Get the cheese monger's plate. First, how could you not support someone with a job title as awesome as cheese monger? Second, it's 5 daily cheeses with sides like kimchi and fig jam for just $18.
Here, grilled cheese receives the star treatment & all sandwiches are under $11. Try the rich melted Gouda, offset with pickled jalapeños, sweet guava jam & creamy black-bean hummus on brioche ($10). Read more.
The best burger in Brooklyn. Yeah, you heard me. The sesame bun is perfect. Fun fact: Owned by former Vinegar Hill House chef.
There's a grilled cheese with brisket and mac n cheese. Great winter sandwich and actually doesn't make you feel as fat as it could.
The "Adult Cheese" is possibly the best grilled cheese I've ever had. Nothing fancy but boy is it good!
The chicken biscuit, topped with gravy, is unmatched, the oyster (or shrimp) po’ boy is an excellent and classic option, and don’t skip the horseradish-spiked beef sandwich, either. Read more.
No LES grit here; just posh comfort food, from Kobe beef sliders and French onion dumplings to blood orange jalapeno margaritas. Don't skip the just-out-of-the-oil donuts—a fave at Matt Damon's table.
Amazing dumplings. Pork sandwich looked super delicious too (I'm trying that next time). You can try cutting the line by ordering at the window outside, but that's a real crapshoot.
It's time someone spoke up for the Berry Donut (pictured right). Similar to its Blood Orange cousin, it's covered in a slightly tart fruit glaze that perfectly compliments the sweet dough
Beauty's got a nightly selection of crostinis (burrata, bone marrow...) called "Jewels on Toast", which unlike family jewels, your date will actually want to polish off. Read more.
A NYC classic. Get the Pastrami (best in the world) or the Reuben sandwich, you won't be disappointed. Come hungry, these sandwiches are LOADED.
Yes, it's all about the Cookies here, but some of the other baked treats are also worth sampling like the Chocolate or Cinnamon Brioche "sticks" and the thin-crust pizzas.
Fantastic place. Queue up for the Cronut. It is a hundred percent worth it. The Madeleines are made fresh as you order them, and the croissants are probably better than some you'd get in Paris.
From what I gather, one of the last places east of Broadway still serving bernaise sauce w/ their steak frites. Also one of the few spots I've found that stocks Bruichladdich (scotch). Get both.
In what is surely Manhattan’s coolest phone booth, you’ll find the only public entrance to PDT…(if you don’t know, we won’t tell.) Just walk into the booth, pick up the phone and press a button 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.
The best steak in all of New York City. Yes it's expensive and cash only. You have to make reservations far in advance but it will be the best steak you've ever had. The burgers are also fantastic.
best place for appetizing - especially love their smoked fish and caviar – the best in the city! Love their whitefish salad too!
Mac & Cheese!!! Crab M&C is excellent as are the meatballs. Insider tip: add the sauce from your meatballs to the crab mac & cheese.
Try the vodka pizza, the crisp yet pliable thin-crust pies have a delicate char and a crackerlike crust. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Barnburner "Waffle maker filled with cookie dough & your choice of ice cream, then closed for 30 sec. The result is a warm, half freshly baked/half raw cookie dough thing around ice cream" Infatuation
veselka is consistently amazingly good. Try their burgers, pancakes, omlettes, perogies, salads, kibasa, blitzes, crumble apple pie (warmed up with a scoop of vainilla) , bagels..i could go on...
Had the hot chocolate with the handmade marshmallow and the pretzel croissant. The hot chocolate was extremely rich and very sweet. The croissant was a must have. Flaky exterior and soft interior.
These guys pull off some unique flavors. If you're adventurous, you'll be rewarded, deliciously.
Eat this: matzo ball soup made with duck fat, a skirt steak sandwich served alongside hand-cut fries, & piri-piri-hot-sauce-marinated chicken kebabs, soft-boiled eggs with challah "soldiers" (AM only) Read more.
chicken and waffle. hands down the softest waffle ive ever had. better than roscoes in LA by far.
Fried chicken with sweet tea in the batter!! So delicious. And the banana pudding and sticky toffee desserts were phenomenal!
out of this world. just insanely good chicken fingers. don't even think of asking how they compare to chick-fil-a or kfc.
Three words for you: red velvet waffle. And yes, it’s as delicious as it sounds. The Southern fusion hotspot on Myrtle really takes chicken and waffles to new heights with its offering. Read more.
The sesame pancake with duck meat is amazing! The chives and pork dumplings are also great.
Try not to burn your mouth devouring a monstrous, spinach & artichoke slice here. If you want something more traditional, try the margherita. Open til 5AM for all you night owls!
It's about the truffle oil, harvati, and arugula. Delicious but still not overwhelming so you can't move after eating. The shop tots are alright but nothing to rave about.
"Foodie heaven! 100+ vendors with diff. cuisines trying to feed you within a block radius. Bring an appetite, do tapas-style tastings, and relax with a view of the Manhattan skyline in the background"
Some of the best Boneless I have had in a long long time.It feels like actual chicken and not just a breaded piece of factory chicken.Great work with the sauces.
The décor is absolutely stunning, and it doesn’t outshine the excellent food. Try Fluke Sashimi, Kasha and Bowtie Pasta with Veal Meatballs and the Salted Caramel Ice Cream Sundae.
Snag a seat at the comal to be at the center of the action. Don't go without trying the fish tacos and tlacoyo. Awesome vibe.
This scene-y, California-style spot in Chinatown serves a killer brunch. Options range from acai bowls, to a breakfast sandwich with scrambled eggs, cheddar, & pickled jalapenos. Read more.
One of the best ice cream shops in the city now delivers delectable tubs of its good stuff right to your apartment. If you're feeling mobile, Ample Hills has this brand new facility in Gowanus. Read more.
I'm a Louisiana native, thus a snob about Cajun food. The broiled shrimp entree here is one of the best things I've EVER eaten in this city. The crawfish boudin balls are tops. Skip the crab boil.
If you're going for weekend brunch, go early as they seem to run out of menu items later in the afternoon & you'll definitely want to experience their full array of yummy food.
Our gold standard for fried chicken in the city. Get the box and thank the fried chicken gods for blessing us with Pies N Thighs. Read more.
You’re in for a special treat at this fried chicken joint. The birds are brined in sweet tea and exude a hint of sugar beneath every crunchy bite. Pair it up with a biscuit and some butter pickles!
Whitmans has a super legit Juicy Lucy made with a short-rib blend, caramelized onion, spicy pickles, and an ooze-happy stuffing of pimento cheese. Read more.
