One of our favorite spots to grab some solid coffee when we're in TriBeCa. Hugh Jackman owns this joint, plus all profits go to charity, which makes us even more apt to go here.
Gourmet sausages wrapped in a fresh baguette with half a dozen yummy sauce options such as Horseradish Mustard and Truffle Gruyere.
This East Village dessert institution has been around for more than two decades selling cakes and truffles—despite not having any seats.
Each floor has its own distinct feel – we recommend going straight up to the third floor beer hall style rooftop and enjoying a tavern burger and a few craft beers.
A great place to see and be seen – that is once you get past the bouncer. As expected, service is expensive and slow. And, don’t jump in the pool, you’ll be escorted out.
This packed barbeque joint is serving up awesome ribs (Texas Salt & Pepper Beef Ribs), perfect mac & cheese and collared greens. Start with the deviled eggs! Jazz music is served on the side.
Cavernous and authentic feeling grill house. Try one of the pit plates…we’d go back for the Best of the Best or the Rib Sampler.
The chocolate librarian will school you on the best in chocolate - especially their devine dark hot chocolate.
Pernil with a Twist: Chunks of roast pork—the kind you want to pick out and relish separately. Among the onion slivers and jalapeno-green sauce, there are homely fried lumps of sweet plantain. Read more.
Jack's Club: Sweet coppa, sweet soppressata, smoked mozzarella, and sundried tomato. Excellent smoked fresh mozzarella add a creamy flavor & texture, nicely balanced by the sweetness of the tomatoes. Read more.
super cute and inviting during the day. i recommend eggs florentine with crispy bacon on the side for brunch.
Pizza is what you'll find at Michaels White's latest spot in the East Village. Palermitana-style crust stacked with combos like the maialona.There’s also a house lasagna and a rotating daily special, Read more.
Takoyaki ($5) may not sound appetizing, but they're worth trying. Pieces of octopus are enrobed in wheat flour, and covered in mayo, a smoky “barbecue” sauce, dried seaweed and bonito flakes. Read more.
The slow-roasted pulled pork is arguably the best deal in the house. The meat’s deep flavor is complemented by an apple slaw, and garnished with chipotle mayo, crunchy fried pork skin and cilantro. Read more.
The humble egg cream ($2.50), a mixture of chocolate syrup (the purists demand Fox’s U-Bet), milk and soda water, lives on at Gem Spa, a ramshackle bodega on the corner of St. Marks and 2nd Ave. Read more.
