Let’s get this out of the way – if you have the money and can get a reservation at Per Se, Gramercy Tavern, Eleven Madison Park,orĀ Massa, you’re in for world-class dining. But you don’t need us to tell you that. This blog is about hacks – better-than-expected value in less-than-obvious places.
Some of the best food in the city has relocated to the outer boroughs. But Manhattan will always have a gravitational pull for gastronomy, and some of its best restaurants are its institutions – neighborhood joints that have been around for decades. Amongst our selections you’ll find a mixture of old and new, ethnic and traditional.
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1. Basta Pasta
37 W 17th St New York, NY 10011
Flatiron
Italian
Upscale casual
Superlative pasta menu. Every dish unique. Lunch pre fixe a good way to save.
2. Xi An Famous Foods
81 St. Mark’s Place
New York, NY 10003
East Village
Chinese
Casual, pay-at-counter
You won’t find General Tso’s Chicken here. This is authentic food from the Xi An region of China.