NYC Starter List

Amber: Dining in the tavern is always a good choice - consistently good service and delicious food. Also, they have a burger that is only available during lunch, but is worth making an effort for.

Amber: Super tasty New Zealander food. Similar to Gramercy Tavern and Tuome as far as quality, price and niceness. Three of my fav nice, quiet dinner spots.

Amber: Everything. But especially the chicken parm sandwich.

Amber: Get the spicy square. Pepperoni for dayz. (Honestly, don't waste your time with anything else, the spice square is why you're here).

Amber: THE ALMOND CROISSANT. AND BABKA.

Amber: Not only is the pizza great (try the colony), the burger is also fantastic

Amber: The fried chicken sandwich is great. Add the pimento cheese.

Time Out New York: Proletariat is a much-deserved look into no-holds-barred beer geekdom, blissfully free of TVs, generic pub grub & high-fiving mooks. It holds only 12 stools & its menus have been replaced w/ a QR code Read more.

Emily Wilson: Definitely get an order of the fried chicken to start, then go for any of the udon bowls.

Untapped Cities: Wait! Don't leave! There's a long line for a reason. Wah Fung's $3.00 roast pork over rice is one of the best deals in the city, if not America. And it's every bit as delicious as you hope it'll be. Read more.

Amber: Best soup dumplings in NYC.

Amber: Super high quality bubble tea

Amber: The chicken and porridge dish is unbelievably good. And the persimmon/burrata appetizer is too.

Amber: Best pancakes in NYC (go for the chocolate chips). Also, the latkes with sour cream/apple sauce are always a good choice. Solid menu all around.

Amber: Less of an ordeal than Ippudo. Cozy laid back vibe, often possible to just walk in and the ramen is great.

Noah Weiss: New Italian small plates spot from the Aria team, perfect for a date with the same great value and even more cozy than the original. Burrata, lamb, all the pastas including bucatini, creme brûlée.

Amber: Honestly, you're just here for the margaritas

Amber: I have yet to find better halal in NYC. And the guy is always nice.

Chet Mancini: Grilled cheese good for lunch meetings. Crowded, fun west village scene at happy hour.

Amber: Big, heavy burger with a focus on the meat. Super tasty.

Amber: Lots of outlets + good coffee = great place to get some work done

Amber: The tagliatelle is a fantastic dish. And the olive oil cake for dessert is great.

Amber: HUGE and delicious, the sandwiches here are great. Personally a fan of their chicken cutlet with fresh mozz and pesto.

Amber: Fresh pasta. It's what's for dinner.