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Places to try

Places to try

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Created by David Nelson • Updated On: December 4, 2013
The Strand Smokehouse is one of Places to try.

1. The Strand Smokehouse

25-27 Broadway (at Crescent St), Astoria, NY
BBQ Joint · Astoria · 194 tips and reviews
Pachanga Patterson is one of Places to try.

2. Pachanga Patterson

33-17 31st Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), Astoria, NY
Mexican Restaurant · 105 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the Moo Shu Duck Taco here: Cool slices of radish & cucumber offer a crisp counterpoint to the sriracha-and-hoisin–braised duck filling. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.

Island Bakery is one of Places to try.

3. Island Bakery

4217 Broadway (43rd street), Astoria, NY
Bakery · 3 tips and reviews
HinoMaru Ramen is one of Places to try.

4. HinoMaru Ramen

8.4
33-18 Ditmars Blvd (btwn 33rd & 35th St), Astoria, NY
Ramen Restaurant · 127 tips and reviews
John Brown Smokehouse is one of Places to try.

5. John Brown Smokehouse

10-43 44th Dr (btwn 10th & 11th St), Long Island City, NY
BBQ Joint · 259 tips and reviews
Szechuan Gourmet is one of Places to try.

6. Szechuan Gourmet

1395 2nd Ave (at 73rd St.), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 11 tips and reviews

7. Flip Restaurant

6.9
1000 3rd Ave (btwn 59th & 60th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 40 tips and reviews

LogoTVLogoTV: “Flip is in Bloomies so it's convenient! You can choose from tons of burgers, breads, sauces & more! 1 of the best burger you've eaten & the fries will have you wanting more.” – Meredith, Setup Squad

8. Subway Inn

6.1
1140 2nd Ave (at E 60th St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Upper East Side · 51 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Down and dirty shot and beer bar. How do you beat it?-Jimmy Bradley , Top Chef

David Burke Townhouse is one of Places to try.

9. David Burke Townhouse

133 E 61st St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 68 tips and reviews

10. Shun Lee Palace

6.9
155 E 55th St (Lex & 3rd Aves.), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Midtown East · 35 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Grand Marnier shrimp and pillowy mu shu make for an elegant pre-Lincoln Center meal best taken with martinis and friends.

11. Hide-Chan Ramen

8.3
248 E 52nd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 317 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Those in the know order the Totto Spicy Ramen, made with deeply flavored chicken broth and good, springy noodles delivered daily from Soba Totto across town. Read more.

Aji Sushi House is one of Places to try.

12. Aji Sushi House

8.6
36-06 Ditmars Blvd (btwn 36th & 37th St), Astoria, NY
Sushi Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
Leli's Bakery and Pastry Shop is one of Places to try.

13. Leli's Bakery and Pastry Shop

8.5
35-14 30th Ave, Astoria, NY
Bakery · 24 tips and reviews
Brinkley's Station is one of Places to try.

14. Brinkley's Station

153 E 60th St (Lexington), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 31 tips and reviews
The Smith is one of Places to try.

15. The Smith

8.5
1900 Broadway (at W 63rd St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 345 tips and reviews
La Bottega is one of Places to try.

16. La Bottega

40-17 30th Ave (41st Street), Astoria, NY
Italian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Cafe Evergreen is one of Places to try.

17. Cafe Evergreen

6.8
1367 1st Ave (73rd and 74th), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Upper East Side · 19 tips and reviews
El Toro Blanco is one of Places to try.

18. El Toro Blanco

257 6th Ave (at Downing St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · West Village · 125 tips and reviews
M. Wells Dinette is one of Places to try.

19. M. Wells Dinette

22-25 Jackson Ave (inside PS1), Queens, NY
Diner · Hunters Point · 66 tips and reviews
The Thirsty Koala is one of Places to try.

20. The Thirsty Koala

35-12 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, NY
Australian Restaurant · 100 tips and reviews
Arlington Club is one of Places to try.

21. Arlington Club

1032 Lexington Ave (btwn 73rd & 74th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Upper East Side · 48 tips and reviews
Olde Prague Tavern is one of Places to try.

22. Olde Prague Tavern

2848 31st St (30th Avenue), Astoria, NY
Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
The District is one of Places to try.

23. The District

6.7
1679 3rd Ave (94th), New York, NY
Bar · Yorkville · 60 tips and reviews
Jbird Cocktails is one of Places to try.

24. Jbird Cocktails

339 E 75th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Upper East Side · 71 tips and reviews
MP Taverna is one of Places to try.

25. MP Taverna

31-29 Ditmars Blvd (at 33rd St.), Astoria, NY
Greek Restaurant · 94 tips and reviews
SingleCut Beersmiths is one of Places to try.

26. SingleCut Beersmiths

9.2
19-33 37th St (btwn 19th & 20th Ave), Astoria, NY
Brewery · 94 tips and reviews
Forest Hills Station House is one of Places to try.

27. Forest Hills Station House

9.1
106-11 71st Avenue (Austin Street), Queens, NY
Gastropub · Forest Hills · 113 tips and reviews
Banter is one of Places to try.

28. Banter

108-22 Queens Blvd (at 71st Rd.), Forest Hills, NY
Bar · 49 tips and reviews
Eddie's Sweet Shop is one of Places to try.

29. Eddie's Sweet Shop

8.8
10529 Metropolitan Ave (at 72nd Rd), Forest Hills, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · 109 tips and reviews
Sushi Seki is one of Places to try.

30. Sushi Seki

7.6
1143 1st Ave (63), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 78 tips and reviews