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Ninth Street Espresso is one of Nyc.

1. Ninth Street Espresso

8.1
75 9th Ave (at W 15th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Chelsea · 154 tips and reviews
The Biergarten at The Standard is one of Nyc.

2. The Biergarten at The Standard

8.4
848 Washington St (btwn Little W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Meatpacking District · 383 tips and reviews
The Pink Tea Cup is one of Nyc.

3. The Pink Tea Cup

538 Avenue of the Americas (btwn 14th and 15th Sts.), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Chelsea · 18 tips and reviews
Bierhaus NYC is one of Nyc.

4. Bierhaus NYC

7.5
712 3rd Ave (45th St), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 158 tips and reviews
Lexington Brass is one of Nyc.

5. Lexington Brass

517 Lexington Ave (at 48th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 135 tips and reviews
The Perfect Pint is one of Nyc.

6. The Perfect Pint

6.8
203 E 45th St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Turtle Bay · 89 tips and reviews
Pig 'n' Whistle is one of Nyc.

7. Pig 'n' Whistle

951 2nd Ave (btwn E 50th & E 51st St), New York, NY
Pub · Turtle Bay · 57 tips and reviews
Sparks Steak House is one of Nyc.

8. Sparks Steak House

7.9
210 E 46th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Turtle Bay · 84 tips and reviews
Café Habana is one of Nyc.

9. Café Habana

8.9
17 Prince St (at Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · NoLita · 625 tips and reviews
Lombardi's Pizza is one of Nyc.

10. Lombardi's Pizza

8.2
32 Spring St (at Mott St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · NoLita · 535 tips and reviews

11. Birreria

7.9
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Brewery · NoMad · 326 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Anthony Bourdain recommends this “insane Italian beer garden and rustic style eatery.”

12. M. Wells

2117 49th Ave (at 21st St.), Queens, NY
Diner · Hunters Point · 50 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Tony thinks this place is a great diner! As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

13. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Tony wandered around this “park in the sky.” As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

14. Papaya King

179 E 86th St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Upper East Side · 117 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Tony stops in for hotdogs and a papaya drink. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

15. Crif Dogs

8.7
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · East Village · 471 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: A great place for a hot dog and tator tots! As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

PDT (Please Don't Tell) is one of Nyc.

16. PDT (Please Don't Tell)

8.2
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 439 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Found behind a “secret” door next to Crif Dogs, this place is a favorite for classic and tweaked cocktails. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

17. The Jane Hotel

8.0
113 Jane St (at West St), New York, NY
Hotel · West Village · 150 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: “If you’re not a big pimpin’ oligarch and looking for more affordable accommodations, the recently restored Jane Hotel in the West Village might be more in your zone.” – Anthony Bourdain.

18. Baohaus

137 Rivington St (btw Norfolk & Suffolk), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 49 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Known for their Taiwanese sandwiches! As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

19. The Arepa Lady

8.2
7811 Roosevelt Ave (btwn 78th & 79th St), Jackson Heights, NY
Food Truck · 21 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Home to legendary Columbia-style arepas. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

Wolfgang's Steakhouse is one of Nyc.

20. Wolfgang's Steakhouse

7.9
200 E 54th St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 49 tips and reviews

21. Peter Luger Steak House

8.8
178 Broadway (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Steakhouse · Williamsburg · 694 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: This decidedly old-school steakhouse is a rite of passage for Wall Street traders willing to shell out $88 for the signature porterhouse for two. Lunch reservations are doable, but bring cash. Read more.

Arriba Arriba is one of Nyc.

22. Arriba Arriba

8.1
762 9th Ave (at W 51st St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 162 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Enjoy delicious Mexican food, and AMAZING Margaritas with a really cool crowd of people and fun waitstaff.

Rudy's Bar & Grill is one of Nyc.

23. Rudy's Bar & Grill

8.7
627 9th Ave (btwn W 44th & W 45th St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 275 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Look for the 6 foot tall iconic PIG standing outside the door. Dive bar to the max but a free hot dog with your first drink!

Eataly Flatiron is one of Nyc.

24. Eataly Flatiron

9.2
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · NoMad · 1479 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Go right when they open to avoid the crowds and get the best selection. Otherwise, you’ll be forced to wait in line outside.

Heidelberg Restaurant is one of Nyc.

25. Heidelberg Restaurant

8.7
1648 2nd Ave (btwn 85th & 86th St.), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Yorkville · 106 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Two liters of beer in a glass boot. You can’t go wrong!

Joe Coffee Company is one of Nyc.

26. Joe Coffee Company

8.3
405 W 23rd St (at 9th Ave.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Chelsea · 91 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: It's tough to be the mayor of Joe's here, but you can certainly be a regular and get a frequent buyer card for the best cup of joe downtown. Read more.

BLT Burger is one of Nyc.

27. BLT Burger

470 Avenue of the Americas (btw 11th & 12th), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Greenwich Village · 90 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The “BLT” burger might be the best burger in the city. Especially when paired with a Spiked Milkshake, we suggest Grandma’s Treat.

Angel’s Share is one of Nyc.

28. Angel’s Share

8 Stuyvesant St (at E 9th St & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 491 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Go through the Japanese restaurant and to the unmarked door that faces you as you get to the hostess stand. No parties more than 4. The specialty cocktails are impressive here.

29. Cuchifritos Frituras

7.3
168 E 116th St (btwn 3rd and Lexington), New York, NY
Puerto Rican Restaurant · East Harlem · 30 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Great and cheap place for a meal on the go. Stick with the chicken, rice, beans and sweet plantains or a half roasted chicken. Delicious but overly oily.

Kitchenette Uptown is one of Nyc.

30. Kitchenette Uptown

1272 Amsterdam Ave (at 123rd St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · West Harlem · 108 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Delicious homestyle breakfast! Try the Farmhouse Breakfast or anything from the Griddle – like Blackberry Cherry Pancakes, Gingerbread Pancakes or French Toast!

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is one of Nyc.

31. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

8.8
700 W 125th St (at 12th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · West Harlem · 502 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Hailing from Syracuse, this popular rib joint boasts the best BBQ north of the Mason Dixon. We recommend the chicken wings and the BBQ rib smackers for fall-off-the-bone deliciousness.

Milk Bar is one of Nyc.

32. Milk Bar

8.4
251 E 13th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 711 tips and reviews
The Cloisters is one of Nyc.

33. The Cloisters

9.2
99 Margaret Corbin Dr (at Fort Tryon Pl), New York, NY
Museum · Hudson Heights · 250 tips and reviews