There is SO much more than Chinese and Italian. Any ethnic style you want is here. Let me know what you really like or are willing to try and I'll see if I can steer you in the right direction.
yeah there was only 1 italian place i went to in little italy
there are whole neighborhoods of Indian food
Cafe Habana in Nolita is a must for me when i go back
8 Mile Creek nearby (australian food) was fun/adventurous
Pink Teacup in west village can give you a taste of southern breakfast
hadn't had a bad meal in any of the Ethiopian places
gotta have a slice and a pretzel