"The Dutch" Treat -- Salmon & Salad Light Lunch -- IMRAN®…read more A long, challenging Wednesday had already started off on the wrong foot -- but at least not foot in mouth. An early‑morning LIRR failure stole two extra hours, created unnecessary drama, and caused me to miss meetings with people who were flying out soon afterward. By the time I finally made it to Manhattan, several back‑to‑back sessions and no breakfast meant hunger was clearly the order of the day. That made our light working lunch with a few technology leaders at The Dutch -- right at the Sullivan and Prince streets intersection -- feel especially welcome. It's a lively spot where our semi‑private corner still felt open to the energy of SoHo. Victoria, our server, was gracious, attentive, and kept the pace just right. Two of us went for the light salmon over greens, while the others mixed it up with different dishes. My plate was fresh, flavorful, and fairly filling. But as anyone who loves salmon knows, a salmon‑and‑salad combo has a way of making you hungry again a few hours later -- which is exactly what happened to both of us who ordered it. © 2026 IMRAN® #IMRAN #NewYork #Manhattan #seafood #dining #food #salmon #SoHo

When choosing a place to host a work event for my department, I usually take lead. This particular…read moreevent was a little more intimate than others I've planned, however there were 14 of us which still required me to go though the events department for most places. The Dutch was referred to me by the events planner of another Andrew Carmellini restaurant - the menu, prices, and vibes looked on point so I decided to pursue booking my event here. The Dutch is one of several restaurants owned by chef Andrew Carmellini. I'm not too familiar with his spots, but I have been to the nearby Lafayette and it has slowly become one of my favorite restaurants. The Dutch checked off several boxes for me since they were able to accommodate a party of our size in a private room, offered a varied menu, and allowed us to purchase drinks as we went instead of locking us into a preset package. The restaurant itself looks great - the decor was somewhat modern, and the private room was a decent size with the walls lined with liquor bottles that made the aesthetics pop. The menu was preset for us when I booked, though they said we could make modifications and add more food if needed. All the food was served family style with three apps, three mains, and two desserts. We started with scallion chipotle cornbread, marinated baby beets, and Chinatown calamari. These were all pretty good - the cornbread was warm and buttery, though I could not really taste any chipotle. The beets were good, but the calamari was the most unique dish for me. The squid was breaded, but then served in somewhat of a salad which added brightness and cut through the heaviness of the fried fish. For mains we had the smoked ricotta agnolotti, the hot fried chicken, and the lemon roasted cod. These were all solid, though I would say I was looking for the smoked in the pasta, the hot in the chicken, and the lemon in the fish. Besides that though, the chicken was fried well and juicy, and the cod was a great consistency - each coming with sides that complemented the proteins well. The pasta was the weakest dish IMO, I probably wouldn't order it if i ever returned. Additionally, they served us sides of broccolini and shoestring fries which were both very good. To close out the meal, we were served chocolate chip cookies and various ice cream scoops which were solid. Service was great - we had a dedicated server and bartender for the evening who were really friendly and accommodating. Outside of that, the communication with the team when making the arrangements was great - Jo was very responsive and made sure all my questions were answered. Overall, we had a good time at The Dutch - the food and vibes were on. I would be curious to return as a regular patron to see how their food and service holds up.

Great food, fun energetic crowd and great beer choices. The bartenders are on their gameread more

Food and drinks were okay. It's your typical American place at a really good location, which was…read moreSoHo. The service - fantastic. We had this gentleman who sat us down, but I'm not sure if he was the manager or owner. He was hilarious and took good care of us. I got hungry waiting and he gave me an orange. I will honestly come back just for the service because everyone was honestly so friendly. The ambiance is your typical American restaurant with outdoor and indoor seating. We sat outdoors and it had heaters which was nice and a tent that covered us if it rained. Overall, I come back if I'm in SoHo!

Nice design. They have some of hollywoods most iconic "rebel" mugshots on the wall. Great pour of…read moreGuinness and a mean Old fashioned. My bartender was awesome. She noticed when I was running out of beer and poured me another. I didn't even have to asked. Even when it got busy, she makes everyone feel like her only customer.

I came here on a recent Thursday night for a party that my promoter friend was throwing on the…read moresecond floor area that he reserved. Overall, the second floor area was a cute space that could comfortably fit about 50-75 people or so. The music wasn't too loud and was good for having a conversation. The bartenders were attentive and processed our proseco orders fairly quickly. The decor was on point with the theme of the party my friend was going for. If I were organizing an event I would definitely consider Little Rebel as a venue and it's second floor space.

Food is fresh Service is amazing and has a great sense of…read morehumor Ambiance is rustic and inviting - there is a disco ball

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Nice bar, but kind of generic…read more We were looking for a place to get a drink after dinner, but weren't really seeing anything that grabbed our attention. Then we walked by this place and it looked nice and chill so we decided to stop in. It looked fairly new--the ambiance was clean and gleaming, but didn't seem to have much of a personality. It was a pretty standard "cool bar/restaurant", and wasn't crowded at all on the night of our visit. We grabbed some seats at the bar and I got an espresso martini (very good--loved the espresso beans garnish) and the hubby got an old-fashioned (good but a little too sweet). The bartender was friendly and the prices typical. It's more a place where you wind up than seek out, but as such, it did the job.

Absolutely Perfect! I have had approximately 50 Bloody…read moreMary's and Brunches this year. This is by far the best "extra spicy" Bloody Mary in Manhattan, so far, and the very first time ever I did not have to add my own hot sauce/pepper. Brunch was delicious and generous. Service was timely and gracious. My new go to Brunch Spot! Thank you Emmett!!

First time at Pineapple Club! Trendy restaurant with brunch food. Food was high quality but nothing…read moresuper memorable! The chips and guacamole were basic and not worth the price in my opinion. Calamari was perfectly crispy but also too salty. My favorite was probably the pork and hash dish. It was interesting since the pork and potatoes looked exactly the same so it was a surprise with every bite for what you're getting LOL. Service was a little slow and I was also surprised that they didn't provide a free dessert or a free drink for my friend. When I made a reservation, I noted that it was my friend's birthday. We ordered a lot of food and also drinks (forgot to take photos of the drinks) but no dessert was offered. When I've made reservations at other restaurants for a friend's birthday, they usually do something special, whether that's a small dessert on the house or a card.

Me and my friend went here last minute because we had no idea where to grab dinner and this place…read moreended up being amazing. I loved the service. The food was so yummy and just the whole vibe of the place was really welcoming! A great place to catch up with a friend!

Came for $10 Aperol Spritz's on Thursdays with a friend of mine and we were both starved so we…read morewanted to get dinner as well. Both of us ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich and our mutual conclusion was tooooo fried. Chicken was very dry and too crispy which meant I couldn't really taste any of the yummy toppings because all I was getting was chicken chicken chicken. I will say they have really good fries, simple! But good! and good ranch. Service was polite and pretty speedy save for one of our drink rounds and the Aperol Spritz's were delicious! Hostesses and servers were very kind. The vibe is very cute though since it borders on 14th and 2nd, be prepared for a lot of noise if you're seated outside but I can't fault it for that; that's the name of the game when it comes to New York dining.

Threw a surprise party for my partner here and the entire team was extremely helpful - they thought…read moreof everything to make the surprise go off without a hitch :) atmosphere is cool and the food was tasty and affordable too for the whole group!

FREEMAN'S -- A RAVE I rarely write reviews. But when a place…read moreearns it, I want to make the effort. Freeman's is not easy to find, and I suspect that's partly the point. You turn off the street into what looks like an alley you'd normally walk past without a second thought -- and then it opens up into something else entirely. Every inch of wall and pavement covered in graffiti, an explosion of color and design and creativity that stops you mid-step. You walk the length of it and by the time you reach the end, you've already left the city behind. Turn left, and there it is: tucked away, waiting. Inside, it's a world unto itself. Think Audubon meets naturalist museum meets the eccentric, beloved home of someone with eclectic taste and no interest in explaining themselves. Every room is different. Warm lighting, worn wooden tables, glass cases filled with things that reward looking at. You move through the space and keep finding more of it -- new details, new rooms, new reasons to slow down. It feels genuinely old, in the way that only places that have actually lived feel old. All of that would be enough. But then the food. We had brunch, and I'll say this: I can always tell by the salad. If it's perfunctory -- just going through the motions -- you know what you're in for. But if there's real care in it, if the lettuce is soft and buttery and the dressing is something you want more of, then you relax into the meal differently. The salad at Freeman's told me everything I needed to know. What followed confirmed it. The pancakes were the best I've had. The poached eggs -- perfectly executed, with a flavor I'm still thinking about -- were the best I've ever had, full stop. The cocktail was excellent. Everything was. Our server Kylie was funny, warm, and genuinely present -- the kind of energy that gives a place its extra dimension. And when we finished and my wife went to share how much we'd enjoyed ourselves, the manager Loni (apologies if the spelling is off) offered to take us on a tour. Rooms we hadn't found. Staircases. Spaces that close off and become invisible. A whole magical maze of the place revealing itself -- event spaces, private rooms, corners we would never have discovered on our own. My wife and I left already planning our return. Not just for dinner, but for something -- a gathering of friends, an occasion that deserves a place this special. Go. Take someone you want to share something special with. And don't walk past the alley.

Went there for lunch with a group of 45 people. We had a reservation and when arrived, everything…read morewas set up for us just waiting for us to arrive. You walk in and The High Line was above you. Outdoor seating and very spacious and comfortable seating inside. The atmosphere was clean, bright and very friendly. We had a set menu for us starting with a delicious Simply Green Salad with herbed, shallots and a very light dressing. That was followed by a Whipped Feta Tartine on sourdough bread. Family style Pomodoro Pasta which was so flavorful and a grilled chicken club with avocado, bacon on a toasted brioche. Food was very flavorful and beautifully served. The whole experience was well presented.

Had a great experience at The Standard Grill earlier this month. The service was quick, the…read morerestaurant was very clean, and the food was very tasty. We ordered the gnocchi and steak tartare and both were delicious. Our food came out promptly and everything went smooth. Located near the High Line, it was a great stop to grab a bite on our way to a nice walk. Highly recommend this top notch place.