I feel as though I only live in New York for 3/4 of the year. Most summers I’m bouncing all around that when fall finally hits I look around and all I see are new places! Granted, most of the places on this list aren’t new, but they’re new to me. And all happen to be in the East Village/Lower East Side. I’ll try and be more inclusive next time but for now:
Raclette (511 East 12th Street, New York, NY 10009)
Raclette has been on my list for quite some time, but now that they have moved to a bigger location (where Northern Spy used to be), this has moved to the very top. BYOB and melty cheese on everything? Yes, please!
Speedy Romeo (63 Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002)
Another restaurant that has been on my list for ages it feels is Speedy Romeo. I saw recently that a friend of mine went and it reminded me that I really need to get over there. There are few things I love more than pizza so this is another no brainer.
Maiden Lane (162 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009)
Maiden Lane has kind of a summery vibe to me, so I should probably get over there sooner rather than later. I am dying to try their hot crab dip and they happen to have one of my absolute favorite beers, Cisco Grey Lady. Put this on the list for those warm early fall nights.