If you love dumplings as much as me you have to eat these awesome soup dumplings!! They will be on your table before you put the menu down. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef
Try the steamed-to-order shrimp-and-snow-pea-leaf dumplings, packed with minced shrimp, flecks of scallions and bright, fresh snow-pea leaves. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
There's something on the menu with succotash (or squash?) and pomegranate and it's amazing. Cole ain't bad in the kitchen.
One of the most delicious menus in town, the French onion soup dumplings are an absolute must.
The Wednesday lobster deal is one of the best in town. The hostess should learn to grin and bear it.
Such a serene spot in Hells Kitchen. I ordered the Grilled Salmon topped with basil leaves, onions, bell peppers & chilli. SO DELICIOUS!! The service is very fast too!
one of those few places left that make NYC so special! Fresh spices ( sold loose). the best ricotta salata I've ever had(ask for the Greek one). try a slice of spinach pie or any of the Greek
Known for its bagels, smoked fish, and cheeses, this traditional Jewish specialty food store in the Upper West Side is a local favorite. It can get crowded though so get there early!
Great atmosphere and their mussels are going to be the reason I'll be coming back!
Top your meatball dish with “Family Jewels” aka one golden fried egg. There are few things that can’t be improved with an oozy yolk. - Amy, Head of Social Media
They have started serving pressed sandwiches. Trust me, this is not your deli "panini". They are delicious AND cheap!
For a taste of the hot and savory, try the London-style Indian food from Brick Lane Curry House in the trendy East Village.
Try the green-bean salad. Crisp stalks of green beans, fried almonds, raw fennel and celery heart join forces in this crunchy, satisfying tangle. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the little oyster sandwiches. Sesame-speckled buns each cradle one fat, crispy mollusk, iceberg lettuce and a smear of pickled okra sauce. They’re one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
The Napoletana is a favorite: fresh mozzarella, roasted tomatoes & garlic, fresh basil. Interested in trying the Salsa Picante...
The "make your own salad" bar here is the bomb diggity! Ask to get your salad "chopped"
The food here is fantastic...you feel like you just stepped off the plane in Italy. Homemade pastas are fantastico and the mussels are supafly.
Come here mid-week for breakfast in the summer, sit outside and have a relaxing meal!
Try the freshly made scooped tofu; a delicate, silken dish with a nutty flavor. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Great for large groups - makes splitting a bill a dream. Don't forget to ask for bread, and grab a basil or rosemary plant to bring to your table. Great for ambiance and garnish!
Great place for a meet up! Vegetarians: get the Country Style Salad with marinated tofu (sans onions). Huge portion and the tofu is cooked PERFECTLY- still hot with a cold salad. Delicious.
What a playground of fabulous Italian food. Where to even begin? Our suggestion is walk around, sniffing and sampling from all the different stations. Then go for it and indulge in something decadent.
Get the sampler platter. You can swap out what you don't like with anything on the appetizer menu.
By far the BEST place to have breakfast in New York. This tiny jaunt has a line around the corner and out the back door for Sunday Brunch. You can also inquire about their cooking classes! - Nikki
If you need a little comfort food, head over to Sylvia's for some authentic, lip-smacking Southern soul food.
cheap, excellent dumplings. lots of choices for non-meat eaters. also- great scallion pancakes.
Curry bass and avocado tarts changed my life. Also, off the menu, crispy tofu in red bean sauce. Yummmm
The Brunch here is great. Everything is to share, but that doesn't mean your have to. :-D
Definitely try the "Lobster. Tail, Shrimp, Clam Seafood & Pasta" dish with white wine for the sauce. Once u try it u'll come back for more!
A solid choice for date night on the UWS, or a meal before a show at Lincoln Center. Even the most exotic dishes like the zaatar baked cod have that signature Boulud touch. [Eater 38 Member]
Winner of Best French (South) in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! This is the spot for ratatouille - make sure to get the sunnyside egg on top.
My girlfriend and I are addicted to the house dumplings! One reason I go here.
If you like spicy food, go for the spicy catfish banh mi with a papaya salad. Note: This place is cash only!
Come for brunch, lunch or dinner - the food in this chic café is a consistently delicious mix of French and Moroccan cuisines. The sidewalk tables are perfect for a sunny day.
Could this be the best brunch in NYC? Expect a long, but worth it, wait. Then devour an order of the Pear Waffles – a seasonal special!
Avoid two-hour brunch lines by ordering the stack of blueberry pancakes for dinner. Read more.
They have really good breakfast food when I went with my family a year or two ago. It's worth the trip and their service is great. Good if you are in NY with friends or family.
Grilled Portobello Mushroom, Grilled zucchini, Roasted Red Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil Pesto, On sourdough toast. Read more.
cucumber infused water. hip-hop/soul soundtrack. solid food. a great lunch time reprieve.
Very nice and cozy place around Columbus Circle. The Salmon and Ratatouille Crepe is so delicious.
We won't discriminate on any of the flavors, but if you're looking to indulge, try the Mac Lobsta!! Read more.
Crab cakes are incredible. Alone, on the salad, on the sandwich - doesn't matter how you get them. Just get them.
At your next dinner party, put out an impressive cheese plate with the appropriate accompaniments! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ-WTWTOvRA Read more.
Delicious! Fun, hidden, underground Mexican restaurants with the best guacamole I've ever had!
Their rice pudding is made daily in their super high-tech kitchen. Try the original flavor which is always good, or mix it up with their unconventional flavors and toppings.
Lisa Lillien, on The Best Thing I Ever Ate, loves Rice to Riches where they serve different variations of rice pudding. We recommend the Fluent in French Toast Pudding. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
This rustic Greek restaurant is a MUST. Definitely start with the Kefi Greek Salad and a selection of their spreads.
Impress your significant other at brunch by ordering the Turkish eggs with Greek yogurt. Then offer to share (maybe)
Eric Ripert is the first to make seafood beautiful. -Luann De Lesseps, Real Housewives of New York City
The preparations of the finest quality seafood available in the world never disappoint.If you are too faint of heart for the prices at dinner, try lunch, but for goodness sakes, try it. -Lynne Gigliot
On Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Ted Allen savors the seafood at Eric Ripert's Le Bernardin in New York, NY. We recommend the Black Bass. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
Noodle fans line up daily at 5 PM to get a table at this East Village Japanese restaurant before the real crowds form, because the ramen is just that good. [Eater 38 Member]
I've never ordered off the menu, but the closest would be the Palm Beach Shrimp. My order of choice is: Spinach, Shrimp, Avocado, Hearts of Palm, Red/Green Peppers, Red Onions, Snow Peas. Dressing?
greak (and spicy) vegetarian option: greek salad, add croutons and sweet & smokey chiplotle vinaigrete
It's all about peppadew peppers. Trust me! Try the modern Greek and add smoked tofu. Dressing s/b lemon tahini
You can gussy up the distinctive flavors (some with floral essences like lemon poppy and rose petal) with a myriad of seasonal toppings like honeycomb candy, pretzels and maple marshmallows.
Raphael's enthusiasm is infectious, and his suggestions yummy. The burrata and safata (artichoke) are not to be missed
