All-time favorites in USA

Michael Garofalo: Whatever you do never park in "The Godfather's " parking spot at CSC..

Cecilia Chien: Amazing dragon rolls and grilled short ribs and cold Japanese beer

Cecilia Chien: Free popcorn when you go to regal theater http://popcorn.yahoo.net

The New York Times: Getting your Gordon Gecko on? Revel in the prix fixe, get a slow-poached egg if it’s available, and don’t ignore the sake selection. Read more.

Jermaine "cHr!S" Hudson: Now simply known as "aja," this is a warm and energetic place to dine and converse; the bar area is always buzzing, mostly because of the genuine service provided by the AWESOME bartender, Drew!

Cecilia Chien: Godfather's The Black River Band plays here.

Cecilia Chien: Only in the winter!

Cecilia Chien: Watermelon soju

Dan Bradbury: RIP Bai Cha your Bahn Mi will be greatly missed.

KitchenKonfidence.com: Looking for garnishes for your next Bloody Mary? Check out TJs selection of olives & pickled items. Totally legit. Also swing by produce for celery. Find a Bacon Bloody how-to on kitchenkonfidence.com

Mazda: It all began with two friends from business school, a sweet tooth, and a dream.

nymag: This Austrian spot with a great back garden has $1 housemade hot dogs and $7 beer cocktails from 5:30 to 7 p.m. every night through the summer. Read more.

Cecilia Chien: Bubble tea in Chicago

Cecilia Chien: Next to the PATH

Fizzie Water: The butternut squash soup here is amazing!

Village Voice: Baked NYC's whoopie pies are cakey, creamy, and utterly deserving of their namesake exclamation

How To Make It In America: There's really not a bad angle in the house, but arrive early to score bench seats on the rear platform. Read more.

Cecilia Chien: Sweet potato fries!