ACME

Formerly a New Nordic restaurant, Acme has been reinvented as a New American bistro. That means thoughtful cocktails, quality bar snacks, and main menu with everything from kale Caesar salad to brick chicken with shitake mushrooms. This restaurant on Great Jones Street in NoHo is divided into two floors; there’s a bar on the bustling main floor that’s welcoming to solo diners, while those seeking a quieter experience can grab a stool at the intimate cocktail bar downstairs where additional small plates are on offer.