You could visit this hole-in-the-wall three times in a week and never get bored. Run by the same team as Hutch + Waldo just next door, East Native mixes coastal Italian swagger with Australian-style experimentation. Located in a charmingly restored Unit from the 1900s on 81st St, the space is tight and cosy and the vibe is loud, which makes for a lot of fun. If you stick to the rule that there are no rules, you’ll fit in just fine

Grab a glass from the large, ever-evolving list of reds, whites, skin-contact orange and natural vino by the glass chalked up on a blackboard near the front window. The team is eager for drinkers to try something new, and will happily suggest interesting bottles it has come across lately. This unique social gathering place is perfect for a great dinner, corporate events, birthday parties or a night on the town.

In summer that could mean plenty of shared plates, salads, steaming and crudités. In the colder parts of the year, familiar comforts like gamey ragus, polenta and risottos appear. A vibe that only Lido can pull off.

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