EAT & DRINK
Beyond the profusion of expertly prepared variations on ethnic cuisine and fresh, local ingredients that typify contemporary Manhattan dining, a certain patina of worldly sophistication infuses even the most casual coffee spot with downtown dynamism and laid-back glamour.
Marc Forgione
134 Reade Street
212.941.9401
Designed to look rustic, this Michelin-rated neighborhood eatery serves New American cuisine and ever-changing menu, based on the seasons and availability.
Blaue Gans
139 Duane Street
212.571.8880
Simple and well-executed, this authentic Austrian “Wurst Haus” manages to feel both casual and upscale.
Sushi Azabu
428 Greenwich Street
212.274.0428
http://www.greenwichgrill.com/
Sushi Azabu’s basement location adds to the feeling that you’ve discovered the best-kept secret around. (And you have.)
The Odeon
145 West Broadway
212.233.0507
http://theodeonrestaurant.com/
Often credited with making the neighborhood what it is today, The Odeon was a legendary artistic and literary hangout from the 1980s. Trendy restaurants come and go — this is an icon.
Bubby’s
120 Hudson Street
212.219.0666
Traditional American dishes from different regions with recipes that all originate from real families. They claim that the divulging of these recipes has caused family strife — we just know it’s delicious.
Gigino Trattoria
323 Greenwich Street
212.431.1112
http://www.gigino-trattoria.com/
When it comes to Italian food — the choice is obvious, this long-standing Tribeca Italian eatery is the place to go and indulge. And, Gigino Trattoria makes almost all of its bread and pasta in-house.
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