Kittichai (Thai/Asian-Fusion / SoHo / $$$)
60 Thompson St (Between Spring St. and Broome St.)
(212) 925-2971
KittichaiRestaurant.com
Theatrical decor (including a pond with floating candles and orchids) nearly overwhelms the innovative food at this so-hip-it-hurts Thai restaurant where stylish patrons struggle to be heard over the loud music; sure, it’s pricey and the model-like staff exudes attitude, but [...]
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Balthazar (French / SoHo / $$$)
80 Spring St (between Broadway & Crosby St)
(212) 965-1414
www.balthazarny.com
More juggernaut than restaurant, Keith McNally’s action-packed SoHo beehive offers toothsome French food, deft service and pitch-perfect rendering of Parisian brasserie; expect lots of hub-bub, tough reservations, moderately pricey tabs and a loud crowd that runs the gamut from skeletal models [...]