Tacuba
After chef Julian Medina scored a hit in Astoria, Queens, with his Mexican cantina Tacuba four years ago, he…
Little Donkey
We always wonder what chefs really eat when they’re off the clock. Little Donkey is one restaurant to address…
Ladybird
Ravi DeRossi’s collection of vegan restaurants and cocktail bars (Mother of Pearl, Avant Garden, cienfuegos) are all delicious; Ladybird,…
Basa
Set in a subterranean space, the décor at Basa is contemporary and minimal. Everything is dark—the furniture, the lighting,…
El Burladero
In a city heaving with steakhouses and (surprisingly) traditional Italian restaurants, El Burladero is a gem for those craving…
Foxley Bistro
Although chef Tom Thai emigrated from Vietnam in the late 1970s, Foxley—primarily a South Asian bistro—pulls foodie inspiration from…
Bar Raval
At Bar Raval, you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve posted up at tapas joint in, say, Barcelona. The…
Sol e Pesca
This place is all about preserved seafood. While you could have a full meal here with table service, the…
A Cevicheria
A Cevicheria is known for putting a Portuguese spin on Peruvian ceviches (and also for its rather dramatic decór…
Petisqueira
This sweet little gastropub (inside Estadió do Restelo) is decorated like a design-conscious homage to its namesake, a famous…