Northern Spy
For a cozy, intimate affair, beloved tiny East Village spot Northern Spy is where it's at. Seriously, it's about the size of your living room. In the most charming way possible of course. A no frills, well curated menu of fresh, clean dishes like their Kale Salad or Seared Carolina Grouper. And as a respectful a route as that is, let’s be real - you’ll probably be going for the Baked Farmstead Cheese and Squash and Black Bean Tamale. A fancy little fiesta for sure, their three courses will run you $65. A chic, cheap holiday meal indeed.
Northern Spy, 511 East 12th Street
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