In search of New American- like Colicchio and Sons but less pricey

[brighton312]

Hi everyone! Can anyone recommend an inexpensive "New American" restaurant? For example, Colicchio and Sons' menu looks like the kind of food I'm trying to find, but I'd like to find a cheaper place (entrees $10-12). Anywhere in Manhattan is fine, with a slight preference for south of 14th street.
Thanks!

[duckie]

See if you like Ivo and Lulu, Northern Spy Food Co. and L'Ecole at the French Culinary Institute. I know the third one is French, but Colicchio's food has a lot of French influences so maybe you'd like it.

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L'Ecole
462 Broadway, New York, NY 10013

French Culinary Institute
462 Broadway, New York, NY 10013

Northern Spy Food Co.
511 E 12th St, New York, NY 10009

[brighton312]

Thanks for the recommendations! I looked them all up and we decided to go to Northern Spy Food Co. today. Had a great experience, a standout being the (special of the day) cream of corn soup with mussels, served chilled. (At a budget-friendly $7.) The burnt sugar ice cream was fantastic, just like the top of a creme brulee.

I am definitely interested in trying all the other great suggestions everyone has posted, in my pursuit of figuring out what exactly "New American" food is!

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Northern Spy Food Co.
511 E 12th St, New York, NY 10009

[duckie]

I am so happy you found a place that worked, Brighton!

Will keep a look out for good New American places that fit your price range. I'm sure they exist.

[Hey19]

Northern Spy is a gem, cool ideas, right price. I think a better option then westville, for similar concept.

[fm1963]

Have you looked at the Tap Room brunch menu at Colicchio and Sons? The prices range from $10 - $16, and includes things like braised rabbit leg, duck confit, and "new american" pizzas.

[brighton312]

No, I was so fixated on dinner that I didn't look at the Tap Room brunch menu! Thanks for pointing that out- it is definitely a more wallet-friendly way for me to try their food.

[prdct]

I wouldn't describe it as being the too much like Colicchio & Sons, but for something American, market driven and not just burgers in your price range you might try Westville. They now have three locations I believe.

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Westville
210 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014

Colicchio & Sons
85 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011

[Nancy S.]

How about Recette?

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Recette
328 West 12th Street, New York, NY 10014

[brighton312]

Okay, thanks, that's good to know. What is the cheapest you think I could find food in that style, then?

[princeofpork]

Check out Craftbar.

[princeofpork]

Agreed with Will. The only american food at that price are burgers.

[Wilfrid]

You will not find anywhere serving food in that style with entrees priced at $10-$12. Diners are more expensive than that. For food in that price range, consider Latino or Asian options.