Go for the tuna melt, one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in New York. On rye, of course. Read more.
Try out the "very New York–ified, Manhattanized, upscale-refined treatment of Portuguese" Frank Bruni talked about in his NY Diet. He's a fan of the baby goat three ways and the duck rice. Read more.
Catch N before he sails into the sunset on his boat, The Charlotte. Or go with him—he’s been known to take impromptu trips (and even more impromptu guests) around the island. Read more.
She Gallante’s next effort after Cru is a veritable hit. Platt loves the cortecce pasta with octopus best. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Mussels, served about a half-dozen ways, are the most popular menu item. The restaurant also features an impressive beer list. Read more.
This would be an excellent time for some oysters and a dry, dry white wine. Follow with grilled salad and a simple fish. Read more.
Have a glass of something Rhone-ish up front, then head to the dining room for spinach salad, Wooly Pig, and the “Dark and Stormy” dessert. Read more.
Check out the free once-a-month Secret Science Club (see http://secretscienceclub.blogspot.com/ for details). Read more.
While away the afternoon with $3 pints of malty Wells Bombardier—from 3 to 8pm (and 1 to 8pm on weekends), all drinks are half off. Read more.
Sponsored Tip: Order San Pellegrino or Acqua Panna water at this gastropub and a donation will be made to Share Our Strength! Also: try the lamb shepherd’s pie. Read more.
Hit up this bi-level "ultra lounge" boasting five differently-steezed areas (the retractable-roofed North Terrace, the cabana-stacked South Terrace...) set in highest rooftop bar in New York City. Read more.
This spot serves more than 70 bourbons and whiskeys (including Utah’s High West Rocky Mountain rye). Our favorite drink is the citrusy punch amped up with chai-infused Wild Turkey and Batavia Arrack ( Read more.