The sandwiches are downright dainty, but what they lack in heft is more than made up for in flavor. Great cheap eats like pizza bianca or pizza con pecorino. Good bread: strirata or Pullman-like loaf. Read more.
A great place to get a solid classic slice; if you're ordering a whole pie, ask for it well-done. Read more.
Pan Pizza: I'm also a fan of Dean's for square slices. It's part of the impossible-to-get-straight pizza empire which includes Nick's, Angelo's, Dean's, and Adrienne's on Old Stone Street. Read more.
For a fancy burger, with excellent fries and onion rings. Brunch is delicious with the menu including a dressed-up patty melt. Great for a special occasion, but doesn't have to cost a fortune. Read more.
Killer sandwiches including the tuna, the Cubano, the plebian-sounding club and ham&cheese sandwich. Great for classic French baked goods, bread, and beautifully made, full-flavored ice cream. Read more.
Believe it or not, upstairs at Citarella is great for rich chocolate and mocha-flavored cakes and fine cupcakes. It also has very good meat, and produce that is consistently better than Fairway's. Read more.
Boulud Sud is Daniel Boulud's surprising and fresh take on pan-Mediterranean food, of a high enough quality to feel like an occasion but not as formal as some of Boulud's other establishments. Read more.
The place for solid neighborhood Japanese, like moist chicken teriyaki with crisp skin. Read more.
Upscale Thai by a serious chef; it's not as boldly spiced as some would like, but the flavors are clean and focused Read more.
Though the hummus at Hummus Place is delicious, the falafel there might be better. (Note: If you want a falafel sandwich at Hummus Place, build your own out of a falafel appetizer and a warm pita). Read more.
Go here for chocolate chip cookies if you like them thinner and crisper, but still a bit chewy. Also, Jacques Torres is justifiably famous for his hot chocolate Read more.
Cesare Casella does wondrous things with vegetables, beans, cheese, and salumi at this tiny spot that's remarkably laid back at lunch, On Thursdays, the buffalo mozzarella arrives straight from Italy. Read more.
People love Levain for their boulder-sized, indecently doughy chocolate chip cookies Read more.
