Tastes Of TriBeCa
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If you work up an appetite during the Tribeca Film Festival, you’re in luck. The neighborhood is home to some of the city’s best-loved fine restaurants, as well as hot newcomers, classic pubs, and budget-friendly local favorites.
At the northwest corner of the neighborhood – and not far from the Tribeca Rooftop, a festival venue – is Capsouto Freres (451 Washington St., 212-966-4900). For 25 years, the Capsouto brothers have been serving French-inspired classics (the souffles are legendary) in a relaxed, elegant environment.
A few blocks south, near the Tribeca Film Center, movie buffs can enjoy modern takes on Italian fare at Pace (121 Hudson St., 212-965-9500), which will open for lunch during the festival days. The outdoor space is perfect for sipping Pace’s new spring cocktails, including the Aperol Spizz, made with prosecco and Aperol, an Italian liqueur.
But it wouldn’t be a trip to this neighborhood without a visit to Nobu (105 Hudson St., 212-219-0500) – or at least a walk by to pretend you booked a reservation before waiting to get into Nobu Next Door (105 Hudson St., 212-334-4445). Both restaurants are famed for their excellent combination of Japanese and Peruvian ingredients.
A more affordable option on the same stretch is the better-than-average pub fare at Walkers (16 North Moore St., 212-941-0142). Here you’ll find hamburgers and beers in an old-school atmosphere – just steps from the hipsters sipping colorful cocktails at Church Lounge at the Tribeca Grand Hotel (2 Avenue of the Americas, 877-519-6600).
Continuing south, there are two excellent opportunities for fine dining: Chanterelle (2 Harrison St., 212-966-6960) and The Harrison (355 Greenwich St., 212-274-9310). At Chanterelle, chefs David and Karen Waltuck have just introduced their new spring menu, which includes fried oysters with sweet and sour cucumber, rhubarb consomme, and a trio of chilled spring soups, as well as sauteed halibut.
At The Harrison, which will be open for lunch to accommodate film festival traffic, chef Brian Bistrong serves his take on all-American cuisine. Dishes at this laid-back but chic spot range from “day boat” Chatham cod with a stew of artichokes and garlic sabayon to pork tenderloin with black-eyed peas and collard greens.
For a bistro atmosphere and moderate prices, there are several choices all within three blocks of the Chambers Street subway stop (2/3 and 1/9 lines). Edwards (136 West Broadway, 212-233-6436) offers a friendly bar, low lighting, and delicious hamburgers. There’s a hip, boisterous crowd at Odeon (145 West Broadway, 212-233-0507) where the steak frites are a must-have.
Le Zinc (139 Duane St., 212-513-0001) serves up creative salads and sandwiches, as well as burgers. It’s also a key spot for weekend brunch (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), serving pecan-raisin French toast and savory scones.
Inexpensive food options are plentiful just in the blocks south of Chambers Street – and convenient if you’re on your way to the Regal Cinemas in Battery Park. One standout is Mangez Avec Moi (71-73 West Broadway, 212-385-0008), a local favorite for quick, Pan-Asian cuisine. For picnic goods, sandwiches, or pizza, the Amish Market (53 Park Place, 212-608-3863) has it all.
If you’re headed to the venues on the extreme west end of Chambers Street (Stuyvesant High School Auditorium or Tribeca Performing Arts Center), there are plenty of places to grab a snack on the way. Taylor’s Bakery (156 Chambers St., 212-378-3401) is a neighborhood standby for coffee, fresh baked goods, and simple sandwiches to take out or eat in. Lunchbox Cafe (295 Greenwich St. at Chambers Street, 212-608-4199) serves delicious homemade falafel sandwiches ($5) and offers make-your-own salads. And be sure to stop by Ceci Cela Patisserie (166 Chambers St., 212-566-8933) for dessert and a coffee to top it all off.

