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A Casa Fox $$
Cuisine: Latin American, Tapas
Neighborhood: Lower East Side
173 Orchard St. New York, NY 10002 212-253-1900
www.acasafoods.com/restaurant.html
A young, Latin-loving crowd magically materializes when the clock strikes eight to sample Melissa Fox's equally Latin-loving menu.
Alfama $$$
Cuisine: Portuguese
Neighborhood: Midtown East
214 E. 52nd St. New York, NY 10022 212-759-5552
“Now Alfama has risen again, this time in midtown east. Alfama 2.0 is a bi-level space with a sleeker look ... and a backlit map of Portugal during its glory days.”—New York magazine
Alias $$
Cuisine: American
Neighborhood: Lower East Side
76 Clinton St. New York, NY 10002 212-505-5011
It’s as if somebody said, “Let’s create a simple place with a no-clutter downtown aesthetic and serve all kinds of good food.” All kinds.
Alloro $$$
Cuisine: Italian
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
307 E. 77th St. New York, NY 10075 212-535-2866
Mozzarella four ways includes a curved-handle baby spoon of frozen granules and a wonton spoon filled with an amuse-bouche taste of molten cheese.
Almayass $$
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Neighborhood: Flatiron
24 E. 21st St. New York, NY 10010 212-473-3100
Pop in for a taste of Beirut at Almayass, with equal parts swank intimacy and warm charm, but no kitch.
Almond $$
Cuisine: Italian, New American
Neighborhood: Flatiron
12 E. 22nd St. New York, NY 10010 212-228-7557
Almond joy: Pressed-tin ceilings and mirrors that reflect the soft glow of candle light speak of favorite Paris bistros, a motif strongly supported by a menu.
Amáli $$$
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Tapas
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
115 E. 60th St. New York, NY 10022 212-339-8363
Amáli brings a downtown sustainable sensibility to the UES with a farm-to-table inspired menu. Smack in the middle of the flight path between Barney's and Bloomies, this gem makes for a perfect shopping break.
Amorino $
Cuisine: Bakery, Dessert
Neighborhood: Greenwich Village
60 University Pl. New York, NY 10003 212-253-5599
www.amorino.com/en/newsletter/page-shop/New+York
European style hits NYU territory at Amorino, an Italian import known for gelato, sweets, and hot drinks.
Partner Plate: Sponsored
Andanada 141 $$
Cuisine: Spanish , Tapas
Neighborhood: Upper West Side
141 W. 69th St. New York, NY 10023 646-692-8762
Traditional Spanish tapas are given a fresh face at this newly revamped Upper West Side spot, formerly home to Jesus Nuñez’s Gastroarte.
Antonucci Café $$$
Cuisine: Italian
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
170 E. 81st St. New York, NY 10028 212-570-5100
A taste of authentic Italian on the UES. Antonucci will make you ditch that passport for a fork.
