We think this is Astoria's best deli. There are a ton of sandwiches to choose from. The pizza is awesome!
Late-night drinkers are powerless before the “sincronizada” ($7)— a gooey melted ham-and-cheese between pressed flour tortillas. One of our 25 favorite food trucks! Read more.
This vendor makes the best shawarmas. He gives away free falafel samples and he finally won the 2010 Vendy Cup!
MUST TRY the honey mustard chicken. Best option in the menu is : UFC Chicken Combo which includes salad + rice (or fries) + 5 ufc chickens + soda for $6 (lunch) or $8.50 (after 3:30)!
best tacos of all the carts lined up. must haves are the steak, chicken and pork tacos w/ everything. in the mood for a sandwich? the roast pork torta doesn't disappoint either.
The chipotle burger is really good and natural belgian fries too. Plain meat, no additives at all. It's joint that comes from a butcher shop!
"With bits of roasted pork throughout, the Peruvian-style Chinese fried rice (mixed with lots of green sauce, of course) along with the chicken is the best thing on the menu" ($5.20). Read more.
Pork belly tacos are delicious and the branzino is crispy on the outside and moist flakey on the inside.
Don't order a full skirt steak for yourself. Just don't. They give you an obscene amount of meat.
Their chicken and corn Quesadillas are amazing! 12:30 PM expect a long line!
This is my favorite restaurant in Long Island City. I always feel at home and the food is delicious. I get the lobster ravioli, chicken w peppers, bolognese, pizza. stop in Fridays to see Gary, at bar
Try De Mole’s nachos, rich chips smothered in sour cream, melted cheese and guacamole. Read more.
It's official! The best Mexican food in the city!!! Plus it's cheap. What else can you ask for?
after 8pm they have a $3.50 special; rice and 4 choices with soup. I I have been coming here for over three years, I'm never disappointed.
The traditional Hungarian Transylvanian Chimney Cake at this new, eponymously named one-trick bakery is intoxicating. Treat yourself to a warm one. Read more.
Winner of Best Taiwanese in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Get the pork roll - actually more of a Taiwanese meatball!
An order of samgyeopsal (pork belly) comes as two generous slabs to an order and includes all you care to eat fixings.
If you're looking to take a trip in the wayback machine to a late 1920s ice cream parlor, then Eddie's Sweet Shop is the place for you! Old-timey goodness.
Don't waste your time (or $$$) on the salads or sandwich. Stick with the lobster roll and lobster mac & cheese and you won't be disappointed. Watch out for overuse of tarragon though....shudder.
Ask for the baconmarmalade. He served it to us to try it out and we've given it a thumb's up!
Holy crap. Most amazing donuts in a cute old timey setting. They're huge, dense, delicious, and cheap. This place is sure to knock your socks off every time!
A terrific addition to the neighborhood. Staff is warm and friendly, and boy can they bake. Personal favorite: the chicken pot // smoked ham & cheddar handpie.
"Home cooking in the heart of Greenpoint." There's no point going anywhere else for Polish food. It's BYOB. Pierogies, polish platter, chef's blintz, etc. I keep a menu on my desk.
This is one of the largest producers of smoked fish in the US, and you can find many of their products in stores. But for real deals, stop in Fridays, 8am-1pm, when they open up for retail sales.
Everything here is soo good! The pizza is so delicious the sauce has so much flavor & is hearty!!! Love this place everything is homemade! The people here are so nice too!
Amazing sandwiches with fresh Italian meats and homemade mozzarella for only $7!
Check out the homemade meatloaf with two sides. It might even be better than my Mum's and that is saying something.
THE best Italian joint in Brooklyn! friendly staff who remember all their diners, fresh, handmade pasta everyday, almost nothing over 10 bucks, and delicious specials everyday!
Go for the standouts, which are fried or pies. Order the chicken meal ($11) with three crispy poultry pieces, a large flaky biscuit and mac-and-cheese drizzled with hot sauce. Read more.
Pies-n-Thighs is back to its leggy tricks with lard-fried chicken, Carolina pulled pork, fried catfish and a host of blood-flow-inhibiting sides like mac and cheese, grits, hush puppies, and biscuits.
Best place to eat in Ridge Hill. Drink plenty of water while you are eating, the food is cooked in sea salt and will dehydrate you when you get home.
Really good burgers.. Much better then 5guys!!! Friendly staff. I will be coming back here again!!!
Seafood market with tables will broil up a fillet or spoon out some chowder for you. Not bad.
John's Fried Chicken serves moist fried chicken with crispy skin and succulent flavor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. John's also offers various Latin delicacies, and all deals start at just under $4!
Seemingly stuck in a time warp from 1973, this ever-popular local diner is inexpensive, friendly and, most importantly, open 24 hours.
The juiciest spare ribs and rotisserie chicken ever!! Have to have extra hot sauce, it's amazing..
Best tacos in town. Try the texmex tacos on monday or tuesday for only .99
Smoothies, milkshakes, fresh juices, soups, açai berry bowls...they've got it all and it's super healthy. Count me in as a repeat customer!! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
OMG! I loveee it here!!!! Their ice cream sundays and milk shakes are to die for!!! Best place to go on a hot summer day!
The churros here are out of this world they're home made and there is always three different kinds of sauces to choose from
BEST seafood @ the Jersey shore, like seafood gotta stop here! Great service & even have a sink to wash up after you eat. AWESOME PLACE!
Real italians behind the counter! As authentic as you can get nowadays.Freakin good pizza ! I've never eaten on the restaurant side but I will soon ! Let ya know
There's a bunch of these bad boys around the hood, not all are 24/7 unfortunately. Bandeja Tipica is a good start but there's tons of good stuff on the menu, w/ lots of pix if your spanglish sucks
At the basement of a corner Taio shop lies a seductive laid-back dungeon, where you can lounge and sip on some great margaritas. -Julie Kwon, Launch My Line
I agree about the sandwiches. Especially late at night when no one's opened, They are thick fresh an awesome!
everyone must try the new iced Nutella cappuccino and a croissant with Nutella and fresh bananas and strawberries ! it's absolutely delicious and definitely takes care if that sweet tooth !
Served on wax paper because they don't fit on plates, these monster slices are a tremendous value at only $3! The crust is great: light and airy like Italian bread.
here's my "you're welcome" in advance, now you get your ass in there, you ask Herb, Denise & Melissa for the Ross Special, then you say thank you much, Great Gourmet food for eat in/take out/catering Read more.
Best pizza in NYC, possibly the world. The lasagna is beyond amazing and so is the garlic bread.
Get the Chicken & Waffles. It comes with melted honey butter. One of THE BEST things I've eaten!!
Walk into this old school candy shop and become a kid again. Any candy you can think of, they'll have it. Time to get your sweet tooth on!
Another home run where a spot has only 14 chairs the service was good and the food was amazing. Homemade raspberry lemonade is must. They incorporate bacon with everything which is perfect to me
Go for the mac and cheese, the cobb salad, the fried chicken and waffles and the people watching at this unquestionably hip and greatly located restaurant.
Best everything bagels and whitefish salad in New York. There's a reason the line is out the door every morning.
I've been searching for an amazing, authentic pie since my mind was blown in Rome a couple years ago. Via Tribunali is the jam. Piping hot and amazing. Also, get the bruschetta. Nom nom nom.
Pancakes and French Toast are really good and the portions are HUGE! They come with a serving of assured fruit and powdered sugar on top.
It's a shame that tourists head straight to places like Magnolia's or Crumbs - Sugar has the best Red Velvets in New York City, full-stop.
Mashed potato, cheddar, and bacon pizza.... oh my GOODDDD!!!!! Do not pass it up!
this is the best pizza I've ever had in my life... previously only available in NYC, so I'm very happy about the BPT location!
Ralph n riches has the best Italian withing a 50 miles radius- the raw bar and seafood are always fresh and the shrimp are massive. I always get a Gorgonzola salad, 2 or 3 shrimp and a crab claw, 2 or
We're fans of their macarons, of course, but might like the rest of their sweets even more.
Our critics enjoyed the roasted semi-boneless half chicken, which was burnished and bursting with spicy juices, accompanied by rice and beans. Read more.
The skirt steak is amazing! The tacos and pupusas are good appetizers and the chicken is super tasty!
Blueberry hot wings was a shocker. Great selection of craft beers, nothing generic and excellent prices. The staff was very friendly will be returning
Washington Heights now has this booze resource with 24 beers on tap, growlers to go, bourbon and wines. Nibbles such as Korean-style fried chicken and cow hearts on a skewer are available too. Read more.
So far I've only tried the crab pizza and thought it was genius! So I'm def going back to try the rest :)
Consistent, delicious BBQ here. Dive into a plate of the brisket or a pulled pork sandwich. Don't overlook the delicious side either!
Nice brunch spot in Astoria. They specialities are panini sandwiches with a great twist infused with your favorite breakfast goodies. The service and prices were great. There all about there bacon!!!
This local spot has amazing Chinese and very updated not the old school Chinese place you grew up on but still has the same dishes. Very clean and of course what Chinese spot doesn't deliver
Our critics enjoyed the crisp-crusted pie oozing fresh mozzarella (made in house) and topped with just enough tomato sauce. Read more.
Home to legendary Columbia-style arepas. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
Fried, bacon-wrapped hot dogs are a speciality at this oddball wiener joint. (Head through the phone booth to bar PDT in the back.)
This place continually serves quality espresso, delicious lattes, and has unique olive oil delicacies such as the olive oil cake.
Seriously, have the tater tots. And get a cookie milkshake, because it's good for your soul.
If it's your first time here. Get the Salty Pimp. Vanilla ice cream / caramel & sea salt dipped in chocolate. This should introduce you to how a mix of Sweet & Salty go well together. Awesome Flavors!
Lamb quesadillas were delicious and the black/white creme brûlée = out of this world, hands down best I've ever had.
Mac & Cheese was awesome! And the chicken was great. I'm not a seafood person but the crab cakes were great, didn't have a fish taste! Service felt like family-just chillin and talkin. Great times!
seriously, top 3 steakhouses. they add so much seasoning to the steak, but every bite is conpletely favorful. also, get the snicker bar pie for dessert.
This place is easy to walk by, so don't! This little pink house holds some of the tastiest gourmet pastries in the city.
This is the best place ever!! Milkshakes, fries and cheeseburgers are all awesome. Drive in dining is such a treat
Order up a hot dog ($1.95), a frosty mug of house root beer ($1.29). Read more.
Walk in and you’ll see a few cheerful people frying dumplings just ready to be consumed. Fresh, large, dumplings with lots of chive flavor and a thin, tender dumpling wrapper. Five for a $1.
As seen on Man v Food: this place has LEGENDARY steamed cheeseburgers. Must try them.
Best Italian food in the city. Great pasta, resembles New York City.Not a bad dish in the whole restaurant
I'm usually a fan of the splitty-split, but if you're here for brunch w/ 3 peeps, I'd go splitty-split-split: Captain Crunch french toast + hash brown egg thing + breakfast burrito.
I've been a loyal patron of this restaurant for about 10 years now & I don't even live in the Bed Stuy / Clinton Hill / Ft Greene area. Extensive massive. Open late on weekends. Eff a Kum Kau.
This is one of the best diners we found consistently good food and the best Eggs Benedict.
Wilton's Ice Cream Parlor. Other fad places come and go but Scoops, tucked down behind and under The Village Luncheonette, remains a Wilton icon. Sometimes they even have Black Raspberry, my fave.
This specialty shop on Houston St. has the best smoked fish in the city, but there's so much more here. If you're not in the mood for seafood, try some of the chocolate candy!
The perfect pre or post-workout snack. Whether you go sweet or savory, you can't miss. My faves: Cucumber & Olive Oil or Peanut Butter & Jelly with real grapes and peanuts!
The lemon blueberry pancake is mind blowing, like no pancake you've experienced elsewhere.
Yes there are healthy eats options in Harlem! Great value for the money, hospitable staff, tasty salads and wraps.
