A Midtown East Citywalk in Four Stops

A Midtown East walk that skips the chains: old-world Spanish seafood on Second Avenue, housemade pastas and spritzes on Third, Chinese-American comfort nearby, and fiery Jamaican jerk on Lexington.

El Pote Español
Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 22:00; Sun, 12:00 – 20:00
4.4 (480)
718 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA

Begin on Second Avenue at a quiet, old-world room serving classic Spanish dishes and seafood. It fits a calm opening course. Open to 10:00 PM on weekends. Pricing is mid-priced.

Rosemary's Midtown
Mon – Fri, 11:00 – 15:45, 16:00 – 22:00; Sat – Sun, 10:00 – 15:30, 16:00 – 22:00
4.3 (507)
825 3rd Ave

A short walk to Third Avenue lands at a welcoming Italian escape with housemade pastas, seasonal plates, and curated spritzes. Happy hour runs 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on weekdays. Pricing is mid-priced.

New Moon Chinese Restaurant
Mon – Fri, 11:00 – 21:30; Sat – Sun, 12:00 – 21:30
4.1 (311)
547 2nd Ave

Back on Second Avenue, a no-frills sit-down spot plates generous Chinese-American classics. It works for an easy, filling stop. Open daily to 9:30 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.

Jumieka Grand
Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 22:00
4.6 (199)
346 Lexington Avenue

Finish on Lexington at a two-floor Jamaican spot, from fiery jerk chicken to house-made sorrel. It ends the walk with bold flavor. Open daily to 10:00 PM. Pricing is mid-priced.

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