would be greatly appreciated. I love French, a good steak, italian, thai in particular.
Also-any good joints that you can find around the city for a quick bite/grab something that are know to be good?
...but not mid day as it is packed. The earlier you get there the better. They open at 8am. Or go in the evening but that can be dicey as well. You must get pastrami on rye. IF you don't want to get that then don't bother. BTW, the sandwiches are huge with a price to match. This is not fine dining but it is quintissentail NY.
For delicious French food in a fashionable, buzzy downtown setting - Dirty French (in the Ludlow Hotel) Cherche Midi (282 Bowery) Lucien (14 1st Avenue #1)
Oh! For cozy authentic Italian my favorites are Il Buco (47 Bond St) & Il Buco Alimentari (53 Great Jones St). Incredible food and cocktails at both. But they get busy, so book ahead or go early.
For chic, upscale with beautiful interior design try Scarpetta (355 W 14th St) For more of a buzzing nightlife vibe and coastal italian flavors go to Santina in the meatpacking (820 Washington St)
Posted By: Vivienne Cole
For delicious French food in a fashionable, buzzy downtown setting - Dirty French (in the Ludlow Hotel) Cherche Midi (282 Bowery) Lucien (14 1st Avenue #1)
If you want to get splurgey in midtown Cafe Boulud and Le Bernadin are both tough to beat on both a culinary and design scale. The Modern (Midtown) is one of my favorites. The dining room is formal and looks out on to the sculpture garden of the MoMa (modern art museum), the bar room is very chic, but without the white table cloths. Both are fantastic.
Good thai can be tough, but my current favorite is Qi in Williamsburg. Don't miss the kama sutra dolls in the bathroom
PJ Clarke's in midtown for dinner, Katz's Deli in the East Village for lunch are two of my favorites. Head to Little Italy downtown if Italian food is on your list. Capital Grille on 42nd Street in midtown is also a fine choice. Then again, sometimes it's just best to leave your hotel, and explore the places nearby...
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