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Sahadeva Hammari: If salted caramel apple is on the menu GET IT. Best slice I've ever tasted.

Cheapism: Go here for super affordable gourmet grilled cheese. Pick one of 10 Murray's Melts for <$6 or build one from 14 cheeses & 9 meat options. Read more.

Jade Muttamara: Artichoke dip, macaroni and cheese, cocktails Read more.

Naomi Munro: fig cheese and apple on sourdough with truffle oil. soooooo good

Nina Yiamsamatha: For brunch, get the sweet potato biscuits to share. Then order the baked eggs in tomato sauce with avocado and manchego cheese. So good!

The Wall Street Journal: Patrons tend to start out with a plate of slender, sugar-crusted churros with melted dunking chocolate ($10), but diners might do just as well splitting the brioche French toast ($12). Read more.

JB Osborne: Go to Spring Lounge and try the free bagel brunch on Sunday. FREE bagels people.

Bianca: Leave room for dessert and try their loaded milkshakes!

NOWNESS: New York: A James Beard Award-winning chef & owners from La Esquina and 1 Oak aim to bring you NYC's most authentic Jamaican experience. Click "More Info" to take a tour Read more.

Mike Mac: illy + sticky buns = best tip

Jacqui Cincotta: Try the Dark Mocha with mint!

Brianne Sperber: Small dark hot chocolate... Divine!

Bravo: Best cup'a around. Always good indie rock playing. -Seth Caro, Top Chef Just Desserts

Gansevoort Hotel Group: A tea lover's oasis! Try any of the iced teas and you'll be in heaven. Extremely friendly and helpful staff greet you in a warm and inviting space. Linger here with your favorite book and awesome tea.

Dave Winkler: Iced mint soy mocha is among the best around and really hits the spot.

NYC Big Deal Book: Great food! Love the tater tots! Plus you can get a huge discount here in the 2011 NYC Big Deal Book. Pretty cool! http://bit.ly/cBQpTe

nymag: Skip the uninspired pizzas in favor of the meats: prosciutto di Parma; properly rustic crispy pork belly; or any of the housemade pâtés and terrines. Read more.

Gossip Girl: B brought one of her beaus here on New Year’s Eve—the romance didn’t last, but this restaurant's popularity does. I promise I won’t judge if you pig out on pasta. (I Will Always Love You) Read more.

Bravo: Totally hipster. Love this Americana joint. It's just so new skool. -Candice Kumai, Top Chef

Baratunde: i heard they have mac n cheese on a stick. must find out if this is true

naveen: don't be a girl: order up a double (guinness mustard on top). and a drink on the side. and fries on the other side. what? you had a long day.

Gilt City: This Southern spot isn't just cool to look at (thank you, Justin Timberlake), the BBQ is pretty damn good too. If you've never had Memphis-style ribs, place your order immediately.

nymag: Black Betty's been reborn into this kitschy, nautical spot with four-star bar food. Per the Underground Gourmet, try the fried chicken - "among the best in town" - and the "adult cheese" sandwich. Read more.

nymag: Taste the best in Southern-friend Brooklyn here with the chicken and biscuits or pork special of the day. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

James Del: 6th Street's best kept secret since Death and Co. Get the burrata, the tacos, and the burger, though you really can't go wrong here.