What's Best for Serious Eaters in NYC's Meatpacking District?
So, some friends and I will be spending a long weekend in NYC in March. We'll be staying in the Meatpacking District and are looking for recommendations for some sensational, serious restaurants in the area. We are not necessarily interested in what's the trendiest place - if it's trendy and happens to have great food, that would be fine. Where do you go for amazing food in that location?
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10 Comments:
Serious, upscale restaurants in the area are nearby, just walk a bit north to Del Posto, Morimoto, Craftsteak, or Scarpetta. I also like Pastis (brasserie) for late night/dinner or brunch. I also like the feel of the bar at 5 Ninth.
kathryn at 6:52PM on 01/20/09
son cubano or pastis!
sarag22 at 8:12PM on 01/20/09
Walk a little south and go to Braeburn on Perry Street. Delicious and cosy, and a little out of the meatpacking "scene." Snack at Chelsea Market (Amy's Bread, esp.) and shop at Myers of Keswick for British essentials. Not far away is Cafe Bruxelles - great moules frites and belgian beer, no attitude. And there's Billy's, for cupcakes.
eleeb at 11:18PM on 01/20/09
spice market is great, too!
emlod10 at 3:56AM on 01/21/09
R.I.P. Hog Pit :(
StarvingArtist at 11:17AM on 01/21/09
I second kathryn and eleeb on the venturing north for restaurants (add The John Dory, a new seafood restaurant, to the mix) and a sweets stroll through the Chelsea Market (Ronnybrook Milk Bar, Fat Witch, Amy's Bread, Sarabeth's, etc.).
Just a titch east, and you'll find Scarpetta on 14th Street, Fatty Crab on Hudson, dell'anima on Eighth Ave and a restaurant jackpot in the Willage's 4th Street.
Sweet Freak at 1:55PM on 01/21/09
I agree with the Spice Market and Fatty Crab recommendations. Merkato 55 on Gansevoort street does a playful take on African cuisine.
And if dear old Florent were still there, I'd wholeheartedly recommend that. Haven't been to its new incarnation yet.
butterface at 6:10PM on 01/21/09
As always, hit the Spotted Pig. Still the best food in NYC. Have the burger and gnudi.
Chris De Noia at 1:44PM on 01/24/09
Also noteworthy in the Chelsea Market - The Green Table. One of the few truly sustainable eateries that uses all local products. Their menu changes up a lot, but go in for their burger (this one has kimchi AND bacon!) or the gumbo with house made sausage. A great find that is tucked away from the hubbub of the city. And, to finish it off, grab a coffee from Ninth Street Espresso. The best coffee in the city. Superb.
Apicius at 1:26PM on 01/25/09
If you're hungry and in the Meatpacking District, my #1 recommendation would have to be a taxicab.
drmoze at 9:13PM on 01/25/09