Dining Near Cultural Institutions - Freemans New Museum

Dining Near Cultural Institutions - Freemans New Museum

Freemans
At the end of Freeman Alley, off Rivington Street,
212-420-0012, Lower East Side, Manhattan
The contemporary art at theNew Museum never
fails to provoke debate, and the ideal place to
dissect the radical Lynda Benglis show or George
Condo's dystopic portraits is at Freemans, found
around the corner and down a clandestine alley.

The rustic, bohemian hideaway is gilded with a
veritable zoo of taxidermied animal heads and
birds, the walls lined with a dormant wasps' nest
and 19th-century photography. With so much to
look at, including an incredibly hip, knowing
crowd, you'd think the food would be beside the
point. Instead, it's better than it needs to be,
featuring savory devils on horseback, the
signature hot artichoke dip and five-cheese
macaroni.

There's also a strong cocktail program.
Brunch is a madhouse, so get here no later than
noon to avoid a frustrating wait.

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