The oldest food and drink place in NYC, and it’s a hidden gem! Start with the corn fritters and then the fried panko crusted chicken. Be sure to make reservations.
Try the Classic Vietnamese Sandwich - This never gets old. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Here's the deal. You need to try the corn dogs, bone marrow, and the Berkshire Pork Sandwich because they will make your night. Follow it with the Jacks Dead Rabbit Punch and leave with a smile.
The Mac and cheese with bacon is pretty damn good. Also ask to sit outside on a nice day. Great views of the Hudson / Jersey
The best soup dumplings in the city! Amazingly never too crowded, and spacious for Chinatown.
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.
Start with the crisp chips and tangy salsa with a grapefruit habanero margarita followed by the Enchiladas or Antojitos. The music is loud and the wait can be long but it’s worth it.
Walk down Freeman’s Alley and settle in for a fantastic brunch. We’d go with the Roast Pork Sandwich, The Raised Waffle or the Freemans Piedmontese Cheeseburger.
Winner of Best Use of Oysters in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The mini-fried oyster sandwichers are the perfect pre-meal snack.
Make reservations at this tiny and delicious modern French bistro. Enjoy BYOB with no cork fee and try the Tournedos Rossini. Cash only.
All about the market sides here. In other Westville news, the french toast is yummy as is their three-cheese mac-and-cheese for late night snacking.
Go here and get some real Belgian fries in one of those huge paper cone things. They've got dozens of awesome sauces to choose from. Open late for post-drinking food.
This is the place to go for Morraccan food. The tagines are so flavorful. I can't have a meal without the merquen sausage. Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
Students, locals and celebs all love this classic Ukrainian spot. Some of the city's best banana pancakes, kasha with gravy, matzo ball soup, pierogis and a great cheeseburger. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
This is the place to experiment with your Dog toppings! We’re fans of the jon-jon (cream cheese, scallions & everything bagel seeds) and the spicy red neck (bacon, chili, cole slaw & jalapenos).
Be prepared to wait as they don’t take reservations. Start with the pork buns and the peppers. Then try the Akamaru Modern with a bottle of Yebisu. Your mind will be blown.
Outstanding Italian food served by cute and charming Italian waiters. Grab a table outside and dive into a plate of Spinach Gnocchi and a side of Meatballs. Make a reservation!
The décor is absolutely stunning, and it doesn’t outshine the excellent food. Try Fluke Sashimi, Kasha and Bowtie Pasta with Veal Meatballs and the Salted Caramel Ice Cream Sundae.
The brunch at this southern joint is fantastic. Try the French Toast, The Biscuit & Gravy or the Oysters & Eggs – all with a side of Cheddar Grits.
Get the Old Bay fries and enjoy the view. Feel the subtle undulation of the boat and wonder if you're drunker than you thought.
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.
When standing on the Shake Shack line at Madison Green, you can see a number of the lifesize cast iron sculptures of artist Anthony Gormley’s body standing on buildings surrounding the park. Look up!
50,000 square feet of pure Italian with a rooftop beer garden, a cooking school, bakery, coffee shop, fresh pasta counter, a butcher, & any pantry item you'll need to play chef at home. Read more.
See if the smoked chicken wings are available: rubbed with a mixture of mustard powder, cayenne, brown sugar & other spices, then smoked for 2 hrs. They are one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011 Read more.
The aurora sauce is to die for! And in the winter they have a great potato leek soup
start with the spinach and artichoke dip, move on to the veggie burger with fontina, finish with some red velvet cake. heaven on earth. also, check out the staff baby pictures on the dessert menu!
Kimchi + rice cake + cheese... Amazing!! Dumplings not as good... But who cares when you are drowning in cheesy goodness!
My fave korean fried chicken spot! Crispy & tasty on the outside, juicy & tender inside. [Drool] Warning: The spiciest vers issue VERY hot.
Just opened amazing and authentic German bierhaus. Try the Bierhaus Pretzel (Large) with hot mustard, the Weisswurst and a Hofbrau.
Come for the Bibimbap burger – the winner of the Best Burger in America. You’ll be wowed by a beef patty cooked with a sweet and savory sauce, topped with slaw and a slow cooked egg.
To avoid the outrageous lines, call ahead to order your burger with the works. You are able to cut the entire line, and become the envy of the 40 starving people waiting for their meal.
Yum! Nothing better on a cold winter day than a big, steaming bowl of noodles. Try any of the noodle dishes. The classic Menchanko is great or the Kurobuta Hakata Ramen (noodles in a rich pork broth
With $2 Beers and $3 Margaritas all day everyday how can you go wrong? Especially when you only pay $6-8 for a gourmet burger that some places charge $10-15 for. The special sauce is also to die for.
One of the best places in the city to enjoy a beer and a burger while watching the sun set. Come here after a nice walk along the Hudson and clear your mind.
Soul food galore! Sounds odd, but it’s so delicious, but try The Rev. Al Sharpton – Chicken & Waffles (Fried or Smothered…go for Fried!)
Awesome place for strong and tasty Caipirinhas, Tapas, and Feijoada. All bottles of wine are half price on Mondays.
The oyster po' boy ($8.50) "is fully “dressed,” which on a New Orleans sandwich denotes the addition of lettuce, tomato, mayo & pickles, and, on Orchard St., also calls for Tabasco, ketchup & lemon." Read more.
