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NYC: Food
Battersby is one of NYC: Food.

1. Battersby

255 Smith St (btwn Degraw & Douglass St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Boerum Hill · 84 tips and reviews
M. Wells Dinette is one of NYC: Food.

2. M. Wells Dinette

22-25 Jackson Ave (inside PS1), Queens, NY
Diner · Hunters Point · 66 tips and reviews
The City Bakery is one of NYC: Food.

3. The City Bakery

3 W 18th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Union Square · 657 tips and reviews
Kin Shop is one of NYC: Food.

4. Kin Shop

469 Avenue of the Americas (at W 11th St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · West Village · 143 tips and reviews
Alta is one of NYC: Food.

5. Alta

64 W 10th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 316 tips and reviews

6. Angelica Kitchen

300 E 12th St (2nd Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Village · 134 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Leave it to one of the best vegetarian restaurants to produce one of the city’s best salads. Start with the delicious House Salad, or make a meal of the Si Se Puede.

Ippudo is one of NYC: Food.

7. Ippudo

9.1
65 4th Ave (btwn E 9th & E 10th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 1164 tips and reviews
Cha-An Teahouse 茶菴 is one of NYC: Food.

8. Cha-An Teahouse 茶菴

8.9
230 E 9th St Fl 2 (btwn 2nd Ave & Stuyvesant St), New York, NY
Tea Room · East Village · 198 tips and reviews
Mas (farmhouse) is one of NYC: Food.

9. Mas (farmhouse)

39 Downing St (Bedford St.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 86 tips and reviews

10. Smorgasburg Williamsburg

90 Kent Ave (at N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Street Food Gathering · Williamsburg · 412 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: This weekend the Williamsburg flea turns into an entirely grub-oriented market called Smorgasburg, with over a hundred vendors trying to feed you stuff like fresh local tempeh and heirloom beans. Read more.

Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of NYC: Food.

11. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

21 E 12th St (btwn 5th Ave & University Pl), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 277 tips and reviews
Burger Joint is one of NYC: Food.

12. Burger Joint

8.5
119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 783 tips and reviews
Per Se is one of NYC: Food.

13. Per Se

8.4
10 Columbus Cir (at W 60th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 198 tips and reviews
Eleven Madison Park is one of NYC: Food.

14. Eleven Madison Park

9.2
11 Madison Ave (at E 24th St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · NoMad · 292 tips and reviews
Taboon is one of NYC: Food.

15. Taboon

773 10th Ave (at W 52nd St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 120 tips and reviews
Ai Fiori is one of NYC: Food.

16. Ai Fiori

8.7
400 5th Ave (at W 36th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Garment District · 177 tips and reviews
Colicchio & Sons is one of NYC: Food.

17. Colicchio & Sons

85 10th Ave (at W 15th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Chelsea · 185 tips and reviews
Congee Village 粥之家 is one of NYC: Food.

18. Congee Village 粥之家

8.3
100 Allen St (at Delancey St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 218 tips and reviews
Phở Grand is one of NYC: Food.

19. Phở Grand

7.7
277 Grand St (btwn Forsyth & Eldridge St), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 132 tips and reviews

20. Le Bernardin

9.2
155 W 51st St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Theater District · 310 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: City Harvest lunch menu is a great deal, and you can't go wrong with the hamachi and stake. Great Manhattans on the cocktail list!

21. Mas (farmhouse)

39 Downing St (Bedford St.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 86 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: Get the Occidental tuna and mushroom ravioli. You won't be sorry!

Sake Bar Hagi is one of NYC: Food.

22. Sake Bar Hagi

152 W 49th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Theater District · 181 tips and reviews
Kyotofu is one of NYC: Food.

23. Kyotofu

705 9th Ave (btwn 48th & 49th St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 97 tips and reviews
Lure Fishbar is one of NYC: Food.

24. Lure Fishbar

9.0
142 Mercer St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 401 tips and reviews

25. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: Lamb burger is indeed very good, but i preferred the strumpets and the roasted brussel sprouts with chutney.

26. Pommes Frites

123 2nd Ave (btwn E 7th St & St. Mark's Pl), New York, NY
Belgian Restaurant · East Village · 340 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: Roasted Garlic mayo is delicious. They will tell you that Sweet Mango is the most popular flavour, but it will be a let down.

27. Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.7
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 973 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: i thought i had my hypothetical last meals all figured out until i had the blueberry pancakes here. unreal.

28. Congee Village 粥之家

8.3
100 Allen St (at Delancey St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 218 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: Chicken and Congee -- Thass all you need.

29. New World Mall Food Court

8.0
136-20 Roosevelt Ave (at Main St), Flushing, NY
Food Court · 81 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: Great "Ma La Guo" in the far corner, across from Ajisen noodles.

Amy Ruth's is one of NYC: Food.

30. Amy Ruth's

8.0
113 W 116th St (btwn Malcolm X & Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 300 tips and reviews
Pies 'n' Thighs is one of NYC: Food.

31. Pies 'n' Thighs

8.8
166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Williamsburg · 554 tips and reviews
New Malaysia is one of NYC: Food.

32. New Malaysia

48 Bowery (btwn Bayard & Canal St), New York, NY
Malay Restaurant · Chinatown · 97 tips and reviews
L'Artusi is one of NYC: Food.

33. L'Artusi

9.3
228 W 10th St (btwn Bleecker & Hudson St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 397 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: Waiters are friendly and the view is great from the chef's counter. Absolute musts are the house-made ricotta, roasted mushroom with fried egg, and squid ink pasta.

34. Park Avenue Winter

100 E 63rd St (at Park Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 19 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: Anthony Bourdain may not like ordering chicken, but the roasted chicken here is surprisingly flavorful and tender. Other standouts include quail and cod.

Torrisi Italian Specialties is one of NYC: Food.

35. Torrisi Italian Specialties

250 Mulberry St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 140 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: For the dinner prix fixed, go with the seashells di mare, halibut, and chocolate rainbow cake.

AQUAGRILL is one of NYC: Food.

36. AQUAGRILL

210 Spring St (at 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Financial Service · SoHo · 164 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: Best raw bar in the city!

al di là is one of NYC: Food.

37. al di là

8.8
248 5th Ave (at Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · North Slope · 200 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: Come for a late brunch/lunch on Sunday afternoon and walk right in. Be sure to try the Insalata di Farro!

38. Joe's Shanghai 鹿嗚春

9 Pell St (btwn Doyers St & Bowery), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 564 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: If you love dumplings as much as me you have to eat these awesome soup dumplings!! They will be on your table before you put the menu down. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef

39. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: This is the place to tweet and be seen. Their meaty lunch menu includes terrines, ham, sea bass and steak, but the most popular entree is the lamb burger ($17). Read more.

40. Eleven Madison Park

9.2
11 Madison Ave (at E 24th St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · NoMad · 292 tips and reviews

Matt D.Matt Duckor: Let Daniel and Will blow you away, you're in great hands. Make sure to ask to see the kitchen, they'll make you a "cocktail" at the observation table in the back.

41. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 721 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Hantz: If you don't have a reservation, try showing up when they open at 5:30 and vie for a spot at the bar. Drink until you're hungry.

Miriam is one of NYC: Food.

42. Miriam

8.8
79 5th Ave (at Prospect Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · North Slope · 185 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: Crispy dough with poached eggs is simply delicious. Gobbled it all up with the spicy harissa sauce!

La Esquina is one of NYC: Food.

43. La Esquina

8.6
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 723 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the Pescado a las Brasas taco, available at the sit-down café and takeout taqueria. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.

Roberta's Pizza is one of NYC: Food.

44. Roberta's Pizza

9.3
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: Loved the Millenium Falco and the Baby Sinclair.

Donguri Restaurant is one of NYC: Food.

45. Donguri Restaurant

309 E 83rd St Frnt 2 (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Yorkville · 28 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: Corn tempura! Squid ink risotto! Rare cheesecake!

Estiatorio Milos is one of NYC: Food.

46. Estiatorio Milos

8.8
125 W 55th St (btwn 6th and 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Theater District · 173 tips and reviews

Jordan K.Jordan Kong: Grilled octopus was spot on. They have a great lunch prix fixe at $25pp with a variety wine by the glass menu. Try the Malagousia from Gerovassiliou, trust me.

Despaña is one of NYC: Food.

47. Despaña

9.1
408 Broome St (btwn Lafayette & Centre St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · SoHo · 289 tips and reviews
Pearl & Ash is one of NYC: Food.

48. Pearl & Ash

220 Bowery (btwn Spring & Prince), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 97 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: "Part futuristic bistro and part Nordic cubby hole.. two people can try everything on the menu for just about $58 a head" -- Thrillist. Read more.

49. Maialino

2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 460 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Popular midday dishes include the peppered chicken on arugula ($19); marinated sea bass with asparagus on a salad ($19); and the pasta with black pepper, egg and guanciale, cured pig jowl ($15). Read more.

50. Tertulia

359 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 4th & Washington Pl), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · West Village · 115 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Recommended: Pan con tomate, Ibérico ham, smoked pig’s cheek, anchovies, autumn salad, fried fairytale eggplant, croquettes, smoked amberjack, lamb breast, paella, rice pudding, torrijas. Read more.

51. DuMont Burger

7.8
314 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & S 2nd St.), Brooklyn, NY
Burger Joint · Williamsburg · 226 tips and reviews

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: Few places marinate their burgers. This is one of them, not to be missed! New York's 10 Best Burgers to Eat Outdoors Read more.

Sergimmo Salumeria is one of NYC: Food.

52. Sergimmo Salumeria

8.6
456 9th Ave (btwn 35th St & 36th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Garment District · 129 tips and reviews

Cassel K.Cassel Kroll: Sandwiches are pricey, but damn good.

53. Totto Ramen

366 W 52nd St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 584 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: At this small organic noodle-soup joint there are three types of noodles, each paired with a different broth: miso, paitan (creamy chicken) and shoyu (soy-sauce based).

54. Do or Dine

1108 Bedford Ave (btwn Quincy & Lexington), Brooklyn, NY
Gastropub · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 97 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Use of Foie Gras in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Foie gras doughnuts. Need we say more?

55. Peking Duck Sandwich Stall

8.6
40-28 Main St (40th Rd), Flushing, NY
Asian Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

JennJenn: Peking duck sandwiches for only $1! The perfect snack.

56. Atera

8.9
77 Worth St (btwn Broadway & Church St), New York, NY
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Tribeca · 45 tips and reviews

Cheney T.Cheney Tsai: 28 courses of pure delight

Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca is one of NYC: Food.

57. Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca

8.7
110 Waverly Pl (btwn MacDougal Alley & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 273 tips and reviews
Betony is one of NYC: Food.

58. Betony

41 W 57th St, New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 88 tips and reviews
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao is one of NYC: Food.

59. Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao

38-12 Prince St (btwn 38th & 39th Ave), Flushing, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · Downtown Flushing · 283 tips and reviews
Roberta's Pizza is one of NYC: Food.

60. Roberta's Pizza

9.3
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews
Lucali is one of NYC: Food.

61. Lucali

9.2
575 Henry St (btwn Carroll St & 1st Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Carroll Gardens · 251 tips and reviews
Blue Ribbon Brasserie is one of NYC: Food.

62. Blue Ribbon Brasserie

8.9
97 Sullivan St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 152 tips and reviews
Carbone is one of NYC: Food.

63. Carbone

9.1
181 Thompson St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 243 tips and reviews