Try the flame-kissed grilled sardines, prepared with a slick of citrusy ponzu sauce, a quick char over smoky fire & a bit of olive oil & Maldon salt. They’re one of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011. Read more.
At the basement of a corner Taio shop lies a seductive laid-back dungeon, where you can lounge and sip on some great margaritas. -Julie Kwon, Launch My Line
A favorite of HK locals, $2 for Rudy's blonde, $3 for Rudy's Red, $7 for a pitcher. Eat as many hotdogs as you can, they're free and yummy! Read more.
A tiki-style bar serving everything from fish tacos & short rib sliders to frozen Corona & a selection of good rum like Cruzan Single Barrel & Mt. Gay Extra Old.
Sure it’s filled with more of a western crowd but the dim sum and Cantonese is mighty fine. - Inspector
Try the unconventional ants on a log. Roasted and split marrow bones studded with garlicky Pernod-and-fennel-butter-drenched snails. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Sause houses an open carvery that breaks down "whole hogs and steers" delivered every Thursday for the kitchen to turn out Italianate classics like homemade sausages, meatballs, and pastas. Read more.
A state fair-inspired menu right here in Brooklyn. Splurge on the onion-dip-and-cheese tater tot casserole called the "Hot Dish" and down them with midwestern brews. Read more.
Try our favorite version of beef rendang. The tender beef is simmered low & slow in a fragrant mixture of clove, cinnamon, lemongrass & coconut milk. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the chicken-liver baguette, with rich chicken-liver mousse; crisp bacon; sriracha-infused mayo; & crunchy frisée coated in green-apple vinaigrette. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011 Read more.
Try the steamed-to-order shrimp-and-snow-pea-leaf dumplings, packed with minced shrimp, flecks of scallions and bright, fresh snow-pea leaves. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Take in the beautiful foliage and treat yourself to ice cream at the café; in winter when it's too cold to stroll, visit the climate-controlled Steinhardt Conservatory.
You'll need a nap after the Breslin Burger, a griddled LaFrieda patty covered with a blanket of assertive, mature English cheddar & topped off with supple slabs of house-cured Berkshire pork belly. Read more.
Try the Bash Style burger, Chef Josh Capon’s NYC Food & Wine Festival award-winning creation—garnished with caramelized-onion-and-bacon jam, American cheese and shaved pickles. Read more.
Beef is the star of the show in the steak house burger. The thick patty is seasoned liberally & pan-seared for a sturdy crust, gushing with funky flavor that pools up in the loosely packed interior. Read more.
At the height of Cold War tensions, Julius Rosenberg was arrested here at his home and charged with providing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union. He & his wife were both convicted in 1951.
A great way to start the day: Coffee, a bacon-wrapped chili/ slaw/ jalapeno Spicy Redneck, and a solid game of Galaga at this BK spot. Read more.
The best views of the city. Huge outdoor patio with lots of beautiful people. There are many patio bars so you don't have to go inside to get a drink. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef
Executives dream of ringing the closing bell here, but it's a little more complicated than they might imagine. Which button do you press to conclude the trading day: green, orange, or red? Read more.
New Yorkers are very opinionated when it comes to their favorite pizzeria. Walk up to the counter at Anna Maria's, shout "next please!" and order a plain slice to go. Freaking delicious. -Jacqueline
Try the $10 nightly special: Two house-made empanadas, served with a salad and a glass of citrusy sangria. Read more.
NY: IFC's Thu Tran says, "Not the best sandwich place, but very fun. 1 stop shop for a roast pork banh mi, cds, mags and panties. AVOID the styrofoam plated saran-wrapped desserts here. They suck!" Read more.
