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Musaafer (Tribeca)

Jan 20, 2026
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The Skinny: Massive and marble-clad, Houston fine-dining import Musaafer swaggered into Tribeca last August. Chef Mayank Istwal, whose regional Indian cooking is grounded in traditional flavors with modern presentation, runs the kitchen at both the restaurant and its accompanying bar, the energetic, subterranean Saaqi.

The Vibe: W…

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