Ukrainian East Village

Escape the throngs that swarm nearby Veselka and head to this East Village alternative located inside the Ukrainian National Home. Served inside a rustic room with an all-wood décor and no natural light, the hit-and-miss fare is of a Central European variety with an accent on Ukrainian staples. Meat rules the menu—veal, beef, pork, lamb, chicken… you name it; the seafood dishes are a mere afterthought. Expect anything from Wiener schnitzel to letcho Hungarian goulash and Ukrainian borscht. All entrées come with a starchy side and a salad.