TriBeCa, table for one?

[Baltisean]

In TriBeCa at the Cosmopolitan Hotel across from Chambers St subway station. I'm looking for a casual, fun place to grab a bite before pulling an all-nighter at work. Since it's on the company dime, I can't spend more than $40 or so (no drinks, of course).

So, great food for the guy flying solo?

Thanks in advance,

Sean

[Baltisean]

thanks for all the great advice. here were my selections:

1st night: Zutto
Spare Rib Buns and Classic Ramen - both very tasty. Giant bowl of broth.

2nd night: Odeon
French Onion Soup (AMAZING! wonderful rosemary flavor)
Baby Beet Salad (delicious and fresh)
Small Steak Tartare (very tasty, but texture was a bit off - too much like a burger patty)
ICE CREAM!!!! house-made chocolate, pistachio and coffee. some of the best I have ever eaten!

3rd day: Petite Abeille (brunch)
Lobster Omelette with shallot, sour cream and tomato- i'm guessing with leftovers from Thu night.
very, very well balanced and warm. leek mashed potatoes and a small salad were a very nice touch.

thanks again! i'll check our Edwards next time. I've been to Landmarc and was very impressed.

[bifpocaroba]

Edwards is right there and a good local place.

http://edwardsnyc.com/blog/

Landmarc might push that budget but it's excellent.

http://www.landmarc-restaurant.com/me...

[ellenost]

Maybe Blaue Gans would work. Casual and delicious Austrian cuisine. Their Salzbuger Nockerl (think souffle) is wonderful.

[foodwhisperer]

Blau Gans is a good suggestion. Petit Abeille is good and in the price range Thursday Lobster Special $27 including a beer and fries. Or mussels in beer and bacon sauce , 2 lbs for $22 and fries. Both are about a block away from your hotel

[kathryn]

The bars at North End Grill or Marc Forgione, maybe?

[Baltisean]

I've done Locanda - very nice. Looking to try something new. Anyone been to Zutto?

[thegforceny]

Bar dining at Locanda Verde

[mangiare24]

How is the servive at the bar at locanda Verde? We had not very good table service this past Sunday but enjoyed the food a lot and were thinking the bar might be the way to go if we go back some time.

[Sneakeater]

Bar service has been fine every time I've eaten there.

[slicknik]

Agree with previous poster on Locanda Verde or Odeon. My favorite standbys.