Yerba Buena takes your palette for a ride with the ingredients used in Chef Medina's dishes. Start with Guacamole or a ceviche, and then try the Suckling Pig or Arroz con Pollo to really satisfy your
The chef is Didier Pawlicki of the French bistro La Sirene, so expect high-quality renditions of melted Swiss & Roquefort rather than gimmicky, bar mitzvah-esque versions. Alcohol is, for now, BYOB.
Adam Platt loves the roasted marrow bones and braised goat at Top Chef Harold's inventive new Thai spot. Read more.
Try the Pescado a las Brasas taco, available at the sit-down café and takeout taqueria. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese: Doesn’t get more New York than this. Unreproducible. - Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
simply the best pastrami sandwich on the planet, pair it with a dr browns cel ray soda and see god
Try the Bash Style burger, Chef Josh Capon’s NYC Food & Wine Festival award-winning creation—garnished with caramelized-onion-and-bacon jam, American cheese and shaved pickles. Read more.
Try the toasted coconut cake, an exceptionally moist, fat-crumbed white cake. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the pork souvlaki: herb-marinated pork butt seared over wood-charcoal embers and served in a fluffy grilled pita. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the fried chickpeas, tossed with a savory mix of salt, cayenne pepper and pungent garam masala. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the sausage polenta. Creamy polenta is stocked with white pepper & Parmesan, spread w/ pork-sausage ragù & capped w/ bread crumbs & melted stracchino. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011 Read more.
Try the Stamina Soba, which combines savory and briny seaweed-bonito stocks and features pork belly, scallion and a plump ginger-chicken meatball. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
It's all meatballs here, rolled into shape, featuring beef, spicy pork and chicken. Most popular is a bowl of beef meatballs with the classic tomato sauce and a slice of focaccia ($7). Read more.
Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud's downtown spot serves pork-belly-topped burgers and great sausages (try the blood and pig's head sausage) with an extensive beer list (24 on tap and 63 bottled). Read more.
Check out the latest offering from the Freeman's folks for an accessible, all-day menu of egg dishes like the Yosemite (poached, with succotash), and the inventive “build-a-biscuit” program. Read more.
This is the place to tweet and be seen. Their meaty lunch menu includes terrines, ham, sea bass and steak, but the most popular entree is the lamb burger ($17). Read more.
It’s not only the best place to catch the ‘vegetables are the new meat’ trend, it’s one of our favorite restaurants of the year. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
If you manage to get a seat, don't miss the $26 Black LabelBurger (and equally loved bone marrow appetizer). And be sure to say hi to Madonna or Gwyneth for us—they could be at the table next to you.
“Want a refreshing lunch in Soho? Try the Beet, Endive & Fennel Salad!” – Renee, Setup Squad
Try the gorgeous, fibrous, compulsively snackable slabs of sliced spicy pork jerky. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the unconventional ants on a log. Roasted and split marrow bones studded with garlicky Pernod-and-fennel-butter-drenched snails. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the Hawaiian-style shaved ice with a sweet kiss of condensed milk andtoppings, including mochi, diced kiwi and homemade brownies. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Spring for the juicy grilled flank-steak sandwich. The beef spends 24 hours in a flavor-boosting bath of oil, garlic, crushed peppercorns & pimentón. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011. Read more.
One of our favorite NY things to do is have cocktails after work on the roof of the Metropolitan, and take in the best views of Central Park. Open through late fall. Closed on Mondays.
Try the luxurious scallop and bone marrow starter. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Best Mochi Doughnut: Based on mochi flour employed both in the dough and in the mix sprinkled over the fried exterior, this is a chewy and satisfying treat with subtle nutty undertones. Read more.
Go here for delicious, affordable thin crust pizza. Get a pesto & cheese personal 9" pie ($6.50) or a toppings-loaded Shroomtown pie ($12). Read more.
Enter through Cipriani on the balcony at Grand Central & you'll feel as if you have entered a bygone era. Drinks are expensive ($15 martini) but the atmosphere is worth it. Reserve a table in advance.
Found behind a “secret” door next to Crif Dogs, this place is a favorite for classic and tweaked cocktails. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Best Doughnut to Eat When Warm: Made with a bit of mashed potato mixed in the dough, they're thin, fried extra-crisp, and delicious. Read more.
Over-indulge in their epic rum selection while feasting on delicious bites like banana leaf-wrapped braised pork tamales and garlic & rum mojo'd shrimp. Read more.
Brunch is the highlight for this East Village classic, but don't expect an omelet - robust dishes like grilled merguez with oysters and nine kinds of Bloody Marys are de rigueur here!
This spot takes the drinks-and-a-cut concept to the next level, w/ a 2-seat barber shop up front & behind a sliding door, a cocktail lounge decked w/ leather-cushioned wooden booths & old-school sofas Read more.
This plush lounge boasts sweeping panoramic views from the new World Trade Center to the Chrysler Building.
On any given day you can nab lemon blueberry, banana dark chocolate chip, or a lemon poppy seed with a zingy lemon glaze. One of our favorites is the Morning Glory, heavy with healthy things. Read more.
King Koti Roll! Spicy chicken tikka marinated in yogurt and spices on a chapati roll. The perfect midtown snack.
We loved the Mercedes Bratwurst Sandwich here. We also liked the Skoda (Chicken / Aplenwurst) sandwich, but anything from the German car-themed menu is fantastic here.
Kyotofu is the ultimate date night destination: a whimsical dessert bar in Hell's Kitchen that also boasts an incredible roster of savory dishes.
Fried chicken grilled cheese with jalapeno jack cheese and red cabbage slaw. That is all.
Go for the tuna melt, one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in New York. On rye, of course. Read more.
You'll need a nap after the Breslin Burger, a griddled LaFrieda patty covered with a blanket of assertive, mature English cheddar & topped off with supple slabs of house-cured Berkshire pork belly. Read more.
In a city known for hot dogs, the hefty all-beef Sabrett at Old Town Bar reigns supreme. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the crunchy purani delhi ki papri chaat, composed of a layer of fried wheat discs piled with chickpeas and diced potatoes. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
The deeply flavorful sauce in the Tajarin al sugo d’Arrosto pasta is made with pan drippings. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the smoky Maitake con Pecorino Sardo. Tender roasted maitake mushrooms rest on a rich bed of Sardinian smoked sheep’s-milk cheese. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try Laurent Manrique’s signature Caesar, which deploys grilled Romaine hearts heaped with shaved Parmesan and draped in silky smoked cod. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
The best happy hour ever! Stop by weekdays from 4:30 to 6:30 and weekends from 3 to 5 for free appetizers like fried risotto balls with any wine or cocktail.
Jerk Chicken, a spicy char grilled chicken with Jamaican seasoning. What else would you order here? A Midtown gem on 7th Avenue.
The pancakes are better than Clinton Street. Seriously. They are fluffy and coated in blueberry maple syrup with fresh made cream on top. Thick-cut bacon strips on the side, too.
Morning Glory Muffin. Coconut adds flavor and moisture to this not-too-sweet breakfast treat, flecked with carrot and three different kinds of raisins. You might even be able to claim it's healthy Read more.
Donatella Arpaia, of Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, finds the Quiche Lorraine at Bouchon Bakery in New York, NY, to-die-for. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
This location, tucked away in Rockefeller Center, serves up the same delicious treats as the other Bouchons. The macarons get the most attention here but we love the Nutter Butter cookies!
Charles Gabriel serves up his legendary, strictly Southern-style fried chicken uptown at a fraction of the price of anything available in lower Manhattan. [Definitive Fried Chicken List] Read more.
Try the Mac and Chicharrón, a double dose of pork with a silky mix of American and cheddar cheeses, spiked with spicy sambal. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Best Doughnut Holes: Try yeast and cake in cinnamon-sugar, blueberry, plain, and (especially) red velvet cake. No more returning to red velvet cupcakes after this. Read more.
Try the Turducken ball, and the Latin Stallion with chorizo, buffalo and pork. The sauces range from a green curry peanut Dragon's Lair to the Truffle Time, a creamy truffle sauce with fontina cheese. Read more.
This subterranean spot's only marked by a small plaque & doorbell you must ring to be admitted. Inside you'll find perfectly prepared, fresh-juiced, hand-stirred or shaken classic cocktails & punches. Read more.
Try the smoky pulled duroc pork sandwich. Smoky spiced-honey-glazed pork is crowned with julienned pickled carrots, fresh cilantro & sliced cucumber. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the ABC Pang sandwich, a collaboration between the chefs of ABC kitchen and Num Pang. The sandwich benefits the Edible Schoolyard Project and the Double H Ranch: Read more.
Gourmet sausages wrapped in a fresh baguette with half a dozen yummy sauce options such as Horseradish Mustard and Truffle Gruyere.
The artichoke slice, which comes slathered in gooey artichoke sauce, is the shop's specialty. There's no seating inside here, though, so you'll have to take your pizza and beer elsewhere. Read more.
Late night pizza junkies flock here for an artichoke pizza and an order of garlic sticks. Be forewarned, you’re going to wait, so order a few drinks to pass the time.
Crispy Moist fried Chicken, great Mac & Cheese.... Friendly service. Good spot for a quick bite or take to go.
Atmospheric little basement restaurant with excellent tapas, paellas, and seafood dishes, served alongside cheap cold beer and sangria. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The front of the vest-pocket space—a hybrid bodega, lunch counter, and raw bar—is stocked with groceries. In the back, a mere two dozen seats at the bar and around one communal table. Read more.
cool speakeasy bar. there's no sign, you go down the stairs and the entrance is at the back of the building. there's a secret room behind a bookshelf. fridays and saturdays are 25+ to enter.
Its Web site advises, “Please be referred by someone who has already visited us,” and the lore is that its phone number is not listed. In reality, the number surfaces with determined Googling. Read more.
Insane cocktails at mad Austrian scientist's lair in Chinatown. Ridiculous showmanship, jaw-dropping presentation. Look for the crowd begging entry under the "Gold Flower Restaurant" sign. [BlackBook] Read more.
An unlisted phone number and an entrance policy that requires a referral and an appointment make this flagship Sasha Petraske spot one of Manhattan's most exclusive lounges.
There is no formal cocktail list, but the bartender asks the type of spirit you like & if you like your drinks sweet, sour, etc. Then he creates a custom cocktail for you.
Subterranean Times Square hideaway for Japanese pub fare: yakitori to udon to dried skate fin. Fans include chefs Dave Pasternack (Esca), Michael Anthony (Gramercy Tavern) & Joe Ogrodenek (Battersby)
The best cocktails in Manhattan! Hidden down a dark staircase, it's great for a date, or just for after work unwinding. Amazing mint juleps. -Anita Lo, Top Chef Masters
Drink the refreshing Greenmarket Melonball. The orange-tinged tipple is one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
A swank cocktail den in the heart of the city with a cocktail menu by Julie Reiner that includes fresh fruit & top-notch spices & spirits in original drinks like the Lilikoi & the Hibiscus Swizzle. Read more.
This subterranean lounge has live jazz, excellent Asian-influenced small plates and cocktails named after jazz classics like "Giant Steps."
Push on the unmarked door, and beeline for the house specialty, pulque. Try it infused in a curado of jicama and lime: Read more.
The perfect rooftop escape that is still manages to be a well-kept secret. On the 14th floor of the La Quinta hotel serving outdoor drinks and views of the Empire State Building.
The bouncer's here are always reading on the job. If you don't know the password, feign familiarity with the book he's cracked that night and charm your way in.
“Circumvent the line and the crowds by entering subMercer through Mercer Kitchen. They share a bathroom, so it’s easy to just glide on over!" More at http://www.partyearth.com/venues/submercer.
Entrance is through the coffee shop, in an unmarked door that blends with the wallpaper. food: kobe sliders. booze: the sling if you like gin, el diablo if you like tequila.
Really cool funky little spot. Big day and night menus and dessert menu. Lots of wines too! Good Italian flavors!
“With 11 tables and a max. of 4 people per table, save this spot for a night with that special someone or with a close group of friends!” More at http://www.partyearth.com/venues/2nd-floor-on-clinton.
Ever been to the catacombs? This is like it, but better—there’s beer. You enter into a dim, tomb-like underground. The beers are imported and largely monk-made. Ask for a Trappist recommendation.
Cinematic location tucked in the back of an alley. Hearty food, grizzly dudes, hot chicks and lots of taxidermy. Check their Sporting Club on the way out for bespoke suits and old-school barberism.
A taste of Tokyo is hidden in the basement of a Midtown East office building -- your friends will be impressed you found this place. Go for lunch and sake -- their platters are a multi-course steal.
This is one of our most favorite (and hidden) and exotic lounges in Manhattan. It’s a great place for a romantic interlude over wine and hummus.
Find the best burger in the city in this old school burger shack hidden in the lobby of the Parker Meridien. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
This building dates back to 1794 and was opened as a porter house in 1847, making it New York City's oldest bar. Be on the lookout for pirate ghosts who are said to frequent the bar.
Call well in advance to reserve the Naked Lady Room, a private dining room behind a fake wall. With space for up to 6 people, it features exposed brick, a big chandelier & naked lady wallpaper.
It's a secret- go up the stairs into the non descript brownstone and you'll find this charming little bar. Good cocktails
Below Chelsea Market, it epitomizes the qualities that make a New York bar popular: trendy, hard to find, and without significant markings. The difference is this one has reasonably priced drinks!
One of our favorite bars for a low-key drink or a romantic rendezvous with a hefty wine selection and an extensive list of beers!
Friendly bartenders, low key atmosphere and very dog friendly. Stay upstairs for a casual drink or go downstairs to dance.
Feels more cool than the food is good (hidden staircase, no sign). Pass on the paella, but shoot for the chinese sausages. ps: BYOB.
Enter through the rustic pawn shop and suddenly reveal a whole secret lounge. Tapas dishes and exquisite cocktails, this is a great place to start the night. Free champagne in the bathroom? Yes!
Chic cafeteria serving delicious upscale diner food 24 hours a day – try the mac n’ cheese or the Fried Chicken N Waffles. Visit the lounge downstairs for liquid fare.
Bubby's Griddle Breakfast voted #5 on The Village Voice's 10 Best LateNight Eats in New York City: http://bit.ly/GzqeQx
Get there before 7 for $1 oysters. Opt for Mon-Wed, the bar gets too crowded on Thursdays & Fridays.
New-England style seafood in the East Village? Too good to pass up. You simply must try the lobster sandwich—made even more irresistible with a toasted brioche bun
It's open 'till 2am, so one night when you've been working reaaaaaaally late hop in a cab, head to Blue Ribbon Sushi, and order up some toro. You deserve it.
The best Dark & Stormy you can find. Also try the Sheep's Milk Ricotta Gnudi with Basil Pesto (NO WORDS FOR HOW GOOD IT IS!)
Best Old-Fashioned Cruller: This liberally iced doughnut has a dense and moist crumb, every bit offing a trace hint of cinnamon. Read more.
Try the Carne Asada taco at this cart, available daily from 6pm-6am. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
Try the Birria de Res taco, the beef simmers with dried guajillo peppers & avocado leaf for three hours, until the meat is tender & infused with aromatics. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
Green Grilled Cheese: In addition to crunchy raw onions and coriander chutney, there's a shmear of Amul butter and Amul cheese, and a layer of thinly sliced potatoes and green peppers. Read more.
An order of samgyeopsal (pork belly) comes as two generous slabs to an order and includes all you care to eat fixings.
At Gahwa, they do bibimbap right—rife with fresh vegetables and lovely crunchy toasty bits of nurungji, or rice that's been crisped from the heat of the stone bowl. Read more.
Like any good Korean restaurant, Joo Mak Gol is generous with the portions, though in this case, they're generous to a fault.
Known as one of the only New York Indonesian restaurant worth traveling to, Minangasli in East Elmhurst serves up dependably excellent and authentic Asian. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Come for the Bibimbap burger – the winner of the Best Burger in America. You’ll be wowed by a beef patty cooked with a sweet and savory sauce, topped with slaw and a slow cooked egg.
Obviously opt for unlimited mimosas (keep food on your plate or you'll be cut off). For food, you need to get the crab cakes benedict. Best I've ever had.
