"When the original Sammy’s Roumanian Steakhouse closed in 2021, the city lost one of its great party restaurants—where else could you find a pitcher of schmaltz and an iced-down bottle of vodka on every single table? They’re now back on the Lower East Side, this time in a larger space. They’ll be open on weekends only through May, but will have regular hours starting in June. Reservations are taken by phone." - will hartman
