The crispy chicken here, marinated in olive oil then split and roasted in Barbuto's brick oven, is classic Waxman simplicity. One of our picks for the city's best roast chicken! Read more.
Restaurateur Simon Kim and Chef Chris Cipollone have a winner with Piora. Find Italian and Korean-inspired dishes, such as the Scallops with Sweet Corn and Rigatoni with Duck.
Order one whole duck ahead of time, and then you get to choose small plates, a side dish or veggie fried rice, and a main in different amounts. Any way you do it, it's actually a pretty decent deal. Read more.
Definitely make a reservation at this European style West Village spot. We recommend the pan roasted chicken and the braised short ribs, yum.
West Village institution. The place to go for a splurge on simple but well-prepared seafood.
If you love charred cow innards, make a beeline for this elegant new Japanese yakiniku grill restaurant where you can cook your own beef heart and chuck flap with uni. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Get here early before they sell out of their divine Lobster Roll. Otherwise, you'll have to settle for their godly Shellfish Bouillabaisse.
The people behind The Elk have transformed the 2nd Wave Mojo Coffee into a bright, airy Sightglass shop with pretty unfinished wood and a good amount of seating. Wifi and plugs. (9/14)
The food – tasty, seasonal, often organic regional fare – features some haute comfort: duck confit, pork belly, sea bass, Brussels sprouts with bacon, cauliflower potato gratin, apple tart.
