Renee’s NYC List

Renee DiResta: Get a salad and the small mac-n-cheese. Share a biscuit, they're huge.

Renee DiResta: Innovative and delicious vegetarian/vegan food. The cornbread is great.

Renee DiResta: Cookies. The Compost Cookie and the cornflake-and-marshmallow are the best.

Renee DiResta: One of the best date places in NYC. You want to make sure to get seated around the communal table so you can watch the chefs in action. Get the crab rice, it takes 30 min but it's worth it.

Renee DiResta: Come here for brunch or lunch. The Market Plate veggie options are delicious. The grilled salmon is also great.

Renee DiResta: The best frozen yogurt in New York.

Renee DiResta: Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory made real.

Renee DiResta: Open 24 hours. Great spot for late-night pierogis.

Renee DiResta: The lobster miso soup is great. So is the futomaki.

Renee DiResta: Get the pumpkin spice cupcake with cream cheese frosting.

Renee DiResta: Get the ratatouille on top of green rice.

Renee DiResta: One of the most charming spots in Dumbo. Get macarons and pastries and eat them in the park under the bridge.

Renee DiResta: Start with a savory crepe, but save room for a butter and sugar dessert crepe.

Renee DiResta: Bacon-wrap your hot dog (or veggie dog!) and put avocado on top.

Renee DiResta: $9 burgers, only on weekdays. Best lunch deal in the world.

Renee DiResta: New York style pizza done right. The white pizza is the best, followed by pepperoni or clam.

Renee DiResta: The quintessential New York bagel w/creamcheese & lox. Get an egg cream, too.

Renee DiResta: Kielbasa sandwich and/or knish. Also can't go wrong w/a giant pastrami on rye.

Renee DiResta: The olive oil tastings are a great way to start your meal.

Renee DiResta: Walk. Take a detour to Billy's Bakery if you have some extra time.

Renee DiResta: Take the F train here, then walk around the waterfront park and check out the little shops and restaurants.

Renee DiResta: The prettiest place in the park. Leads to Bethesda Fountain.

Lisa E: If you're headed to Manhattan, take the AirTrain to Jamaica Station, then the LIRR to Penn Station. Costs $10 - $15, depending when you're traveling & takes half the time of the E train.