Sea @ NYC ***

Pad Thai with Organic Chicken, Tiger Shrimp, and Peanuts

Formerly known as Highline, this funky restaurant+bar+club has all the energy and none of the pretention of its better known Meatpacking District neighbors like Spice Market and The Standard Grill. Dishes of particular note are the Pad Thai Spring Rolls and the Banana Fritters with Coconut Ice Cream. For generous portions, suspiciously reasonable prices, and the highest concentration of swoon-worthy waiters this humble blogger has ever encountered, go see what you can at Sea. 

Details: 835 Washington Street New York, NY 10014-1307 (+1-212-243-3339)