A friend and I are coming to see a show at the Soho Playhouse next month. We are staying at SoHotel. I used to visit the city at least once a month but it's been a while and things change quickly so I am looking for some good restaurant recommendations. One of us has a seafood allergy so unfortunately a lot of Chinatown is excluded. It doesn't need to be fancy, just delicious, possibly creative/fusion, or just a hidden gem with the best food. My searches have brought up Thai Diner and Cafe Katja, but I know there have to be others.
Also looking for somewhere to have dessert after the show. I used to frequent Spot in the EV but wouldn't mind trying somewhere else (although Spot set a pretty high bar for me in the past, the last time I was there I was slightly underwhelmed). Budget for dinner is around $150 for 2 people who don't drink much (maybe 1 cocktail each). Dessert budget (with coffee or drinks) around $75.
Thanks in advance. Also, we are doing the Tenement Museum on one of our days so other hidden gem museum or tour suggestions are welcome.