
Zhanna Kadyrova At The Ukrainian Museum: 4 Second Avenue Plates
View The Ground Shifts Beneath Our Feet: Zhanna Kadyrova at The Ukrainian Museum, 222 East 6th Street, from June 20 through November 7, 2026, then browse four nearby East Village restaurants across Italian, Georgian, Indian and Vietnamese cooking.


Frank brings homestyle Italian cooking to 88 2nd Ave, with fresh handmade pasta and rigatoni in ragu on the menu. Founder Frank Prisinzano’s East Village restaurant also has outdoor seating plus wine and cocktails. Dinner starts at 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, with weekend brunch from 10:30 AM.
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At 78 2nd Ave, Meama brings a fresh perspective to traditional Georgian flavors, serving khachapuri, dumplings, creamy bean boats, chicken kebabs, beef tenderloin, and mtsvadi bites. The wine list leans Georgian, with French selections alongside. The dining room accommodates solo diners and groups with pre-selected family-style spreads for up to 17. It opens at 4 PM weekdays and noon weekends, closing at 11 PM.
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Look for Malai Marke's name on the awning at 318 East 6th Street. The Curry Row kitchen serves chicken chettinad, lamb dishes, okra, and freshly baked breads. Diners generally find the portions generous. Friday and Saturday service runs until 11:30 PM.
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At 85 2nd Ave, Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen brings Hanoi-style home cooking to the East Village. Owner Carol Nguyễn named it after her mother, and the menu centers on traditional dishes including blue-crab-simmered bun riêu, crisp August rolls, and salted foam coffee. Floor-to-ceiling windows and climbing bougainvillea shape the biophilic dining room.
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