The bouillabaisse here is oceans away from all others—brash and intense, rich with saffron and garlic and tasting unmistakably of the sea. More places to eat like a local: tandl.me/12ufz7c
The iconic Haitian restaurant on South Beach feeds you everything Haiti, making you open your eyes at the wonderful cuisine the country has to offer.
Great place to get a huge platter of meat. Go on the night of an Argentinean soccer game for a fun crowd. -Eli Kirshtein, Top Chef
If any of Chinatown's best dim sum joints are undiscovered, this one is, though long weekend waits suggest otherwise. Chinatown pros and pro chefs alike consider it best-of-breed. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
This chain is known for reasonably priced casual pieces with an urban slant, like slim-cut canvas utility pants and formfitting hoodies.
The food takes a backseat to the scene here (skip the gummy gnocchi) but you can’t go wrong with chef Joey Campanaro’s famous meatball sliders. There’s a good burger, too – but only at lunch. Read more.
At this pioneering store, which opened in Brooklyn more than a decade ago, all the avant-garde clothes and accessories adhere to a refined white, gray, and black palette.
Hating on this nouveau riche French resto is besides the point and will distract you from how much fun it is to get in on the party. The cajun chicken is as addictive as dishes come. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Try it for brunch: bloody marys, egg dishes and savory or dessert pizzas made with house-cured sausages and meats dominate the menu ($8-$16). Read more.
Happening neighborhood joint…really delicious and totally comfortable. -Susan Feniger, Top Chef
Completed in 1952 for the British soap company, the building's use of a bottle-green glass curtain wall revolutionized the aesthetics of corporate architecture. Read more.
A bustling big Korean restaurant. The best of the bunch with the largest variety of panchoa (salads and pickles that come with every meal). Open 24 hours for night owls like me! -Anita Lo, Top Chef M
Monday night is THE night of music, friendship and great food. The chef can make you whatever, whenever. -Marilyn Crawford, Launch My Line
This shop is known for its intriguing hodgepodge of designer goods for you and your home—vintage accessories, contemporary pieces and luxe beauty products. Through Dec. 20, mention Lucky to save 30%. Read more.
I had a wonderful ladies baby shower there recently. The setting is perfect, and I love that it is family owned. -Luann De Lesseps, Real Housewives of New York City
A NYC brunch must! Finding and walking into this restaurant is half of the experience. Order the artichoke dip, the poached eggs with cheese grits and any of the delicious cocktails! You're welcome!
Head to the cozy Bar 44 in the lobby and order their Grey Goose and champagne infused Le Poire cocktail and fries to share.
They have the best fried octopus balls - it's breaded in rice flour and fried and finished with BBQ sauce and some sort of mayo and then topped with bonito flakes. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef
