Stef's Saved Places
Macondo is one of Stef's Saved Places.

1. Macondo

157 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Eldridge St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · East Village · 179 tips and reviews

Katie L.Katie Lowes: Bring lots of friends, order the Yuca Fries and Patatas Bravas, drink sloppily out of the "Porron"

Ocean Grill is one of Stef's Saved Places.

2. Ocean Grill

384 Columbus Ave (W 78th Street), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Upper West Side · 51 tips and reviews

Valarie M.Valarie McCubbins: Spicy lobster. Wow

Barcade is one of Stef's Saved Places.

3. Barcade

8.7
388 Union Ave (btwn Ainslie & Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 321 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: The Barcade equation is simple and elegant: Vintage Arcade Games + Local Microbrews. Somebody get this guy the Field's Medal! - IFC Staff

Café Blossom is one of Stef's Saved Places.

4. Café Blossom

466 Columbus Ave (82nd & 83rd), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 71 tips and reviews

Keith H.Keith Harper: The Soy Bacon Cheeseburger and Southern Seitan Sandwich are to die for.

Café Blossom is one of Stef's Saved Places.

5. Café Blossom

466 Columbus Ave (82nd & 83rd), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 71 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Tofu BLT

East Side Ink is one of Stef's Saved Places.

6. East Side Ink

8.4
97 Avenue B (E 6th St), New York, NY
Tattoo Parlor · Alphabet City · 19 tips and reviews

Lindsay G.Lindsay Grand: get a half sleeve from needles

Tamarind Flatiron & Tea Room is one of Stef's Saved Places.

7. Tamarind Flatiron & Tea Room

41-43 E 22nd St (Park Ave. S), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Flatiron District · 63 tips and reviews

oliver d.oliver duncan: Lobster Masala. Venison (dry rub). Great Service. Posh.

Welcome to the Johnsons is one of Stef's Saved Places.

8. Welcome to the Johnsons

6.3
123 Rivington St (at Essex St.), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Lower East Side · 117 tips and reviews

Diego R.Diego Rufo: This place is like walking into your perverted granny’s basement in 70s. Read more.

The Surly Goat is one of Stef's Saved Places.

9. The Surly Goat

7.7
7929 Santa Monica Blvd (at Hayworth Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Bar · 79 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Suds here are ever-rotating, with 27 draft options & one hand-pumped choice displayed on a chalkboard above the LED-lit bar; choices'll include ultra-rarities like the sour, New Belgium Tart Lychee Read more.

Good Restaurant is one of Stef's Saved Places.

10. Good Restaurant

89 Greenwich Ave (btwn Bank & W 12th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 106 tips and reviews

Morgan P.Morgan Paul: Go to Good Restaurant...order the green chile macaroni & cheese with a chipolte bloody mary...then go back on the weekend for brunch and order away Read more.

Bar Matchless is one of Stef's Saved Places.

11. Bar Matchless

557 Manhattan Ave (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 188 tips and reviews

C. Spencer B.C. Spencer Beggs: The Matchless Burger is awesome. It is even better than DuMont Burger. Treat yourself.

J.G. Melon is one of Stef's Saved Places.

12. J.G. Melon

8.6
1291 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 485 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Pubs don't come more oldschool, and some peg Mellon's burger as the best in the city. It's not, but along with Mellon's crispy waffle-cut fries and cold beer, it is a damn good show. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Lure Fishbar is one of Stef's Saved Places.

13. Lure Fishbar

9.0
142 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 402 tips and reviews

HuffPostHuffPost: A definite HuffPost favorite, make sure to order the yellowtail jalapeno roll and ask for the Bash Burger (it's delicious). For dessert, ice cream sandwiches. Read more.

Kozy Kar Bar is one of Stef's Saved Places.

14. Kozy Kar Bar

6.2
1548 Polk St (at Sacramento St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Polk Gulch · 55 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This unabashedly kitschy dive's styled after custom vans of the 70s/early 80s, with booths that rock shag carpets, mirrored ceilings, WATER BEDS, and working CB radios. Read more.

Good Enough to Eat is one of Stef's Saved Places.

15. Good Enough to Eat

7.6
520 Columbus Ave (at W 85th St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Upper West Side · 315 tips and reviews

Nichelle G.Nichelle Gainer: Have the Bacon Waffles for brunch and you will leave very happy.

Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of Stef's Saved Places.

16. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.6
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 849 tips and reviews

Brian V.Brian Van Nieuwenhoven: Order the pork buns and the Momofuku Ramen. It's not your usual 40-cent shady microwave ramen.

Petite Abeille is one of Stef's Saved Places.

17. Petite Abeille

401 E 20th St (at 1st Ave.), New York, NY
Belgian Restaurant · Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village · 105 tips and reviews

ErzsiErzsi: Waffle specials are always winners. So many berries!

Good Enough to Eat is one of Stef's Saved Places.

18. Good Enough to Eat

7.6
520 Columbus Ave (at W 85th St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Upper West Side · 315 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: By far the BEST place to have breakfast in New York. This tiny jaunt has a line around the corner and out the back door for Sunday Brunch. You can also inquire about their cooking classes! - Nikki

Shake Shack is one of Stef's Saved Places.

19. Shake Shack

8.8
691 8th Ave (at W 44th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 855 tips and reviews

HuffPostHuffPost: This new location just opened, so the lines will be predictably epic. Stop by in the late afternoon when the crowds thin out and order their famed frozen custard along with your burger. Read more.

Bar Matchless is one of Stef's Saved Places.

20. Bar Matchless

557 Manhattan Ave (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 188 tips and reviews

Jason M.Jason Mckoy: Try the Brooklyn Coffee Ale on tap. It's pretty darn delicious.

Five Leaves is one of Stef's Saved Places.

21. Five Leaves

9.0
18 Bedford Ave (at Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenpoint · 536 tips and reviews

Tatum L.Tatum Lade: Baked beans, poached egg and bacon. Solid winter breakfast.

The Mermaid Inn is one of Stef's Saved Places.

22. The Mermaid Inn

570 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 87th & W 88th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Upper West Side · 193 tips and reviews

Brandon S.Brandon Specketer: lobster roll. of course.

The Purple Pig is one of Stef's Saved Places.

23. The Purple Pig

500 N Michigan Ave (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 633 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Visit this new haven for "cheese, swine & wine," delivering said goods in a wine bar-meets-butcher shop space with marble countertops and wine barrels jutting out from the wall. Read more.

Good Restaurant is one of Stef's Saved Places.

24. Good Restaurant

89 Greenwich Ave (btwn Bank & W 12th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 106 tips and reviews

Katie O.Katie O'Donnell: Swordfish is *beyond*. Nice portion and served with delicious, light veggies. Great pre-dinner focaccia bread and attentive service too!

Five Leaves is one of Stef's Saved Places.

25. Five Leaves

9.0
18 Bedford Ave (at Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenpoint · 536 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Sage egg sandwich with spicy tomato jam- just do it.

SouthWest NY is one of Stef's Saved Places.

26. SouthWest NY

225 Liberty St (World Financial Center), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Battery Park City · 29 tips and reviews

Tim B.Tim Buttrey: The Baja Fish Tacos are delicious! Mahi Mahi grilled to perfection and generous portions.

Cuchifritos Frituras is one of Stef's Saved Places.

27. Cuchifritos Frituras

7.3
168 E 116th St (btwn 3rd and Lexington), New York, NY
Puerto Rican Restaurant · East Harlem · 30 tips and reviews

Marlesse M.Marlesse Marino: The best and cheapest Spanish food. Try the empanadas, they're my favorite!

al di là is one of Stef's Saved Places.

28. al di là

8.6
248 5th Ave (at Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · North Slope · 200 tips and reviews

A.J. L.A.J. Lawrence: Go to Al Di La the best wine in Park Slope and truly a great Italian meal

Whole Foods Market is one of Stef's Saved Places.

29. Whole Foods Market

8.5
808 Columbus Ave (at W 97th St), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Upper West Side · 139 tips and reviews

Physique 57Physique 57: Love vegan food and don’t have much time to cook? Check out the selection of healthy frozen dinners from Candle Café.

The Smile is one of Stef's Saved Places.

30. The Smile

26 Bond St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Café · NoHo · 396 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: 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.