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River Knows NYC
A Salt & Battery is one of River Knows NYC.

1. A Salt & Battery

7.8
112 Greenwich Ave (btwn Jane St. & W 12th St.), New York, NY
Fish and Chips Shop · West Village · 105 tips and reviews

River R.River Rose: The best fish and chips. Make sure you finish it off with a deep fried Mars Bar!

Friend of a Farmer is one of River Knows NYC.

2. Friend of a Farmer

8.0
77 Irving Pl (btwn E 18th & E 19th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 348 tips and reviews

River R.River Rose: The best breakfast. Pumpkin pancakes and French press coffee is the best way to start your day. Fantastic laid back atmosphere.

Caravan of Dreams is one of River Knows NYC.

3. Caravan of Dreams

8.0
405 E 6th St (btwn Avenue A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 68 tips and reviews

River R.River Rose: Best vegan joint. Bring a group to share some tea with.

Nathan's Famous is one of River Knows NYC.

4. Nathan's Famous

8.0
1310 Surf Ave (at Stillwell Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Coney Island · 360 tips and reviews

River R.River Rose: Best hot dogs. Worth sitting in the freezing cold for! Come during the day to take a ride on the Cyclone, go to the NY Aquarium, and stroll down the boardwalk to Brighton Beach.

Verb Café is one of River Knows NYC.

5. Verb Café

218 Bedford Ave. (btwn N 4th & N 5th Sts.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · 67 tips and reviews

River R.River Rose: Great coffee place in one of the most exciting neighborhoods in Brooklyn. Good for hipster watching and a perk up before a show at the Music Hall. Check out the view from the waterfront too.

Baked is one of River Knows NYC.

6. Baked

8.9
359 Van Brunt St (at Dikeman St), Brooklyn, NY
Bakery · Red Hook · 137 tips and reviews

River R.River Rose: It may be a pain to get to, but this is New York's best bakery. Come on a clear day to see a beautiful view of New York Harbor from the docks while you OD on sugar.