Fresh mini-doughnuts with creative and traditional toppings, fried to order right in front of you.
Order a trio of guacamoles along with a margarita, and then ceviche, quesadillas and tacos with a second and — hey, now! — a third.
Housed within the hip Ace Hotel, The Breslin is an English-style pub owned by Ken Friedman and April Bloomfield, the forces behind popular West Village gastropub The Spotted Pig. Read more.
Another rooftop! this one's got a stellar view. Check this place out before or after a great show at the Music Hall in Williamsburg. Thank us later ;)
Chocolate is everywhere. And from time to time they also do dinners with chocolate stuff..!
If you go to Dos Caminos, you must have the Guacamole (they make it at the table - love that!) and the frozen strawberry margaritas or prickly pear margaritas.
If you only order 1 thing, it has to be the guac. It's the best in NYC, made fresh at your table, with the ingredients of your choice. If you ask for spicy, it's spicy!
Motorino is one of the NYT restaurant critic Sam Sifton’s 50 favorite NYC restaurants. To see the full list, get The Scoop iPhone app, an inside guide to New York: NYTimes.com/thescoop
Proletariat is a much-deserved look into no-holds-barred beer geekdom, blissfully free of TVs, generic pub grub & high-fiving mooks. It holds only 12 stools & its menus have been replaced w/ a QR code Read more.
The best views of the city. Huge outdoor patio with lots of beautiful people. There are many patio bars so you don't have to go inside to get a drink. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef
If there's a perfect template for the new-age Brooklyn restaurant, this is it.
Go straight for the off-the-menu truffle mac and cheese at this cozy West Village restaurant owned by Vanity Fair's Graydon Carter.
In the morning, find Stumptown coffee, homemade croissants and full breakfast plates, including soft-boiled eggs with challah "soldiers" (strips). Read more.
Open only on the weekends, this artists' collaborative is a great lace to discover new designers or vintage duds, jewelry, accessories and even delicious munchies! -Jacqueline Lombard, Top Chef
On a nice afternoon, it’s great to walk through and peek at all the antiquey things for sale, and you might find a deal on designer shoes. Open Saturday & Sundays.
Endless collection of fashion,music, & lifestyle magazines from all over the world.
Cronut inventor/pastry wizard Dominque Ansel is at it again: The pastry chef revealed his latest creation, the Waffogato. Read more.
"Suspendered barkeeps ladle grog from festive punch bowls into proper teacups—perhaps the Punch à la Taylor, with whiskey, clementine sherbet, and tamarind nectar." Read more.
It just might be the coziest rooftop in Williamsburg—and with as much French spoken as in Paris. The happy hours rock with joie de vivre that is inimitably Juliette.
Looking for a cheap & delectable brunch deal? For $14.50 prix-fixe, choose from 9 entrees w/ drink included. Try the Nutella French Toast. Read more.
Winner of Best Vintage Jewelry in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Check out the selection of vintage wedding and engagement rings!
Before you wrinkle your nose at this unconditioned used book store, take a look around. You just might find a literary loving intellectual like D (Don’t You Forget About Me) Read more.
I grew up two blocks away from this beauty emporium, which still retains an old-world charm. Bonus: I’ve spotted celebs like Julia Roberts and Kate Moss shopping here! —Eva Chen, beauty director
Why should you check it out? Phillip Salem. Racks of edged-up NYC men's and women's staples. Handpicked. Pairs designer products with,a delectable interior. 25,000 paper lunch bags..good enough to eat Read more.
Great place to grab some grub before a show at nearby Brooklyn Bowl or the Music Hall. From lobster rolls to brisket to deep fried delicacies. Your stomach AND your wallet will thank you.
Toby's, an Aussie coffee spot and roastery via Williamsburg serving some pretty serious single origin bean, plus a menu of baked goods, sammies, salads, and an egg + cheese Read more.
Try the Banh mi poutine: fries, slow-roasted pork shoulder, crunchy pickled carrots and fried jalapeños, smothered in a pork-hoisin gravy and drizzled with zippy sriracha and house-made Kewpie mayo. Read more.
Looks like this tiny venue got a major upgrade. New big space in the back has great sound. Also, Freelance Whales told me this is their favorite "hidden gem" venue in Brooklyn.
Want to see some of the hottest new bands on the indie scene? It's here! It's also the place where Boxee was launched! - Brenna Ehrlich Read more.
Try the harissa honey-roasted chicken sandwich. It comes with sweet roasted peppers, melted manchego, and preserved-lemon mayo, and is one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY. Read more.
Good music > Shazam > Spotify. Or, ya know, just ask what they're playing...
Pretend like you're serious about buying a surfboard. Take it off the rack. Place it on the floor. Remove your shoes. Hang-10. Then order a latte and walk out.
The iced coffee here comes with a shot of espresso (POW!) and only costs $2.50 (double POW!). There might not be a better caffeine/buck ratio out there.
The best literary hot spot boasts a warm atmosphere, well-curated selection and convivial café. It also has the city’s first Espresso Book Machine, which prints a growing number of texts on demand. Read more.
At Reynards, "you don't feel like part of a parody, you just feel lucky to be there." Ariel Levy reviews Reynards: http://nyr.kr/NZLFAZ (9/24/12)
Awesome little Williamsburg bodega of local products. The #4 turkey sandwich, with peppadews, Manchego, arugula, and a spicy Harissa mayo is one of the best sandwiches in the hood.
Come here for the eclectic selection of used books and relax in the back café with a delicious selection of teas, coffee and snacks. 100% of the profits go to ending AIDS and homelessness.
Sophisticated work wear, amazing designers like Michel Vivien. The boutique brings together fashion, music and design. The interior evokes a classic Parisian vibe - elegant, intimate. Read more.
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Everything at Veniero's is amazing but it's the cannoli's and Italian cheesecake that keep us coming back! Don't miss out on this East Village gem.
The fried chicken and waffle sandwich is brilliant. The Mac and cheese is perfectly gooey and crunchy on top. Skip the two hour waits and do takeout; it takes ten minutes.
Absolutely amazing - brisket in particular. And I don't even LIKE red meat. ++ Planning on washing down that w/ diet coke or something? :/ Too rustic to serve processed aspartame, y'know.
as cool/hip as taxidermy is suppossed to get. ++ a kitchen that can deliver a top-notch tomato soup is capable of all kinds of lip-smacking goodness.
