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1. Cocoa V
174 Ninth Ave - New York (Chelsea)
Vegan wine bar from the folks behind Blossom
2. Thanksgiving sides in NYC
Ditch the same-old, same-old with these inventive sides. Popcorn!
3. Antek Restaurant & Deli
105 Norman Ave - Brooklyn (Greenpoint)
The dining room at this Greenpoint Polish joint resembles something of a prison cafeteria: high white walls decorated with absolutely nothing, a few industrial-looking tables, and a black-and-white-checked tile floor. however, the apparent lack of arresting decor doesn't deter locals from swearing...
4. Zé Café
398 E. 52nd St. - New York (Midtown East)
French-Italian spot with American touches blooms with flora-themed decor, food and wine.
5. Alta Voce
18 Fifth Ave. - Brooklyn (Prospect Heights)
Sotto Voce's sister spot specializes in continental Italian cuisine.
6. Alfanoose
8 Maiden Ln. - New York (Financial District)
Wall Street types flock to this inexpensive Syrian/Lebanese eatery for tasty falafel and shawarma lunches. Although the dcor is a tad sparse, it's clean and the ample portions will certainly satisfy the heartiest of appetites. Even better, if you're stuck in the office all day, they offer free...
7. Chef of the Year 2008: Ryan Skeen
By Alexis L. Loinaz and Matt Rodbard - December 5, 2008
Irving Mill’s chef loves pigs as much as the next guy. Well, David Chang at least.
8. Yuva
230 E. 58th St. - New York (Midtown East)
Blending traditional Indian cuisine including tandoori, with contemporary style.
9. Jane Restaurant
100 W. Houston St. - New York (Greenwich Village)
A top brunch spot that's a 'round-the-clock pick as well.
10. Caterina's Restaurant
316 E. 53rd St. - New York (Midtown East)
Caterina's is the textbook definition of old New York charm.
11. Roman's
243 Dekalb Avenue - Brooklyn (Fort Greene)
Italian, by way of a modern-American kitchen, from the Marlow & Sons owners
12. Il Bacco
25308 Northern Boulevard - Queens (Little Neck)
13. Wildwood
225 Park Ave. S. - New York
The ‘cue craze gets a second wind with this swanky Gramercy smokehouse helmed by Hill Country's former deputy pitmaster.
14. Cabana Seaport
89 South St - New York (Financial District)
A spectacular view of Lower Manhattan and ample outdoor dining draw crowds at this Nuevo Latino restaurant.
15. Sticky Rice
85 Orchard St. - New York (Chinatown)
Elegant digs serve as the backdrop for a greatest-hits menu of curry, Thai barbecue and stir-fry dishes at this LES spot.
16. Waverly Restaurant
385 Avenue of the Americas - New York (Greenwich Village)
Retro without trying to be, this is a classic New York diner.
17. Mickey Mantle's Restaurant & Sports Bar
42 Central Park S - New York (Midtown West)
While kitsch is always overdone, Mickey Mantle's takes it to the ad nauseum level with wall-to-wall Yankees posters, paraphanalia and memorabilia. But, on the days that you can't make it to the stadium, a Sam Adams draft paired with chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and non-stop baseball banter...
