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NYC Bucket List
Caffè Panna is one of NYC Bucket List.

1. Caffè Panna

9.3
77 Irving Pl, New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Gramercy Park · 36 tips and reviews
Din Tai Fung is one of NYC Bucket List.

2. Din Tai Fung

7.4
1633 Broadway (between W 50th St & W 51st St), New York, NY
Taiwanese Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews
Orion Bar is one of NYC Bucket List.

3. Orion Bar

157 Suydam St, New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Angel Indian Restaurant is one of NYC Bucket List.

4. Angel Indian Restaurant

8.7
7414 37th Rd, Jackson Heights, NY
Indian Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Yoshino is one of NYC Bucket List.

5. Yoshino

7.8
342 Bowery, New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · NoHo · 2 tips and reviews
Ushiwakamaru is one of NYC Bucket List.

6. Ushiwakamaru

7.9
362 W 23rd St, New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Chelsea · 21 tips and reviews
Sushi Nakazawa is one of NYC Bucket List.

7. Sushi Nakazawa

9.3
23 Commerce St (btwn Bedford St & 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · West Village · 221 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sushi Nakazawa is the 10-seat omakase restaurant from former Jiro Ono-apprentice Daisuke Nakazawa. Sushi Nakazawa serves omakase tastings paired with sake, but plans to introduce an expanded menu.

Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse is one of NYC Bucket List.

8. Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse

157 Chrystie St (at Delancey St.), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Lower East Side · 73 tips and reviews

J CrowleyJ Crowley: One of the most fun dinners I've had. Guy on the piano is incredible. You'll end up eating more food than you can imagine, drinking more vodka than humanly possible, and dancing with total strangers!

Hide-Chan Ramen is one of NYC Bucket List.

9. Hide-Chan Ramen

8.4
248 E 52nd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 317 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Owner Bobby Munekata's mini empire also includes Totto Ramen, Soba Totto and Yakitori Totto. Read more.

Pig and Khao is one of NYC Bucket List.

10. Pig and Khao

9.1
68 Clinton St (btwn Rivington & Stanton St), New York, NY
Filipino Restaurant · Lower East Side · 306 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: This is the Momofuku of Filipino food, from a top chef runner up. Order the entire menu, especially the ribs, everything with pork, the coconut rice, and the sisig. Unlimited beers from a keg for $15.

Bemelmans Bar is one of NYC Bucket List.

11. Bemelmans Bar

9.0
35 E 76th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Upper East Side · 130 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: At the only place where Bemelman’s art work is publicly displayed, Tony has a martini saying “a room like this calls for a classic.” As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

Dirt Candy is one of NYC Bucket List.

12. Dirt Candy

8.3
86 Allen St (btwn Grand St & Broome St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 151 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Amanda Cohen's fun and whimsical temple to vegetables without pretense. Don't miss the hush puppies and save room for dessert.

Malai Marke is one of NYC Bucket List.

13. Malai Marke

8.3
318 E 6th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · East Village · 78 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: From the owners of Dhaba (best indian in NYC), this is the best restaurant on Curry row. Lots of coastal curries you won't normally find. The more spicy and coconut-y, the better.

Sushi Azabu is one of NYC Bucket List.

14. Sushi Azabu

8.8
428 Greenwich St (btwn Vestry St & Laight St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Tribeca · 78 tips and reviews
Bowery Meat Company is one of NYC Bucket List.

15. Bowery Meat Company

8.6
9 E 1st St (btwn 2nd Ave & Bowery), New York, NY
Steakhouse · East Village · 98 tips and reviews

ReserveReserve: Bowery Meat Company delivers unique takes on traditional steakhouse fare, serving up modern meat dishes as well as old-school Italian-American classics from Chef Josh Capon. Read more.

16. Ganso

25 Bond St (at Livingston St), Brooklyn, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Downtown Brooklyn · 289 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: wow, blew past my expectations. short rib buns, gyoza and spicy miso ramen all stellar. definitely coming back here on the regular.

Spa Castle is one of NYC Bucket List.

17. Spa Castle

7.7
13110 11th Ave (at 131st St), College Point, NY
Spa · 154 tips and reviews
PMF Pardon My French is one of NYC Bucket List.

18. PMF Pardon My French

7.9
103 Avenue B (btwn E 6th St & E 7th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Alphabet City · 57 tips and reviews

JulieJulie: Had dinner with a French friend. Food and drinks were delicious and the prices were good. Highly recommend the mussels!

Osakana is one of NYC Bucket List.

19. Osakana

290 Graham Ave (btwn Powers St & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Fish Market · East Williamsburg · 9 tips and reviews

Lachlan H.Lachlan Hardy: Sashimi class!

20. Majang Dong

41-71 Bowne St (b/w Sanford Ave. & Franklin Ave.), Flushing, NY
Korean Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Dave S.Dave S: "Korean BBQ Wonderland"

Pondicheri is one of NYC Bucket List.

21. Pondicheri

15 W 27th St (btwn 5th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · NoMad · 59 tips and reviews

aanwaraanwar: Brunch: Beet Uttapam and a Paneer Paratha. You'll be full after eating those two!

22. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.3
445 Albee Sq (at Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
Movie Theater · Downtown Brooklyn · 133 tips and reviews

Jean 💜Jean 💜: The long list of adult beverages (beer in all shapes, types and sizes, rosé/red/white/sparkling wine, cocktails, boozy milkshakes) & ample leg/butt-room = far superior theater going experience.

Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co. is one of NYC Bucket List.

23. Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.

9.1
114 Nassau Ave (at Eckford St), Brooklyn, NY
Fish Market · Greenpoint · 119 tips and reviews

Elevine B.Elevine Berge: These guys are awesome. Everything is super fresh and delicious according to the catch of the day. Live scallop smooth as butter, all oysters and whole lobster was a feast. And, have a cider for once!

Puebla Mini Market / Tortas a la Plancha Don Pepe is one of NYC Bucket List.

24. Puebla Mini Market / Tortas a la Plancha Don Pepe

7.8
3908 5th Ave (at 39th St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Sunset Park · 15 tips and reviews

EaterEater: One of Robert Sietsema's top cheap eats: Most are $7 or $8 and would feed an army; you'll be wrapping half the sandwich to take home with you for later — but only if you can stop gorging yourself. Read more.

25. Tenement Museum

9.1
103 Orchard St (at Delancey St), New York, NY
History Museum · Lower East Side · 153 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: About 7,000 people, mostly immigrants, lived in this five-story building from 1863 to 1935. Tours trace the lives of five typical families. - Green Guide Editor

Emmett's is one of NYC Bucket List.

26. Emmett's

8.5
50 Macdougal St (btwn Prince St and Houston St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · SoHo · 115 tips and reviews

27. Industry City

8.9
220 36th St #2A (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Shopping Mall · Greenwood Heights · 30 tips and reviews

Julie S.Julie Soscia: In the summer, enjoy your bites outdoors. There is a great little kids' play area indoors in case you have little ones.

Pace Gallery is one of NYC Bucket List.

28. Pace Gallery

9.1
534 W 25th St (10th and 11th Ave), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Chelsea · 26 tips and reviews

29. Hanoi House

8.7
119 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · East Village · 70 tips and reviews

Jastine K.Jastine Kho: They have egg coffee here- strong and has a prominent egg taste.

Fotografiska is one of NYC Bucket List.

30. Fotografiska

281 Park Ave S (btwn E 21st & E 22nd St), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Gramercy Park · 24 tips and reviews
Vessel Floats is one of NYC Bucket List.

31. Vessel Floats

101 West Street (Greenpoint Avenue), Brooklyn, NY
Spa · Greenpoint · 3 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Bell: Incredible experience floating

32. German's Soup

410 Utica Avenue, New York, NY
Restaurant · No tips or reviews

33. Chez Ma Tante

9.0
90 Calyer St (at Franklin St), Brooklyn, NY
French Restaurant · Greenpoint · 67 tips and reviews

Emily W.Emily Wilson: Not big on brunch, but that sentiment does not apply here. Best ever pancakes, best ever sausage egg and cheese, good vibe, good tunes. Would love brunch a lot if it was always here.

34. Little Tiffin

8.4
970 Manhattan Ave (at India St), Brooklyn, NY
Thai Restaurant · Greenpoint · 4 tips and reviews

JackieJackie: New spot! We ordered the Massaman Curry and Pad Kee Mao and both were delicious. It doesn’t look like they’re on Seamless yet - we ordered via the Toast app on their website and it was just as easy!

Đi ăn Đi is one of NYC Bucket List.

35. Đi ăn Đi

8.9
68 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Greenpoint · 47 tips and reviews

Shaun T.Shaun Tollerton ⚡️: Beef Phở Hanoi 😋👌

Niche Mazémen is one of NYC Bucket List.

36. Niche Mazémen

7.0
172 Delancey St (btwn Attorney & Clinton St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Lower East Side · 10 tips and reviews

37. Economy Candy

8.8
108 Rivington St (btw Essex & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Candy Store · Lower East Side · 96 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Open since 1937, this old school candy shop is packed to the brim with chocolate, gummies, fruits and nuts, and all manner of other sweets, vintage and new.

38. Lucali

9.2
575 Henry St (btwn Carroll St & 1st Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Carroll Gardens · 251 tips and reviews

EaterEater: At this intimate Carroll Gardens restaurant, Mark Iacono makes thin-crust pizzas topped with a three cheese blend (fresh and imported mozz, plus Grana Padano) and fresh basil. Read more.

39. Red Hook Tavern

9.2
329 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY
Pub · Red Hook · 37 tips and reviews

Clay J.Clay Jones: Excellent burger. Garlicky and excellent clams

L'Artusi is one of NYC Bucket List.

40. L'Artusi

9.3
228 W 10th St (btwn Bleecker & Hudson St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 397 tips and reviews

ReserveReserve: One of of the most sought-after dishes on the menu at Italian hot spot L’Artusi, the Garganelli (cylinder pasta) is prepared with a mushroom ragù and ricotta salata. Read more.

41. Red Hook Tavern

9.2
329 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY
Pub · Red Hook · 37 tips and reviews

Paula L.Paula Lee: Burger lives up to the hype and found much maligned wedge fries to be crispy and well-seasoned. Add wedge salad, ham croquettes and cocktails to nicely round out a meal for 2.

Jeju Noodle Bar is one of NYC Bucket List.

42. Jeju Noodle Bar

8.2
679 Greenwich St (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · West Village · 55 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Go Ramyun: Amazing bowls that feature garlicky brisket in a veal broth, while another is tart and slightly sweet, with a broth something like a chigae and thick slabs of pork belly. Read more.

43. Smalls Jazz Club

9.1
183 W 10th St (btwn 4th St & 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 124 tips and reviews

Raven D.Raven Dorantes: Homage to original, long closed, black-owned, Small’s Paradise in Harlem. This smalls does justice to that venue by featuring the best jazz musicians around. Go to an afternoon show to avoid crowds.