Self-proclaimed as the most famous café in NY – it was in You’ve Got Mail. Open until 2am (Fri & Sat until 4am) makes it the perfect place to go after a show or a late date. It’s a little pricey and c
Take a look up when seated and marvel at the MEAT hooks. Then treat yourself to either the Original 5N burger or the Bacon Cheddar burger and pair it with the Tuscan fries. Be warned-THE MEAT IS HUGE!
This is a must-stop for me when I’m in NYC, but you can’t go wrong at any of David Chang’s restaurants. -Monica Pope, Top Chef
It's all meatballs here, rolled into shape, featuring beef, spicy pork and chicken. Most popular is a bowl of beef meatballs with the classic tomato sauce and a slice of focaccia ($7). Read more.
Chef April Bloomfield holds her own and then some at New York's top gastropub. Arguably the best restaurant burger in New York is served here, and the gnudi needs no introduction. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
No LES grit here; just posh comfort food, from Kobe beef sliders and French onion dumplings to blood orange jalapeno margaritas. Don't skip the just-out-of-the-oil donuts—a fave at Matt Damon's table.
The bar serves a great rye Manhattan, stirred into a frosted martini glass as if at a luxe club in Mumbai. Get it in advance of any meal. Read more.
For a taste of the hot and savory, try the London-style Indian food from Brick Lane Curry House in the trendy East Village.
