One of the best red velvet cupcakes in the city; though just between you and me, I always get the banana cupcake.
An honest French joint, warm, homey, and unpretentious. A savory crépe w mesclun for under $10 = one of Chelsea's better brunch or dinner values. Bonus: atmosphere & peoplewatching.
If the line is around the block, just head to member desk and become a member: You break even after a couple visits, and get to skip the lines, plus the other perks.
The lines are a nightmare in the later afternoons and evenings, but this is probably the best organized NYC store and a great lunch spot if you're close!
it gets packed during brunch, but a gloriously cozy spot to read and people watch on weekday mornings or weekend evenings. don't miss happy hour on Saturday - half price wine bottles!
The garden at Cafe Grumpy is one of my favorite places to read. It's small, cute, and very quiet, especially in the morning. However, it's currently 7:17am so I guess most of Manhattan is still quiet.
why is everybody going on and on about the spaghetti here...ohhhh. also: short ribs. mozz in carrozza.
They have a weird ticket system. Buy a few tickets for $4 each and redeem 2 for a beer or sausage.
The scores of Hasidic Jewish salesmen at B&H have the biggest inventory and the best prices in town. It's like Epcot Center for the bargain shopper. Closed on Shabbos, open on Christmas! - IFC Staff
Despite its quick rise to "institution" status in the world of comedy, it's still a great place to catch rising talents at bargain prices any night of week. - Anthony, blogger TheFABlife.com
Order the left side of the menu. Seriously. Croquettes, garlic shrimp, lamb skewers, potatas bravas, and on and on and on...
The pulled pork sounds predictable but is by far the tastiest thing on the menu. Make sure to ask for extra hot sauce to douse it in. The coconut shrimp makes a good sandwich to split with a friend.
The little meringues are fantastic. My favorites are the hazelnut praline and the caramel.
After 30 years—during which time John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Bill Evans grooved here—this basement club still hosts the crème de la crème of mainstream jazz talent. Doors open at 8pm.
My absolute favorite event at IFC is the Academy Short Films. A must, must, must for everyone.
If you have trouble deciding what to order, let them decide for you. Ask for the Bartender's Choice and tell them what flavors/liquors you like.
Dim sum is unreal. Ideal meal is crab and pork soup dumplings, Katz pastrami egg roll, BBQ pork belly, and pan fried spicy pork buns. You'll pay twice the price of Chinatown and it'll be worth it.
Still in its youth, Joseph Leonard is already essential to the neighborhood. Gabe Stulman's tiny neighborhood spot puts out a great vibe and even better food. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Hands down the best cheese shop. Overwhelming selection so don't be afraid to ask for a rec!. Try a melt.
Whatever your game is - board games, pool, table tennis, darts, shuffleboard, and my personal (Waterboy) favorite, foosball - they've got it here. Plus, jazzy live tunes and cheap drafts. Game on!
The pizza at Gotham Pizza is by no means great—a little greasy, the sauce is a little heavy-handed with dried herbs. What is great about it is the crust—rolled in a heavy coating of bread crumbs.
