September 17, 2009

Macbar New York

Delicatessen opens a high-design mac ’n’ cheese bar (curved walls and yellow accents make you feel like you are enveloped in pasta) with a dozen gourmet varieties of the comfort food.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Carbo Loading, Hangover Cure

September 8, 2009

Permanent Brunch New York

Early riser, night owl. No matter your sleeping pattern, you’ll never miss the first meal of the day at this new East Village joint, where it’s all breakfast, all the time. (What could go wrong at the bacon bar?)

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Breakfast, Brunch

September 8, 2009

The Upholstery Store New York

Austrian chef Kurt Gutenbrunner’s cozy wine bar a few doors down from Wallse. The focus is vinos from around the world — for an average $7 a glass. No kitchen, but snacks are available: saucisson; paté; Murray’s cheeses; and, upon request, take-out from Wallse.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Cozy, Light Bites

September 8, 2009

McSorley's Old Ale House New York

The last bar in NYC to admit women. The rowdy atmosphere remains in the floor covered in sawdust and demanding barmen (hint: Pay up-front and tip heavily or they’ll stand there and ask for more). The only thing to drink is the house beer, which comes in two flavors — light or dark. What’ll it be, lassie?

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Landmark, Local Brew