About FezAli Baba has pizza on its takeout menu, but its heart and soul is pure Turkish delight; a taste of Trinidad in the heart of Bed Stuy.
Fit to be ThaiPat Pong’s eclectic Thai Suits its polyglot East Village neighborhood.
SaffronSaffron livens up the already thriving Indian scene in NoMad.
Light BrigadeMalatesta, where the portions may be huge but the ambience is airy, is perfect for summer dining; Les Deux Lapins thrives at its new location.
Trattoria I PagliacciMaternal assistance is also in evidence at Trattoria I Pagliacci (240 Park Avenue South, near 19th Street; 505-3072). The mothers of its manager […]
The Fire This TimeReborn on Rivington Street, the new Deanna’s is a slightly illicit gem that features simple food, a grand piano, and a plush speakeasy aura.
Re-WrappedAs presented by the SoHo creperie Palacinka and TriBeCa’s Omjavi, the much-maligned meal-in-a-flatbread achieves something like redemption.
Thali Ho!The Ayurveda Cafe doesn’t offer a massage with every one of its Indian vegetarian meals – but if any food has the power to soothe and relax, th […]
JeolladoAnother restaurant that offers extra-culinary activities is Jeollado (116 East 4th Street; 260-7696). This new Japanese-with-a-dash-of-Korean pl […]
Sacred ChowWay west in the Village, tasty vegan food at Sacred Chow.
The Family NoodlesWay east in Chinatown, the pleasures at J.M. Family Noodle only start with the treasure-infused soup.
BorderlandIn a Mexican grotto on 14th Street, kitsch provides the kick, but it’s shrimp tostadas and earthy enchiladas that keep the crowds returning to E […]
Flee the MarketWhen bargain hunting in Chelsea wears you out, the offbeat restaurant row on West 25th Street – Antique Cafe, Milanes, and Johny’s – is the pe […]
Junno’sIn December, the owners of Junno’s (64 Downing Street; 627-7995) replaced a cavernous Chinese takeout with a joint that may well have been conju […]
Let It BIs it possible to find peace on Avenue B? Radio Perfecto provides an excellent spot for conflict resolution, plus great bistro fare.
