We love the dumplings at this Thai restaurant, and they also have awesome lunch specials. If dumplings aren't your thing get the Drunk Man Noodle. Yum!
For true Belgian waffles, Sunny Anderson, of The Best Thing I Ever Ate, flags down the Wafels & Dinges Truck where their specialty is the Wafel of Massive Deliciousness. Find more tips at FN Local. Leggi tutto.
Get a Focaccina- the bread used is a soft and eggy brioche roll, and once the ice cream is inserted inside the hollow pocket, it's similar to a jelly donut, only the filling is pretty much solid.
You're supposed to get 3 mimosas or bloody marys with your entree, but it's basically all-you-can-drink and they do not mess around w/ the pours. Beware.
Nothing is more classically New York than this Tribeca institution! You can’t go wrong with a Martini and the Steak Frites with Sauteed Spinach.
Great place to have a few glasses of wine, share a chocolate fondue and dive into the 20-layer crepe cake. If you want savory food, the truffle pizza is to die for.
Chic cafeteria serving delicious upscale diner food 24 hours a day – try the mac n’ cheese or the Fried Chicken N Waffles. Visit the lounge downstairs for liquid fare.
The big golden statue and the lively atmosphere make this a fun place to visit. Haven't been recently but it's time to go back. http://www.mecritic.com/places/place/6113/Tao
Walk down Freeman’s Alley and settle in for a fantastic brunch. We’d go with the Roast Pork Sandwich, The Raised Waffle or the Freemans Piedmontese Cheeseburger.
After 11pm, it's the best restaurant in the city. But at any hour epic raw bar platters and perfect fondue and the mere 50-odd seats are among the reasons there's always a wait. [Eater 38 Member]
An evening of charm on a dreamlike West Village corner. Owner/chef Joey Campanaro's meatball sliders are legendary. Try it for a date: there's a reason regulars call it "the closer." [Eater 38 Member] Leggi tutto.
Dude, it's Momofuku Ssam—arguably chef David Chang's best work, and certainly his most varied. A recent kitchen restaffing brings fresh life to the menu. Order the buttermilk. [Eater 38 Member] Leggi tutto.
Frank Decarlo's countryside Italian restaurant has long been a staple on the first-date circuit. The room is warm and the food, mostly cooked in clay pots, impossibly comforting. [Eater 38 Member] Leggi tutto.
Go for the tuna melt, one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in New York. On rye, of course. Leggi tutto.
They only have one dessert and that DESSERT YOU NEED TO GET. It's bomb. Their sangria is heaven. Their Lucy s a must. Coming here again but for brunch. $25 for unlimited drinks until 4pm.
Mousses and terrines, pork chops and a short rib for two, steaks, lobster, and whole roasted branzino. The drinks are anchored by Parole, the house-brand rye named for a 19th racehorse. Leggi tutto.
Flagship restaurant of Top Chef star Harold Dieterle, a quietly elegant neighborhood restaurant with a focused, sophisticated menu Leggi tutto.
Innovative cocktails? Check. Top-notch wine collection? Check. Sexy upstairs, cozy downstairs? Check, and check. See you there.
The Signature Burger is beef, pork belly and fried egg. Also lettuce. A friend said of this majesty, "I don't eat cows or pigs and I would eat this!" This burger is what our ancestors fought for
We love this small café – try the Marinated Tuna salad or the Prosciutto Egg Sandwich. We’re coming back for the panini’s. Top it off with a delicious cappuccino.
The Spinach pie is a must-have: Shiny, crackly layers of filo dough are crammed full with carefully seasoned puréed spinach and dusted with dried herbs that taste strongly of oregano.
Great lil Italian restaurant. Bread sticks are to die for. Tiramisu is yummy. Try the lemon sorbet, soooo good. Their food is superb and prices are reasonable, range from $13-20 dollars.
Comfortable atmosphere and great comfort food, slow service. Try Uncle Red’s Addiction or The Boss’s Favorite. Pair them with a side of mac and cheese.
Chef's tasting menu will be the best $300 you ever spent. Go ahead, do the wine pairings too. In for a penny, in for $10K. [BlackBook] Leggi tutto.
Tom Colicchio's much-lauded shrine to simple food cooked right - try the hen of the woods mushrooms! -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
The unofficial official First Restaurant of New York. Though its formal dining room is a bit too too for Eater 38 contention, the front room and its seasonal American menu wins. [Eater 38 Member] Leggi tutto.
If you decide to go a la carte, try the meyer lemon royale with sea urchin, followed by the slow baked arctic char and if you have room, the warm guanaja chocolate coulant is a must!
On Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Ted Allen raves about Eggs Benedict, a fresh twist on a classic dish, at WD~50 in New York, NY. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Leggi tutto.
Keith McNally's reborn Minetta is a masterpiece—an old New York saloon, modern steakhouse and celeb haunt all in one. The problem: getting in. (The Black Label Burger is worth it.) [Eater 38 Member] Leggi tutto.
In a dining world overrun with offal, Québécois heft, and pasta, it's nice to have a meal where a roasted carrot can blow you away. [Eater 38 Member] Leggi tutto.
This exquisite restaurant is perfect for a date night, for which we recommend the veal chop for two. Otherwise, treat yourself to the butter poached lobster with mouth watering burgundy truffles.
A true NYC staple, dinner at Gotham Bar and Grill is a must at least once in your life. Try the black bass ceviche followed by the rack of lamb for a truly unforgettable experience.
Art and foodie/Danny Meyer lovers alike will love! For great deals try the $98 4 course dinner menu or the $55 3 course lunch menu. Don't leave without ordering a dessert from Pastry Chef Marc Aumont.
The team behind the Spotted Pig brings this new gastropub that projects a certain swagger. Chef April Bloomfield’s knack for unusual meats is evident, and the menu reads a bit like Dickens. Leggi tutto.
An elegant hole in the wall serving up fresh meals. Only downside is it can lighten your wallet a bit. If you indulge, go for This Morning's Farm Egg.
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] Leggi tutto.
Cornbread’s a must. Then? Duck-liver pudding: Discuss. (Yes.) Red Caesar salad: yes. Fried yard bird: Yes. Go malted for dessert. Leggi tutto.
Try the little oyster sandwiches. Sesame-speckled buns each cradle one fat, crispy mollusk, iceberg lettuce and a smear of pickled okra sauce. They’re one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Leggi tutto.
Awesome sushi and soba. The omakase menu is supposed to be excellent, too. We didn't love the more traditional, western items, including the cherry wood smoked duck ($32 ). Leggi tutto.
While there's an emphasis on bourbon-inspired barbecue food, Char No. 4 goes above and beyond. Try the house smoked thick cut bacon and the house cured lamb pastrami. Leggi tutto.
The bread is so good, you think you want to have sex with the bread here. Soon enough you discover the bread has sex with you.
Great space, with red leather banquettes & wooden floors but beware the distracting cool-factor. Try the tuna tartare ($16) or splurge on the classic Dover sole with hollandaise & string beans ($46). Leggi tutto.
Hip, happening place on the LES. Great brunch with brilliant Bloody Marys (there's an entire menu). Try the sweet, creamy and generously portioned fresh ricotta ($13). Leggi tutto.
It's all meatballs here, rolled into shape, featuring beef, spicy pork and chicken. Most popular is a bowl of beef meatballs with the classic tomato sauce and a slice of focaccia ($7). Leggi tutto.
Good place to take a date if you want things quiet, cute and definitely romantic. Leggi tutto.
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. Leggi tutto.
The most original cocktail is the burnfield, a mix of tequila, apple cider, burnt sugar and lemon. Leggi tutto.
Reasonably priced wine list exists for traditionalists, but serves up serious cocktails Oh, and if you've never had watermelon, avocado, or hearts of palm fries, now's your chance! Leggi tutto.
This beautiful bar serves up hard to find American craft beer – they pour sample-sized servings for $5 each, so you can try them all. The food is solidly good too.
This pub is great for either a weekend brunch or a late night party spot, though it can get pretty crowded the later it gets. They make a good mac n' cheese and we love the paprika fries too!
Dizzy's brings out NYC's finest jazz musicians. An intimate venue with an awesome view of the city makes this great for a date night.
The consensus here is to order De Pabellon, and we whole heartedly agree. Shredded beef, black beans, and cheese stuffed into a pocket bun. You'll want to come back after eating here.
A total hidden gem of a wine bar, great to just chill out and enjoy a glass of wine or beer, whether alone or with company. You can't go wrong if you're in the area.
Need to 'woo' your date? This romantic French spot is perfect and light on the wallet, get $4 glasses of wine from 5-7pm Tuesday - Saturday
Great place to go on a date – its dark, romantic, and has a great selection of wines. Splurge on a bottle of Schioppettino and their world famous Nutella Panino.
This is the perfect place to grab a drink during the day, just because you feel like it.
Good spot for the first date, nice atmosphere plus live jazz, makes it perfect mix...
all these hipsters can't be wrong! this place has a great brunch - everything is fresh and pretty cheap too! super long lines so sit at the bar if you don't mind.
Motorino is one of the NYT restaurant critic Sam Sifton’s 50 favorite NYC restaurants. To see the full list, get The Scoop iPhone app, an inside guide to New York: NYTimes.com/thescoop
Drink the green tea & vodka "Teddy Roosevelt" and nosh on the maple-glazed hen & Belgian waffles. They've also got a full-functioning deli stocked by local vendors. Leggi tutto.
This is my new favorite vegan restaurant. Get the chickpea fries. TO. DIE. FOR. And order the roasted Japanese pumpkin sandwich as a salad. Thank me later.
Go to Pepe Verde or Pepe Rosso to understand how your home-cooked pasta should be turning out. (Fave: penne arrabiata, $7.95)
The meatballs are the largest most amazing balls you'll ever eat. Been here 12 times and everything else is delicious too!
NY. This delicious restaurant delivers every time. You will never leave here disappointed. Make sure to order a couple crudos for the table and get the pappardelle rabbit cacciatore to share. Leggi tutto.
This recently-opened spot in the West Village wins “most creative” with their six-course, $85 menu inspired by The Beatles most iconic love songs. Leggi tutto.
Don't let the loud tunes and neon menus fool you -- this new Ryan Hardy hotspot boasts refined eats such as veal ragu and an impressive wine list long on affordable bottles.
Look out for luminaries of the financial, film, and TV industries at this casual Italian restaurant. The most popular dishes are "My Grandmothers' Ravioli" and the slow-cooked lamb sandwich, both $16. Leggi tutto.
Bringing Paris to NYC. Great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch on the weekends, or pop in to the bakery for some Caramel Sale macaroons or an almond croissant! Oui! Oui!
To get the most out of this Neapolitan-inspired pizza, stick to simple pies that show off the fantastic crust and cheese they're using.
Very nice Italian Restaurant on the Upper West Side. Moderately priced. Excellent food and service. Walk-ins o.k. reservations preferred. Casual attire. Excellent food.
The food was delicious and the ambiance was exceptional! Loved the classical chamber music provided by the talented Manes students...I intend to return often!
Great atmosphere (a bit raucous), great service and great food! Come for their pizzas – especially the Calabrese and the Pugliese – and a good selection of wines.
A gourmet microstore with a cafe that serves espresso and coffee drinks that you can chase with a half-sized donut from Brooklyn's Dough.
If you need an inexpensive lunch or just an amazing pita sandwich, Taboonette's got ya covered. Their pita sandwich version of shakshuka (eggs and tomato sauce) is deeply flavorful and satisfying.
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! Leggi tutto.
The Middle Eastern Turkey sandwich is a delicious take on a simple sandwich. Definitely go the spicy route.
AMAZING vegetarian sushi. They use black rice, which isn't something I've seen outside out my time in Bali, Indonesia. So good!
Solid American cuisine with reasonable prices. If you like such staples as mac & cheese, braised short ribs and chicken pot pie, this is your kind of place.
Leave your name for a table and take a stroll on the Highline as you wait to be called. Great ambiance, good service and fresh ingredients combine for an excellent brunch or lunch spot.
Always packed, but everything is extremely fresh. A little pricey, but a fun market.
“There’s nothing remotely rustic about the crowd, many of whom seem to be V.I.P.s ... But when it comes to the food, the grange concept rings true.” Leggi tutto.
Incredibly cozy Italian fare, one should definitely make a reservation in the back garden that is open year round. Try the gnocchi with porcini mushrooms, its decadent.
A neighborhood favorite for spicy, saucy Venezuelan sandwiches. Gets cramped and noisy during peak hours.
What a great new addition! Great food, unbelievably innovative atmosphere, and some of the best bartenders you'll ever meet. An absolute A+ experience!!! Try the short ribs, they are ungodly good!!
Friendliest staff who will remember you every time. Fantastic food with some creative flare (lamb nachos, for example). And half price bottles of wine on Sundays! Love this place.
Whatever was on the menu prior to the new owners, is past tense. Crafted America Soul means mac & chz is made w/ 7 cheeses and crisped bacon w/ chives. Heavenly biscuits & cane sugar. Come for brunch!
Phenomenal Greek food and an owner who never forgets a face. The Sangria is silent but deadly--enjoy carefully, and only after you've extinguished the flaming cheese.
