You’ll want pizzas for the table, a carafe of red wine. Now take a hard look at the list of specials. Lamb or goat on it? Get that, too. Read more.
Dulce de leche and chocolate eclairs are both classically and perfectly done, which for an eclair freak is pure heaven.
In his NY Diet, Jeffrey Steingarten calls Eataly "spectacular" - there are "wonderful, delicious pastas," "wonderful" pizza, not to mention great crudo, breadsticks, and Pat LaFrieda steak. Read more.
"They have this thing called the 'Shroom Burger for the vegetarians," Miss USA tells us in her NY Diet. "It's just cheese inside a fried mushroom. Oh my God." Read more.
The most delicious cookies you can find in the city. They're huge, thick, chewy, and well worth the $4 price tag. Definitely try the chocolate chip walnut cookie.
Dress to impress here and get a glimpse of some of the best performances in the world. There is so much diversity you can't go wrong with any show but we love the Met Opera in the wintertime.
A real hidden gem in the Upper West Side and it gets our vote for the best place to watch the sunset. Right on the Hudson River with sailboats passing by, relax, have a drink, and enjoy the view.
No doubt about what to order here. The lobster roll. Though we do love the happy hour & a half check-in special too!
No frills here, just great food at a good price. Keep an eye out for their pasta specials every night and be sure to bring cash - cards are not accepted.
Welcoming over 750 thousand people a day, this station was once the largest indoor space in America. Today, get some shopping done for your trip while you wait!
All mixed into a trendy indoors market filled with fun elevators, try the sushi at The Lobster Place. It's better than many sushi restaurants.
This lively outdoor market is the place to buy homemade treats, local produce, organic meats and dairy from vendors selling direct from the farm. Visit during the week to avoid the crowds.
One Louis Vuitton Friend of the House recommends the cappuccino that’s made like in the old days. Find out who at the LV Amble site. Read more.
Located on one of the city's most beautiful West Village corners, make sure to get the meatball sliders if coming for dinner, and the pancakes if indulging in brunch!
Come for brunch, lunch or dinner - the food in this chic café is a consistently delicious mix of French and Moroccan cuisines. The sidewalk tables are perfect for a sunny day.
This cute and usually crowded eatery serves up Cuban and Mexican dishes to perfection. Grab a beer with the famous grilled corn. Simply delicious.
With American spun food, Freeman's is a hidden gem. Check out their Sporting Club offering bespoke suits while you wait to be seated. Get the best of both worlds: food and fashion!
With a revolving menu (we had a brilliant Fried Green Tomato BLT), hand-made sodas to order, great brunch options, and being open 24 hours from Tue-Sun, you need to stop in.
the French onion soup - any soup here - is the best in the city. Downstairs is the place to sit.
