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11 W. 32nd St., New York, NY 10001
This gleaming three-story food court Food Gallery 32--with plenty of seating, some dramatic, on all levels--is about as good as these institutions get. Food is cooked to... More »
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365 Van Brunt St., Brooklyn, NY 11231
This congenial neighborhood cafe peddles small wonders like proper seltzer, a strong Tom Collins, and delicious country-style pate. At lunch, the sandwiches are... More »
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420 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014
In its original location two blocks north, Out of the Kitchen was mainly a cookie and cupcake bakery, with a few sandwiches and hot carryout meals. Now a liquor... More »
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131 Rivington St., New York, NY 10002
Some people complain about long waits and rude service, but we'll assume they just weren't pretty enough to be there anyway. Moving on: The place has mellowed out... More »
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26 Carmine St., New York, NY 10014
Marching in the footsteps of Republic and Kelley & Ping, Noodle Bar is way more creative when it comes to pan-Asian noodle and rice dishes, though the thumb-size cafe; may be... More »
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179 Second Ave., New York, NY 10003
Against all odds, it works. Here's the list of ingredients of the slice known as Zen at Viva Herbal: green-tea-herbed miso-tofu, green-tea basil pesto, shiitake... More »
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17 Perry St., New York, NY 10014
A cozy West Village coffeehouse with a genuine appreciation for the origins of their food. The menu boasts of Caprese salad with Joe's Dairy mozzarella, a local turkey and gouda... More »
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401 Sixth Ave., New York, NY 10014
Almost vegan Gobo--which possesses a familial connection to the Zen Palate chain--is one of Manhattan's odder restaurants. The menu goes for the global, moving effortlessly from... More »
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210 W. 10th St., New York, NY 10014
Despite landing in a space that had spelled death for several previous restaurants, Westville is thriving, thronged with diners who relish the informal atmosphere and breezy... More »
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54 E. First St., New York, NY 10003
This joint has got personality to spare: a friendly staff that seems like a museum of physical types, a small dining room filled with fiercely loyal regulars, and a quirky menu... More »
