THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE - City Harvest

City Harvest
delivers food
to nearly 600
community
programs that
feed hungry
New Yorkers.
François Payard Bakery
116 West Houston Street
(Sullivan & Thompson Streets)
(212) 995-0888
www.payard.com
François Payard Bakery oers a
variety of sweet and savory
selections within a cozy and casual
setting. The bakery oers signature
pastries, delicious baked goods and
chocolates, as well as a wide array of
freshly baked breads, sandwiches and
salads, all prepared on-site daily and
available for both dining in and take-
away. Guests can watch the chefs in
action through the shop’s distinctive
glass-encased kitchen.
François Payard Bakery
DETAILS Kid-Friendly $
Frankies 570 Spuntino
570 Hudson Street
(West 11th Street)
(212) 924-0818
www.frankiesspuntino.com
Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli
bring their signature style of Italian
comfort food with a light touch to
the heart of the West Village. Classic
favorites accompany seasonal specials
to round out the menu. The beverage
menu features a full spectrum of
crafted cocktails, beer and wine
from Italy and beyond.
Frank Falcinelli/Frank Castronovo
Italian
DETAILS Bar Scene; Open Late (after 11pm);
Outdoor Dining; Romantic $$
French Roast Downtown
78 West 11th Street
(6th Avenue)
(212) 533-2233
www.frenchroastny.com
Enjoy a classic Parisian café menu
at French Roast, with dishes like
croque monsieur, steak frites,
escargot, and onion soup. With
round-the-clock hours, seven days a
week, diners at French Roast can feel
Parisian any time day or night.
John Lee French
DETAILS Kid-Friendly; Open Late (after 11pm);
Outdoor Dining; Romantic $$
Hecho en Dumbo
354 Bowery
(Great Jones & East 4th Street)
(212) 937-4245
www.hechoendumbo.com
Hecho en Dumbo specializes in
rened rustic Mexican antojitos,
or “small cravings,” crafted from
organic, sustainable, and often
locally sourced ingredients. In
addition to helping educate New
Yorkers about authentic Mexican
cuisine and libations, the restaurant’s
overarching mission is to represent
the contemporary cosmopolitan
culture of Mexico, seldom
experienced in the States.
Danny Mena Mexican
DETAILS Bar Scene; Good for Groups;
Kid-Friendly; Open Late (after 11pm);
Romantic $$
DOWNTOWN
il laboratorio del gelato
188 Ludlow Street
(Houston Street)
(212) 343-9922
www.laboratoriodelgelato.com
Dedicated to producing the
nest ice creams and sorbets,
il laboratorio del gelato opened
in August 2002 on Orchard Street,
and moved in 2010 to its current
Ludlow Street location. The new
retail café oers a window into their
production space, along with an
expansive avor selection, all
handmade in small batches.
Jon Snyder Ice Cream/Sorbet $
Jimmy’s No. 43
43 East 7th Street
(2nd & 3rd Avenues)
(212) 982-3006
www.jimmysno43.com
Home to interesting and unusual
beers, Jimmy’s No. 43 is the
quintessential East Village watering
hole. Jimmy’s No. 43 pairs choice
pints with a seasonal menu that
ranges from freshly shucked oysters
to small plates of sausage,
charcuterie, or citrus-cured salmon
to full entrées that use New York
City’s extensive Greenmarket
system to provide only the freshest
ingredients, presented uniquely
and delectably.
Jimmy Carbone Gastropub
DETAILS Bar Scene; Good for Groups;
Open Late (after 11pm) $$
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