SCO's Saved Places

Lucky Magazine: Sample their (free!) and delicious patatas bravas with smoked paprika aioli. Also a must-get? The spicy Bloody Mary.

Emily Hanhan: Eat Blue Ribbon fried chicken, drink locally brewed and delicious beer, enjoy the kickass venue and swank decor. Oh, and bowl, if you're into that.

Chris Faile: This is my favorite cocktail bar in NYC, by far-- they've made some of the best I've had. Could spend hours at the bar watch the able bartenders make drinks.

Rachel Weiss: I hate it here

Heavy Table: Bruschetta with Soft Eggs and Lobster ($13) transcends breakfast -- it's got an earthy, herby flavor contributed in part by chives and truffle oil. Read more.

nymag: You’re 178 feet above streetlevel at this new rooftop bar in the Flower District. Stop by on Monday nights for live music, and try the Spicy Rita, a jalapeño-infused margarita. Read more.

tara taitt: lobster cream cheese sticks are the best thing on the dim sum menu

Lucky Magazine: Head to the Blue Bar. It’s Old New York and super-fun.

Graham James: I don't get to WXOU much these days but if you're looking for a good hang out bar in the West Village this is the place.

Lindsey Weinger: Mouth Watering Melts:Savory: BBLT (burrata, bacon lettuce & tomato). Sweet (yes - grilled cheese dessert): capri, pear, nutella (or any chocolate/caramel spread). Thanks Nyna!

Steve Cheney: amazing egg and cheddar roll. love the air conditioning here too ahhh

Lucky Magazine: The lobby is a great destination for an affordable cup of tea in a calming environment. They also have amazing sliders!

Anthony LaRusso: Be sure and look at the Birthday cards near register. Funny-animal ones you might pass up (two thin spin-carousels' worth).

Heavy Table: The pretzels. They’re original, they’re house-made, and they’re dead on. Read more.

Bitsy Metcalf: make sure to request sandwich to be toasted

Lauren Rubin Tiley: order the coffee and cardamom chocolate!

Sabrina Caluori: get the strawberry yogurt muffin. so good.

Marissa Campise: get the hummus and fresh pitas

L.A.: Three courses: the mussels, the skate, the apple cake. Can't fail.

Rob Sea: Had $16 bacon cheeseburger for brunch

Ramon Caceres: Get a pretzel croissant and the hot (or cold) chocolate with a house-made marshmallow floating on top.

Lucky Magazine: Need to blog this instant? Internet is free at the neighboring Chelsea Market. It’s called “ChelseaMarketPublicWiFi.”

Noah Singer: Play Skeeball

Lauren Rubin Tiley: the Israeli workingmans brunch dish is amazing. and of course so are their fresh made donuts!

Heavy Table: Get the tater tots: each tot seems to be assembled from a spool of insanely thin little spaghetti strands of potato, delicately coiled and stacked into the familiar stubby column. Read more.

stephiedoo: Recession Specia! All-You-Can-Eat Monday nights for $25. Combo deals on Sunday nights for $20 ($7 for kids). Great deals.

Naomi Gilbert: Get 1/2 priced bottles of wine every Tuesday!