Leigh and Tatiana's Downtown Guidebook
Food Scene
Lucien
14 1st Ave.Best down to earth French restaurant in NYC.
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StThe best slice of pizza in NYC, no joke
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar
225 Liberty StSimply excellent sushi
Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
284 Mulberry StBest Paella you'll ever have
Shuka
38 MacDougal StGreat Mediterranean
Tacombi
267 Elizabeth StSimply awesome tacos
It's a bit of a hike, but well worth it, some of the best BBQ I've ever had
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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StIt's a bit of a hike, but well worth it, some of the best BBQ I've ever had
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StBest fried chicken in NYC
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveGreat fried chicken and fun bowling
Probably the best Thai food in NYC, but you need a reservation a few weeks in advance if you don't want to stand on line for more than an hour.
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Uncle Boons
186 Mott StProbably the best Thai food in NYC, but you need a reservation a few weeks in advance if you don't want to stand on line for more than an hour.
Don't miss this, it's the best ice cream in the city, in a churro cone!
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Churro cone
Don't miss this, it's the best ice cream in the city, in a churro cone!
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveGreat brunch or lunch place.
Pylos
128 E 7th StGreat Mediterranean spot.
Not fancy, but amazing BBQ, get the brisket.
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Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd AveNot fancy, but amazing BBQ, get the brisket.
Gruppo Thin Crust Pizza
98 Avenue BGreat thin crust pizza
Incredible french place, a little more upscale than Lucien, different vibe
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Frenchette
241 W BroadwayIncredible french place, a little more upscale than Lucien, different vibe
Simply a great steak place, not the fanciest or most old school, but dollar for dollar the best actual steak
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Bowery Meat Company
9 E 1st StSimply a great steak place, not the fanciest or most old school, but dollar for dollar the best actual steak
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.Our favorite ramen.
Laut
15 E 17th StAmazing Malaysian food, cheap and low key.
Boqueria
1460 2nd AveBest Tapas in NYC
Sunny & Annie's Deli
94 Avenue BThe place for breakfast sandwhiches
Drinks & Nightlife
Terra Blues
149 Bleecker StIf you like blues, just go
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StOnly the most famous comedy club on earth
Fat Cat
75 Christopher StPing pong, pool, jazz, etc.
Rock and folk bands, check the schedule online before you go
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Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston StRock and folk bands, check the schedule online before you go
Death & Company
433 E 6th StFun bar with great vibe right down the street