You know what you need? Some real American music in your life to balance out all that Far East Movement you’ve been listening to. Allow us to introduce you to Justin Townes Earle, son of alt-country legend Steve Earle, and extremely talented troubadour himself. Just like we aspire to help you find great restaurants, we also hope from time to time to lead you to music that’s good for your soul. Justin Townes Earle is just that. Amazon named his album Harlem River Blues one of the best country albums of last year, and Justin’s recent performance on David Letterman is one of the best we’ve seen on any late night show in recent memory.
Though his music and his pedigree are distinctly southern, Justin has settled in the East Village and has some opinions on where to eat around his ‘hood. Check out his “Perfect For” picks below.
Justin’s “Perfect For” Picks
Adventurous Eating
Xi’an Famous Foods (81 Saint Marks Place) – “I never knew lamb face could be so good.”
Small Plates
Terroir (East Village 413 E. 12th St. & Tribeca: 24 Harrison St.) – “Regular slight changes to the menu keep it interesting, but not matter what, the food is always great.”
Quality Fish
Back Forty (190 Ave. B # 1) – “When it’s on the menu, the trout can’t be beat.”
Neighborhood Hang
Cafe Mogador (101 Saint Marks Pl # 1) – “I eat here three to four times a week, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.”
Quick Eats
Sonny and Annie’s (94 Ave. B) – “Best sandwich in the East Village.”
Justin’s Twitter People
@billy_reid – Billy is a fellow southern transplant to NYC and a great designer. He makes all my suits that I wear on stage.
@nytimesfood – Love getting suggestions on new places to eat in the city.
@JasonIsbell – Jason’s a close friend and plays in the band Drive by Truckers. He also sat in with me at Letterman last week.
@TheCaitlinRose Caitlin makes wonderful music and came out on the road with me last year.
@willwelch Another southern gentleman living in NYC. He’s an editor at GQ and a good friend.
