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8/11/16
Mighty Quinn's BBQ is one of 8/11/16.

1. Mighty Quinn's BBQ

103 2nd Ave (at E 6th St), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · East Village · 519 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: We’ve reviewed all sorts of Barbeque, but none that can so elequently combine the grit of Texas Brisket and Sweet Tang of Carolina pulled pork. Enjoy, and hold onto your napkins.

Parm is one of 8/11/16.

2. Parm

8.3
248 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 493 tips and reviews

DensDens: Listen, the chicken parm & mozz sticks will blow your mind, but if you're feeling a little #FatDenny the chopped salad (with chicken) is a real sleeper hit. Do it!

The Brindle Room is one of 8/11/16.

3. The Brindle Room

277 E 10th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 192 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Beef is the star of the show in the steak house burger. The thick patty is seasoned liberally & pan-seared for a sturdy crust, gushing with funky flavor that pools up in the loosely packed interior. Read more.

4. Artichoke Basille’s Pizza

8.2
321 E 14th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village · 567 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The ultimate spot that marries artichoke dip with pizza to make one of the most savory slices around. Regulars call ahead for pick up to save themselves from the insanely long lines.

Ngam is one of 8/11/16.

5. Ngam

99 3rd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 242 tips and reviews

Betsy S.Betsy Swann: Never had a bad meal here. Have had all the curries, the lamb roti pot pie, mushroom spring rolls, wings, pork belly, and of course my fave zucchini pad Thai... All cooked to perfection.

Joe's Pizza is one of 8/11/16.

6. Joe's Pizza

9.2
150 E 14th St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 176 tips and reviews

Dane B.Dane B: This is the quintessential NY slice and where you should point out-of-towners for pizza. Well, your friends at least. Please direct slow-walking tourists to the nearest dollar slice joint.

Joe Junior is one of 8/11/16.

7. Joe Junior

8.2
167 3rd Ave (btwn 17th St & 16th St), New York, NY
Diner · Gramercy Park · 92 tips and reviews

Bin Y.Bin Yang: Grab a counter seat and get a cheese burger. Fresh chuck, crisp char, and nice soft bun. Get your super juicy burger medium rare or rare and tell them to skip the plancha (aka don't press the burger)

Crif Dogs is one of 8/11/16.

8. Crif Dogs

8.7
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · East Village · 471 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: We did all the delicious sober work for you, and ate/ranked all 19 of the dogs they've got on hand, from the corn, to all things bacon-wrapped, to the veggie, just because we had to. Read more.

9. Bhatti Indian Grill

8.5
100 Lexington Ave (at E 27th St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Rose Hill · 167 tips and reviews

ben m.ben m: chicken xacuti and gobhi massalum are definte stand outs, but you can't really miss. service is very friendly as well. easily my favorite in curry hill.

Whitmans is one of 8/11/16.

10. Whitmans

8.2
406 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Village · 235 tips and reviews
Zaragoza Mexican Deli-Grocery is one of 8/11/16.

11. Zaragoza Mexican Deli-Grocery

8.2
215 Avenue A (btwn 13th & 14th), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 106 tips and reviews

Ray L.Ray Lin: Coming from a born/bred Californian - by far the best Mexican joint in all of Manhattan. The friendly family who runs it serves up delicious tacos and sopas. Many a nights in the EV have ended here.

The Halal Guys is one of 8/11/16.

12. The Halal Guys

8.5
307 E 14th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Halal Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 132 tips and reviews

Sam F.Sam Feder: Chicken and rice, because drinking white sauce directly is "weird".

Faicco's Italian Specialties is one of 8/11/16.

13. Faicco's Italian Specialties

9.3
260 Bleecker St (at Cornelia St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · West Village · 129 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Italian cured meats and massive sandwiches, a West Village institution.

Xi'an Famous Foods is one of 8/11/16.

14. Xi'an Famous Foods

81 Saint Marks Pl (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 314 tips and reviews

Talisa C.Talisa Chang: Pork burger and hand pulled lamb noodles are a must. Really love the lamb pao-mo soup, too. Has cubes of bun dough in it!

Shake Shack is one of 8/11/16.

15. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: The Shake Shack cheeseburger is a classic of Americana in the heart of NYC-a compact patty of juicy, medium-cooked meat plied w. lettuce, tomato, onion, & pickle, slotted neatly into a squishy bun

S'MAC is one of 8/11/16.

16. S'MAC

7.8
197 1st Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Mac and Cheese Joint · East Village · 283 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: An entire restaurant dedicated to the most beloved comfort food, mac & cheese. While you can try the fancier cheese options, the cheeseburger is an old faithful that will not disappoint.

17. The Loop

173 3rd Ave (btwn 16th & 17th St.), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 60 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This seemingly hole-in-the-wall spot serves up some of our favorite & most inventive special sushi rolls in the city. Personal favs: Big Mac, Billy Joel, Spicy Tuna Sandwich, & 8 Crazy Nights rolls.

Fuku is one of 8/11/16.

18. Fuku

163 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · East Village · 179 tips and reviews

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: This might just be everything a fried chicken sandwich is supposed to be (though, only a little spicy). Don't forget the Ssäm Sauce!

Mamoun's Falafel is one of 8/11/16.

19. Mamoun's Falafel

8.2
30 St. Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · East Village · 208 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: This place is nothing fancy, but it's one of the the best falafel sandwiches in town. Crisp nutty falafel jammed into a split pit, lathered with tahini and topped with the works. Hot sauce optional.

Hotel Tortuga is one of 8/11/16.

20. Hotel Tortuga

246 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 93 tips and reviews

Darrell W.Darrell Whitelaw: Order a horchata (or sangria if you're in the mood) and the chilaquiles w/ a fried egg. Your hangover will cower in fear.

Joe's Shanghai 鹿嗚春 is one of 8/11/16.

21. Joe's Shanghai 鹿嗚春

9 Pell St (btwn Doyers St & Bowery), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 565 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: 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