You can try two Where to Eat 2011 picks under one roof; after dinner here head across the Ace lobby to the new John Dory for a dessert of the excellent eccles cake. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
get a giant cone of dulce de leche, vanilla, dipped in chocolate and topped with sea salt...on your face.
NYC's best cheap Belgian waffles are $5 & served from a truck. Add $2 for unlimited toppings ("dinges") & be sure to try the spekuloos. Check the website or call them for their current location. Read more.
Pick up some fried Oreos, three for $3. They're much better than Oreos that haven't been fried. Read more.
the hidden back room (it took me three years to realize it was there!) is great for quick lunches or mid-day meetings over tea
momofuku bakery & milk bar just opened (it's right next to ssam bar as far as i can tell). dailycandy says 'chorizo challah and cornflake-marshmallow-chocolate chip cookies'
Staff Pick! Eleanor (Education): Wonderful pastries, but beyond that they serve Stumptown Coffee, which is now roasted in Red Hook. In addition, a small drip coffee is only $1!
Get the chocolate brioche right now. I don't care what time of day it is. It will make you weep with joy.
During the warmer months, they offer shaved ice for dessert. The green tea with red bean is the best of the 3 flavors.
A bit pricy for a sandwich. But the specialty shakes are amazing. Totally worth the money.
The West Village is full of gelati, but his is my fave--the flavors are always changing and it's only half a block from my restaurant, Annisa. -Anita Lo, Top Chef Masters
Not to be missed: French fries dipped in salted caramel, a.k.a. the stuff stoner dreams are made of.
The only thing you'll want after this delicious Italian food is its most popular desert. Lupa's tartufo is a baseball sized chocolate orb that comes beautifully decorated with nuts and chocate sauce. Read more.
Lobster tacos & coconut cake are to die for. Jamaican corn also pretty amazing (rolled in coconut!). Be warned--no hard liquor, but plenty of good beer and wine cocktails.
get the "Spanish French toast" for dessert. toeeija. and get the squid "xipironea". to die for!
Pie Happy Hour (M-F, 4-6pm) get a complimentary cup of coffee with any slice of pie and get a second slice at half-price. The Fried Pimento Cheese Sandwich is best before desert.
Winner of Best Reason to Worship Satan in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The Devil's Food Cake is the most aptly named dessert we've had.
Koolest idea ever! Absolutely worth the calories. It's the adult version of "Build a Bear"!
A beacon in a restaurant-deprived area. Get the dream-worthy Penny Egg Sandwich, breakfast & brunch are hard to match. The moist red velvet cake with fantastic frosting alone is worth the trip. Read more.
Lemon Rasberry crepe. The woman who runs the place makes the lemon curd at home. Where else can you find this?! Tastiest, sweetest, warmest dish on 7th ave. If you've never had lemon curd, get it ASAP
Caramel experiment for dessert! Great taste combinations - most fun when shared with someone.
Please, in the name of God, if they have the fresh doughnuts with maple and bacon glaze order them. Your life will forever change.
This former Swingle fan suggests a tart instead. Less cloying without the chocolate coating.
Excellent all around, but the chocolate croissant bread pudding is a must-buy.
Salty pimp is the solid newcomers choice. Bea Arthur and Monday Sunday also winning menu items.
