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Frank's Favorite Joints (NYC)
Patsy's Italian Restaurant is one of Frank's Favorite Joints (NYC).

1. Patsy's Italian Restaurant

7.9
236 W 56th St (Broadway), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Theater District · 72 tips and reviews

Michael K.Michael Kauffman: Amazing family-run Italian experience. Love the red sauce and the hospitality. Tell Joe, Sal, Frank and Vinnie that I sent you!

P.J. Clarke's is one of Frank's Favorite Joints (NYC).

2. P.J. Clarke's

8.8
915 3rd Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Pub · Midtown East · 316 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Now fight your way to the bar and get yourself a Guinness and a cheeseburger.

21 Club is one of Frank's Favorite Joints (NYC).

3. 21 Club

21 W 52nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 129 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Old New York glamour – gentlemen must wear a jacket and no jeans allowed. The service is amazing. Try the ‘21’ Burger.

Friars Club is one of Frank's Favorite Joints (NYC).

4. Friars Club

8.5
57 E 55th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave), New York, NY
Social Club · Midtown East · 12 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Critics' Pick winner of The Village Voice Best of NYC 2012 Best Club for Rim Shots!

Russian Samovar is one of Frank's Favorite Joints (NYC).

5. Russian Samovar

8.2
256 W 52nd St (btw 8th & Broadway), New York, NY
Russian Restaurant · Theater District · 78 tips and reviews

Michael K.Michael Kauffman: The spot where Jilly's once stood.

Waldorf Astoria New York is one of Frank's Favorite Joints (NYC).

6. Waldorf Astoria New York

301 Park Ave (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 274 tips and reviews

Michael K.Michael Kauffman: From '64 to '87, Frank and Barbara lived in a suite in the Waldorf Towers paying $1 million per year. There's a rumor they had monogrammed shower doors -- which disappeared during a renovation.

Mulberry Street Bar is one of Frank's Favorite Joints (NYC).

7. Mulberry Street Bar

7.1
176 1/2 Mulberry St (btwn Broome St & Grand St), New York, NY
Bar · Little Italy · 44 tips and reviews

Brandon M.Brandon McGraw: This Little Italy bar and restaurant has been open since 1908, starting as a dive and going a little classier more recently. - From Eater NY

Grimaldi's Pizzeria is one of Frank's Favorite Joints (NYC).

8. Grimaldi's Pizzeria

7.8
1 Front St (at Cadman Plaza W), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · DUMBO · 592 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: A classic New York pizzeria for a reason. There are no fancy toppings or lavish decor, but sharing a pie with friends on the red-and-white checkered tablecloths is all you'll need for a good time.