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Zagat Neigborhood Gems
Casellula is one of Zagat Neigborhood Gems.

1. Casellula

401 W 52nd St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 160 tips and reviews

Louis B.Louis Brusco: Casellula offers a huge selection of fromage to pair with their varied wine list. There are a few curated tasting boards, but mix-and-match is the way to go.

Barrio Chino is one of Zagat Neigborhood Gems.

2. Barrio Chino

8.2
253 Broome St (btwn Orchard & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 298 tips and reviews

Louis B.Louis Brusco: Barrio is one of those rare Manhattan restaurants that is perpetually packed without the constant hype from food blogs.

Dok Suni's is one of Zagat Neigborhood Gems.

3. Dok Suni's

119 1st Ave (btw 7th St & St Mark's), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · East Village · 22 tips and reviews

Louis B.Louis Brusco: Its strong suit is authentic Korean fare at reasonable prices in a no-frills atmosphere. In a neighborhood full of scenier Korean spots Dok Suni's is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Piadina is one of Zagat Neigborhood Gems.

4. Piadina

57 W 10th St (btw 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 41 tips and reviews

Louis B.Louis Brusco: food that tastes like it was made by the Emilia-Romagnan granny you never had. Homemade pastas, daily specials and a warm all-Italian waitstaff make this homey candlelit joint a must-try.

Alma is one of Zagat Neigborhood Gems.

5. Alma

7.5
187 Columbia St (at Degraw St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 130 tips and reviews

Louis B.Louis Brusco: The views that really make it special. Whether you're eating in the main dining room, or upstairs on the deck (covered and heated in the winter), you get a gorgeous eyeful of Southern Manhattan.

Café Gitane is one of Zagat Neigborhood Gems.

6. Café Gitane

8.1
242 Mott St (at Prince St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · NoLita · 304 tips and reviews

Louis B.Louis Brusco: The melt-in-your-mouth avocado toasts and the roasted organic chicken sandwich slathered in chipotle mayo sandwich are must-try items.

Baby Bo's Cantina is one of Zagat Neigborhood Gems.

7. Baby Bo's Cantina

7.9
627 2nd Ave (at E 34th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Murray Hill · 118 tips and reviews

Louis B.Louis Brusco: this Mexican hole-in-the-wall turning out surprisingly delicious guacamole, burritos and other wallet-friendly fare in (relatively) civilized environs.

Zé Café is one of Zagat Neigborhood Gems.

8. Zé Café

398 E 52nd St, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 33 tips and reviews

Louis B.Louis Brusco: The cozy-chic space is beautifully decorated with plants and flowers and the sophisticated menu delivers

Bogota Latin Bistro is one of Zagat Neigborhood Gems.

9. Bogota Latin Bistro

8.8
141 5th Ave (at St. Johns Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Colombian Restaurant · North Slope · 249 tips and reviews

Louis B.Louis Brusco: Bogota serves up generous plates of arroz con pollo, orders of arepas and empanadas, and other Colombian classics to a young, convivial crowd, fueled by house sangria.

Celeste is one of Zagat Neigborhood Gems.

10. Celeste

8.2
502 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 84th & W 85th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 124 tips and reviews

Louis B.Louis Brusco: Neapolitan wood-fired pizzas and artisanal pastas are big in flavor and portion size, without the inflated price tags to match.

Bad Horse Pizza is one of Zagat Neigborhood Gems.

11. Bad Horse Pizza

2224 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at 120th St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Central Harlem · 38 tips and reviews

Louis B.Louis Brusco: a menu of artisanal and standard pizzas, notable for a crisp-as-a-cracker crust that's good enough to eat on its own, plus pastas and salads.

Yorkville Creperie is one of Zagat Neigborhood Gems.

12. Yorkville Creperie

1586 York Ave (btw 83rd & 84th St), New York, NY
Creperie · Yorkville · 28 tips and reviews

Louis B.Louis Brusco: fluffy crepes, tasty paninis and "build-your-own mimosa" special ($25 gets you a bottle of Prosecco and carafe of orange juice).

Sip Sak is one of Zagat Neigborhood Gems.

13. Sip Sak

8.7
928 2nd Ave (btwn 49th & 50th St), New York, NY
Turkish Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 99 tips and reviews

Louis B.Louis Brusco: authentic Turkish fare served in warm and cozy digs.

Gascogne is one of Zagat Neigborhood Gems.

14. Gascogne

158 8th Ave (at 18th), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Chelsea · 13 tips and reviews

Louis B.Louis Brusco: a French country house vibe that goes perfectly with rustic few dishes like foie gras and cassoulet.