Pastis

A new incarnation of the hotspot Pastis opened in June in the meatpacking district from original owner Keith McNally and restaurateur Stephen Starr. Design elements from the original—open from 1999 to 2014—have carried over to the new space and include a curved zinc bar, white subway tiles, a mosaic floor, and more. The vibe is quintessential French bistro, as is the menu, which features Niçoise salad, steak frites, roasted chicken, and desserts including profiteroles and baba au rhum. The restaurant seats 180 and has room for 30 on a patio.