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Fast 10: Ten Places to Try in NYC Right Now
February 10, 2025, 3:22.21 pm ET

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Vinile Chophouse

The owners of Vinyl Steakhouse have opened Vinile Chophouse led by Chef Andres Roperti. Look for dishes like octopus ceviche, fried head-on prawns, rigatoni with wild boar ragu, beef cheeks with pickled cherries and more. 31 West 17th St., New York, NY

Crevette

From the team behind Dame and Lord’s comes Crevette a taste of France with a seafood-forward menu. Oysters on the half shell, Poached Pink Shrimp with Calabrian chili, and Seafood Rice with saffron, razor clams, and lobster set the tone. 10 Downing St, New York, NY

Bar Kabawa

Bar Kabawa, from Momofulku, is shaking up the East Village with a daiquiri-driven menu and patties celebrating the flavors of the Caribbean. Daiquiri include the Kabawa with key lime and cane sugar. Pair one with a baked and fried patty ranging from curry crab to pepperpot duck with foie. 8 Extra Place, New York, NY

Café Zaffri

The folks behind The Musket Room and Raf’s are bringing Middle Eastern flavors to Nolita with Café Zaffri. Look for dishes like saffron spaghetti with crab, and striped bass skewers. Signature cocktails come with names like “Lost Weekend in Zahlé” with arak, cucumber, and tarragon, among others. 16 E 16th St, New York, NY

The View

The View, a rotating restaurant above the Marriott Marquis, has been reimagined by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality. Marjorie Meek-Bradley, known for her expertise with seasonal ingredients, has been named Executive Chef. 1535 Broadway, New York, NY

Joomak

Yiho Kim is Head Chef and Owner of Joomak, a new iteration of his former Michelin-starred restaurant Joomak Banjum. The restaurant is offering a $280 tasting menu with options such as Norwegian king crab, Long Island duck breast, and Surf N Turf with Wagyu and braised abalone. 401 West St, New York, NY

Ha’s Snack Bar

What started out as a Vietnamese pop-up is now Ha’s Snack Bar at 297 Broome Street in Chinatown. Ha’s is known for its often, sold-out dishes like curried lobster with sweetbread and an assortment of natural wines. 297 Broome St, New York, NY

El Bar

City Winery has opened an agave bar inside Pier 57 next to Little Island on Manhattan’s West Side. The bar has more than 400 different varieties of agave used in tequila and mezcal that is also offered as flights. Light snacks are also available. 25 11th Ave at Pier 57, New York, NY

Hungry Thirsty

Alum from Ugly Baby have opened a new Thai spot in Carroll Gardens called Hungry Thirsty. The restaurant is known Thai curries like Kha Tom, spare rib and rice soup and Kang Khoong, shrimp in a spicy mushroom curry. 407 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY

Sweet Graffiti

Bold, loud and anything but ordinary is the inspiration for Sweet Graffiti, a sweets shop from Romina Peixoto, formerly of Eleven Madison Park and Le Cirque. The menu includes stuffed chocolate bars, bon bons and baked goods including Parisian tarts filled with passionfruit. 51 West 32nd St, New York, NY


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