1. Blackstones

9.2
19 E 7th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Parrucchiere · East Village · 18 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Haircut for Women in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Use the adorable hairstylists for inspiration.

2. Tacos Morelos

7.9
N 7th St (Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Furgone gastronomia · Williamsburg · 47 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Taco in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The tacos placeros use hand-patted tortillas and interesting ingredients.

3. Tanoreen

8.7
7523 3rd Ave (at 76th St), Brooklyn, NY
Ristorante medio orientale · Bay Ridge · 118 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Middle Eastern in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Sambouseka served with a homemade cilantro pesto are to die for.

4. Boulevard Drinks

8.3
48 Journal Sq, Jersey City, NJ
Locale da Hot Dog · Journal Square · 16 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Hot Dog in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Eschew the more modern establishment for some pure, beefy nostalgia.

5. A Salt & Battery

7.5
112 Greenwich Ave (btwn Jane St. & W 12th St.), New York, NY
Negozio di fish and chips · West Village · 105 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Fish and Chips in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Get the mushy peas as a side - far more delicious than the name would suggest.

6. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Square Park (Madison Ave & E 23rd St), New York, NY
Locale per hamburger · NoMad · 1236 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Drive-In in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The closest thing you'll get in a city where no one drives.

7. Dos Toros Taquería

7.9
137 4th Ave (btwn E 13th & E 14th St), New York, NY
Ristorante messicano · Greenwich Village · 350 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Burrito in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Spring for the guac topping - it's the perfect addition to the perfect burrito.

8. La Bonbonniere

7.7
28 8th Ave (btwn Jane St & 12th St), New York, NY
Tavola Calda · West Village · 124 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Breakfast in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Don't be fooled by the fancy French name - this place serves ideal diner food.

9. Clem's

7.0
264 Grand St (at Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
Taverna · Williamsburg · 44 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Bloody Mary in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Cheap, unpretentious, and no one ever questions you ordering one at 10 AM.

10. Fette Sau

8.8
354 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
Locale per barbecue · Williamsburg · 561 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best BBQ in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Pair your 'cue with a cocktail to cut through the richness of the meal.

11. Cocoron

8.9
16 Delancey St (at Chrystie St), New York, NY
Ristorante giapponese · Lower East Side · 215 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Use of Yuba in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The tofu-skin concoction has you putting it together at your table!

12. SriPraPhai

8.8
64-13 39th Ave (btwn 64th & 65th St), Woodside, NY
Ristorante thai · 357 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Use of Watercress in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Salad? Deep fry it, please! We love the fried watercress salad.

13. Osteria Morini

8.7
218 Lafayette St (btwn Kenmare & Spring St), New York, NY
Ristorante italiano · SoHo · 301 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Use of Sausage in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The polenta might fill you to bursting, but its worth it for the crumbled sausage on top.

14. Pho Mac

7.3
1407 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY
Ristorante vietnamita · Bulls Head · 26 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Vietnamese in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The finer-than-usual rice noodle make the pho the best we've had recently.

15. Phayul

8.7
3765 74th St Fl 2, Jackson Heights, NY
Ristorante Tibetano · 72 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Tibetan in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue!

16. SriPraPhai

8.8
64-13 39th Ave (btwn 64th & 65th St), Woodside, NY
Ristorante thai · 357 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Thai in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Order the dark version of the beef tendon soup - it will be laced with blood!

17. Cafe Mogador

9.1
101 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Ristorante marocchino · East Village · 402 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Moroccan in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue!

18. Rudar Social Club (United Miners Soccer Club

7.4
34-01 45th St (at 34th Ave.), Long Island City, NY
Ristorante est‑europeo · 9 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Istrian in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The "njoki" is almost the same and it's well known Italian cousin, gnocchi.

19. Galway Hooker

5.3
133 7th Ave S (btwn Charles & W 10th St), New York, NY
Bar sport · West Village · 75 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Irish in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Don't worry, a "hooker" is a type of fishing boat in Galway.

20. Ambiance Caribbean restaurant

9413 Avenue L (East 94th Street), Brooklyn, NY
Ristorante caraibico · Canarsie · 4 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Haitian in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Legumes are not actually legumes here, but a beer and veggie stew.

21. Fatima African Restaurant

789 Franklin Ave (St. John & Lincoln Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Ristorante africano · Crown Heights · 3 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Guinean in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Any of the leaf-based sauces with rice are delicious.

22. Hunan Kitchen Of Grand Sichuan

7.7
42-47 Main St (at Franklin Ave), Contea di Queens, NY
Ristorante cinese · 40 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Chinese—Hunanese in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Get adventurous - steamed fish head in pickles chili sauce is the way to go.

23. Balkh Shish Kabab House

8.0
2310 31st St (btwn 23rd Rd & 23rd Ave), Astoria, NY
Ristorante medio orientale · 11 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Afghan in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Vegetarians can munch on bolanee kadu - pumpkin filled turnovers.

24. DROM

6.9
85 Avenue A (btwn E 5th & E 6th St), New York, NY
Luogo per concerti · East Village · 37 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best New Dance Club in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! This is the go-to spot for worldwide dance acts.

25. Arlene's Grocery

7.8
95 Stanton St (btwn Ludlow & Orchard St), New York, NY
Rock club · Lower East Side · 103 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Karaoke Night in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Monday nights, perform your favorite rock hits in front of a live band!

26. Egyptian Coffee Shop

7.5
25-09 Steinway St, Astoria, NY
Fumeria · 5 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Hookah Bar in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Try a refreshing strawberry juice while you puff on real shisha.

27. Standings

7.2
43 E 7th St (at 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Bar sport · East Village · 60 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Sports Bar in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! This is the bar for sports fans who don't want to deal with a typical sports-bar frequenter.

28. Drop Off Service

8.1
211 Avenue A (btwn E 13th St & E 14th St), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 161 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Happy Hour in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Happy Hour is from open till 8 PM and covers generous pints and drinks.

29. Abilene

7.9
442 Court St (at 3rd Pl.), Brooklyn, NY
Lounge · Carroll Gardens · 95 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best People-Watching Bar in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The outdoor tables and strong Bloody Marys make conversation easy.

30. Industry Bar

7.5
355 W 52nd St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Bar per gay · Hell's Kitchen · 155 consigli e recensioni

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Gay Bar in HK in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Keep an eye out for special events (read: celeb appearances).