Aside from your everyday schedule of things to do, the holidays rush in a busier, more hectic time of year because of activities like shopping, parties, and planning and preparations for those parties. So when lunchtime hits, a natural inclination may be to quickly get the nearest convenience food, eat as fast as you can, and swiftly get back to work sparing no time.
Don’t—because visiting a special place for lunch can be just what you need to recharge, refresh, and restore, giving that second wind you need to take on the rest of the day.
So visit your favorite eatery, where you know the food, service, and atmosphere are reliably good, or you can try one of these great restaurants, possibly finding a new favorite. Enjoy!
On a side street in Manhattan’s West Village, Gusto Ristorante is a “must stop” for lunch. Serving authentic traditional Italian cuisine, Gusto chefs prepare affordable, quality-driven dishes. A great plus, the proprietors focus on sustainable ingredients from local and family farms and vendors. Almost everything is made in-house, including the pasta. Try the Raviolo al Uova fatti in casa ($12), or the Sicilian meatballs, Polpettine alla Josephine ($20). Located at 60 Greenwich Avenue near 7th Avenue.
