manhattan-ethnic – The NY Independent Dining Guide

Uskudar Offers a ‘Taste of Istanbul’ on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

TheImproper StaffDecember 6, 2019

Turkish cuisine may not jump off the radar for many diners, but Uskudar on the Upper East Side in Manhattan proved to be a rare treat. The Turkish restaurant is one of those small gems scattered throughout New York City that cater mainly to locals....

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Victor’s: Nuevo Cuban Café in Midtown Hits Golden Milestone

TheImproper StaffDecember 5, 2019

Victor’s Café, a Manhattan landmark has reached an impressive milestone. The restaurant celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. No small feat given New York City’s highly competitive restaurant business. But it’s still the place to go for upscale Cuban cuisine....

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Loreley, a Lower East Side Biergarten Straight Out of Cologne

TheImproper StaffDecember 4, 2019

Loreley on Manhattan’s increasingly trendy Rivington St. on Manhattan's Lower East Side, is a German-style Biergarten and restaurant that understands the hospitality basics....

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Russian Samovar Conveys Imperial Russian Grandeur With a Vodka Bar to Die For

TheImproper StaffNovember 29, 2019

Russian Samovar, the Midtown West restaurant, is known as much for its unique cuisine as it is for it’s support of the arts. Think Dostoevsky, Tolstoy and Puskin, and you’ll get a feel for the atmosphere. A classically trained pianist performs nightly along with other acts, and poetry readings are held throughout the year....

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Open Door Gastropub: Irish Pub Goes Upscale in Downtown Manhattan

TheImproper StaffNovember 29, 2019

Open Door Gastropub at 110 John Street (between Pearl & Cliff Streets) is a different take on the traditional Irish pub and represents, in many ways, the changing nature of Manhattan's financial district. It takes bar food to the next level in an upscale setting that's still easy on the wallet. ...

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Rayuela: A New Take on Latin American, Spanish Cuisine

TheImproper StaffNovember 26, 2019

Rayuela (ra-yue-la), Spanish for hopscotch, illustrates their gourmet Latin American and Spanish menu that hops among the best recipes from a dozen Spanish-speaking countries---effectively erasing their boundaries....

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