Italian wonders about here, but don’t miss the perfectly al dente cacio e pepe at La Pizza and La Pasta. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Try the waffle and dinges it's worth it & Illi for there drink green tea with cucumber so good:)
Enjoyed the lobster club sandwich with avocado... something a bit different.
$4 Frozen Sangria or Margarita during happy hour. Michigan State fans will find drink specials and green shots.
I'm at the Le Parker Meridien in NY, where I've been many times before. The Burger Joint in the lobby is renowned for having some of the best burgers in NYC.
Go here for the best sushi/sake deal in NY. For $30 a person, fill up on tasty, unlimited sushi and sake for 2 hours. Great for groups. Read more.
Try the house-rolled tagliatelle, with crispy brussel sprouts, rich tomato butter and creamy burrata. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the roasted vegetables. The various, seasonal components are prepared in different ways and arranged in a gorgeous tableau. They’re one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
I had the French toast bagel with low fat cc, bananas, peanut butter and chocolate chips. Yum!! ( also, this is why I'm fat)
Amazing Tapas and Sangria! Monday night is $12.95 Steak night, Sat night is Belly Dancer central!
Booths are great. Steak is small Get the pretzels monkfish or chicken and peanut butter ice cream sandwich.
EAT A PRETZEL CROISSANT. NOW. If you need a cookie, as well, get a chocolate-chocolate chip one, not the regular chocolate chip kind; the latter taste ickily greasy, unless they're hot from the oven.
Enjoy their steamed or fried dumplings, get a combo with a salad and save room for a chocolate dumpling dessert.
Pretty sure it's the only place in the city with fresh made gluten free bagels. And they're AWESOME! Worth the price and line for sure.
All foodies agree that this could quite possibly be the best brunch in NYC! We recommend the Gently Smoked Bacon, Egg and Cheese on an English Muffin. Cash only!
NY. Another great Italian spot from our friends at L'Artusi, Our must-haves: the Amberjack Crudo to start and Maccheroni di Busa as your main.
Come for the lunch specials. $5.75-$6.25 for choice of egg/spring roll, soup, or soda , a choice of rice, and an entree. Yah, we know.
More deals made per square foot than anywhere else south of 34th Street. Where nigthlife spends the day, if it wakes up before dusk. Juice bar strongly recommended for hair of the dog. [BlackBook] Read more.
Gruyere w/caremelized onions is amazing (& good brunch sandwich after a late night). Get it on the country bread.
One of the best healthy food chains out there. Can't go wrong with the 3 Lentil Chili & Balsamic Chicken Avocado Sandwich we had to choose just one - Halstead Property "Your Neighborhood Expert"
Get the California with Carne Asada, the acclaimed rice pudding empanada, and a Lime Jarrito. And don't forget to hit the salsa bar.
Christina Tosi of Momofuku Milk Bar recommends the a de pabellon arepa. Read more.
Food Network chef, Alex Guarnaschelli focuses on local, seasonal ingredients at the celeb favorite, Butter, in New York, NY.
Go here for highly affordable & highly addictive mac & cheese. Try the 4 Cheese in “Nosh” size for $5.75 or “Major Munch” size for $8. Read more.
Sample their (free!) and delicious patatas bravas with smoked paprika aioli. Also a must-get? The spicy Bloody Mary.
poached eggs in olive oil are fantastic. and the raised donuts are one hell of a starter.
Cal Mex has never been better here than at this San Francisco-style burrito joint. The carne asada tacos are one of our faves, bulging with tender marinated steak. Don't forget to spring for the guac
Does it even need to be said? Pretzel Croissant, Pretzel Croissant, Pretzel Croissant.
This cash-only establishment makes quality homestyle Italian food. Go for the tagliolini ai frutti di mare, and if there's a wait to get in, have a drink at Von Bar next door.
One of the best craft beer selections in the city & extremely well-done upscale pub food. The old school grilled cheese is my standard, amazing with bacon. Order everything at the bar.
brunch is amazing. but get there around 12:30 (or earlier) if you don't want to wait for a table.
Mango margarita to die for. Also, you know the guacamole is good when you're still munching on it even though your main course has arrived...
Go to Cafe Noir at 2am after drinks and have some delicious tapas. Don't forget to order the Garlic Shrimp with extra bread.
Rocco DiSpirito visits Artisanal Bistro in New York, NY, for Cheese Fondue and other classic French dishes, on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
The pizza here is good. We'd say even a notch better than those at sister restaurant Luzzo's. The big surprise? The pizza a cono (cone pizza). Try it. You will like it.
You'll forget you're in New York when you're devouring New England classics like lobster rolls and clam chowder. If you're in town for the summer, try the blueberry crumble.
Find a spot at the bar, try their cocktails, try to choose between their Grilled Cheese and their Berkshire Pork Sliders
An odd combination of Mexican sushi and Japanese tacos that is just as confusing as it is delicious. Read more.
Featuring pan-Asian cuisine all cooked on display in an open kitchen, go on an epic flavor quest in the West Village. Try the "salty yolk" lobster egg foo young. Read more.
The mayu ramen is accented with black garlic oil, giving it a speckled color and roasted flavor. Next best thing to their winter oxtail ramen.
Try the Pescado a las Brasas taco, available at the sit-down café and takeout taqueria. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
The guacamole is perfectly simple and flavorful. The cheese spinach dip is heavenly. The steak quesadilla? The best I've ever had.
Go to this amazing tapas joint and order the calamari. Best I've ever had anywhere. Wash it down with some wonderful sangria.
Try the small bites dishes so you can get the best experience of this restaurant. Thai Chicken Empanadas & Charred Tuna Tacos are great. Must have the Warm Chocolate Soufflé for dessert.
Lobster sliders are divine. Fish tacos are one of the best I've had in the city. Just stuff yourself silly!
The most adorable brunch spot in midtown east. Their French toast is unlike anything you've ever tasted. A crispy outside stuffed with a creamy mix of bananna and mascarpone. Mmmmm.
Get the lobster and shrimp eggs Benedict. Comes with creamed spinach. Best I've ever had.
On Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Anne Burrell satisfies her cravings for Italian with classic Spaghetti and Meatballs at Extra Virgin in New York, NY. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
Rocco DiSpirito enjoys the Italian desserts, like Chocolate Mousse Cake, at Sant Ambroeus in New York, NY, on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more.
The lobster mac & cheese is the food equivalent of having sex on a cloud w/ Hall & Oates "One on One" playing on repeat. Not even kidding.
Olio Pizza e Piú has your requisite Margheritas and diavolos, but it’s also serving up unique pies like the Vesuvio: a slice stuffed with smoked mozzarella, pumpkin cream and imported speck.
Recommended: Pig’s trotter roulade; pickled eggs; polenta with baked eggs; corned beef hash; kale salad with cheddar, squash and almonds; mushroom sandwich; pear-and-frangipane tart; apple pie. Read more.
Try the Hash Burger. Bacon was paper-boarded, but once removed, the burger came to life. Excellent quality meat, fantastic fries! - Debi Mazar & Gabriele Corcos, Extra Virgin
Amazing food. Try the croquettes to start, and Bacalhau for an entree. Of course don't skip out on the (guava) flavored caipirinha
Recommended: Bacon peanut brittle, chips & dip, pretzel with beer cheese, mushroom flatbread, one-eyed Caesar, sweet corn soup, shrimp and grits, fried chicken, pork chops, caramel banana pudding. Read more.
A solid choice for date night on the UWS, or a meal before a show at Lincoln Center. Even the most exotic dishes like the zaatar baked cod have that signature Boulud touch. [Eater 38 Member]
See if the smoked chicken wings are available: rubbed with a mixture of mustard powder, cayenne, brown sugar & other spices, then smoked for 2 hrs. They are one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011 Read more.
New York Times writer Frank Bruni loves this restaurant for the succulent brisket, heavenly ribs, mouthwatering corn pudding, and tantalizing peanut butter & jelly cupcakes.
The flavors are traditional Roman at Danny Meyer’s latest, with standout versions of bucatini all’Amatriciana and trippa alla Trasteverina. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
One of our favorite sandwiches of the year is the slow-cooked lamb sandwich here, made with roasted peppers, cumin-scented yogurt, and a rosemary bun. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Apple-cider doughnut, Nero cookie, fig bar—just a few of Karen DeMasco's treats. Must order: oatmeal cookie sandwich. Read more.
Recommended: Sheep's milk ricotta, blue crab crostini, lamb sliders, artichoke, ravioli, maltagliati with pesto, gigantoni with pork ragù, pistachio brown butter cake, rice custard gelato. Read more.
An absolute design/decor standout with extraordinary local, sustainable, and organic offerings. The peekytoe crab toast, the kabocha toast, the bass and the ice cream sundae are out of this world.
Frank Bruni raved about the Pork Fried Rice - "but instead of pork it was prosciutto on top — beautiful, thin, fantastic" - in his New York Diet. Read more.
Torrisi Lunch is a Hobson's choice between chicken parm and turkey; we say, go turkey. For dinner, arrive around 6pm, they'll give you a time to return to dine later that evening. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Be sure to try the Bash Burger, our #1 ranked burger! It's not on the menu so you gotta ask for it specifically. One of the bartenders, Annie, makes a mean Old Fashioned as well.
Chef April Bloomfield holds her own and then some at New York's top gastropub. Arguably the best restaurant burger in New York is served here, and the gnudi needs no introduction. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
This tiny, beautifully-designed West Village restaurant serves some of the city's best pastas & a small list of rustic Tuscan-style meat dishes. Make reservations well ahead of time. [Eater 38 Member]
"Super affordable ($6.50) and they make the gravy and bread the chicken right in front of you. I swore I could taste a hint of cinnamon in the gravy, I’ll have to confirm on my next visit." Read more.
One of the two places I will wait for (the other is Momofuku Saam). Get the grits - they will change your life! Poached eggs + grits w cheese + bacon + stewed tomatoes = best brunch ever.
Everyone gets the Egg Rothkos. But I didn't. I got the country ham biscuit with a side of eggs to shove inside it with the rest of the goodies. That's what you do.
Must try the Shop Tots with Melt Sauce and the Coffee Crunch Milkshake. Honestly everything here is to die for!
For the ultimate in nouveau southern-fried dining, try the Tennessee fried chicken dinner here on Tuesday nights. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Skip the Pimento Toast if you're a purist; it's tasty but not traditional. Don't miss the Black Bottom Fluffernutter Pie if you're a fan of awesomeness.
Christina Tosi calls it the best coffee in the East Village. "I don't care how long the line is. It's worth it every time." Try the olive oil cake too! Read more.
After ordering the infamous lobster pot pie or their signature burger with fried pork belly at this A-list hangout, make sure you gaze over at the Basquiat and the LaChapelle on the wall.
Dark chocolate peanut butter chip: tastes better than it sounds, which sounds impossible, but isn't, apparently.
The juevos rancheros are absolutely amazing. They are a must-have. Order a large fresh squeezed OJ too.
sit by the front (open) windows in summer -- there are so many great places in the area that it's great for people watching
Never in this town have oozy blobs of melted buffalo mozzarella and bright San Marzano tomatoes frolicked in such ecstatic harmony, says the Underground Gourmet. Our pick for the city's best pizza! Read more.
Food blogger David Leite recommends Kesté Pizza & Vino. They feature pizzas, like the Pizza del Re, with fresh mozzarella, mushroom, prosciutto di Parma, truffle spread, and extra-virgin olive oil.
A fancy meal and killer desserts. I love the apple cider doughnuts. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
Have Brunch at this charming decorated restaurant in the West Village. Portions are smallish so order a lot. Then soak up the sun in their secret garden while you enjoy delicious ice cream sandwiches.
Pastrami On Rye With Brown Mustard: A thing of unparalleled beauty. Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
A must try cupcake shop. Our favorites are the red velvet, the carrot and the "mott" street (a tiramisu inspired cupcake) which can all be washed down with some fantastic Illy coffee!
French-leaning small plates can be cobbled together to compose an excellent & affordable meal here. Try the classic croque madame ($10) or the brandade ($9), a pot of featherlight whipped salt cod. Read more.
NYC [Eat] If you can't escape to the Hamptons this summer, check out Tremont in the West Village for poached lobster and crispy sweetbreads in a breezy, sexy atmosphere.
Nothing on the lunch menu costs more than $15. On a recent visit, the daily po'boy was made with five fat, juicy fried oysters. A plentiful BLT is summer comfort food defined. Read more.
The pulled pork sandwiches are cheap and delicious, and the margaritas are a tad pricey but strong.
This Village landmark with dirt-cheap beer and messy, juicy flame-broiled burgers is almost always packed and open until 4 AM daily.
Their killer BBQ and bourbon selection will have you wondering how you got to Kentucky and if you can stay a while. Yes, you can.
This place is awesome. Happy hour until 8, even on the weekends. If you're hungry, try the Papas Bravas, so good.
Try the harissa honey-roasted chicken sandwich. It comes with sweet roasted peppers, melted manchego, and preserved-lemon mayo, and is one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY. Read more.
This rustic café-cum-general store is the go-to hangout among my closest friends, thanks to the warm service; cozy environs; and fresh, colorful food. —Julia Frakes, fashion blogger
A former ironworker’s shop that serves some of the best BBQ north of the Mason-Dixon. Order the smoked prime rib medium rare and sit at a picnic table, take in the butchery charts and dig in.
Order the bistro burger—it can kill you if it so desires. Wash it down with dirt-cheap beer from the tap. You’ll want to sit near the front, at the giant windows, to watch passersby drool as you chew.
Nearly every Wednesday, this bar opens its taps to a single brewery with an epic list of mainstream and rare beers. Don't miss the food, either - especially the grilled cheese and tomato soup!
It’s a jazz joint with real palm trees and amazing cocktails, made by a legend in the mixed-drink world. It may look a little pretentious, but you can’t deny the truth: the drinks are good. That good.
Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, Eugene O'Neill, E. E. Cummings, Dylan Thomas, and Joe Gould put in time at this 1937 bar notable for its murals of Village sights and scenes covering the inside walls.
If you manage to get a seat, don't miss the $26 Black LabelBurger (and equally loved bone marrow appetizer). And be sure to say hi to Madonna or Gwyneth for us—they could be at the table next to you.
Hands down, my favorite restaurant in NYC. The brussel sprouts, avocado & crabmeat, lamb meatballs, bacon wrapped dates, the list goes on forever, just like their menu.
It doesn't get any better than a food truck that's parked indoors, owned by Food Network star Aarón Sanchez, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner fare. Try the fish tacos; they'll blow you away.
Perfect place for any meal. We'll take the Tomato Soup and a side of Fries pleaseeee!
Try the sausage polenta. Creamy polenta is stocked with white pepper & Parmesan, spread w/ pork-sausage ragù & capped w/ bread crumbs & melted stracchino. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011 Read more.
sit at the bar. start with a negroni. maybe two. listen to the specials. definitely get spiedini. definitely get the gramigna. definitely get the cappelletti. definitely finish with gelato/afogato.
Brave the Times Square tourists for this Argentinian kiosk that serves up fantastic short ribs braised in a Malbec reduction. Read more.
The Smile has opened this takeout-focused shop in Soho. Blood-orange-and-Delicata-squash salad, Cheddar-apple biscuits and honey pies (with pastries by a former M. Wells pastry chef) are on the menu Read more.
Really cute southern spot serving delicious, butter heavy food. Definitely get the Grits Three Ways, The Spinach Crab Dip and the Garlic Braised Pork Butt.
During an RS cover story interview, Lady Gaga and her friend Perez Hilton reminisced about drunken late-night snack runs at this mini-chain of Mexican spots. Read more.
Egg sandwich w/ bacon! Popovers! The cutest little place for breakfast goods and simple lunch. Start my day off here several times a week, can't go wrong!
Shredded beef patties? Divine. Jerk chicken sandwich? Best sandwich of my life. Coming from a West Indian family, I can already say this spot is one of my favorites.
Following the opening of Chelsea's Foragers City Grocer and Foragers City Wine, this adjacent 50-seat restaurant, opens today for dinner. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and post-work bar snacks will follow. Read more.
We love that all their wraps & sandwiches can be made into salads. Our favorite is the Bueno Burrito as a salad. They also have delicious vegan desserts if you’re in the mood for sweets.
Preztel Crab cakes, a must. Short Rib Cavetelli, phenomenal. Monkey Bread with Ice Cream outstanding. I'm a fatty the day after, bit I enjoyed my meal. Oh and cap the night w/a shot of absinthe.
Try the toasted coconut cake, an exceptionally moist, fat-crumbed white cake. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
After a night of drinking, burning the roof of your mouth on these amazing Belgian fries is the least of your worries. Overwhelmed by the choices for sauce? Don't be - ask to try them all.
This is a fantastic little wine bar in the Big Apple. Try the House-made Ricotta. With almost thirty wines on the menu, served by the glass, there's plenty of choice to go with your food.
Mike Toscano is one of those most knowledgeable Chefs in the city. Let him geek out on you and ask him to explain one of his ingredient choices. Always interesting.
Have a box packed with roasted beets, kale salad, curried cauliflower and a silky eggplant caponata. Don’t forget to get a giant chocolate chip cookie studded with flakes of sea salt for dessert: Read more.
Try the ABC Pang sandwich, a collaboration between the chefs of ABC kitchen and Num Pang. The sandwich benefits the Edible Schoolyard Project and the Double H Ranch: Read more.
Try the Brussels sprouts pizza with pecorino and pancetta for an unforgettable take on eating your vegetables: Read more.
Nick Kim and Jimmy Lau, the former head chefs at Masa and Bar Masa open this restaurant in Greenwich Village. Small plates include toro tartar, Dungeness crab chawan mushi and razor-clam risotto. Read more.
Pair the pineapple-studded tacos al pastor with a Paloma, a mix of tequila, lime and grapefruit soda, at this crowded and low-lit West Village Mexican favorite: Read more.
Had a great evening, haloumi cheese, the lightly friend eggplants, the couscous - all divine. The steak was TDF (To die for), this place has a great kitchen and an awesome atmosphere
Try pastries using summer's seasonal ingredients, like a blueberry-corn sundae topped with toffee popcorn, lemon-verbena granita or a homey strawberry pie: Read more.
Eat what we had for a brunch for the ages: a German pancake, cooked to order in a blaring-hot cast-iron oval; and house-smoked salmon, served with jars of crème fraîche and house-pickled baby beets: Read more.
Described as “last meal”-worthy, it’s the perfect place to take your confessor to show your appreciation for his dexterity with a cheese cutter. Quoted from Zagat.
The perfect special-occasion restaurant? Adam Platt says it’s “an experience that strikes that delicate balance between modern style, classic technique, and pure, old-fashioned gourmet pleasure." Read more.
On far edge of West Village, a relaxed outpost of unpretentious Austrian cuisine. We loved the classic Wiener Schnitzel with lingonberries ($34). Don't forget to grab one of the tables outside! Read more.
“Like the service, the food is uneven but friendly.” The appetizers are a strong suit, and they are “justifiably proud” of their rotisserie. For dessert, head straight for the fragrant franzipan cake. Read more.
“This is a fancy food court, and it fulfills its function with gusto.” Indeed, it’s hard to go wrong with most of the selection, including their “startlingly delicious take on the ubiquitous cupcake.” Read more.
Menu includes egg rolls filled with Katz's pastrami, shrimp & spinach-y dumplings shaped like goldfish, daikon cupcakes, chrysanthemum shrimp, & fried fish on a stick with Sichuan peppercorn salt. Read more.
Come here to get your hands on Jim Lahey's breads. A chickpea-fritter sandwich with a citrus-yogurt dressing and a bomboloni filled-to-oozing with vanilla cream make for a satisfying lunch: Read more.
Awesomely quirky interior, cheap prices, and great food make this one of our Greenwich favorites. Get the chicken tikka roll or the paneer burji. Look out, the food here is spicy!
Get the black olive and sausage pie-The loamy fennel sausage is freshly made, the tomatoes bright tasting, the canned olives saline, and all the flavors come together deliciously!
This North African inspired bar and restaurant, open 7 days a week, has a menu that's part bistro, part tapas, featuring a wide selection of small mix-and-match plates and solid Mediterranean entrees Read more.
$40 flat rate bottles, great small apps (try the homemade mozzarella) but the vibe is why you come. Don't forget to check out the roof garden
The thin-crusted Nonna Maria pie, made with mouthwatering mozzerella, was first created ages ago in Tuscany, then passed down through the generations and across the Atlantic. It's divine.
A tiny shack that serves great Greek snacks and so much more, so why stop at the meze? Go for the fresh and tasty entrées, too. - Inspector
This SoHo institution serves the best steak au poivre in New York. Near the back-left booth, check out the photo of art dealer Leo Castelli posing in the restaurant’s kitchen.
Mario Batali's osteria maybe be his best effort in New York; it's certainly his most relaxed and consistent. The cacio e pepe is world class. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
One of my favorite bar eating places. Mario’s food is just so good I still taste it a month afterwards. And he is a very funny guy. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef
If you like mozzarella then you must try the burrata - a cheese with a very similar soft and milky texture. #38 on our 100 Dishes to Eat Now.
