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Chef Robert Newton refers to his menu as “cleaned-up Southern,” which means lightly fried catfish, crispy fried chicken, and plenty of pimento cheese at the bar. Read more: http://www.dailycandy.com/new-york/listing/83587/Seersucker
Ten to Try Now
by DailyCandy
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2 Nuela 72 $$ Latin American
43 W. 24th St., New York, NYListed by
Chef Adam Schop handpicked his favorite recipes from six South American countries, resulting in tons of meaty empanadas, arepas, and more than fifteen types of ceviche. Read more: http://www.dailycandy.com/new-york/video/84921/Nuela-South-American-Restaurant-Opens-in-the-Flatiron-District
3 Eataly $$ Italian, Mediterranean
200 5th Ave., Manhattan, NYListed by
This behemoth Piedmontese marketplace, may be a temple to the slow food movement. But it’s not about worship. It’s about spirited home cooking. Read more: http://www.dailycandy.com/new-york/article/87845/New-Italian-Food-Mecca-Opens-in-the-Flatiron
4 M. Wells 83 $ American Traditional, New American, Diner, French
21-17 49th Ave., Queens, NYListed by
Hugue Dufour and Sarah Obraitis’s newly coined Quebeco-American grub is yet another reason to check out LIC. Go to their 1954 restored diner for haute greasy spoon breakfasts, Canadian nose-to-tail treats (meatballs in a can, tourtières), and Corona-based frozen custard. Read more: http://www.dailycandy.com/new-york/article/84925/M-Wells-Diner-Opens-in-Long-Island-City
5 Hill Country Chicken $ American Traditional, BBQ
1123 Broadway, Manhattan, NYListed by
This fried-chicken joint harks back to the good old days in your Southern grandma’s kitchen. Buckets of classic, crispy-fried wings, breasts, and drumsticks meet the most-buttery biscuits we’ve ever encountered. Fries are hand-cut, and there’s a whole pie program: flaky, fresh baked, and finger-licking good. Read more: http://www.dailycandy.com/new-york/article/88468/Hill-Country-Chicken-Opens
6 Whitmans $ Hamburgers
406 E 9th St., Manhattan, NYListed by
Devour a pimento-cheese-stuffed Juicy Lucy and flash-fried “crack kale”in the tiny downstairs dining room of this meat-based East Village spot. For four more new burger spots, click here: http://www.dailycandy.com/new-york/article/87167/5-New-Places-to-Eat-a-Burger
7 Le Comptoir $ New American, French
251 Grand St., Brooklyn, NYListed by
Chef Sebastien Chamaret (La Goulue) applies classic French techniques to local ingredients (Meat Hook, Herve Katz). Read more: http://www.dailycandy.com/new-york/listing/87485/Le-Comptoir
8 Réunion Surf Bar $ Eclectic/Global
630 Ninth Ave, Manhattan, NYListed by
A sublevel beach bar inspired by an island off Madagascar known for its surf break also serves as a tropical oasis in Midtown. Run by the guys who conceived Mas (Farmhouse), the focus is on proper rum-based cocktails and beach snacks (fish tacos, tuna tartare) from around the globe. Read more: http://www.dailycandy.com/new-york/article/85799/Reunion-Surf-Bar-Opens-in-Hells-Kitchen
9 Northern Spy Food Co. $ American Traditional
511 East 12th St., Manhattan, NYListed by
We love the locally procured and cleaned up comfort food (polenta, risotto, corned beef hash, apple pie) served at this charming, country store-style eatery. Read more: http://www.dailycandy.com/new-york/listing/80239/Northern-Spy-Food-Co
10 The Meatball Shop $ American Traditional, Italian, Soup & Sandwich
84 Stanton Street, Manhattan, NYListed by
So simple, so smart: meatballs galore, in pork, beef, vegetable, salmon, and chicken. Get them alone, in sliders, on heroes, with sauce. And leave room for ice cream sandwiches. Read more: http://www.dailycandy.com/new-york/article/80112/The-Meatball-Shop-Opens