See and be seen when you’re dining al fresco at this SoHo staple. Just don’t be surprised if your secret convo ends up on Page Six - or on gossipgirl.net. Read more.
Arrive early at this best bar for birthdays to claim to prime barside real estate, and order a round of original cocktails mixed by rascally, white-jacketed gents. Read more.
Kelly is the owner if this charming and unique candy and ice cream shop. They have a lot of hard to find candy bars.
Our favorite sauces is the "especial" sauce-mayo, ketchup, & onions- the American answer to Quebecois poutine, only better. The onions will make your breath smell awful, so no kissing afterward
Best grilled salmon, best scallops, best oysters to be found in the East Village. Killer $12 oysters & beers happy hour too. Nothing on the menu disappoints.
Levain's walnut-chocolate chip cookie weigh in at almost a quarter-pound thanks to hefty cargo of whole walnuts, butter, and chocolate, considered by many to be the form's Platonic ideal
Try one of the daily lunch specials, which are made in limited quantities of 30 orders or less. Diners with room for dessert may want black sesame crème brulee or coffee Jell-O. Read more.
Oh how we love the paninis here, and they're just 5 bucks! If you're in the area, stop in for a quick bite or just to say hi to the owner, Gaia.
We're obsessed with their sheep's ricotta cheese and black truffle honey bruchetta. Don't think, just get it. Pair it with the gnocchi di ricotta and a wine by the glass for a perfect experience.
Along with Daisy May's, Dinosaur tops the category of Best BBQ in New York. Waits are epic, as are the ribs. Be aware that outside tables are first-come first-served. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Huge portions of delicious melt-in-the-mouth lamb haneeth and salta, complimentary lamb soup, unlimited sweet hot chai (self-service), soft and fresh warm flatbread...YUM!
Instead of two steaks which means carrying leftovers I usually get the 16 ounce strip with mashed potatoes Then spilt it. Get the chimichurri sauce. the Carmel dessert. Amazing
One of my top 2 go-to spots for dinner in the East Village (the other being Casmir). I always go for: strip steak medium rare, béarnaise sauce, fries, escargot, cabernet. (ps: decent brunch too)
“When the guy behind the register insists that your quesadilla especial be filled with carne asada, it’s wise to heed his advice.” Read more.
The best birthday restaurant offers a homey French feast, centered on a shareable dish like roasted chicken, for groups of 8 to 12 on the long “kitchen table” in the back. Read more.
Kefi, from Donatella Arpaia and Michael Psilakis, focuses on rustic Greek cuisine, like Chicken Souvlaki and Grilled Octopus Salad.
Go to Westville and get the smoked mac and cheese with bacon. S'mac, eat your heart out.
You cant go wrong with anything you order; best salads in nyc. but before you leave make sure to order the cheese cake frozen yogurt. You're welcome.
One of two new Australian-owned specialty coffee shops in Midtown East, Little Collins serves Counter Culture & sandwiches to a neighborhood in dire need of their services. No wifi. Read more.
If only they were open on weekends... Please please open on weekends! People live down here! Like me!
Order the wings. They are the BEST, seriously the soy garlic and hot n spicy. YUM!
Only opened for a soft opening so far but they have pick up available. Got the Pure Heat, Coastal Pepper and rib tips w BBQ sauce. Loved it all! Forget about Atomic Wings-this place will be great!
Choose a fresh pizza full of veggies - the margherita pizza is a great simple choice with fresh basil.
Japanese chain with good sweet and savory rice flour crepes in flavors like edamame and matcha-chocolate.
I don't care if you get the beloved blueberry pancakes or not, but the must have here is the SUGAR-CURED BACON!
Try the green falafel. The crunchy exterior conceals a fluffy core, with a nutty, herbaceous flavor complemented by silky hummus and tahini sauce. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Block association president Arlene Harrison recommends the chicken tajine, but also try the Niokolokoba — the signature dish, a grilled sirloin steak marinated with spices and a black peppercorn sauce
Authentic Austrian food in the Lower East Side, get the sausage sampler, cheese Spätzle, and one of the Austrian beers on tap.
The boil special sauce is what u want on your shrimp, clam, crab, etc. Exploding with flavors. Awesomely priced. Crab cakes are also delicious.
I used to go to Bogota, now I always go to Colombia in Park Slope. It's consistently good food that reminds me of home...plus, they don't have shady advertising practices!
