"Maiden Lane might be the closest thing New Yorkers can find to a classic Southern European conserveria, but in its own very New York way. Directly across from Tompkins Square Park, the bustling corner is home to its own Tin Shop. The selection features a nice blend of reasonably priced European and North American tinned seafood products, from sardines to razor clams. Tins can be purchased to pop at home, in the park, or consumed at one of the bar’s sidewalk tables. Diners can also wash their seafood down with a $4 draft beer or $25 bottle of wine." - David Neimanis