The Akamaru Modern ramen was the best ramen I had outside of Japan, although I am sure the others are amazing too! Get the extra special pork belly, if you know what I mean!
Best paellas in the city. You can skip on the appetizers and go straight for the paellas. The one with the black rice and the one with the assortment of meats are 2 thumbs up!
Try out the "very New York–ified, Manhattanized, upscale-refined treatment of Portuguese" Frank Bruni talked about in his NY Diet. He's a fan of the baby goat three ways and the duck rice. Read more.
Romantic, romantic, romantic. The garden in the back is perfect for sharing wine, a cheese plate, dessert, and longing looks.
Get Combo B (octopus balls & pancake), all dressed, with a cold barley tea. For $10 you will be stuffed with exotic flavor. Best eating value in E Village.
Don't let the homey atmosphere fool you; make a reservation at least a week in advance. Popular lunch items include include the turkey sandwich, cheeseburger, and the whole wheat pizzas. Read more.
They have Williamsburg oil paint... And more sketchbooks than you can shake a stick at. How many sketch books can you shake a stick at?
Diviest dive-bar in the West Village? Lots of beers on the menu (too many?) and definitely not enough light to read the list. Ask the bartender to pick something awesome.
Among the gastronomic greatest hits worth checking out here: handmade mozzarella, oysters, veal and lamb stuffed ravioli, and gelato. And lots and lots of wine. Read more.
With ~20 paper thin crepes stacked and layered with light creme this crepe cake manages to be rich without being overwhelmingly filling. Be ready to wait a bit of you want to site down.
Don't let the name fool you - the noodles aren't the only delicious items on the menu at this Chinatown fave. Savor the salt-baked soft-shell crab, duck w/ flowering chives, and killer suckling pig.
It is awesome and NOT cash only - they accept cards! Too many strollers but gorgeous decor, scrumptious brunch and great service. Another stellar addition to the storied Williamsburg food corridor.
One of the best cocktails I tried this year was at Death & Co. Gin, cinnamon, bark syrup, and chardonnay. It made a completely different taste and alchemy in my mouth. -Elizabeth Falkner, Top Chef M
With it's quiet, cozy, and unpretentious charm- the atmosphere here is wonderful.
The best literary hot spot boasts a warm atmosphere, well-curated selection and convivial café. It also has the city’s first Espresso Book Machine, which prints a growing number of texts on demand. Read more.
This hidden restaurant is one of the most authentic Japanese food in the city! Get the seaweed salad, Gyutan Yawaraka Ni (beef tongue) and sea salt chocolate sorbet!
Go for the gorgeous art books and leave with Marc Jacobs permanent markers and coloring pencils. So cute.
