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“This homey yet hip seasonal American spot is greenmarket-driven in the best way.” nymag

Cuisine:  American, American (New)
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Little Giant is a happy comfort-food place. It was an instant sensation when it opened four years ago on the Lower East Side, and it has more-or-less stayed that way. I’ve been meaning to visit for a long time, but whenever I called for a reservation it always seemed to be full. Frank Bruni awarde... Read More
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When Little Giant opened up four years ago on the outskirts of a neighborhood that was slowly expanding it was a bold move.   Little Giant was a tiny oasis in the midst of really nothing....yet.  The corner of Broome and Orchard has changed.  Little Giant is now one of many diffe... Read More
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We had a blind lunch date today at Little Giant with a long time reader and now new friend, Lauren. Lunch companions aside, today's dining experience could not have been more different than yesterday's disappointing one. Friendly service, good and fresh food and reasonable prices does not seem to m... Read More
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the service was a bit pretentious/unfriendly. i recommend the kobacha although it's on the salty side. Read More
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The brunch menu does look great. Thanks for the tip mholzhauer! Read More
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great brunch Read More
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Little Giant's owners are opening a larger place in Chelsea. Read More
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I love the vibe at Little Giant, located downtown on Orchard. The big windows, the comfy banquette seating, the intimacy of the restaurant and I really like the staff. They are so nice. They make you feel totally at home. We went there for dinner again last night. Wasn't as "wowed"... Read More
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Click the image above to view the full photogallery. 1) Chelsea: Bruni gets on the blog today to share the news that the folks behind the Little Giant will be opening a second space in Chelsea: "They just signed a lease on a space in Chelsea that will accommodate a restaurant nearly twice the... Read More
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The grilled cheese and tomato soup is excellent at Tillman's, but watch you don't catch on fire.Photo: Melissa Hom Not that anyone needs to be reminded, but April is National Grilled-Cheese Sandwich Month. In honor of this auspicious occasion, we bring you our picks for New York’s best grilled chee... Read More
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