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N Y C F O O D

1. Sugar Freak

36-18 30th Ave (at 37th St), Astoria, NY
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 196 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Chicken and waffles with bananas foster sauce!!!!

The Strand Smokehouse is one of N Y C F O O D.

2. The Strand Smokehouse

25-27 Broadway (at Crescent St), Astoria, NY
BBQ Joint · Astoria · 194 tips and reviews
Las Margaritas Restaurant is one of N Y C F O O D.

3. Las Margaritas Restaurant

5.7
3801 Broadway (at 38th St.), Astoria, NY
Mexican Restaurant · 105 tips and reviews
Earl's Beer & Cheese is one of N Y C F O O D.

4. Earl's Beer & Cheese

8.9
1259 Park Ave (btwn E 97th & E 98th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Harlem · 169 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the Earl’s Eggo waffle, drizzled with maple syrup and stacked with aged Cabot cheddar, coffee-cured bacon and rich slabs of grilled foie gras. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is one of N Y C F O O D.

5. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

8.8
700 W 125th St (at 12th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · West Harlem · 502 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Taco Company is one of N Y C F O O D.

6. Brooklyn Taco Company

120 Essex St (at Delancey St.), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Lower East Side · 41 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the Chilorio brisket taco, braised for four hours with ancho chili, garlic and a mix of spices. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.

Sueños is one of N Y C F O O D.

7. Sueños

311 W 17th St (btw 8th and 9th Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Chelsea · 32 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the shredded-beef mini taco here, you'll get six deep-fried tortillas cradling shredded beef melded with a sweet-and-smoky BBQ sauce. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.

Red Rooster Harlem is one of N Y C F O O D.

8. Red Rooster Harlem

8.7
310 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 125th & W 126th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · 552 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Graze on dishes like creamy mac ’n’ greens ($14)—a blend of collards, Gouda, New York cheddar & Comté—or rib-sticking dirty rice and shrimp ($11). Close with the shareable spiced chocolate cake ($10). Read more.

9. Books Kinokuniya

9.4
1073 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 40th & W 41st St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Midtown East · 202 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Tucked on the second floor of this Japanese bookstore is a counter selling perfect afternoon snacks. Food & Wine editor Dana Cowin loves the umebashi plum rice balls, she told us in her NY Diet. Read more.

Tom's Restaurant is one of N Y C F O O D.

10. Tom's Restaurant

6.8
2880 Broadway (at W 112th St), New York, NY
Diner · West Harlem · 198 tips and reviews
Chez Lucienne is one of N Y C F O O D.

11. Chez Lucienne

308 Malcolm X Blvd (at W 125th St.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Central Harlem · 81 tips and reviews

12. Sugar Sweet Sunshine

8.5
365 Grand St (btwn Essex & Norfolk), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · Lower East Side · 247 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Sweet tooth on a budget? Go here for some of NY's most scrumptious cupcakes under $1.50. Try pistachio, peppermint chocolate, or red velvet. Read more.

13. Penelope

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

CheapismCheapism: Looking for a cheap & delectable brunch deal? For $14.50 prix-fixe, choose from 9 entrees w/ drink included. Try the Nutella French Toast. Read more.

Peels is one of N Y C F O O D.

14. Peels

325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the fantastic steakhouse-style cheeseburger, built with tangy dry-aged cuts of grass-fed Piedmontese beef, available in the dining room or as a takeaway item from the downstairs lunch counter. Read more.

Sugar Bar is one of N Y C F O O D.

15. Sugar Bar

7.7
254 W 72nd St (btw Broadway & West End), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Upper West Side · 25 tips and reviews
Sofrito is one of N Y C F O O D.

16. Sofrito

400 E 57th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Sutton Place · 126 tips and reviews
David Burke Kitchen is one of N Y C F O O D.

17. David Burke Kitchen

23 Grand St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Hudson Square · 182 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the unconventional ants on a log. Roasted and split marrow bones studded with garlicky Pernod-and-fennel-butter-drenched snails. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Coffee Shop is one of N Y C F O O D.

18. Coffee Shop

29 Union Sq W (at E 16th St), New York, NY
Diner · Union Square · 466 tips and reviews
Old Town Bar is one of N Y C F O O D.

19. Old Town Bar

8.1
45 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Bar · Flatiron District · 182 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: In a city known for hot dogs, the hefty all-beef Sabrett at Old Town Bar reigns supreme. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

20. Friend of a Farmer

8.0
77 Irving Pl (btwn E 18th & E 19th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 348 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Mac and cheese is pretty good. Honestly breakfast is the standout here!

21. Hill Country Chicken

1123 Broadway (at W 25th St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · NoMad · 326 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Chickwich is as close to a chickfila sandwich you can find in NYC. Bourbon pecan and Texas millionaire pies are amazing! Very cute decor too ;)

Dallas BBQ is one of N Y C F O O D.

22. Dallas BBQ

7.0
241 W 42nd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Theater District · 334 tips and reviews

23. Southern Hospitality

645 9th Ave (at W 45th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 243 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: Good margaritas. But chicken tenders in my salad were under cooked :(

Pepolino is one of N Y C F O O D.

24. Pepolino

8.4
281 W Broadway (Canal St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 117 tips and reviews
Liberty Diner is one of N Y C F O O D.

25. Liberty Diner

234 W 42nd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Theater District · 20 tips and reviews
Bubby's is one of N Y C F O O D.

26. Bubby's

8.9
120 Hudson St (btwn Franklin & Moore St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Tribeca · 528 tips and reviews
Wildwood Barbeque is one of N Y C F O O D.

27. Wildwood Barbeque

225 Park Ave S (at E 18th St.), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Gramercy Park · 128 tips and reviews
Ocean Grill is one of N Y C F O O D.

28. Ocean Grill

384 Columbus Ave (W 78th Street), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Upper West Side · 51 tips and reviews
Cinema Cafe Restaurant is one of N Y C F O O D.

29. Cinema Cafe Restaurant

505 3rd Ave (at 34th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 34 tips and reviews
Fatty Crab is one of N Y C F O O D.

30. Fatty Crab

643 Hudson St (btwn Horatio & Gansevoort St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · West Village · 177 tips and reviews
Havana Central Times Square is one of N Y C F O O D.

31. Havana Central Times Square

7.4
151 W 46th St, New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Theater District · 208 tips and reviews
Sazón is one of N Y C F O O D.

32. Sazón

105 Reade St (btwn W Broadway & Church St.), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Tribeca · 107 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of N Y C F O O D.

33. Shake Shack

8.9
691 8th Ave (at W 44th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 857 tips and reviews
Benny's Burritos is one of N Y C F O O D.

34. Benny's Burritos

113 Greenwich Ave (at Jane St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · West Village · 178 tips and reviews
Lucy's Cantina Royale is one of N Y C F O O D.

35. Lucy's Cantina Royale

6.1
1 Penn Plaza (34th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Chelsea · 157 tips and reviews
Brother Jimmy's BBQ is one of N Y C F O O D.

36. Brother Jimmy's BBQ

181 Lexington Ave (at E 31st St), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Rose Hill · 137 tips and reviews
Caliente Cab Co. is one of N Y C F O O D.

37. Caliente Cab Co.

6.0
61 7th Ave S (at Barrow St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · West Village · 143 tips and reviews
Negril Village is one of N Y C F O O D.

38. Negril Village

8.5
70 W 3rd St (at Bleecker St.), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 145 tips and reviews

39. The Crabby Shack

Patchogue, NY
Seafood Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Lantern Thai Kitchen is one of N Y C F O O D.

40. Lantern Thai Kitchen

311 2nd Ave (at E 18th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 49 tips and reviews
Spur Tree Lounge is one of N Y C F O O D.

41. Spur Tree Lounge

74 Orchard St (at Broome St), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Lower East Side · 22 tips and reviews
S'MAC is one of N Y C F O O D.

42. S'MAC

7.8
197 1st Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Mac and Cheese Joint · East Village · 283 tips and reviews
Mangu Dominican Kitchen is one of N Y C F O O D.

43. Mangu Dominican Kitchen

158 E 45th St (3rd Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 9 tips and reviews
The Meatball Factory is one of N Y C F O O D.

44. The Meatball Factory

251 2nd Ave (14th), New York, NY
Gastropub · East Village · 44 tips and reviews
The Meatball Shop is one of N Y C F O O D.

45. The Meatball Shop

84 Stanton St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 621 tips and reviews
Cafeteria is one of N Y C F O O D.

46. Cafeteria

8.1
119 7th Ave (at W 17th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Chelsea · 636 tips and reviews
Luke's Lobster is one of N Y C F O O D.

47. Luke's Lobster

8.8
242 E 81st St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Yorkville · 141 tips and reviews
Agozar is one of N Y C F O O D.

48. Agozar

7.2
324 Bowery (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · NoHo · 97 tips and reviews
The Rusty Knot is one of N Y C F O O D.

49. The Rusty Knot

425 West St (at W 11th St), New York, NY
Tiki Bar · West Village · 194 tips and reviews
Sidewalk Bar & Restaurant is one of N Y C F O O D.

50. Sidewalk Bar & Restaurant

94 Avenue A (at E 6th St), New York, NY
Café · East Village · 154 tips and reviews

51. Hybird

75 9th Ave (Chelsea Market), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Chelsea · 27 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: “The clear standout on the menu, however, is the watermelon-jalapeño slushy: the definition of refreshing, with a bonus bracing kick.” Read more.

Doughnut Plant is one of N Y C F O O D.

52. Doughnut Plant

220 West 23rd Street (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Chelsea · 634 tips and reviews
Milk Bar is one of N Y C F O O D.

53. Milk Bar

8.3
251 E 13th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 711 tips and reviews
Tropix Bar & Lounge is one of N Y C F O O D.

54. Tropix Bar & Lounge

7.1
95-32 Queens Blvd (at 63rd Dr.), Rego Park, NY
Lounge · 37 tips and reviews
Papasito Mexican Grill And Agave Bar is one of N Y C F O O D.

55. Papasito Mexican Grill And Agave Bar

5.8
223 Dyckman St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Washington Heights · 55 tips and reviews
Sugar Factory American Brasserie is one of N Y C F O O D.

56. Sugar Factory American Brasserie

835 Washington St (at Little West 12th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 133 tips and reviews
Rouge Tomate is one of N Y C F O O D.

57. Rouge Tomate

10 E 60th St. (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 82 tips and reviews
Má Pêche is one of N Y C F O O D.

58. Má Pêche

15 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 238 tips and reviews
Awash is one of N Y C F O O D.

59. Awash

8.2
338 E 6th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Ethiopian Restaurant · East Village · 42 tips and reviews
Danji is one of N Y C F O O D.

60. Danji

346 W 52nd St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 279 tips and reviews
Barn Joo Union Square is one of N Y C F O O D.

61. Barn Joo Union Square

7.4
35 Union Sq W (btwn 16th & 17th St), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Union Square · 195 tips and reviews
Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken is one of N Y C F O O D.

62. Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken

8.1
28 E 1st St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · East Village · 226 tips and reviews
Sticky's Finger Joint is one of N Y C F O O D.

63. Sticky's Finger Joint

8.1
31 W 8th St (at MacDougal St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Greenwich Village · 117 tips and reviews
Qi Bangkok is one of N Y C F O O D.

64. Qi Bangkok

7.1
675 8th Ave (btwn W 42nd & W 43rd St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 149 tips and reviews
Chocolat Restaurant & Bar is one of N Y C F O O D.

65. Chocolat Restaurant & Bar

6.7
2223 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at W 120th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Harlem · 64 tips and reviews

Harlem A.Harlem Ambassador: Cobb salad with buttermilk dressing has you wishing for more. Mac & cheese dominates! Drinks are elaborate and have you making a mental note to return. Seating requires a navigation map when crowded.

Max Brenner is one of N Y C F O O D.

66. Max Brenner

8.6
841 Broadway (btwn E 13th & E 14th St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Greenwich Village · 675 tips and reviews
Luke's Lobster is one of N Y C F O O D.

67. Luke's Lobster

93 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · East Village · 304 tips and reviews
Toast 105 is one of N Y C F O O D.

68. Toast 105

2737 Broadway (at W 105th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper West Side · 58 tips and reviews
The Grange Bar & Eatery is one of N Y C F O O D.

69. The Grange Bar & Eatery

1635 Amsterdam Ave (141st St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · West Harlem · 103 tips and reviews
Agave is one of N Y C F O O D.

70. Agave

7.3
140 7th Ave S (between W 10th & Charles St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · West Village · 168 tips and reviews
BXL Zoute is one of N Y C F O O D.

71. BXL Zoute

8.2
50 W 22nd St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Belgian Restaurant · Flatiron District · 89 tips and reviews
Fish is one of N Y C F O O D.

72. Fish

280 Bleecker St (at Jones St.), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · West Village · 218 tips and reviews
Brick Lane Curry House is one of N Y C F O O D.

73. Brick Lane Curry House

7.2
79 2nd Ave (btwn E 4th and E 5th St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · East Village · 112 tips and reviews
Havana Central at The West End is one of N Y C F O O D.

74. Havana Central at The West End

2911 Broadway (btwn W 113th & W 114th), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · West Harlem · 74 tips and reviews
Per Se is one of N Y C F O O D.

75. Per Se

8.4
10 Columbus Cir (at W 60th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 198 tips and reviews
Terroir is one of N Y C F O O D.

76. Terroir

8.9
24 Harrison St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Tribeca · 136 tips and reviews