A staple of the New York late-night dining scene, Great Jones Cafe has been around since 1983, but its cajun-inspired fare is anything but outdated. Stop by for hearty dinner dishes, or head in on a lazy Sunday afternoon for brunch.
Great Jones Cafe
54 Great Jones Street / at Lafayette Street
East Village / New York City / map it
212.674.9304 / website
It’s our favorite time of year — that’s right, it’s Restaurant Week. In honor of all things old-school, Sara checks out some New York dining staples that are participating in Restaurant Week.
Le Cirque
151 East 58th Street / at Lexington Avenue
Midtown East / New York City / map it
212.644.0202 / website
Indochine
430 Lafayette Street / at Astor Place
East Village / New York City / map it
212.505.5111 / website
Il Cantinori
32 East 10th Street / at University Place
East Village / New York City / map it
212.673.6044 / website
Cafe Des Artistes
1 West 67th Street / at Central Park West
Upper West Side / New York City / map it
212.877.3500 / website
Sara takes a worldly look at some European restaurants participating in our favorite twice-a-year tradition — Restaurant Week.
Franklin’s
768 Madison Avenue / at 66th Street
Upper East Side / New York City / map it
212.737.7300 / website
Barbetta
321 West 46th Street / at 8th Avenue
Midtown / New York City / map it
212.246.9171 / website
Aquavit
65 East 5th Street / at Madison Avenue
Upper East Side / New York City / map it
212.307.7311 / website
La Goulue
746 Madison Avenue / at 65th Street
Upper East Side / New York City / map it
212.988.8169 / website
From summer-certified meals like fresh lobster and corn on the cob to sweet snacks like belgian waffles, Surf Shack is the perfect way to end (or break up) a day on the beach.
Surf Shack
2095 Montauk Highway
Amagansett / New York / map it
631.267.6980 / Wafels & Dinges
Tutto Il Giorno translates to “all day,” and this restaurant’s owners hope you’ll want to stay here for that long. And the waterfront views and a family-style communal table, you just might.
Tutto Il Giorno
6 Bay Street
Sag Harbor / New York / map it
631.725.7009
