FUN FACT: They serve pink champagne in the ladies restroom, which definitely makes the wait more bearable.
Entrance is through the coffee shop, in an unmarked door that blends with the wallpaper. food: kobe sliders. booze: the sling if you like gin, el diablo if you like tequila.
“Attaboy has no menu; you suggest a mood or a flavor and the bartenders improvise, which they do proudly or gruffly.” Read more.
Go through the Japanese restaurant and to the unmarked door that faces you as you get to the hostess stand. No parties more than 4. The specialty cocktails are impressive here.
Call the number at 3:00 PM sharp on the day of and make a reservation. Watch your dates face when you bring her to a hot dog stand.
Employees Only was designed to be an industry hangout -- the kind of place where chefs, servers, and bartenders go when their restaurants close to enjoy a serious cocktail and food.
Super dramatic entrance through an unassuming entrance into this great subterranean bar. Expertly mixed cocktails from Little Branch alums. Recommended!
Very dim (forgiving) lighting. The drinks are strong and on par price wise with the area. Mature crowd.
Come for brunch and get the Chicken and Waffles (it's unlike anything you've ever had!) waffles are made with blue yams and served with coconut sauce.
"David Chang [tried] to create a new breed of Asian-American comfort food, but... the formula doesn't work." - Lizzie Widdicombe reviews Pig and Khao Read more.
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] Read more.
When you get there do not forget...Pancit Malabok Negra - palabok noodles in squid ink & shrimp romesco with calamari, oysters, scallops, baby octopus, tinapa, hard boiled farm & chicharron Read more.
Duck Lasagna is absolutely incredible. Amazing dish is very filling for two people. Make reservations. The cheeseburger is super fresh, delicious.
Make your own Bloody Mary. Enough said. It's tough to choose a favorite, but you can't go wrong with "The Burger." Pay with Cover and skip waiting for the check.
Drink the refreshing Greenmarket Melonball. The orange-tinged tipple is one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
This is the best spa in NYC right now. A series of serene baths ranging from a superb flotation pool to hot and a truly amazing steam room that is the perfect temperature.
Girl's spa day anyone? There’s something about this spa that makes you feel like you’ve been whisked away from New York City. Make sure to check out the water lounge – it’s a little slice of heaven
The first and last European trading outpost in East Asia, Macao was controlled by the Portuguese for over 500 years. Now, its a Tribeca gem. (Try the Drunken Dragon Milk cocktail...)
Great lounge. Amazing cocktails. Good dj on Thursday nights. And oyster happy hours. This is a great spot to chill on a weeknight.
A swank cocktail den in the heart of the city with a cocktail menu by Julie Reiner that includes fresh fruit & top-notch spices & spirits in original drinks like the Lilikoi & the Hibiscus Swizzle. Read more.
“The cocktail list is heavy on brand names & obscure ingredients (bergamot juice, allspice dram) & inevitably requires smartphone-assisted navigation, yet the resulting creations are often one-note.” Read more.
Vietnamese cuisine meets hipster culture. Our tip: This is one of the only spots in NYC that serves authentic Vietnamese food that’s made by an authentic Vietnamese staff.
This joint serves salads, small plates, and grilled items like a burger, mixed grill plate, steak sandwich, and chicken panini. The space features a lot of tchotchkes and reused materials. Read more.
The glorious patty is wrapped not in a bun but "a fine bread made according to an old Slovak family recipe", and then effing deep fried. It's also got applewood-smoked bacon, and Emmental cheese. Read more.
The breakfast sandwich with eggs, avocado, house-made hot sauce, and pickled red pepper is incredible.
There isn't a bad seat in the house, but if you're feeling fancy, ask for a table in the back room. If there isn't one available, sit at the bar to watch the talented team do their magic.
Some of the best drinks in the city and if u happen to be here on a Monday or Friday... You're most likely listening to my music :) -@hohme
18 floors above Soho's streets, indulge at The James's poolside bar. They've got a 360-degree view, & if you get sick of the classic leather, wood, & fireplaces, just cool off in the outdoor showers. Read more.
The mixologists here now what they're doing and will whip you up whatever you want or make a suggestion if you're indecisive. These 'bespoke' cocktails will please you and are tailored to your taste.
This might be the perfect after work bar. Nice but not fancy, plenty of space, great cocktails and snacks, a big screen with the game on. I only wish it was closer to my office!
pork buns. yum. If you're getting one of their jam drinks, mix it with gin. It's just better.
happiest hour always turns into happiest hours here. great playlist and vibe. my go-to is the sazerac. get the burger -reminiscent of in-n-out, fries, and the broccoli. you won't regret.
Get there by 5pm (even though they don't serve until 5:30) to enjoy the Burger - only served at the bar and they are limited.
One-size-fits-all kind of place that's open early and late. A varied American menu with something for everyone, a hopping bar, plenty of tables in a buzzy room and a photo booth in the basement.
Recommended: Country pâté, snow pea and radish salad, charred octopus appetizer, swordfish, rainbow trout, chocolate mousse. Read more.
Beer gardens are better than real gardens. Booze here while snacking on the pretzels, which're stuffed-and-covered with a mix of Gruyere and Parm. Read more.
A throwback Italian-American sandwich shop from the serious chefs who brought you Torrisi Italian Specialties. The meatball parm and chicken parm are standouts.
You have to wait for a table, but then: hot ramen, porky and rich, with dumplings on the side, cold beer. One of the city’s best meals.
Ok. So, this is one of the most romantic restaurants in nyc. Ask to sit near the garden but upstairs ain't bad. plus the piano bar is nice.
Damn good cocktails upstairs. Order a drink that comes in an antique porcelain cup (with built-in mustache guard) and feel transported to old Mannahatta.
