Enliven your tastebuds with Gravy’s “Amarillo Air Raid,” a spicy ‘tail that unlike the Texas Panhandle city's infamous 72oz steak, is a real eye-opener.
Pluck your favorite vintage from Brio’s sprawling collection; if you’re a devotee of Southern Italian reds, you’re in for a particular treat. And don't forget about the pizza: the Margherita's a fave.
Try the Cassoncini con Prosciutto di Parmaswiss chard and cresenza cheese filledfried dough, prosciutto di parma
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.
Recommended dishes: Heirloom tomato salad, lasagna Bolognese, capellini with flaked cod, pan-roasted chicken, grilled lamb chops, hamburger (lunch), chocolate chip bread pudding, cookie assortment. Read more.
This joint with an open kitchen rolls out fresh pasta for up to 12 daily rotating lasagn-trées. Get combos like the lamb/goat cheese/mint, black truffle, and lobster w/ Sherry sauce. Read more.
Casa Mono, Mario Batali's cozy tapas joint near Union Square, is serving up small plate classics like, Pork Croquetas, Spanish Mackerel, and Razor Clams A La Plancha.
Ismael, Orhan and Mahmut are the best hosts in Manhattan. Also, get the hummus with Turkish proscuitto
Bar Jamon, a tiny Spanish wine bar serving small plates is the brainchild of chef Andy Nusser and Mario Batali.
Skip the pizza and go straight to the dessert. The best gelato in NYC! -Jacqueline Lombard, Top Chef
One-size-fits-all kind of place that's open early and late. A varied American menu with something for everyone, a hopping bar, plenty of tables in a buzzy room and a photo booth in the basement.
The tiki trend gains some food-world cred: Craig Koketsu (Quality Meats) is in the kitchen and Richard Leach (Park Avenue Summer) brings the booze.
Not to be missed: French fries dipped in salted caramel, a.k.a. the stuff stoner dreams are made of.
