NYC Itinerary and question

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tamarind tribeca or spotted pig?

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My wife lived in Manhattan and worked in Times Square for 5-6 years. Every time we visit, she has to go back to John's Pizzeria. It will likely be the cheapest meal you have there. I enjoy it.

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If you go to les halles, Mondays they have 1/2 price wines by the bottle

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don't forget to hit up Brother Jimmy's!

Lupa is very casual, a bit crowded/cramped. I had some of the lightest gnocchi of my life there, though it was probably 6-7 yrs ago. Haven't been recently, and there are a slew of other new, ambitious Italian spots in the general area, like Frankie's 570...or head to Maialino near Gramercy Park (though I think the cacio e pepe is only at lunch).

I'd put Porchetta in the east Village on the list, if you're into Italian: is there anything better than a porchetta sandwich? LINK /

Skip Lupa, go to Maialino for cacio e pepe, it's the best I've had in NY. Marea is a great choice, especially if you want seafood. Interestingly, one of the better things on the menu is the steak.

Also, I'd suggest skipping Les Halles, it's a mid tier chain brasserie and there are probably hundreds of better options in NY.

Gnocco in the east village. To me,it's the "Boucherie" of the NYC lower east side. By Boucherie, I mean fantastic service, high end food at very reasonable prices. Go there every time I'm in town. Owner is very friendly and hands on with his restaurant.

I thought Marea was very underwhelming. On the other hand, Michael White's OSteria Morini was fan freaking tastic.

Also, go to Mad About Chicken at Turntable. Best fried chicken I've ever had and very much an only in New York experience.

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Every time we visit, she has to go back to John's Pizzeria.

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I randomly found this place while wondering around and it was very very good.