Wonderful renditions of Ethiopian cooking, some of our favorite in the city, though portions can run a little small.
Bizarro wraps, tasty falafel, and a massive pile of cheese-covered nachos are the hallmarks here.
The low-calorie fare can be a little surprising, but your best bets are the bruschetta and the surprisingly good vegan burger.
This unassuming diner is a great spot to find a quick breakfast or lunch in the Flatiron.
Full-service Shanghai-style restaurant with our favorite soup dumplings in the neighborhood.
This spot, (formerly Ray's) serves some of the finest square slices in the city, like the Spicy Spring, which comes with natural casing pepperoni that curls and crisps in the oven.
100-year-old Italian specialty market with incredible mozzarella and fresh porchetta. Expect long waits, but they're worth it for Louie's selection of imported and deli products.
The bakery section here is making some commendable wife cakes. Large for their price and darn tasty too.
Excellent, inventive cocktails and small plates from mad food scientist Wylie Dufresne. Come for a nibble or stay for a DIY tasting menu.
Super-casual Greek restaurant with homey but satisfying food, great octopus, and some outdoor seating in warm weather.
Hole in the wall coffee shop you could easily skip except for the fragrant and ethereally light sponge cake, easily the best in Chinatown and a steal at 70 cents each.
A pleasant bakery that sells Belgian Merveilleux, light pastries made from meringue and whipped cream.
Eastern European vegetarian lunch counter. Go for breakfast hash browns, egg and cheese sandwiches on challah, and plenty of Old World charm.
Excellent buckwheat noodles, delicate and nuanced broths, and fresh custard-like tofu. Vegetarian and meaty broths are on hand; both are excellent.
We love just about everything at this homey restaurant, but especially the small plates, sandwiches, falafel, and shakshuka.
Decorated like a Southeast Asian market this place has the quirk of one too - Here that means food far hotter, sauces more tart and even portions more generous.
Cured fish is the focus here and there’s no better place for a fish-centric brunch. Try the whitefish salad on a bagel or the scrambled eggs with sturgeon.
