Comfort Food
By Justin Hartung, Restaurants Editor
Don't let memories of your grandmother's tater tot casserole color your perception of comfort food. From Deep South-worthy fried chicken to gastropubs that put gourmet spins on homespun favorites, here are New York's best destinations for rib-sticking, soul-soothing fare.
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The Spotted Pig
314 W 11th St, New York, NY
Smoked haddock chowder and skirt steak with horseradish put an elegant spin on bar food at this perennially packed gastropub. -
Hill Country
30 W 26th St, New York, NY
Barbecue by the pound and creamy corn pudding give the Flatiron District a homey taste of Texas. -
S'Mac
345 E 12th St, New York, NY
Mac and cheese is the main event at this storefront dishing out comfort by the skillet. -
Mama's
200 E 3rd St, New York, NY
This East Village classic is so homey (and cheap) that diners microwave their own heaping plates of meatloaf and roast chicken. -
Miss Mamie's Spoonbread Too
366 W 110th St, New York, NY
Yes, Clinton comes here, but he's not the only one to frequent this Southern-styled Harlem joint. -
Westville
210 W 10th St, New York, NY
Happy Americana--grilled corn, hot dogs and cobbler--in a perfectly charming West Village cafe. -
Pink Teacup
42 Grove St, New York, NY
Hamburger, pie and coffee for $6.25? Only at this West Village legend. -
Peanut Butter & Co
240 Sullivan St, New York, NY
A casual cafe devoted to a favorite childhood treat. -
Sarabeth's West
423 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
Dishes like pumpkin waffles and chicken pot pie comfort Upper West Siders for three meals a day.
