Lil Chef Mama

"FiDi isn’t exactly the Thai food capitol of NYC, so any good Thai restaurant in the neighborhood, like Lil Chef Mama, is notable. Here, you’ll find salads, curries, and noodles common to a lot of Thai places, but focus on the house specials. Try an Honor of the King—a huge omelet filled with chunks of chicken breast topped with peanut sauce, or five spice soup with broad rice noodles and pork belly. The huge dining room has tables that are arranged far apart, so this is a great option if personal space is important to you." - kenny yang, neha talreja, hannah albertine

"FiDi isn’t exactly the Thai food capitol of NYC. That’s why any good Thai restaurant in this neighborhood is notable. At Lil Chef Mama, which is from the Thai Sliders team, you’ll find salads, curries, and noodles common to a lot of Thai places, but be sure to focus on the house specials. If you like sweet-savory dishes, get the In Honor of the King—a huge omelet filled with chunks of chicken breast topped with peanut sauce. There’s also one slider on the menu, and you should order it every time. It comes stacked high with honey-glazed slices of pork. The huge dining room has kind of a tropical theme, and all the tables are arranged far apart, so this is a great option if personal space is important to you. photo credit: Sage Lau (@consageous) and Manil Shah (@linam97)" - Kenny Yang

"Tribeca Film Festival is in full swing (both virtually and outdoors), and there are screenings happening everywhere from The Battery to Corona Park and Rockaway Beach. If you’re seeing a film at The Battery oval, check out this excellent new Thai restaurant that’s about a ten-minute walk away." - hannah albertine