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1. Raoul's
180 Prince St, between Thompson & Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012 · 212-966-3518
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SOHO. Chic and trendy, this French establishment is a popular place for both locals and celebrities. Some have defined this little spot as being hip and funky due to its photo and painting-covered brick walls and dim, brasserie atmosphere. Menu items include roast organic chicken with butternut squash, Montauk flute with roquette, and poached mackerel with preserved lemon. TRAIN: C, E to Spring St
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SOHO. Don't be misled by the name; this is one fabulous restaurant. The décor is breathtaking with heavy wooden tables, brick walls and beautiful table top appointments. Feast on innovative and mouth watering food like black sea bass drizzled in lime juice and coriander, codfish wrapped in fig leaf surrounded by figs and eggplant or the rich custard topped with caramelized pineapple. Prix fixe lunch is $24. TRAIN: N, R at Prince St
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3. Aquagrill
210 Spring St, New York, NY 10013 · 212-274-0505
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SOHO. With a menu almost exclusively devoted to seafood, Aquagrill is an excellent pick for diners who want great choice and unparalleled options. Try lobster or salmon prepared to your specifications, or come early, eat oysters and people-watch. No matter what you do, save room for a perfectly prepared dessert. Locals also rave about Aquagrill's brunches, and single diners can get a great meal at the bar. TRAIN: C, E to Spring St
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SOHO. This well-publicized spot gives Italian fare a stylish spin, delivering gallery-worthy dishes to the chic clientele. For example, pasta numbers like creamy risotto come with artichoke trifolati, black trumpet and boshetto cheese. Main courses include seared big-eye tuna with toasted fennel seeds, sautéed filet of striped bass with Manila clams, and seared veal loin with apple wood-smoked pancetta. Meanwhile, the space juxtaposes contemporary geometry with traditional elements like weathered brick and hardwood floors, and the glass elevator that carries guests to the second level offers terrific vistas of the SoHo scene below. TRAIN: C, E to Spring St
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SOHO. A sibling to the popular Blue Ribbon Restaurant, Blue Ribbon Sushi offers tantalizingly fresh, somewhat pricey choices in its modest SoHo digs. Good choices include creative takes on dragon rolls, fresh sea urchin and cooked shallots and roe. A good selection of soups, salads and vegetarian dishes are also available. Order sake samplers or by the bottle from the well-stocked bar. TRAIN: C, E to Spring St
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6. L'Ecole
462 Broadway, between Broome & Grand St, New York, NY 10013 · 212-219-3300
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SOHO. A restaurant of the French Culinary Institute, this establishment serves as the training ground for future master chefs. The menu changes frequently, offering the best of seasonal produce. Exceptional service and tasteful decor make this a great place for a business lunch, or a romantic dinner. The 3 course prixe-fixe lunch menu is $27; 4-5 course dinner menu is $40. A la carte options also available. TRAIN: 6 to Spring St
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7. Balthazar
80 Spring St, between Broadway and Crosby St, New York, NY 10012 · 212-965-1414
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SOHO. This fashionable little spot is straight off a Paris movie set: smartly clad waiters, tile-work, ceiling fans, elegant furnishings and leather banquettes. The well-heeled crowd enjoys the brasserie-style fare – not to mention the oyster and shellfish bar. Balthazar also offers a great morning menu with everything from sour cream-hazelnut waffles to a full English breakfast. The weekend brunch, meanwhile, draws a who's who of industry folks for dandies like brioche French toast and grilled brook trout. Terrific Bloody Marys, too! TRAIN: 6 to Spring St
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8. Ama
48 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012 · 212-358-1707
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SOHO. Reservations are close to essential at this rustic charmer, which seats only 58. Snug as it is, the space exudes a strong sense of style – shades of stone, taupe and caramel, intimate tables, leather ottomans and a white stone bar. Chef Turibio Girardi, the proprietor, ran two restaurants in Italy, and he brings with him a formidable pedigree and a knack for creating dishes that are truly buzz-worthy. Among his signature dishes are fava pasta sheets with rock shrimp and crispy artichoke and lamb sweetbreads served over a bed of lentils. TRAIN: 1, 9 to Houston St; C, E to Spring St
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9. Provence
38 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012 · 212-475-7500
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SOHO. Come experience a taste of Provence! A great place for romance or relaxation, this casual French bistro features a lovely patio and garden where flowers abound; a fountain, hanging plants and mosaic tile floor add to the delightful ambience. Menu options include the popular bouillabaisse, braised rabbit stuffed with herbs & foie gras, and duck magret with green olives and lemon confit sauce. TRAIN: 1, 9 to West Houston St; C, E to Spring St; A, C, E, B, D, Q, V, F to 4th St
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SOHO. Blue Ribbon is open until the wee hours of the morning, thus making it a late-night haven of sorts for its young and trendy regulars. Rumor has it that the best steak tartare in town can be had here. The Brothers Bromberg's menu also boasts a variety of heavenly, chocolate-themed desserts that are perfect for late-night fits of entropy. TRAIN: C, E to Spring St
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