Inside Thelma on Clinton; Pete Wells's Top 10 List

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LOWER EAST SIDE — Here are a few pictures of Thelma on Clinton, the New American restaurant from Melissa O'Donnell that just opened in the space that previously housed Salt Bar. The menu includes things like tea-smoked chicken breast, miso glazed cod, braised short ribs with marrow, and housemade merguez with labne. [EaterWire]

LISTICLES — Times critic Pete Wells drops his top 10 best new restaurants list. Sushi Nakazawa is in the top slot, followed by Carbone, Betony, Uncle Boons, Hanjan, Mighty Quinn's, The Elm, Estela, Pearl & Ash, and Alder. Wells also offers a slideshow of his favorite dishes of the year. [EaterWire]

WEST VILLAGE — Swine will be hosting an "Easy Eve" party on New Year's Eve, with an open bar from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. for $75, and an a la carte food menu. No prix fixes or pre-payment required. Make a reservation by emailing reservations@swinenyc.com. [EaterWire]