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Smorgasbar @ Seaport Smorgasburg is one of NYC.

1. Smorgasbar @ Seaport Smorgasburg

89 Fulton St (at Front St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Financial District · 66 tips and reviews
Craftbar is one of NYC.

2. Craftbar

900 Broadway (at E 20th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 154 tips and reviews
Aburiya Kinnosuke is one of NYC.

3. Aburiya Kinnosuke

213 E 45th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 91 tips and reviews
Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of NYC.

4. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.6
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 849 tips and reviews
Smorgasburg Williamsburg is one of NYC.

5. Smorgasburg Williamsburg

90 Kent Ave (at N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Street Food Gathering · Williamsburg · 412 tips and reviews
Miranda is one of NYC.

6. Miranda

80 Berry St (at N 9th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Williamsburg · 39 tips and reviews
Nom Wah Tea Parlor is one of NYC.

7. Nom Wah Tea Parlor

8.1
13 Doyers St (btwn Pell St & Bowery), New York, NY
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown · 376 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: 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.

Mondrian SoHo is one of NYC.

8. Mondrian SoHo

9 Crosby St (at Grand St), New York, NY
Hotel · SoHo · 123 tips and reviews

9. Lotus NY

24 5th Ave (at E 9th St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 33 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: It’s first-rate Thai by way of Las Vegas at this new spot, one of the best restaurants of the year from Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

10. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 721 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: It’s not only the best place to catch the ‘vegetables are the new meat’ trend, it’s one of our favorite restaurants of the year. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Birreria is one of NYC.

11. Birreria

7.8
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Brewery · NoMad · 326 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Recommended dishes: Fried shiitakes; cured meat and cheese plates; insalata cotta cruda; pork shoulder; skirt steak; chicken thigh; sauerkraut; family-style “piatto misto” of pork; desserts. Read more.

12. Traif

9.1
229 S 4th St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Williamsburg · 285 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: The bacon doughnuts here are a can’t miss dessert. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Enid's is one of NYC.

13. Enid's

560 Manhattan Ave (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Greenpoint · 170 tips and reviews
D'Espresso is one of NYC.

14. D'Espresso

317 Madison Ave (at 42nd St.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 29 tips and reviews

15. Má Pêche

15 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 238 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: David Chang’s latest is one of our favorite new restaurants, and the majestic, beef seven ways feast here is unforgettable. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

16. The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges

8.4
25 E 77th St (Madison Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 55 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: There’s an elegant brunch spread here that goes nicely with the Bellinis accented by litchis and raspberries from the bar. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Himalayan Hut is one of NYC.

17. Himalayan Hut

75-18 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY
Chinese Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the momos, but order these crescent-shaped Tibetan dumplings steamed to fully appreciate their thin, delicate wrappers. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

The Spotted Pig is one of NYC.

18. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews
Paradou is one of NYC.

19. Paradou

8 Little West 12th St (btwm 9th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 82 tips and reviews
Cocoron is one of NYC.

20. Cocoron

9.1
16 Delancey St (at Chrystie St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 214 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the Stamina Soba, which combines savory and briny seaweed-bonito stocks and features pork belly, scallion and a plump ginger-chicken meatball. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Toro is one of NYC.

21. Toro

85 10th Ave (Entrance on 15th St & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Chelsea · 150 tips and reviews
Mary's Fish Camp is one of NYC.

22. Mary's Fish Camp

8.1
64 Charles St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · West Village · 140 tips and reviews

23. Market Table

8.2
54 Carmine St (Bedforf), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 145 tips and reviews
Union Square Greenmarket is one of NYC.

24. Union Square Greenmarket

9.4
Union Sq W (btwn E 14th & E 17th St), New York, NY
Farmers Market · Union Square · 411 tips and reviews
Pastis is one of NYC.

25. Pastis

9 9th Ave (at Little W 12th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 324 tips and reviews
Cafeteria is one of NYC.

26. Cafeteria

8.0
119 7th Ave (at W 17th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Chelsea · 636 tips and reviews
Cafe Henri is one of NYC.

27. Cafe Henri

27 Bedford St (Downing St), New York, NY
Café · West Village · 31 tips and reviews

28. RH Plus Salon

7.5
805 3rd Ave (Bet 49 & 50 St), New York, NY
Hair Salon · Turtle Bay · 4 tips and reviews
The Biergarten at The Standard is one of NYC.

29. The Biergarten at The Standard

8.5
848 Washington St (btwn Little W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Meatpacking District · 383 tips and reviews
Lightship Frying Pan is one of NYC.

30. Lightship Frying Pan

8.6
205 12th Ave (at Pier 66 on W 26th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Chelsea · 392 tips and reviews
Lievito is one of NYC.

31. Lievito

581 Hudson St (at Bank St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Village · 22 tips and reviews
Robataya NY is one of NYC.

32. Robataya NY

231 E 9th St (btwn Stuyvesant St & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 103 tips and reviews
Soba Totto is one of NYC.

33. Soba Totto

211 E 43rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Soba Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 138 tips and reviews
Sobaya is one of NYC.

34. Sobaya

8.1
229 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Soba Restaurant · East Village · 177 tips and reviews
Gwynnett Street is one of NYC.

35. Gwynnett Street

312 Graham Ave (at Ainslie St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 79 tips and reviews

36. Maysville

17 W 26th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · NoMad · 247 tips and reviews

Ashley M.Ashley Ma: Amazing bourbon selection, great southern-inflected menu, eat anything involving duck. Or marrow. Or pig. Great addition to the neighborhood!

Frankies 457 Spuntino is one of NYC.

37. Frankies 457 Spuntino

9.2
457 Court St (btwn 4th Pl & Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 237 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The cavatelli pasta alone is worth the trip, but, then, so is the rest of the food and scene here, which is quintessentially Aging Hipster in the best possible way. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Eight Turn Crepe is one of NYC.

38. Eight Turn Crepe

55 Spring St (btwn Lafayette & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · NoLita · 80 tips and reviews
The Barrel is one of NYC.

39. The Barrel

10 Stuyvesant St. (at 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · East Village · 71 tips and reviews
Penelope is one of NYC.

40. Penelope

159 Lexington Ave (at E 30th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 423 tips and reviews

41. Zutto Japanese American Pub

8.0
77 Hudson St (Harrison St and Worth St.), New York, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Tribeca · 145 tips and reviews

Josephine L.Josephine Lee: Amazing experience! the short rib steamed buns are out of this world. The ramens are all delicious. The service is attentive. Definitely one of NYC's great unique Japanese spots!!!

Neta is one of NYC.

42. Neta

61 W 8th St (near 6th Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 69 tips and reviews
Katsu-Hama is one of NYC.

43. Katsu-Hama

8.0
11 E 47th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Tonkatsu Restaurant · Midtown East · 121 tips and reviews
Maison Kayser is one of NYC.

44. Maison Kayser

1294 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 152 tips and reviews