Higher quality food and ingredients as compared to Kati roll (across the street)- and about exactly the same price. Oh and no line or wait.
This is where you go to get the more eclectic pieces from collections from all over the world. It's good for quick, cool shopping for people who do not want to run into a hundred boutiques. -Emil Gamp
Monday night is THE night of music, friendship and great food. The chef can make you whatever, whenever. -Marilyn Crawford, Launch My Line
As far as I am concerned, it is the best Jewish deli in New York. My order never changes: piping hot matzoh ball soup, pastrami on rye, extra mustard, extra (full sour) pickles on the side, black cher
A 4,000-square-foot lounge on the rooftop of the hotel offers a grub menu of snacks like seared steak tartare, truffled mac & cheese, and lamb lollipops alongside a full bar. Read more.
Best cup'a around. Always good indie rock playing. -Seth Caro, Top Chef Just Desserts
It's a U.S. outpost of a Kyoto watchmaking operation, & the gimmick is that they build their magnificent timepieces right there in the store. It's always inspiring to see a master at work. Read more.
High ceiling, long communal table. You must do it family style so you can try lots of dishes. They are ALL good, especially the edamame dumplings! -Julie Kwon, Launch My Line
Bourbon/beer/rock spot Idle Hands Bar is set to open any day now in a basement under Billy Hurricane's. Doing the devil's work are approximately 70 bourbons plus a beer list. Read more.
Nothing is like getting up on a weekend morning and getting a coffee and a creame cheese bagel from H&H. -Alex Eusebio, Top Chef
The dog shop goes global with options like a classic brat with swiss cheese & candied apple mustard, a West coast shrimp dog with old bay mayo, & a $25 Japanese investment with Takaushi beef.
I would forgo Thomas Keller’s fancy Per Se without ever looking back if I could eat lunch every day at his casual spot, Bouchon. The selection of dreamy pastries and sweets is unprecedented. -Gail Sim
This is where my husband and I go for our birthday dinners. Love the old décor…it is just more romantic. -Dina Manzo, Real Housewives of NJ
With close to 700 rooms, City Hall is the largest municipal building in the United States. Look up and say hi to Billy Penn. He’s kinda a local celebrity around these parts. Read more.
Love pretty much everything on the menu…lollipop tree is crazy for dessert! -Dina Manzo, Real Housewives of NJ
My neighborhood Middle Eastern restaurant. Puffy, just-baked-in-a-brick-oven pita bread with great salads. -Anita Lo, Top Chef
This modern impasse restaurant offers creative presentation with traditional sensibilities. Impeccably fresh fish is the star here. -Kevin Gillespie, Top Chef
