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Karl's Saved Places
Williamsburg Bridge is one of Karl's Saved Places.

1. Williamsburg Bridge

Williamsburg Bridge, Brooklyn, NY
Bridge · 202 tips and reviews
Porsena is one of Karl's Saved Places.

2. Porsena

21 E 7th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 71 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: One of the most eagerly-awaited downtown openings of the year is Sara Jenkins’ latest, where she’ll augment her porchetta with homey dishes like lasagna al forno. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Eataly Flatiron is one of Karl's Saved Places.

3. Eataly Flatiron

9.2
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · NoMad · 1478 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Italian wonders about here, but don’t miss the perfectly al dente cacio e pepe at La Pizza and La Pasta. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Ferrara Central Park is one of Karl's Saved Places.

4. Ferrara Central Park

6.9
Kiosks at Columbus Circle (Central Park W), New York, NY
Café · Central Park · 7 tips and reviews

NYC ParksNYC Parks: You don’t have to go to Little Italy to grab Ferrara’s delicious cannoli and hot cocoa.

N.Y. Dosas is one of Karl's Saved Places.

5. N.Y. Dosas

8.6
50 Washington Sq S (Sullivan Street), New York, NY
Food Truck · Greenwich Village · 40 tips and reviews

NYC ParksNYC Parks: The Special Pondicherry Dosa and a Samosa is a good place to start, though you should try it all. Just be prepared to wait on line. It is a good idea to go a little ahead or after the main lunch rush.

Mile End Delicatessen is one of Karl's Saved Places.

6. Mile End Delicatessen

8.9
97A Hoyt St (btwn Atlantic Ave & Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Boerum Hill · 314 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: It’s the ultimate in handcrafted retro deli pleasure here, where you must try the pastrami on rye with a Brooklyn-brined pickle. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Torrisi Italian Specialties is one of Karl's Saved Places.

7. Torrisi Italian Specialties

250 Mulberry St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 140 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: We know you know, but just a reminder: The sandwiches are unparalleled, and the $50 prix-fixe dinner is one of the best gourmet deals in town. A best restaurant of the year pick from Where to Eat 2011 Read more.

Foley Square Specialty Cart is one of Karl's Saved Places.

8. Foley Square Specialty Cart

Foley Square (Worth & Centre), New York, NY
Food Truck · Downtown Manhattan · 1 tip

NYC ParksNYC Parks: Grab a standard kebab from this Mediterranean cart for a quick lunch. Sit by the fountain or walk a few blocks east to Columbus Park to find more benches with shade.

Fatty 'Cue is one of Karl's Saved Places.

9. Fatty 'Cue

91 S 6th St (btwn Berry & Bedford), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 114 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Get a table in the back and order the heritage pork ribs at one of our fav new restaurants of the year from Where to Eat 2011! Read more.