9 Restaurants Worth a Pit Stop During #NYFW

Near: Milk Studios

The vibe: David Chang's latest culinary mash-up specializes in Korean-Italian fusion. Of particular note: the ceci e pepe—a creative take on the classic pasta dish that swaps Pecorino Romano for chickpea hozon, a fermented seasoning similar to miso paste (perhaps you've seen it on Instagram?). 

232 Eighth Ave., nishi.momofuku.com.

Near: Spring Studios

The vibe: Hip. A new addition to Tribeca, The Bennett serves up creative cocktails and a Southern-inspired brunch menu in a speakeasy-esque setting reminiscent of its sister bar, The Raines Law Room. 

134 W. Broadway, thebennettbar.com.

Near: Spring Studios

The vibe: Quaint and intimate. The French bakery and café run by Michelin-starred chef Armand Amal and baker and designer Elisa Marshall features an open kitchen and a rustic back dining room with painted exposed brick walls and vintage windows. Menu highlights include quiche lorraine, beet salad, and a mean chocolate chip cookie. 

211 West Broadway, mamannyc.com.

Near: Milk Studios

The vibe: The latest addition to Chelsea Market's array of food offerings specializes in artisanal tahini, which, for the uninitiated, is a rich paste made from ground sesame seeds. Seed + Mill makes it onsite and even blends it with goat milk to make ice cream. Paging the lactose intolerant...

75 Ninth Avenue, seedandmill.com.

Near: Skylight at Clarkson Square

The vibe: Warm and casual. The recently opened downtown counterpart to Michael Stillman's Quality Meats and Quality Italian offers a modern twist on the steakhouse concept, with an array of sandwich options, and, for the uber-classy, a three martini lunch served with a side of steak and fries for $45.

19 Greenwich Ave., qualityeats.com. 

Near: Skylight at Clarkson Square

The vibe: Located steps away from Washington Square Park, the sprawling space boasts a health-conscious menu of sunchoke soup, quinoa tagliatelle, and grilled branzino. Sink back into one of the cozy leather banquettes and stay a while. 

10 Downing St., cafeclovernyc.com. 

Near: Skylight at Clarkson Square

The vibe: Laid-back. With fast counter service and sizeable portions, chef and Cupcake Wars champ Chloe Coscarelli's vegan joint is the perfect place to stop for a quick bite. Choose between the daily soup, kale caesar salad, and veggie burger—just make sure you leave room for their assortment of (gluten free!) desserts. 

185 Bleecker St., bychefchloe.com.

Near: Skylight at Moynihan Station

The vibe: The far-from-average food court is guaranteed to be bustling on any given day (especially circa lunchtime), but vendors including Next Iron Chef winner Marc Forgione's newly-opened Lobster Press make it worth braving the crowds.

2 Pennsylvania Plaza, thepennsy.nyc/.

Near: Skylight at Moynihan Station

The vibe: Like the Indian version of Chipotle (but healthier), this gluten-free and vegan counter-service spot in NoMad offers wraps and build-your-own bowls with a choice of proteins. And if you need an extra dose of caffeine (who doesn't?), their chai tea can't be beat. 

1133 Broadway, indaynyc.com.