Seasonal, delicious, and so New York. Heirloom tomatoes in late summer are unreal.
Amazing, huge, doughy cookies. Don't leave New York before trying a chocolate chip, or a chocolate chocolate. And bring friends, as they're practically each enough for a meal.
The little hidden take-out stand offers cheap slices, which get cheaper after 3. The cheese, tomatoes, and toppings are all top-notch, but the crust is the best part: amazingly doughy and springy.
Ice cream, lobster, grilled cheese, hot dog with Asian-style toppings? Smorgasburg's got it.
Meatballs in sliders, in heroes, and smashed on brioche. But we like them "naked," with a ladleful of sauce and bit of Focaccia to the side.
Perfect if you're lazing away an afternoon in the East Village. Cozy setting, Counter Culture brew.
Good for a splurge. Get bone marrow toast, duck breast with spring bean cassoulet, and Christina Lee's take on the s'more—graham cracker ice cream, toasted marshmallow, peppery "hot" chocolate ganache
Ladurée's the gold standard, but Bisous Ciao's macarons are worth a go, too. Crisp, airy, and available in "classic" and "fleur" collections.
Wild flavors like wasabi, avocado, sesame, ginger, taro root, etc. but the key is how authentic they are - the avocado ice cream tastes just like an avocado, sesame is really epic.
Lamb shank empanadas, don't miss them. Great wine selection and way better than most places in the theater district.
Order the popcorn to start. You cannot go wrong with the cheeses. They each come with their own accompaniment.
they run out of their most popular flavors fast, like the vanilla, so come early.
great cocktails, southern flavors, and a lovely atmosphere. This place would be great for a first date or dinner with a group of friends.
