TGB TOP NYC HOT SPOTS
My favorite trendy, downtown restaurants
(Updated April 17th, 2012)
David Burke Kitchen
23 Grand St.
David Burke takes American food to the next level.
Awesome Space, Unpretentious, Very Creative Menu
Blue Hill
75 Washington St.
Farm Fresh, Trendy, Must Try
Eataly
200 5th Ave @ and 23rd Street; 212.229.2560
Mario Batali brings Rome to NYC with an Italian super store, restaurants and wine bar under one roof
Spot Dessert Bar
12 St. Marks Place; 212.677.5670
Whimsical, innovative desserts masterfully executed by celebrity pastry chef Pichet Ong
ABC Kitchen
35 East 18th Street (near Broadway); 212.475.5829
Join Jean Georges for a trendy night out
Quattro
246 Spring Street; 212.842.4500
trendy, great food
The 18th Floor at The Standard
848 Washington Street; 212.645.4646
Try to get into the Boom Boom Room or stop by for happy hour
The Lion
62 West 9th Street
Social club turned trendy new restaurant
The Breslin
16 West 29th Street; 212.679.2222
Lively Gastropub. Be prepared to wait
Meatball Shop
84 Stanton Street (near Allen Street); 212.982.8895
Casual
Pulino’s Bar and Pizzeria
282 Bowery (@ Houston); 917.289.9357
Casual, Pizza
Janis
139 West 10th Street (between Greenwich Avenue and
Waverly Place); 212.206.9229
Lively, trendy, European D.J.s
Kenmare
98 Kenmare Street (near Cleveland Place); 212.274.9898
Trendy, make RSVPs
SPiN
48 East 23rd Street; 212.982.8802
Ping Pong, grilled cheese
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TGB LOCAL FAVORITES!
If you had one day to visit Greenwich Village, and you love interesting food without the attitude, where would you go? Check out this carefully selected list of my favorite local restaurants, specialty stores and a few destination places outside of Greenwich Village. Come back to discover new spots.
Greenwich Village / West Village
Babbo
Italian, Fine Dining, cozy dinning room
TGB Pick: Chianti Stained Pappardelle with wild boar ragu; Beef Cheek Ravioli with crushed squab liver and black truffles
$$$$
Daddy-O
44 Bedford Street
Hand-crafted cocktails. Great bar food
$$
Bar Henry (New Owners)
90 W Houston Street
Chill Austin Rock Club
$$
Kesté Pizza
271 Bleecker St
Authentic Neapolitan Pizzeria
$
Do Hwa
55 Carmine Street
Sit down Korean BBQ
TGB Pick: Yuke Jang, shredded flank beef, egg and glass noodles in a very spicy soup
$$
Commerce
New American, Trendy, warm and cozy
TGB Pick: “Things to Share” chicken with foie gras stuffing or Porterhouse Steak for Two
$$$
Noodle Bar
26 Carmine Street
Small noodle bar
TGB Pick: Singapore Noodles
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Meskerem
124 MacDougal Street
Cozy Ethiopian restaurant
TGB Pick: Vegetarian Combo
$$
Ali Babba
126 MacDougal Street
Middle Eastern sandwich
TGB Pick: Shawarma
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Otto
www.ottopizzeria.com
Crispy, gourmet pizza, wine bar
$$
Lupa
170 Thompson Street
High-energy rustic Italian restaurant. Make reservations.
www.luparestaurant.com
TGB Pick: Pork Shoulder with treviso & aceto
$$
Bar Carrera
146 W Houston St
Cozy Spanish Tapas bar
$$
Centro Vinoteca
74 Seventh Avenue
www.centrovinoteca.com
Huge selection of excellent Italian wine by the glass.
$$
Sushi Mambo
255 Bleecker Street
Fresh Sushi. Cool dining room
$$
Fish
280 Bleecker Street
Neighborhood oyster bar
TGB Pick: 1/2 dozen oyster & house wine $8
$$
Cornillia Street Cafe
29 Cornelia Street
Brunch. Casual French/American cafe. Music downstairs
TGB Pick: Lemon blueberry muffin, eggs Florentine
$$
Pizza Di Napoli
28 Carmine Street
Authentic thin-crust Italian pizza
TGB Pick: Proscuitto, fresh Mozzarella, arugala
$$
Arturo’s Pizza
106 West Houston Street
Brick-oven pizza
TGB Pick: Pizza with Pepperoni & Mushrooms
$$
Annisa
13 Barrow Street
Asian/American elegant dining
TGB Pick: Anything chef Anita Lo recommends
$$$
Hecho En Dumbo
www.hechoendumbo.com
Mexican
$$
Braeburn
www.braeburnrestaurant.com/
Modern American, BYOB Sunday, casual, fine dining
$$$
Marumi
546 Laguardia Place
neighborhood, sushi, inexpensive fresh toro and uni
$$
East Village
Hearth
http://restauranthearth.com
American, upscale comfort food
$$$
Soho
Kittichai
www.kittichairestaurant.com
Trendy, fine dining, Thai fusion
$$$
Union Square / Meatpacking
Spice Market
www.spicemarketnewyork.com
Asian fusion, trendy, impressive dining room
$$$
Blue Water Grill
www.brguestrestaurants.com
Seafood, Music, fine dining, impressive dining room
TGB Pick: Grilled Lobster
$$$
The Standard Grill
http://www.thestandardgrill.com/
Drinks outside, below Highline, American
$$$
Morimoto
www.morimotonyc.com
Sushi, Asian Fusion, trendy, impressive dining room
TGB Pick: Tuna Pizza olives, anchovy aïoli, jalapeño; Yellowtail ‘Pastrami’
$$$$
Del Posto
www.delposto.com
Italian, fine dining, impressive dining room
$$$$
TriBeCa
City Winery
http://www.citywinery.com/
Music, high-energy, spacious
$$$
Midtown
Jean Georges
www.jean-georges.com
French fusion, Opulent, exceptional
TGB Pick: Soft-Poached Egg Brioche Caviar
$$$$
Greenwich Village Specialty Stores
Murray’s Cheese
254 Bleecker St.
www.murrayscheese.com
Ridiculous selection of artisan cheese, cured meat and antipasti
TGB Pick: Tomme Crayeuse (France) Meadow Creek Grayson (USA) La Tur (France), Sottocenere, (truffle cheese, Italy)
Blue Ribbon Bakery Market
14 Bedford Street
www.blueribbonrestaurants.com
Small artisan bakery
TGB Pick: whole Focaccia with sea salt
Ottomanelli’s Meat Market
285 Bleecker Street
Exotic meat at a reasonable price
Raffetto’s
144 W Houston St
Homemade pasta & fresh sauce
TGB pick: Truffle ravioli. Serve with simple garlic, olive oil & Parmesan sauce
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TGB OUTDOOR SUMMER DINING
Check out my go-to list of old and new outdoor favorites
What’s your favorite pick. Tell me on Facebook! @ The Gourmet Bachelor
Bar Pitti
268 Avenue of the Americas; 212.982.3300
sidewalk seating, people watching, light fair
10 Downing
10 Downing (@ 6th Avenue); 212.255.0300
sidewalk seating, people watching, American fine dinning
Betel
51 Grove Street (near Bleeker Street); 212.352.0460
Thai street food, modern
BLT Bar and Grill
W New York Downtown, 123 Washington Street; 646.826.8600
upscale tavern cuisine
Barbuto
775 Washington Street; 212.924.9700
Sleek, Italian, fresh, local ingredients
Bobo
181 West 10th Street; 212.488.2626
American, fresh, local ingredients
Bottino
246 Tenth Avenue; 212.206.6766
casual Italian
Corsino
637 Hudson Street; 212.242.3093
wine, Italian
Da Silvano
260 6th Avenue; 212.982.2343
sidewalk seating, people watching, homemade pasta
Café Select
212 Lafayette Street; 212.925.9322
Modern, Swiss menu, back patio
De Santos
139 West 10th Street; 212.206.9229
brunch
Extra Virgin
259 West 4th Street; 212.691.9359
brunch, sidewalk tables
Faustina
25 Cooper Square; 212.475.3400
modern, italian, back patio, Scott Conant
Elizabeth
265 Elizabeth Street (between Houston and Prince Street); 212.334.2426
Small-plates, retractable roof
Locanda Verde
377 Greenwich Street; 212.925.3797
Italian, Robert De Niro
Loreley Biergarten
7 Rivington Street (near Chrystie Street); 212.253.7077
casual
Morandi
211 Waverly Place; 212.627.7575
Italian, sidewalk, upscale
Pastis
9 Ninth Avenue (@ Little West 12th Street); 212.929.4844
Trendy
Vespa Restaurant
1625 2nd Avenue; 212.472.2050
Funky, back patio.
Waverly Inn and Garden
16 Bank Street; 212.243.7900
Trendy, Romantic
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TGB OUTDOOR SUMMER DRINKING
Yes…a few picks are super trendy and more crowded than my typical recommendations but the following bars will definitely deliver that “New York Experience” (good or bad : )
What’s your favorite pick. Tell me on Facebook! @ The Gourmet Bachelor
The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington Street; 212.645.4646
German and Austrian beers, ping pong, pretzels
Hotel on Rivington Penthouse
107 Rivington Street; 212.475.2600
great view, dance floor, hot tub, make RSVP
The Yard at the SoHo Grand Hotel
310 West Broadway (near Grand Street); 212.965.3588
backyard BBQ party, pets welcome
The Bowery Hotel
335 Bowery; 212.505.9100
trendy
The Frying Pan
West 26th Street and Hudson River Park
bucket of beers, live music,
Raines Law Room
48 West 17th Street; 212.242.0600
Speakeasy, ring doorbell, small back patio
A60
60 Thompson Street (between Spring and Broome Streets); 877.431.0400
Above Allen
190 Allen Street; 212.460.5300
B-Bar & Grill
40 East 4th Street; 212.475.2220
Brass Monkey
55 Little West 12th St.; 212-675-6686
The Delancey
168 Delancey Street (@ Clinton Street); 212.254.9920
d.b.a.
41 First Avenue; 212.475.5097
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