NYC Restaurants

Babbo Italian | West Village

110 Waverly Pl. (bet 9th & 10th)

212.777-0303

www.babbonyc.com

Notes: Absurdly-fabulous Italian food with spot-on wine pairings. Reservations are tough. Arrive on time! Service can be spotty.

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Fatty Crab Malaysian | Upper West Side

2170 Broadway (at 77th St)

212.496-2722

www.fattycrab.com

Notes: Casual, fun, affordable. Family-style Malaysian street food and great beers. Get your hands dirty and order the chili crab. The steamed pork buns are also delish. Convenient to the Beacon Theatre. 

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Barbuto Rustic Italian | West Village

775 Washington St (bet Jane & 12th)

212.924.9700

www.barbutonyc.com

Notes: Casual, industrial atmosphere in a converted garage that used to sell Rolls Royces. Fresh, seasonal ingredients. Don’t miss the signature JW chicken with salsa verde or the potatoes with pecorino and rosemary. Noisy.

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Balthazar Brasserie | SoHo

80 Spring St (bet B’way & Crosby)

212.965.1414

www.balthazarny.com

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