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1. Ella Funt
4.3
Awesome(2)
Price: Moderate
• French • East Village
Ella Funt is a modern French restaurant serving a unique take on French cuisine in the heart of New York. Under the culinary guidance of Alexandros Gkoutsi use French cuisine as a vehicle for the best in- seasonal ingredients with a twist, serving food that is expertly crafted to be both complex yet welcoming. Named after the legendary Club 82 drag artist, Ella Funt offers French New York dining in a signature bar space in which to look and be seen.
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2. Recreation Bar
4.1
Excellent(80)
Price: Moderate
• American • Financial District
Booked 1 time today
Recreation is a communal and lunch space by day and a cocktail lounge by night - serving as the ultimate living room for the neighborhood. Drawing inspiration from the rec room at your neighbor's house, Recreation features an old school Arcade Machine with games like Ms. Pacman, Centipede and Donkey Kong, Jenga, and - designed to host events or just play ball - a half court-sized basketball court.Please note, the kitchen closes at 10pm; the last order we take is at 9:45pm. Email recreationrsvp@concretehg.com for more information.
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3. SAPPE
4.6
Exceptional(156)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • Greenwich Village
Booked 130 times today
SAPPE is a trip to explore something unique, authentic and ethereal. Our guest will be indulged and pampered through all their five perceptions; visual, auditory, olfactory, haptic and gustatory. SAPPE is the extraordinary place where people come to rejoice and revel. The train market and street food style are what SAPPE aim to offer. The vibe of bustling ambience of train station, the food stalls that offer street bites ‘ปิ้งย่าง (Ping-Yang)’ which is variety of grilled goodies on bamboo skewers and BBQ, as well as the bold flavor of E-San style cuisine are what SAPPE is looking to introduce.
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4. Ofrenda
4.6
Exceptional(1079)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • West Village
Booked 26 times today
Due to limits on our seating capacity and to ensure ample time for cleaning & sanitizing, we kindly ask all guests to honor a 1.5 hr seatingAn Ofrenda, in Spanish, is an offering, a gift. At their cozy West Village space, owner Jorge Guzman and chef Ivan Octaviano offer their unique interpretation of classic Mexican cuisine with an innovative cocktail menu of tequila-based drinks. Named by NYLuxury as “one of the top ten restaurants in New York serving Latin food” and as “Top Tequila Bar in the US” by the editors of USA Today, this intimate and stylish cocina offers its guests a blend of passions. Jorge’s desire is to create a sexy and fun space to enjoy creative cocktails with the best of Latin cuisine. While Chef Mario’s dream is to craft dishes to showcase the indigenous ingredients of Mexico, the foods his ancestors enjoyed, and bring those flavors to a new generation. This team has joined forces to offer guests a unique dining experience. We look forward to having you.
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5. Max Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(804)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • TriBeCa
Booked 17 times today
Max is an acclaimed Italian restaurant that serves soul satisfying, authentic food with a warm welcome. It originally opened in 2000 in Alphabet City and a few years ago moved to Tribeca. What started as a small place to eat became a many time award winning restaurant and the go to place for consistent high quality food at reasonable prices in an inviting setting. “Max's draw is exactly what has always attracted people to neighborhood restaurants: well-prepared food, served with warmth”. - New York Times, Eric Asimov“This list represents my ranking of New York's greatest Italian dining establishments. Culled from an estimated 2,500 Italian eateries citywide, every place on my list possesses excellence in one form or another” - Robert Sietsema, Village Voice, Top 4 of the 100 Best Italian Restaurants in NYC"Best Pasta" - New York Post,"Best affordable " - Time Out,
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6. Monte's Trattoria
4.7
Exceptional(2367)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich Village
Booked 17 times today
Monte's Trattoria is an Italian Restaurant located in the heart of Greenwich Village on MacDougal Street between West 3rd and Bleecker. This vintage Italian restaurant has existed since 1918 and the Mosconi family has continued its rich tradition. Chef Pietro Mosconi delivers authentic Northern Italian dishes from his region of Emilia-Romagna and is often seen in the dining room conversing with patrons. You'll find a friendly cozy atmosphere. The waiters and bartenders, whom you'll know by name, are always affable and ready to please. Dine as a couple for a romantic dinner, a small private party or as a large group while you take in the sites, sounds and tastes of Greenwich Village. Come to Monte's Trattoria Restaurant where you'll be treated like family!
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7. You're Invited: Moon & Pepper Pop-up in NYC
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5.0
Exceptional(10)
Price: Moderate
• American • TriBeCa
Get ready for a fiery experience you won’t forget: Moon & Pepper, the hottest culinary event in NYC, presented by OpenTable and Blue Moon. From May 30 - June 1, visit New York’s hottest pop-up event Moon & Pepper to try the world’s spiciest curry. As the complement to all things spicy, Blue Moon is bringing globally-acclaimed chef Vivek Singh's record-breaking “Bollywood Burner” curry to Maxwell Tribeca to give spice-lovers a chance to try his signature dish alongside menu items from local guest chefs.Disclaimer: Please be advised that this event features spicy dishes that may cause discomfort or allergic reactions. Participants acknowledge that consuming spicy foods can result in temporary effects like sweating, heartburn, or other reactions, and attend at their own risk. Attendees must be 21 or older. Organizers, sponsors, and affiliates are not responsible for any adverse effects and may use event photography for future promotional purposes.
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8. SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte
4.8
Exceptional(1386)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • SoHo
Booked 25 times today
“ SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte” is the perfect blend of authentic food and exceptional wine label selection. Piedmont is a region of west Northern Italy, it is one of the largest regions of Italy and Turin was the first capital of Italy in 1861. Piedmont is one of the most ancient culinary traditions and culinary specialties of the country. Restaurant "SAN CARLO Osteria Piemonte" is one of the few references throughout New York of Piedmont cuisine and North Italy. Come and experience tastes that have hundreds of years and you'll be without. We are waiting for you…..
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9. Pink Taco - NYC
4.1
Excellent(885)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Theater District
Booked 13 times today
Welcome to Pink Taco - home of Iconic Rock n' Roll Vibe Dining. With every salted rim, Pink Taco is redefining the dining industry; crafting an unforgettable experience of Mexican-inspired fare, that is daringly imaginative with our uncomplicated and innovative approach to LA-style street tacos, perfectly shaken margaritas, signature cocktails and best-in-class service. Whether it's the music the moves you, or the Instagrammable moments you want to capture with our murals, decor, neon lights, Pink Tacos & Squirt Can Paloma (yes, you read that right), join Pink Taco for Lunch, Dinner, Taco Tuesdays, Hangover Brunch & Happy Hour. Your night starts NOW at Pink Taco!
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10. Pig and Khao - LES
4.8
Exceptional(1466)
Price: Expensive
• Southeast Asian • Lower East Side
Booked 47 times today
Top Chef contestant Leah Cohen's Pig and Khao (68 Clinton Street) on the Lower East Side. The Southeast Asian inspired cuisine offers a variety of Thai and Filipino influences on the menu including Crispy Pata and pickled mango salad (pork shank cooked in soy sauce and five spice garnished with coriander, crispy garlic served with a secret family recipe sweet and sour liver dipping sauce), Grilled Pork Jowl and Brussels Sprouts Salad (chili lime fish sauce, shallot, herbs and toasted rice) and Crispy Pork Belly Adobo (Szechuan peppercorn, coconut vinegar, soy sauce, bay leaves, crispy garlic, scallion and soft boiled egg). Drinks range from cheap canned beer, wine, cocktails, and a self-serve bottomless tap in the backyard

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