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Favorites in New York
Friedman's Lunch is one of Favorites in New York.

1. Friedman's Lunch

8.0
75 9th Ave (at W 15th St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Chelsea · 158 tips and reviews
Bark Hot Dogs is one of Favorites in New York.

2. Bark Hot Dogs

474 Bergen St (at Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Hot Dog Joint · North Slope · 195 tips and reviews

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: Delicious dogs, local food, cheapish beer, open late. What's not to love?

Mile End Delicatessen is one of Favorites in New York.

3. Mile End Delicatessen

53 Bond St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · NoHo · 234 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: The poutine will kill you, but it will be a glorious fulfilling death.

4. Cafetasia

38 E 8th St (btwn University Pl & Greene St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 175 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: 8 bucks for a great Pad Thai, including a Gyoza starter? Every day please.

Fette Sau is one of Favorites in New York.

5. Fette Sau

8.9
354 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 561 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: Only 1 way to get a table here: order beers first, watch the tables like a hawk and ask if anybody is leaving as soon as you notice a twitch. After sitting down, send one of you to order. Good luck!

Brooklyn Flea - Fort Greene is one of Favorites in New York.

6. Brooklyn Flea - Fort Greene

176 Lafayette Ave. (btw Clermont & Vanderbilt Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Flea Market · Clinton Hill · 143 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Hundreds of vendors selling vintage clothing, antiques, new jewelry and arts & crafts. Definitely go for the expanding selection of food!

The Meatball Shop is one of Favorites in New York.

7. The Meatball Shop

84 Stanton St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 621 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: 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). Read more.

Hollow Nickel is one of Favorites in New York.

8. Hollow Nickel

7.7
494 Atlantic Ave (btwn Nevins St & 3rd Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Boerum Hill · 51 tips and reviews

Dave V.Dave V: Great local place. No minimums on credit cards, good beer selection, and good alcohol prices. Food is really good as well. Nice vibe.

Crispo is one of Favorites in New York.

9. Crispo

240 W 14th St (btwn 7th And 8th Ave.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 169 tips and reviews

Suzanne S.Suzanne Saturday: Do not miss the brussels sprouts. Believe it or not, they are TO DIE FOR. Sit in the back room...the one in the way, way back.

Smorgasburg Williamsburg is one of Favorites in New York.

10. Smorgasburg Williamsburg

90 Kent Ave (at N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Street Food Gathering · Williamsburg · 412 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: This weekend the Williamsburg flea turns into an entirely grub-oriented market called Smorgasburg, with over a hundred vendors trying to feed you stuff like fresh local tempeh and heirloom beans. Read more.

Alma is one of Favorites in New York.

11. Alma

7.5
187 Columbia St (at Degraw St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 130 tips and reviews

Food LoverFood Lover: Great location, amazing view! Excellent food hands down the best in authentic mexican! Don't miss the Enchiladas with the mole sauce. Superb!

Alchemy Restaurant & Bar is one of Favorites in New York.

12. Alchemy Restaurant & Bar

7.5
56 5th Ave (btwn Bergen St. & St. Marks Pl.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · North Slope · 110 tips and reviews

Anastasia U.Anastasia Uglova: The Alchemy burger is the best burger in Park Slope.

Goat Town is one of Favorites in New York.

13. Goat Town

511 E 5th St (btwn Ave. A & B), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 99 tips and reviews

Andrea G.Andrea Galambos: Great east village date spot with charming rustic decor and a backyard garden. Ricotta toasts were delicious as was the chicken entree with goat cheese puree. Skip the cookies for a glass of Rose.

Barbès is one of Favorites in New York.

14. Barbès

8.7
376 9th St (at 6th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · South Slope · 64 tips and reviews

Wesley V.Wesley Verhoeve: Lovely staff, relaxed environment, makes for a great relaxed drink with a friend, or a rustic and romantic date. Step into the back for a very culturally diverse set of music performances.

Friend of a Farmer is one of Favorites in New York.

15. Friend of a Farmer

8.1
77 Irving Pl (btwn E 18th & E 19th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 347 tips and reviews

Robert G.Robert Gaal: A good selection of beers, corn bread for the table, chicken pot pie, a killer fish of the day always. Nuff said.

Barcade is one of Favorites in New York.

16. Barcade

8.7
388 Union Ave (btwn Ainslie & Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 321 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: The Barcade equation is simple and elegant: Vintage Arcade Games + Local Microbrews. Somebody get this guy the Field's Medal! - IFC Staff

High Line is one of Favorites in New York.

17. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews

DensDens: Walk the whole thing (sunset = best). If its night time, look for the exhibitionists Doing Their Thing in the windows of the Standard Hotel. Sit in sunken mini-theater (you'll know it when you see it)

Lightship Frying Pan is one of Favorites in New York.

18. Lightship Frying Pan

8.6
205 12th Ave (at Pier 66 on W 26th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Chelsea · 392 tips and reviews

Crunch GymCrunch Gym: Test your balance as you walk along this Lightship that was built in 1929. Then head to Crunch to get in sea-worthy shape like the sailors that used to roam these decks.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of Favorites in New York.

19. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

9.0
18 W 29th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoMad · 679 tips and reviews
Smorgasburg is one of Favorites in New York.

20. Smorgasburg

Pier 5 (at Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn, NY
Street Food Gathering · Brooklyn Heights · 164 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: Woodstock of Eating. Saturdays on the Williamsburg waterfront between North 6th and North 7th St., at the East River; and Sundays on the DUMBO waterfront at the historic Tobacco Warehouse Read more.

McSorley's Old Ale House is one of Favorites in New York.

21. McSorley's Old Ale House

8.9
15 E 7th St (btwn Cooper Sq & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 467 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Established in 1854 - McSorley's can boast of being New York City's oldest continuously operated saloon. Everyone from Abe Lincoln to John Lennon have passed thru Mcsorley's swinging doors.