Berimbau, named after a Brazilian percussion instrument, is a tiny restaurant in Greenwich Village. Specializing in Brazilian cuisine, it tops the list of Brazilian restaurants in the city due to the authenticity of the flavors and the fine texture of the food. Start with the Pao de Queijo or cheese bread and follow up with Costelinha de Porco com Feijao Tropeiro (roasted pork ribs with barbecue sauce and white rice). On weekends one can try the full Brazilian Breakfast or Acai na Tigela com Granola (Acai fruit with granola) to have a healthy start to the day. The drinks must not be missed for they are unsurpassed in New York. The Caipiranha, mojito and wines can be relished at leisure in the bar.
Sushi Nakazawa brings to the table a one-of-a kind sushi experience in New York, the result of a partnership between Chef Daisuke Nakazawa and Alessandro Borgognone. A student of sushi all his life, Chef Nakazwa earned his spurs under the mentorship of Ono Jiro. Eleven years after his painstaking practice with fish, he opened Sushi Nakazawa in 2013, a place that serves some of the finest and freshest sushi, among other Japanese culinary delights, in New York, and his Omakase (chef's choice of sushi) is perhaps the best. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere with comfortable leather chairs and soothing, soft lights. With authentic ingredients, a versatile sake collection and a refined sushi experience, Sushi Nakazawa is primed to cast a spell on whoever walks in through the resto’s doors.
For a rustic vibe and delicious food, visit the Gem Saloon in Kips Bay. The spacious eatery serves classic American dishes along with delicious cocktails. A great spot for weekend brunch with friends and family, the place looks like a traditional country saloon. Though the menu is very basic, each dish is cooked and served with perfection. The courteous and amiable staff will make you feel welcome and serve your efficiently.
Tucked behind an art gallery in Greenwich Village, Frevo is a tiny 24-seat restaurant that offers its patrons a taste of contemporary French cuisine. Diners can watch the chef at work while they are seated at the bar or enjoy their drinks with their friends at the private table for six. The five-course tasting menu with standard wine pairing or premium wine pairing is very popular among diners. The cozy restaurant and its elegant ambiance make it an ideal venue for an intimate celebration with friends or family.
Warm tones and elegantly set tables characterize the interior of Da Toscano, a delightful joint specializing in Italian cuisine. Those inclined to fine European meals served with remarkable flourish will relish the options on offer, some of which include seasonal dishes comprised of Roasted Oysters, scrumptious spaghetti, Finocchiona Salami and Coriander Crusted Duck Breast among others. Round these off with decadent desserts and coffees, or pick from an extensive selection of wine to accompany your meal.
Run by celebrated Chef Andrew Carmellini, Carne Mare is a chophouse and a premier destination for delectable seafood and Italian dishes. Set in a multi-story space, this elegant dining establishment welcomes connoisseurs of traditional Italian meals, seafood fanatic and fine-meat lovers. The special wagyu preparations served here are noteworthy too. The grand dining spaces are distributed among the upper and lower floors, with the ground floor offering a pleasant al fresco experience, and the top floor inviting diners to an open kitchen. If preparations of fine meats and seafood entice you, Carne Mare is the place to be.