Cafe Anyway: "Best Russian restaurant in NYC"
  by nadejda  
written: 23 May 2001
last time there: July 2000
When I was asked where is the best Russian restaurant in New York, I would never tell anybody to go to Brighton Beach. I believe that the best place is right there, in Manhattan, in the Village.
This is not a typical noisy and glitty Russian restaurant. Cafe Anyway is located in a basement, there are only 6 or 7 tables, and it is quiet and dark. There is live music (just a guitar, or a singer, or a flutist) every evening.
And the food... It is not exactly typical Russian food, it is more like fusion cusine based on Russian food. The best things are crepes and soups. Make sure to order fish (sturgeon!) soup! You will want to return just for that! The portion is huge, you can make it your meal! And mushroom soup is almost as good
Pros: Best Russian food and great atmosphere
Cons: They allow smoking inside such a small space
Details: Intersection of 2nd street and 2nd avenue
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