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idtown South’s East 20th Street has eclipsed Soho and Chinatown as the city’s newest food corridor. RTL’s Lee Block has matched a varied lineup of restaurants to prime storefronts between Broadway and Park Avenue South, where rents now top $200 per square foot—on par with the avenues.
**902 Broadway – Aqua**
A blend of Italian and Japanese menus from Aqua Roma and Aqua Kyoto, plus an extensive bar. Nightly DJs and Thursday “Kyoto After Dark” cocktails keep the energy high.
**25 – Devoción**
A green‑lit café that roasts Colombian beans in Brooklyn for ten days, claiming the world’s freshest coffee.
**27 – Rezdôra**
Michelin‑starred Stefano Secchi and partner David Switzer serve Emilia‑Romagna classics, including green cappelletti with leeks and black mushroom puree.
**29 – New lease**
A 1,800‑sq‑ft space now hosts a health‑focused café offering dine‑in and grab‑and‑go options.
**30 – Antidote**
Formerly Nemesis, the venue is being rebranded as a Williamsburg‑style Asian concept.
**31 – ’Ino**
The former Singapura location now offers Italian dishes inspired by chef James Kenyon’s British upbringing.
**33 – Sugarfish**
Los Angeles‑based Sushi Nozawa Group’s first New York outlet delivers “simply great sushi.”
**34 – Nar Restaurant**
Modern, halal‑friendly Turkish‑inspired fare featuring eggplant, zucchini blossoms, kebabs, quail, baklava, and a Turkish‑delight lava cake.
**35 – Opto**
Chef Alex Tubero serves Mediterranean dishes like whipped sheep’s‑milk ricotta, suckling pig shoulder, honey‑spiced carrots, and Moroccan rice pudding.
**36 – Passerine**
A child‑free sanctuary led by Michelin‑starred Chetan Shetty, blending Pune spices with Union Square Greenmarket produce; offers tasting menus and a drawing‑room bar.
**40 – LenLen**
Retro‑Thai in a 3,541‑sq‑ft condo, marketed by Block and bought for $3.1 million, featuring cocktails and noodles.
**41 – Mari Vanna**
Founded by Maria Ivanovna in St. Petersburg, the venue offers Eastern European comfort food with a Victorian‑era vibe and a “secret ingredient” of love.
**42 – Gramercy Tavern**
Danny Meyer’s long‑standing casual‑tavern staple, serving burgers, beets, broccoli, roasted oysters, vegetarian strozzapreti, and grape sundaes.
**43 – Saint Urban**
French‑inspired fine‑regional cuisine by Jared Ian Stafford‑Hill, offering 4‑ to 8‑course prix‑fixes from $148 to $290 with wine pairings.
**45 – Gogyo Gramercy**
Ippudo’s upcoming global branch, known for Hakata tonkotsu ramen, smoky black‑ramen kogashi, and Wagyu sukiyaki; a pre‑open ramen menu is available.
**250 Park Ave. S. – Barbounia**
A Mediterranean family‑style institution rooted in Israeli cuisine, serving shakshuka, taboon‑roasted meats, and indulgent desserts.
