September 8, 2009

Schiller's Liquor Bar New York

Keith McNally drops his usual bistro fare for German- and Cuban-inspired comfort food, drawing the look-at-me masses. Tip: If you need to catch up on work, go midday for free Wi-Fi.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Brunch, Good for Groups

September 8, 2009

Pastis New York

Keith McNally’s overcrowded version of gay Paris. Scene always trumps substance with weekend brunch-fueled frenzies and serious standing lines. Learn to love your neighbor.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Breakfast, Brunch

September 8, 2009

Balthazar New York

A mock bistro masterpiece: part noisy media hang, part Euro-pit stop. Packed with action (oysters, steak frites, champagne) day and night. Lattes and pastries are best enjoyed on outside benches, while judging passersby.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Breakfast, Brunch

February 21, 2007

Morandi New York

Restaurateur Keith McNally trades in French bistro for Italian farmhouse — wood planks, weathered brick walls, fresh pastas, lots of wild gesticulating. Linger over bottles of red and delectable fried artichokes.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Alfresco, Breakfast