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The owners of Bamboo 52, Philip Marie, and Posh created this Hell’s Kitchen sports bar, featuring cheap burgers and beer.

Inspired new American cooking packs this handsome room nightly with Hell's Kitchen locals and clued-in theatergoers.

Of the three stylish Thai places Parkpoom Watanasuparp has opened in Hell’s Kitchen so far (Aura and Q2 are the others), Aceluck feels the coziest.

Daniela and Chris LaMotta opened Agua Dulce with operating partner Fernando Riquelme (Pampano, Rosa Mexicano), and a “Latin Regency” design scheme.

This casual Hell's Kitchen Italian serves numerous and tasty pastas.

Mandy Oser’s day job is Director of Strategic Partnerships at Le Bernardin, but her next strategic partnership is with three other oenophiles (including her fiancé) at this wine bar.

A decent vegetarian selection and nearly two dozen kebab options set Ariana apart.

Reliable Mexican joint where the margaritas are strong and the food abundant.

The weak link in Parkpoom Wattanasuparp’s reliable mini-chain, which includes Aceluck and Thai Chaiyo.

This Israeli cafe offers a swipe of hummus, artful splashes of zhug and amba, and a distinctive, pillowy pita for only $4.60.

Barbara Smith, "the black Martha Stewart," feeds a theatergoing clientele her own version of global cuisine.

Korean-inspired entree rice “salads” are the key here, either in design-it-yourself combinations or suggested renditions.

Take a crash course in Indonesian cuisine at this Hell’s Kitchen eatery that features a traditional, multi-course rijsttafel.

It looks, sounds, and feels like a nightclub, but there’s good, fresh sushi too.

The fourth outpost of Woo Lae Oak's bi-coastal chainlet brings nouveau Korean cuisine to Hell's Kitchen.

An intimate, unmarked before-and-after theater bar upstairs from Joe Allen’s.

At first glance, Barbetta seems stuffy and absurdly formal, but head outside for a truly unique experience.

Moderate prices, understated design, and careful cooking distinguish this Hell’s Kitchen Indian spot.

Middle-aged suburbanite women pack this Italian spot nightly, attesting to the wild popularity of PBS chef Lidia Bastianich.

Serene Northern Italian digs with big flavors and equally big portions for pre-theatre dressed-to-kill couples.

A mom-and-pop bakery run by the world’s grooviest parents.

Can you trust a restaurant that doesn't even get its signature dish right?

With their first branch north of Sullivan Street, the Bromberg brothers bring downtown cool to Columbus Circle.

Brothers Enrico and Robert Malta collaborate with chef-partner Roberto Passon on a wine bar serving little nibbles, but also pastas like chestnut lasagnette with chickpeas and sausage and entrees like lamb osso buco.

A converted townhouse brings beignets, etouffee, and booze to the Theater District.