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This month, were wrapping up the first full yearof The Lo-Downs print magazine with our firstspecial issue. In 2013, we brought you coverstories on a wide variety of topics, including acontroversial plan to build market-rateapartments on public housing property, thegrowing prominence of Lower East Side artgalleries, the battle to save a cherishedsynagogue on Norfolk Street and the historicdevelopment plan for the Seward Park site. Inthis, our 10th issue of the year, were debutingthe Best of the Lower East Side Awards, our firstannual food survey. For this project, readersvoted online, helping us to identify the toprestaurants in the neighborhood across nearlytwo dozen categories. It wasnt a scientificsurvey, but your opinions gave us really goodguidance about some of the eating establish-ments locals love. Using your responses as aguide, we set out to revisit old classics and tolearn more about some new and interestingarrivals. The results, contained in these pages,offer a little something for everyone. This is aDecember/January issue of the magazine. Weretaking a breather in the next few weeks and

preparing for another fascinating year on theLES. So until February, happy eating and happynew year, and thanks for reading.

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Some of our readers expressed strongopinions as to where kids should be dining. A fewexamples: Park Slope, the Upper West Side,Economy Candy and at home. In all seriousness,though, parents mentioned a wide variety ofplaces, including Schillers Liquor Bar, wherechildren eat free before 7 p.m. But the readerspick in this category was Cafe Petisco, the friendly

Mediterranean restaurant across from Seward Parkon East Broadway. The eatery has a diverse menu,offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and the staff isvery accommodating. Petisco isnt just a familyrestaurant; its a popular spot serving a part of thecommunity in which there are few full-servicedining options.

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The Meatball Shop84 Stanton St.

Tacos, pizza, crepes, burgers: these are themainstays of the Lower East Sides drunk foodrepertoire. In 2009, theMeatball Shopopened onStanton Street, in a location ideally suited tocapitalize on the booming LES market for alcohol-absorbing grub. As it turned out, the meatballsandwiches and entrees (not to mention ice creamsandwiches) are a significant cut above the usuallate-night fare. So its not too surprising that voterschose the Meatball Shop to satisfy their late nightcravings, even if youve got to elbow your way to atable or the bar.

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JULIE MENERET CONTEMPORARY ART (133 OrchardSt., juliemeneret.com) is a new showplace for promoting an inter-national roster of talented emerging artists working with particularpassion and purpose. The inaugural exhibit features works byZakaria Ramhani, a Moroccan artist whosework incorporates Arabic calligraphy; itruns through Dec. 22. Gallery hours areWednesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to7 p.m. and Sundays noon to 6 p.m.

BLACK CAT COFFEE (172 Riving-ton St.) brings a welcome shot of caffeineto the block of Rivington between Clintonand Attorney streets. Offering authenticespresso and a variety of coffee drinksfeaturing add-ons like peppermint syrupand Nutella, Black Cat provides a comfyplace to perch on vintage armchairs, sip ahot drink and have a snack.

MISSION CANTINA(172 Orchard St.) is the hotlyanticipated, super-hypedrestaurant featuring propri-etor Danny Bowiens take onMexican food. The soft open-ing in early November servedfriends and family meals

to guests such as superstar chef Alice Waters of Chez Panisseand other A-list names. The restaurant opened to the public inate November, featuring tacos al pastor and rotisserie chickenstuffed with rice, housemade Oaxacan cheese and handmadetortillas. Bowiens first LES venture, the wildly popular Mission

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Thurston Moore and John Zorn at The Stone: Guitarist and Sonic Youth co-founder ThurstonMoore kicks off a weeklong residency honoring thelate Lou Reed with John Zorn on New Years Eve.Moore and Zorn recently released an album togeth-er. Zorn was a frequent collaborator with Reed; Reedand his partner Laurie Anderson also often playedand curated at The Stone in years past. Moore andZorn take the stage at 8 p.m.; at 10 p.m., Mooreand Mike Watt play a set to ring in 2014. Ave. C atSecond Street, $25, thestonenyc.com.

Punch Brothers at Bowery Ballroom:Hyper-talented mandolin man (known asthe best in the world to some) Chris Thileleads his New York-based progressivebluegrass troupe through songs that re-flect everything from country influencesto edgy acoustic pop for three raucousnights to close out 2013. Also Sunday,Dec. 29 and New Years Eve, Tuesday,Dec. 31. 6 Delancey St., 9 p.m., $20,boweryballroom.com.

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which is updated daily with neighborhood news, arts coverage, restaurant information and more.The primary editorial coverage area is bounded by East Houston Street on the north and Bowery onthe west, although some stories range above Houston Street, as far uptown as East 14th Street.

The print magazine is published 10 times each year, with double issues in July/August andDecember/January. Each month, 12,000 copies are distributed throughout the Lower East Side.The Lo-Down is not affiliated with any other company or organization.

This independent publication relies solely on advertising revenue and does not receive fundingfrom any outside sources other than the various advertisers who are displayed in print and online.Our sponsors sustain this publication as a vital outlet for community journalism and engagement.

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