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New York’s Financial District used to be a ghost town when the sun went down — a no-man’s land for anything more interesting than a Starbucks to keep the investment bankers going through the night.
But times have changed, and Manhattan’s downtown financial hub has experienced some exciting additions to its dining scene.
Thanks to a series of hotel openings and mega-construction projects, specifically, the new World Trade Center complex, there has been more opportunity for restaurant openings. As a result, some of the world’s most celebrated chefs have headed down south to put their mark on the area.
From traditional French brasseries to Michelin-starred restaurants overlooking the Hudson River, here are our picks for the best new places to dine in FiDi right now.
Blue Ribbon Federal Grill
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The Bromberg Brothers – the owners and brains behind the Blue Ribbon restaurants – opened their latest venture last month. Within spitting distance of the Federal Reserve, this chic new restaurant serves up a mix of simple meat and seafood dishes. Their classic burger, served on an English muffin, comes with waffle chips and costs $ 18.
Le District
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Brookfield Place, 225 Liberty Street
Beneath the Time Inc. and BNY Mellon offices, and just across the way from Goldman Sachs HQ, Le District is fast becoming a popular spot for investment bankers and media executives to wine and dine. Besides having a gourmet take-out market and a wine bar – where you can pick your cut of steak directly from its very own butcher and have it cooked right in front of you – it also two restaurants, one of which, L’Appart, has a Michelin-star.
Dead Rabbit
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Wall Street’s favorite Irish pub isn’t only known for its killer cocktails; it also has an exciting food menu. Expect a mix of substantial-sized bar snacks such as baby lamb chops ($ 8 each), and heartier traditional English dishes such as shepherd’s pie ($ 19) and fish and chips ($ 20). It also won the prestigious title of “best bar in the world” last October.
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