New Restaurants in the Meatpacking District

The fifth location of this upscale Mexican hot spot colonized a prime corner location, and though the food is the same as at its sister spots, the model-peppered sidewalk seating is a whole new reason to visit.

While most of its neighbors are massive and clubby, this Meatpacking District space is a now a junkyard-chic restaurant and bar decorated entirely with recycled pieces of art.

James Beard winner Tom Colicchio strikes again with this buzzed-about restaurant nestled under the High Line that's made up of the casual, lunch-only Tap Room and an elegant high-ceilinged dining room for more sophisticated fare.

This Japanese gastropub and sushi bar in the Gansevoort Hotel takes elements of traditional izakaya and combines them with fresh, creative sushi in a booze-heavy atmosphere.

Abe & Arthur's has a nightclub vibe--see the fleets of German chariots and manicured beauties outside?--but the food is no afterthought with chef Franklin Becker cooking high-end versions of American classics.

Dinner for under $20 in the MePa? Believe it at this burger and beer bar, which looks like a barbecue joint, is staffed by friendly, down-to-earth employees, and serves a Shake Shack-esque burger for less than $10.