A common complaint about the food of another nation, when cooked in America, is that it's not gutsy enough. Not as spicy or fish-sauce-y or buttery or Sichuan peppercorn-ed or smoky or sour as in its home country. Luckily, that's not a malady that afflicts the
Wok-Fried Kangkong ($12) at Fatty Crab.
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There's not many places in the city where you can casually drop by for
Crepes Suzette in the afternoon, but
Pastis is one of them.
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Buddakan might not be the first destination that comes to mind when you crave dessert, but loyal fans of pastry chef Vera Tong (previously at Dovetail on the Upper West Side) will attest to the sheer indulgence known as her
Peanut Butter Bar.
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The Croque Monsieur at Pastis is both a classic and a monster. At $13, it is the complete opposite from the delicate
version at Buvette and big enough for two meals (don't even think about trying to finish this).
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At
Spice Market, keep your eye out for the
Warm Rice Pudding ($7), a new and worthy addition to the dessert menu.
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Since it first opened in June of 2009, the
High Line has become a Manhattan destination. The miles-long park, built on elevated train tracks long out of use, stretches from Gansevoort Street north to 20th Street, with a second section to 30th Street opening by June. While the High Line extends through several Manhattan neighborhoods, dining options this far west in the city can be a bit limited; we've rounded up some of our favorite eats for a grab-and-go picnic, a quick coffee before a long walk, or a sit-down dinner after.
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Pastis is one of New York's legendary mob scenes (the crowded kind, not the Mafia kind). The restaurant, Keith McNally's follow-up to Soho's iconic Balthazar, is a legend in its own right—the kind of eatery that seems to anchor a neighborhood. Were it not for McNally (and of course Florent), the Meatpacking District would not be what it is today. Breakfasts and brunches command lengthy waits, and on weekends, you're lucky to get a seat at the bar after midnight.
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[Photographs: Maggie Hoffman] Scarpetta 355 West 14th Street, New York NY 10014 (at 9th Avenue; map); 212-691-0555; website warning: music plays Cuisine: Italian Veggie Options: 8 appetizers, 8 entrées Cost: Appetizers $12-15, veg entrées $18-24 Finding a place to...
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Colicchio & Sons 85 Tenth Avenue, New York NY 10011 (at West 15th; map); 212-400-6699; colicchioandsons.com Service: Friendly, professional and glacial—a three course lunch took almost two hours Setting: The bar room has wonderful natural light but the decor...
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[Photos: Nikki Goldstein] I certainly can't elaborate on what's already been said about Colicchio & Sons's dinner offerings, but I have no reservations in calling it one of the more interesting brunch menus to crop up as of late....
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