New on Resy: De Maria, Ivan Ramen, Prime Meats, and More

Spearheaded by James Beard award-winning chef Roberto Passon, Cotenna is a rustic Italian wine bar specializing in “Cecchetti” – otherwise known as Italian tapas. Home to some of the finest Old World Italian wines, Cotenna is tucked away in a charming nook of the village.

Stop by this sunny Nolita outpost during the day and snack on Instagram worthy artisanal grain bowls, avocado toast (topped with lavender salt-cured salmon and a poached egg!), and a selection of teas and juices. Chef Camille Becerra serves an apertivo from 5-7pm of light bites, house cocktails and an affordable wine list.

From its roots on Prince Edward Island to the West Village of Manhattan, Flex Mussels aims to serve the freshest and most delicious food from the ocean to your plate. With 16 different mussels preparations to choose from, you’ll be hard pressed to land on just one. Be sure to try the delicious add-ons as well, like the fried oysters, freshly-chopped kale salad, and, for dessert, deconstructed lemon meringue “pie” parfait.

This gem of an Italian trattoria sits at the corner of Hudson and West 11th streets– yet one taste of the hand-rolled Genovese pesto will transport you far from Frankies’ rustic West Village outpost. With so many delicious pasta offerings, it’s hard to settle on just one or two, but the ricotta gnocchi, pappardelle with braised lamb, and cavatelli with hot sausage and browned butter are a good place to start. Round out the meal with a glass of Sangiovese and tiramisu for good measure.

A self-described “Jewish Kid from Long Island,” Chef Ivan Orkin visited Japan once, and the rest is history. After creating one of the top ramen shops in Tokyo, Chef returned to New York City to open his famed namesake ramen parlors. His LES digs is a rite of passage.

The team behind The Black Ant, Temerario, and Ofrenda, bring you Chef Mario Hernandez’s inspired menu of tapas. In a setting filled with mystical motifs, wine cocktails, and a thoughtfully-curated wine list amplify the experience at Chelsea’s new destination for Spanish dining. Protip: get the boquerones with white anchovies, tomato, gigante beans, and egg.

What was Tilda All Day is now Otway, a dinner spot run by Samantha Safer and Chef Claire Welle. The ever-changing seasonal menu features American bistro aesthetics as well as natural wines, house-butchered meats, and fresh bread. Don’t leave without trying the roasted sunchokes with oysters, fried tripe, or burned almond pudding.

The masters behind Gowanus’ barbecue restaurant Pig Beach bring you Pig Bleecker in Greenwich Village. With Chef Matt Abdoo—an eight-year alum of Del Posto— at the helm, the team’s second restaurant offers a full-service experience, expanding beyond their barbecue roots with a focus on smoke-centric comfort food.

From the Franks of Frankies Spuntino fame, Prime Meats pays homage to traditional German cooking in a refined Carroll Gardens space, with an ethereal outdoor area. Steak frites, bratwurst, and sauerkraut are among the highlights, while the “Old Fashioned” with Bartlett pear bitters is a nice segue from a late lunch to evening.

Established in 2003, Ruby’s menu showcases fresh local produce balanced with Australian culinary influences. Think burgers, delicious Aussie-inspired dishes, and amazing espresso coffee and drinks. Both spots are trendy, yet unpretentious.

Walk-ins only.

Few Manhattan restaurants warrant the title of institution quite like Russ & Daughters, whose family-owned operation has spanned 103 years in New York City. Experience the delight of Saturday morning bagels and lox (of the finest quality!), in addition to other classic staples at its prepaid set-menu brunch at the Jewish Museum.

As one may imagine, eggs are the main attraction here, but thoughtful and original applications mean that each of the dishes is far from ordinary. Dinner highlights include the spaghetti squash Carbonara, fried chicken, and the “Harissa Explains it All” – tomato-braised chicken with sweet potato hummus, cous cous, house-made harissa and boiled eggs.

Tucked between Orchard and Canal streets in the heart of the Lower East Side, the Fat Radish is a nouveau dining experience in every way. With imaginative farm-to-table highlights and a mesmerizing mix of traditional dishes fashioned in new ways, this pretty-people place always draws a crowd. The NY Times says the duck fat fries are a dining prerequisite.

Nestled in a historic seaport located on Long Island’s North Fork, The Frisky Oyster offers a daily-changing menu that showcases the most excellent local ingredients. Add to the offerings local and international wines, exceptional service, and a lively bar scene, and you’ve got yourself a good time.