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Lower East Side

The Stanton Social Restaurant New York

The Stanton Social (New American (Tapas Portions) / Lower East Side / $$$)
99 Stanton St (between Orchard St & Ludlow St)
(212) 995-0099
www.thestantonsocial.com
The Stanton Social is a Lower East Side hot spot for celebrities and younger crowds. As the name implies, the restaurant is known for its social gatherings, whether it’s a birthday dinner (Jessica Alba [...]

Rayuela Restaurant New York

Rayuela (Pan-Latin / Lower East Side / $$$)
165 Allen St (Between Stanton St & Rivington St)
(212) 253-8840
www.rayuelanyc.com
Start the night off right with powerful cocktails and follow up with complex, savory dishes at this LES Pan-Latin trendsetter; the dramatic décor centered around a live olive tree is something to talk about. In Spanish, Rayuela means “hopscotch,” [...]

Clinton St. Baking Co. restaurant New York

Clinton St. Baking Co. (New American (Brunch) / Lower East Side / $$)
4 Clinton St (between Avenue B & Houston St)
(646) 602-6263
www.clintonstreetbaking.com
Known for its blueberry pancakes, Clinton St. Baking Co. is a cozy, little restaurant nestled in the Lower East Side that serves some of the most highly rated breakfast food in Manhattan. Opened in [...]