Port Sa’id

The second iteration of a Tel Aviv restaurant from the chef behind Miznon and Shmoné, Port Sa’id is a cavernous spot with a quirky Israeli menu and an all-vinyl soundtrack. Located in Hudson Square, it’s like a mellow warehouse party with endless tables covered in brown butcher paper, and a long bar facing an open kitchen. Dishes have names like “Burning Potato” and “A pile of tomatoes, emulsified in its own blood,” but don’t let that throw you off. The food isn’t as fussy as it sounds. Everything arrives on plastic plates or gilded paper trays, few things cost over $20, and those bloody tomatoes are just a nice salad. Other highlights include the hummus topped with schug, and a roast beef sandwich on fresh sourdough.

photo credit: Max Flatow