"Gabe Stulman runs a front room like no other, he’s charming, he’s wonderful, and you just want to sit down and have a beer with him." - Joanne Wilson, angel investor and blogger Read more.
"Bauhaus meets constructivist. Reclaimed wood, soft lighting, moody feel. We go for the bespoke classics like the Vesper." - Markus Glocker and John Winterman, chef and managing partner - Bâtard Read more.
"We go to see what fun, off-beat wines are being poured and to have some deviled eggs." - Markus Glocker and John Winterman, chef and managing partner - Bâtard Read more.
"They might not know how to use email over there, but the food is always banging." - Nasty Nigel, rapper Read more.
"There isn’t a big Cuban community in this part of Queens, but there legit isn’t a single place I know besides this one that does traditional, fire Cuban like them." - Nasty Nigel, rapper Read more.
"The food, wine, decor, and vibes...everything is just right." - Kenzo Minami, artist & designer Read more.
"It’s known for cheesecake but more than that the real main attraction there is people watching!" - Aya Kanai, executive fashion director - Cosmopolitan and Seventeen Read more.
"You can get a coffee there pretty early in the morning and get a drink later on. I’ll sit outside and hang out. It just has a good vibe." - Alex Mustonen, architect, co-founder - Snarkitecture Read more.
"Before I really knew them, I’d walk by Leadbelly basically every day and look at all the illustrations they had on the wall out front. " - Emmett Shine, founder - Gin Lane Media Read more.
"It's the rare place that manages to have something for everyone." - Skye Parrott, photographer, founder - Double or Nothing Read more.
"They get the flavors right." - Simon Ting, founder - Fashion Loft, Inc. Read more.
"Kum Kau is the best of its kind, and has been doing it right since 1971." - Connie Wang, fashion features director - Refinery29 Read more.
"They serve some really fancy, delicious cocktails, but no one will look at you funny if you ask for a beer-and-shot special." - Connie Wang, fashion features director - Refinery29 Read more.
"Pretty much my idea of what a perfect West Indian restaurant is." - Judnick Mayard, event producer, tour manager Read more.
"Serves up 100% legit Jewish deli food: succulent whitefish, smoked salmon, gleaming bagels, and all the proper fixings." - Caroline Polachek, singer, songwriter, and producer Read more.
"The guys who run it are so sweet, and they always have Mexican soap operas on the TV." - Caroline Polachek, singer, songwriter, and producer Read more.
"Arguably the dopest, most flavorful steak (especially at this price tag) in BK" - Grace Gordon, brand director - Refinery29 Read more.
"My order is their fish sandwich - for $7 there’s no way you can beat it." - Brent Rollins, artist, art director, and designer Read more.
"Despite its surroundings, it’s a very zen place, my local hideout, and probably the only Tibetan restaurant in downtown NYC!" - Jayne Lies, photographer, video director, artist Read more.
"Pearl’s bakes are a must-have if you’re running around Williamsburg." - John McPheters, co-founder - Stadium Goods Read more.
"The curries are so rich and flavorful and their duck dishes are absolutely unmatched." - Graham Browne, founder - Forte Preparatory Academy Read more.
"Angelica Kitchen is an organic, vegan restaurant that I think is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year - it’s a New York City institution." - Kerin Rose Gold, designer, founder - A-Morir Read more.
"I always order a simple salad with turkey and, let me tell you, this isn’t your average, store-bought turkey. It’s juicy, moist, mom-cooked Thanksgiving." - Michna, DJ, producer Read more.
"The Miss Lily’s patty is like an elevated version of the ones I’ve eaten my whole life...I almost compare it to a boeuf bourguignon." - Didier Lerebours, founder - New Distribution House Read more.
"Good value, great people, awesome food, and convenience - you can’t beat it." - Chris Altchek, co-founder - Mic Read more.
"The gentleman who owns the place knows everybody who comes in and the food is always good." - Caroline Hirsch, founder, owner - Carolines on Broadway Read more.
"Ultimately, I support Lior because I am intimately familiar with his impeccable reputation as a cook and individual." - Daniel Boulud, chef, restaurateur Read more.
"They’re the shit when it comes to food, design, again, hospitality, and just thinking about how the whole experience needs to come together." - Jomaree Pinkard, co-founder - The Hella Company Read more.
"I almost had a heart attack the first time I went there thanks to their meatball sub, which is toasted and has a ton of meatballs and cheese in it." - Jillionaire, DJ, founder - Feel Up Records Read more.
"Cheeky probably has the best chicken biscuit in the city." - Jillionaire, DJ, founder - Feel Up Records Read more.
"Food has always ranked extremely high on my list of loves, and Mission Chinese is one of my favorite restaurants in New York." - Bettina Chin Cho, legal counsel - Opening Ceremony Read more.
"It’s a great place to go at 6 o’clock before curtain, but also 11 o’clock after shows. Everything about Orso is a 10." - Bernie Telsey, founder - Telsey + Company Read more.
"Their attention to detail is second to none - you can clearly see that when you walk through their incredible West Broadway space." - Ariane Daguin, chef, founder - D’artagnan Read more.
"The chef, Pierre, makes these really mean buffalo wings." - Ariane Daguin, chef, founder - D’artagnan Read more.
"It’s a place that’s a true constant in the neighborhood...somewhere I’ve always gone and will always go to. I just can’t imagine Tribeca without it" - Baron Von Fancy, artist Read more.
"You can’t beat the quality and price combination that they’re working with." - Jason Wang, founder - Xi'an Famous Food Read more.
"My order is pretty much the same thing every time - a Chicken Box with Mac n' Cheese doused in hot sauce with one of their glorious, buttery biscuits." - Sena Yang, founder, designer - Asteria Active Read more.
"Elevating the decidedly egalitarian poke bowl with top tier ingredients and technique while maintaining a price point that is still very accessible." - Karen Wong, deputy director - The New Museum Read more.
"Get the roti and wet-style ho fun with the raw egg on top. Oh, and the Hainan chicken." - Yu-Ming Wu, Co-founder - Sneakernews, Sneaker Con, partner - Stadium Goods Read more.
"As a former cook who mercilessly judged every diner who made me prepare them chicken, I suddenly find myself ordering chicken every time I’m here." - Kevin Kearney, managing partner - Alldayeveryday Read more.
"Brooks has a distinct point of view, isn't afraid to explore new ideas, and reflects this in everything he does." - David Chang, chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur Read more.
"It's a place that immediately made me feel at home." - Rembert Browne, culture critic at large - New York Magazine Read more.
"This is the spot that inspired me to get into what I do." - Steve “ESPO” Powers, artist, founder - Icy Signs Read more.
"The trick is to ask them for the special menu - not too many people know about it, but go to that special menu." - Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, founders and creative directors - Public School Read more.
"The simplest menu of all time. Banh Mi Pork or chicken, spicy or regular. I take chicken, spicy, no cilantro." - Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, founders and creative directors - Public School Read more.
"I mean, Frankie is a character - he’s been around forever, and of course the food is fucking amazing." - Colin Tunstall and Morgan Collett, co-founders - Saturdays Read more.
"Lovely Day is home for me in a lot of ways." - Colin Tunstall and Morgan Collett, co-founders - Saturdays Read more.
"A neighborhood gem for everyone to hang out in, filled with all my favorite Andrea recipes." - Maayan Zilberman, founder - Sweet Saba and Alex Burns, program director - Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Read more.
I love the bacon cheddar pierogies. Get them fried and they're even better." - Jackie Cuscuna and Brian Smith, co-founders - Ample Hills Creamery Read more.
"All about the Clam Pizza. Seriously, go try it. Pasquale Jones is a gem." - Tyler Haney, founder - Outdoor Voices Read more.
"It’s super comfortable, they’ve got great food, it’s kid-friendly, the owners and staff are all wonderful people, and you always see people you know." - Sandeep Salter, co-founder - Picture Room Read more.
"Cheap, good food and tea for cab drivers who work long hours. A lot of upscale, fancier places lack the soul you get from a good comfort food spot, and Kabab King definitely has that." -Heems, rapper Read more.
"Get yourself a martini, some baked clams, the Spicy Calamari and the Veal Rollatini. You can thank me later." - Daniel Holzman, co-founder - Meatball Shop Read more.
"Everything they serve at Love is amazing and affordable - you can get a full meal for five or six bucks." - Laura Stylez, media personality - HOT 97 and Sirius XM Read more.
"Authentic Japanese comfort food... It feels like a real izakaya that you might find yourself at in Tokyo. Or someone’s kitchen at home." - Kimou “Grotesk” Meyer, designer & artist Read more.
"The Honest Chops turkey burger has a spicy, masala-like vibe to it, which reminds me of how my mom used to make her burgers, so I love it." - Hasan Minhaj, comedian, correspondent - The Daily Show Read more.
"They make light, crispy, airy waffles - these are people who obviously know how to fold their egg whites." - David Perez Shadi, photographer and director Read more.
"The Cannibal is all about head-to-toe cooking - that’s when they use every aspect of the animal. Little to nothing gets wasted." - Deuki Hong, executive chef - Kang Ho Dong Baekjong Read more.
"Shellfish is the secret weapon at Thriving. Clams, abalone, mussels and crab cook on the shell so all the juiciness and flavor remains intact." - Eric Hu, director of design - SSENSE Read more.
"A place that remains utterly dependable, and stand as the last bastion of a rapidly vanishing Ukrainian heritage — that’s as meaningful as it is complex to me." - Anil Dash, tech entrepreneur Read more.
"The staff here make everyone feel super welcome, the food is incredible, and for the price it’s absolutely unbeatable." - Helena Barquet and Fabiana Faria, co-founders - Coming Soon New York Read more.
"There is nothing better then a prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich on tramezzino bread." - Joey Goodwin, founder - Overthrow New York Read more.
"I’ve never Shazam’d more songs in my life at any other establishment." - Dave One, ½ of Chromeo Read more.
"They have these spicy kale salads that I’m absolutely obsessed with." - Angie Martinez, radio personality, best-selling author Read more.
"The food is consistently on point, whether you’re getting a platter or a sandwich. Oh, the Italian fries are banging." - Rocky Xu, classified Read more.
"La Isla is the affordable chicken and rice spot and it’s open 24 hours. What else do you need to say?" - Frankie Hutchinson, co-founder - Discwoman Read more.
"The tacos al pastor are amazing, as are the sopes." - Thanu Yakupitiyage, DJ, immigrant rights activist, media strategist Read more.
"They only make pizza, calzones, and beef patties which is really all you need when you are wandering East Tremont drunk & hight at 11pm." - The Kid Mero, 1/2 of The Bodega Boys Read more.
"Every hood has a chicken spot, this is mine." - The Kid Mero, 1/2 of The Bodega Boys Read more.
"Chalk Point specializes in organic food - every time you go there for dinner, you know everything’s sourced from local farms and businesses in the area." - Nigel Sylvester, pro BMX rider Read more.
"The tacos and fruit pops at Pulqueria are beyond yummy. I've tried the fish and steak and I can say they are some of the best I've ever had." - Audrey Gingras, founder - Archetype Showroom Read more.
"I always appreciate that The Smile has a solid dessert selection, but I always find myself opting for the chocolate chip & sea salt cookies" - Audrey Gingras, founder - Archetype Showroom Read more.
"What you ultimately get here is really traditional, excellent, what-you’d-eat-at-your-grandmother’s-house style Mexican food." - Kai Avent-deLeon, founder - Sincerely, Tommy Read more.
"It’s an odd “sandwich” of curried chickpeas inside fried bread, with tamarind, apple, and mango sauces, and hot pepper." - Andre Torres, executive editor - Genius, founder - Wax Poetics Read more.
"It just feels good to eat there and the karaage (fried chicken) is the best in the city." - Tomoko Ogura, brand director - Vince Read more.
"Otto’s is an important piece of New York that’s holding out; it’s the last bastion of something that’s truly New York to me." - Alyasha Owerka-Moore, Creative Director, Designer Read more.
"I love the fact that Fat Cat plays rad ass jazz. If they served pho & had high speed wifi this place would literally be my heaven." - Anne Ishii, writer, editor, translator, founder - Massive Goods Read more.
"Julius is my favorite gay bar of all time. It’s lowkey, it’s high energy, it’s supes cheap, & they make a phenomenal cheeseburger." - Anne Ishii, writer, editor, translator, founder - Massive Goods Read more.
"The nostalgia is real - I did a lot of growing up at Circle." - Jason Wang, founder - Xi’an Famous Foods Read more.
"This is my bar, my restaurant, the place I charge my phone, the place I laugh, the place I cry." - Rembert Browne, culture critic at large - New York Magazine Read more.
"It’s just the spot; this is quickly becoming the Cheers of our neighborhood. Shoutout to the oysters, too - the oysters are awesome." - Laura Stylez, media personality - HOT 97 and Sirius XM Read more.
"Every neighborhood needs a local, and Grand Army is quickly becoming that for Boerum Hill just a year into business." - Matt Kliegman, co-founder - The Smile, The Smile To Go, Black Seed Bagels Read more.
"Bedford Hall makes me feel good. It's lined with old books, globes, armchairs, and has quite the decor going on." - Ruby-Beth Buitekant, co-founder - Youth Organizing to Save Our Streets Read more.
"The drinks are well-priced, the bartenders are down to earth and all of them are sweethearts." - Eric Hu, director of design - SSENSE Read more.
"The space is just gorgeous and homey - everything from the couches to the beautiful African prints to the built-in dj booth." - Thanu YakupitiyageDJ, immigrant rights activist, media strategist Read more.
"I’m sitting there drinking a jalapeño marg, listening to Marc Anthony, eating guacamole with pomegranate seeds in it - it’s all hitting." - Angie Martinez, radio personality, best-selling author Read more.
"The soundtrack at Lovers Rock is a perpetual mix of reggae, 90s hip hop, r&b, & sometimes house - so, you know, that pretty much covers all the bases." - Kai Avent-deLeon, founder - Sincerely, Tommy Read more.
"It's a cozy place with an easy vibe and, as a fan of natural wines, it's a place of constant discovery." - Tomoko Ogura, brand director - Vince Read more.
"The bar itself has everything you might want—bright back garden, good food, all the typical fancy cocktails and beer." - Mathew Cerletty, artist Read more.
"There’s a few perks to this place—for example, it’s $70 an hour for a private room, but the package comes with $70 worth of free drinks." - Eric Hu, director of design - SSENSE Read more.
"It's affordable, completely unpretentious, and a rare gem of a bar/club in NYC. I'm so thankful it’s around." - Frankie Hutchinson, co-founder - Discwoman Read more.
"It’s hard to find a theater (let alone an independent one) with curation that’s more spot-on than Metrograph’s." - Kenzo Minami Read more.
"I recommend a plate of steamed dumplings, a plate of noodles with dry minced pork and bok choy, and an orange soda. Best post-party nightcap dinner in the city." Miss Info, media personality Read more.
"The best dirty martini in Manhattan."Laurence Chandler and Joshua Cooper, co-founders - Proof7 and Rochambeau Read more.
"Straightforward, no frills, good pizza." Re Jin Leefounder - BDB Ceramics Read more.
"It tastes like home cooking. I’ve had a lot of great Japanese food and this place stands apart, completely." Scarr and Los Franco, co-founders - Scarr’s Pizza Read more.
"Goodnight Sonny is actually the best place to eat after 2 AM. There’s no other spot like it. This is the late night joint." Scarr and Los Franco, co-founders - Scarr’s Pizza Read more.
