Brunch places

Christian Santiago: Go for weekend brunch - good eats and all you can drink sangria.

Bravo: Where the American food looks almost as good as the waiters. -Zac Young, Top Chef Just Desserts

Bill Hobbs: The Mac and Cheese is the best

Russ Klein: best brunch deal in Chelsea

Village Voice: Their Jambalaya with chicken and andouille sausage, Blackened Shrimp, and BBQ Pulled Pork were featured dishes at Choice Eats

Bravo: Great food in a casual and elegant atmosphere. -Carmen Gonzalez, Top Chef

Sarah Evans: Ate the best mac 'n cheese EVER!

Food Network: Alex Guarnaschelli is in chocoholic heaven at Norma's at Le Parker Meridien with the Chocolate Decadence French Toast, on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Leggi tutto.

Gilt City: This is experimental cuisine at its finest. Try the sea scallops “benedict” and the sumptuous lobster “steak”—and delight in food that’s pushing all kinds of limits

Valerie Brown: Stunning design, view of central park/columbus circle and the food!!! The tuscan soup and salmon are excellent - and I loathe salmon. Simply delish for lunch and dinner in midtown where options are li Leggi tutto.

Bravo: Everything here is fabulous, from cocktails to kangaroo (seriously!). -Gail Simmons, Top Chef.

Rent the Runway: A must-dine in the LES. Get the lobster tacos, but you might need two orders. They're scrumptious.