Just a door on N 6th street which opens to an inner-courtyard that's homely and cosy. No soy milk when I visited but substituted with almond milk instead ($4.50) - average, not great coffee.
The buddae jigae, squid stuffed with spicy pork, and the watermelon soju has me coming back again and again.
The bao with slow braised beef was tender and juicy and the one with deep-fried tofu was awesome too. Around $3 to $3.50 each. Bargain!
Everything was fresh and flavorsome-babaganoush, wholewheat pita, ouzi (chicken, raisin, vege, rice pilaf in pastry) and lamb pitza recommended! Get there early to avoid a wait.
Brunch here rocks. Ribollita with 2 poached eggs, $11 or Kale Salad, $10. Great service with a smile too!
Koreatown's best kept bar secret is buried deep inside of the drab Hotel Stanford on 32nd Street. Est. 1986 serves strong mixed drinks and a surprisingly good selection of wines by the glass Read more.
Rosemary chips were delicious and good beers on tap for $7. I'll be back to try some more of the food that looked great
Great atmosphere, buzzy, loud and fun. Wed special of Fried Chicken and Waffles $21 was huge and tasty. The salmon was cooked to perfection. Huge range of $7 sundaes so save room.
Nestled on Lafayette and Prince, we're absolutely obsessed with the modern design, high ceilings, and robust beans at La Columbe. Order an iced coffee - each cup is topped with a shot of espresso.
Just across the street (Varick), you'll find the still-working firehouse where the original Ghostbusters was filmed. Talk to the firefighters - they'll take your pic and sell you a t-shirt ($20). Read more.
recommended: goose liver ravioli w/balsamic and brown butter, pork chop, maple cheesecake
The latest venture from Porchetta’s Sara Jenkins is this date-night–friendly spot. Sample one of the unfussy pasta dishes, like anneloni rings tossed with mustard greens and house-made lamb sausage. Read more.
This East Village restaurant is outfitted with vintage wallpaper and pages from a 1915 etiquette text. Sample one of the pre-Prohibition quaffs, like the Sherry Cobbler (sherry and lemon juice). Read more.
put your name on a bottle of kappa no (a sweet potato shochu) and have them keep it behind the bar for future visits. drink on the rocks when you're in the 'hood with a friend (good for three months;
This classic Italian hotspot serving up huge portions is perfect before or after seeing a Broadway show. Go on a Friday and get the house specialty Chicken A la Romana.
Try our favorite version of beef rendang. The tender beef is simmered low & slow in a fragrant mixture of clove, cinnamon, lemongrass & coconut milk. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011. Read more.
See if the smoked chicken wings are available: rubbed with a mixture of mustard powder, cayenne, brown sugar & other spices, then smoked for 2 hrs. They are one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011 Read more.
If you’re here during the day, order the Duck lunch, tender pink breast meat with a candy-crisp skin served with flaky scallion pancakes & white rice. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the addictive fried pig tails, deep-fried to order and coated with a sticky sauce made from the sweet-savory braising reduction. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the Chicken Parmesan: The crunchy, juicy fowl is topped with marinara, creamy house-made mozzarella and basil leaves. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011 Read more.
Try the smoky pulled duroc pork sandwich. Smoky spiced-honey-glazed pork is crowned with julienned pickled carrots, fresh cilantro & sliced cucumber. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011. Read more.
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.
Try the candylike Ba Si. Deep-fried taro, sweet potato and apple form the starchy base of this funky, interactive Northern Chinese dessert. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try pizzaiolo Chris Iacono’s artisinal margherita pie, blistered in a hand-built, wood-fired oven. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
If you want to see NYC's skateboarding skills on display, stop by anytime school is out (e.g. after 2:45pm), then head across the street to Terroir - the Elitist Wine Bar for EVERYONE (of age) :) Read more.
Bartel-Pritchard Square Greenmarket: Located on Prospect Park West at 15th Street, Brooklyn. inside the entrance of Prospect Park. Open Wednesdays, 5/1/13 - 11/27/13 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Good brunch served with 'Tuscan country bread' that comes with beans in olive oil, garlic and parsley. Perfect omelette with kale and goats' cheese and scrambled eggs w/ crispy potatoes. Great coffee
Good guac, palm heart salad, ceviche and fish and shrimp tacos. Not so good Moljacete (mixed grill) in chile with cactus and onion with tortillas. Great desserts-pineapple flan and choc cake
Dan Delaney learned from the best in Texas, drove a smoker and fire wood from Austin to Brooklyn and tested recipes for months to serve you the perfect brisket in his beautiful restaurant.
Go to SPiN New York and get in a game of ping-pong, while drinking a beer with your friends. Friday Nights are always the best! Also try the restaurant's Duck Bill Pops - freezy pops with booze! Read more.
Over the top kitschy tiki-bar serving great burgers, philly steak sandwiches and tater tots. The margaritas are killer and come in pitchers.
If you’re looking for a place to laugh, and do lots of shots, then this is your place! There are literally 100s of varieties of themed shots – get the Harry Potter or the Return of the King.
Questlove's fried chicken, dumpling, cupcake, and slushy shop in Chelsea Market. The fried chicken is good, if way overpriced, and the slushies are even better. Dumplings and cupcakes are a pass.
Paul Grecco is a mad genius. $6 happy hour & free fino sherry pair beautifully with the tasty small plates and panini menu. -Jacqueline Lombard, Top Chef
Go to PDT and get the bacon flavored bourbon. They use Momofuku bacon fat to flavor it. The tater tots are an excellent companion.
Have a late lunch here from 2-5pm - $11 includes Ramen and one appetizer. Try the ramen with tofu and ground pork.
Shabu A is the way to go. Also, best late night drunken-eats deal around ($14 full meal of prime rib-eye goodness from mid -1:30am on Fri and Sat)
A small cone is already quite big. Try many sauces, don't settle for one. Rosemary Garlic and Black Pepper Parmesan are faves. Though you can never go wrong with just an heaping amount of mayonnaise.
Recommended: Scrumpets, onion soup, Caesar salad, terrines, lamb burger, pork belly, pig's foot, fries, cabbage and bacon, sticky toffee pudding, Eton mess. Read more.
