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Fast 10: Ten New Places to Try in New York City Right Now
October 7, 2024, 7:49.17 pm ET
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Think Italian! Think Borgo now open in NoMad. The restaurant is offering rustic dishes like Marinated Artichokes with buffalo mozzarella, Octopus Salad, Fettucine with guinea hen ragu, Whole Roasted Branzino and Braised Veal Shank with chanterelle mushrooms. 124 East 27th St, NYC
Bridges
Bridges has opened at Chatham Square in Chinatown in the former longtime home of Hop Shing dim sum. Former Estela Chef Sam Lawrence is taking diners instead on a trip to France with dishes like Grilled Sweetbreads with leeks and mustard and a Comte Tart with chantarelles. 9-10 Chatham Square, NYC
Dilly Dally in Prospect Heights describes itself as a lively spot to get together with some friends for food and fun. The food includes things like Smoked Steelhead Trout Dip, Big OL Meatballs, Bolognese Lasagna, Squash Ravioli and Skirt Steak and Potatoes served with a rosemary bernaise sauce. 626 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn
Jules
Jules is a new pizza spot located on Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights serving up pies topped with things like Soppessata and Broccoli Rabe. There’s also a marble bar for cocktails. 50 Henry Street, Brooklyn
Pasta Nights
The folks at Ciao, Gloria in Prospect Heights have opened Pasta Nights nearby. As the name suggests it offers a selection of pasta dishes ranging from The Big Ragu and Carbonara di Stagione to Gnocchi Sorrentina and Lasagna alla Norma. 575 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn
Rafael
From the team behind Miriam in Park Slope comes Rafael, a Middle Eastern restaurant serving lunch, dinner and brunch. Look for mix-and-match meze, Octopus with duck sausage, Filet Mignon Skewers with roasted potatoes and more. 917 Lexington Ave, NYC
This tiny taco stand in Greenpoint is generating plenty of buzz for its authentic street-style Mexican tacos. Think flavors like Al Pastor, Mushroom and Lengua, or grab one of their quesadillas known as Vampiros. 620 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn
The Corner is the newest restaurant from Chef Thomas Perone who we first men when he was known for his BBQ at Gansevroot Market. His new restaurant in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn has a more upscale vibe with dishes like Porterhouse Tartare, Chicken Cordon Bleu and Lobster Thermidor. 8602 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn
The Otter & Sloanes
Two new restaurants led by Chef Alex Stupak have opened at The Manner Hotel in SoHo. The Otter is centered around simply prepared seafood like Swordfish Steak Frites au Poivre and Clams & Shells. Sloane’s is a discrete cocktail bar with drinks like London Calling and Devil’s Share. 58 Thompson St, NYC
The Lower East Side sets the stage for this new Chinese spot that fuses “Ningbo” and “Szechuan” cuisines, from two distinct regions of China. Dishes include Ningbo-style smoked fish, Hong Kong Cha Siu, assorted Dim Sum, and more. 90 Clinton St, NYC
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