One of the best restaurant atmospheres - warm, friendly, full of noise and yet intimate at the same time. Some of the best chicken and waffles I've had.
The single best Greek restaurant in New York City and possibly anywhere outside of Greece. Authentic as it gets. Full of soul in the best way possible.
The star is the Mezza Luna Ravioli, and rightfully so - a singular dish, for certain. But also try the fried calmari - birght, crisp, and not weighed down by grease.
Terrific little mexican spot - the fried plantain in particular is really outstanding, but they also have some excellent mole.
The best tortillas in NYC, hands-down - made in-house, using old-school technique. You can buy the raw masa or tortillas by the pound to bring home with you.
I cannot say enough good things about the Cumin lamb. I have had dreams about it. I have cravings for it. Completely unique.
If you've got the wallet for it, as singular of a dining experience as I've ever seen.
Justified Hipness. New twists on a classic cuisine. Grilled maitake mushrooms with goat cheese were spectacular, but the kitchen's emphasis on fresh ingredients render recommendations moot.
My favorite meal in NYC. The Sea Urchin Carbonara is a must try dish. The refined french technique and cuisine of the michelin star elite at a fraction the cost. NYC's most underrated by far.
Those little baos will be the death of me. Light, chewy but soft as a cloud, and bursting with flavor. If you've never had a pork bun, put down what you're doing and go get one.
David Chang's flagship is still putting out some of the best ramen in the city (although he has more competition than when he began) - the pork buns are excellent, and the veggie ramen is spectacular.
Home of my favorite dessert in the City, the black sesame creme brulee. Lovely ambiance, fascinating drinks and desserts.
I would say that Minetta has the best burger in New York, but that's sort of like saying that the space shuttle is the best car. The Black label burger is competing on a different level.
Not everything is great, but the Mole Wings for dinner are next level, and the burritos they serve for lunch are the best I've had in the city.
Don;t let the overly-hipster vibe fool you - there is nothing ironic about how freaking delicious the pizzas here are.
Lovely little restaurant that provides a beautiful wiindow into a woefully-underrepresented cuisine.
The Smoked meat sandwich is as pure of a love letter to Deli food as I've ever had. What they are able to do to beef is just breathtaking.
