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Unravel New York

1. 5 Napkin Burger

8.6
630 9th Ave (at W 45th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Hell's Kitchen · 448 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: We suggest the 5-Napkin Burger-the taste is great, the quantity abundant, and the onion rings we got on the side instead of fries are some of the best in town-and NYC is an onion-ring-challenged city!

2. Barbounia

8.4
250 Park Ave S (at E 20th St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Flatiron District · 219 tips and reviews

James Ryan S.James Ryan Sloan: Best Brunch in NY. Get the lamb skillet, and spicy feta and babaganush to start. All you can drink champagne for $15. Saturdays start at 10, Sundays 12.

3. The Magician

7.3
118 Rivington St (at Essex St), New York, NY
Bar · Lower East Side · 76 tips and reviews

DensDens: Front booths, right near the big windows, are by far the best people watching spots in the LES. (for a backup, hit the mini magic room at Local 138 around the corner on Ludlow)

4. The Growler Bites & Brews

55 Stone St (at Mill Ln), New York, NY
Bar · Financial District · 101 tips and reviews

Faris Y.Faris Yakob: Infinite Bloody Mary bar with brunch until 4pm - awesome

5. The Bowery House

5.7
220 Bowery (btwn Prince & Spring St.), New York, NY
Hotel · NoLita · 37 tips and reviews

John O.John Ousby: Friendly, clean, cool and reasonably priced. Great Place to meet interesting people from all over the world.

6. Vintry Wine & Whiskey

57 Stone St (Hanover St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Financial District · 110 tips and reviews

Faris Y.Faris Yakob: Prix fixe is great

7. Lusardi's

8.0
1494 2nd Ave (At 78th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 11 tips and reviews

Claire H.Claire Hohlt: By far my favorite restaurant! It should be a destination for all!

8. Sake Bar Hagi

152 W 49th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Theater District · 181 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: I love this izakaya. Just when you thought there was no cool place to eat in this 'hood. Go downstairs, grab a table in the nook or the bar (only two spots I like) and try everything on the menu

9. Flatiron Lounge

37 W 19th St (btwn 5th & 6th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Flatiron District · 145 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Go for the cocktails -- we like the manhattan. They're some of the very best in the country.

10. The Belgian Room

125 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 37 tips and reviews

11. Miso Sushi

5.8
40 Main St (at Front St.), Brooklyn, NY
Sushi Restaurant · DUMBO · 36 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Szymanski: Go for lunch, get the Sushi Premium, and ask for spicy mayo on the side. $10 of awesome!

12. Brooklyn Roasting Company

25 Jay St (btwn Plymouth & John St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · DUMBO · 314 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: A welcome addition to Jay Street in the summer of 2011, these guys are our go-to coffee in the morning, afternoon, and night. Stop in, grab a cup, and even snag a seat if one is available.

13. Bridge Fresh Market

5.4
68 Jay St (btwn Front & Water), Brooklyn, NY
Grocery Store · DUMBO · 32 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: Not only do we dig the chicken nachos and quesadillas here, but the beats are always spinning so fresh like. You can always find an afternoon pick-me-up snack here too.

14. Superfine

7.2
126 Front St (at Pearl St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · DUMBO · 179 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: Visit Superfine for their happy hour from 6-7pm; a great spot for meeting up with people after work in the New York Digital District.

15. La Bagel Delight

8.1
104 Front St (at Adams St.), Brooklyn, NY
Bagel Shop · DUMBO · 72 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: One of our favorites on the menu is the Slim Slope Special on a bialy. With egg whites, Swiss cheese, tomato, and grilled turkey you can't go wrong.

16. Foragers

56 Adams St (at Front St), Brooklyn, NY
Deli · DUMBO · 97 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: Foragers' [fancy] sandwiches are the focus of our Fancy Fridays. Top choices include the capresse (avocado, mozzarella, tomato), sopressata & fresh mozzarella, and the serano ham w/ manchego cheese.

17. Front Street Pizza

7.4
80 Front St (at Washington St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · DUMBO · 94 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: Walk in or call and order "The Tassone," a tribute to our former intern Nick Tassone, and you'll be treated to a delicious combo of green peppers, bacon, and pepperoni.

18. Bubby's Brooklyn

1 Main St (at Plymouth St.), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · DUMBO · 112 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: When we're working late and need something that hits the spot just right we call up Bubby's. Try the pulled pork -- or anything barbecue -- and whatever pie is available (cherry!).

19. One Girl Cookies

33 Main St, Brooklyn, NY
Bakery · DUMBO · 171 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: New to our 'hood in 2012, One Girl Cookies has quickly become a favorite for their whoopie pies, Stumptown coffee, and enjoyable seating (great people watching).

20. Almondine Bakery

8.5
85 Water St (btwn Dock & Main St), Brooklyn, NY
Bakery · DUMBO · 151 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: Try the almond croissant! Whether it's studio-wide treats on Fridays or the spread at Creative Mornings, the croissants here are delicious. We've also been known to pick up a few cakes for birthdays.

21. Jacques Torres Chocolate

8.2
66 Water St (btw Dock St & Main St), Brooklyn, NY
Candy Store · DUMBO · 107 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: The chocolates are good any time, but the real treat is the ice cream sandwich in the summer time (next door!). Two scoops of ice cream between two amazing chocolate chip cookies. Com'on.

22. Jane's Carousel

9.3
45 Main St (at Old Dock St), Brooklyn, NY
Attraction · DUMBO · 86 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: Situated between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, hit up Jane's Carousel for $2 rides with epic views of lower Manhattan and the Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park.

23. Calexico Taco Cart

1 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
Food Truck · Brooklyn Heights · 10 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: You can't go wrong here unless you forget a side of "crack sauce." A burrito or a few tacos is the perfect lunch, but walk around a bit afterward so you don't fall asleep back at your desk.

24. Brooklyn Bridge Park

9.6
Furman St (Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Brooklyn Heights · 419 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: A great place for a quick nap on summer afternoons. Or you can always just sit and watch all of the wedding photos going on.

25. Hanco's

8.1
147 Montague St (btwn Henry St & Clinton St), Brooklyn, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 69 tips and reviews

Brooklyn UnitedBrooklyn United: Go for the spicy pork or tofu sandwiches. While it's a bit of a hike from the DUMBO area, an office-wide order can often convince them to deliver.

26. Piccolo Angolo

8.1
621 Hudson St (btwn Jane St & 12th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 56 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: Get the meatballs. They're as good as they are large. Also- always tell the family staff it's your birthday.

27. Fatty Crab

643 Hudson St (btwn Horatio & Gansevoort St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · West Village · 177 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Love this small place in the West Village. Everything from the Quail Egg Shooter to the Tea Sandwiches and the Duck with Tamaki are all superb. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef

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28. Archway Cafe

5.8
57 Pearl St (at Water St), Brooklyn, NY
Café · DUMBO · 74 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Szymanski: They have big cookies here. Get your fix!

The Brindle Room is one of Unravel New York.

29. The Brindle Room

277 E 10th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 192 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Beef is the star of the show in the steak house burger. The thick patty is seasoned liberally & pan-seared for a sturdy crust, gushing with funky flavor that pools up in the loosely packed interior. Read more.

30. Gravy

7.6
32 E 21st St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave. S), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 26 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Really cute southern spot serving delicious, butter heavy food. Definitely get the Grits Three Ways, The Spinach Crab Dip and the Garlic Braised Pork Butt.

31. Caracas Arepa Bar

91 E 7th St (btw 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Arepa Restaurant · East Village · 361 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The 3 arepas to get: de pabellon (shreeded beef, sweet plantains, white cheese), la surena (chicken, chorizo, avocado), and la de pernil (roast pork shoulder, jalepenos, fried sweet plantains).

32. Whirlybird

252 S 2nd St (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
Taco Restaurant · Williamsburg · 34 tips and reviews

karenkaren: Their one-item menu - a breakfast taco with chorizo -is legit, and decent (Oslo) coffee rounds out the deal

33. Back Room

8.2
102 Norfolk St (btwn Delancey & Rivington St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Lower East Side · 205 tips and reviews

Silver A.Silver Arevalo: cool speakeasy bar. there's no sign, you go down the stairs and the entrance is at the back of the building. there's a secret room behind a bookshelf. fridays and saturdays are 25+ to enter.

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34. PDT (Please Don't Tell)

8.5
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 439 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Found behind a “secret” door next to Crif Dogs, this place is a favorite for classic and tweaked cocktails. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

35. Ninja New York

25 Hudson St (btwn Duane & Reade St), New York, NY
Theme Restaurant · Tribeca · 163 tips and reviews

MTVMTV: Eat at this place - ninjas serve you your food - it's wild. - Vinny, Jersey Shore

36. J.Crew

235 W Broadway (at White St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · Tribeca · 15 tips and reviews

Bret P.Bret Pittman: A one-stop shop for everything a man needs...my ultimate closet. A carefully edited collection of the J. Crew men's line, with collaborations from heritage brands like Alden, Macintosh, Belstaff, etc.

37. Nights and Weekends

1 Bedford Ave (at Manhattan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenpoint · 90 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Recommended: Crispy rock shrimp, fried shishito peppers, croque senora; Mi Corazon and the Improved Malecon Old Fashioned cocktails. Read more.

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38. Spice Market

403 W 13th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 386 tips and reviews

LogoTVLogoTV: “Spice Market makes me forget that I'm living in one of the busiest cities in the world! Every single dish is amazing and the decor is so therapeutic!” – Meredith, Setup Squad

39. A Salt & Battery

7.7
112 Greenwich Ave (btwn Jane St. & W 12th St.), New York, NY
Fish and Chips Shop · West Village · 105 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Sunny Anderson finds guilty pleasure in the deep fried candy bar at A Salt & Battery on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.

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40. La Superior

8.4
295 Berry St (btwn S 2nd & S 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 293 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: Impressive: pescado zarandeado, grilled white fish topped with crunchy pico de gallo, and tinga de pollo, shredded chicken spiced with chipotle, tasty heat you could smell. Read more.

41. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1451 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Pastrami On Rye With Brown Mustard: A thing of unparalleled beauty. Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

42. Frankies Spuntino 570

570 Hudson St (at W 11th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 142 tips and reviews

Raj S.Raj S.: If you're into whiskey, get the Boulevardier followed by the Brooklyn on Hudson. Simply well made. Also, order the Braciola. Won't be disappointed.

43. Magnolia Bakery

8.6
401 Bleecker St (at W 11th St), New York, NY
Bakery · West Village · 436 tips and reviews

Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's: The bakery that began the cupcake craze is still the best. We suspect it’s the lick-your-fingers-to-get-the-last-bit-of-butter-cream frostings and fillings. They do a mean banana pudding too.

44. 675 Bar

675 Hudson St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Bar · Meatpacking District · 108 tips and reviews

Stephane K.Stephane Krzywoglowy: A very cozy place with an awesome music and great booths to play game have beer and hang out with friends!

45. Del Posto

85 10th Ave (at W 16th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 277 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Get the $125 tasting menu here for bites like tableside antipasti and Mark Ladner’s legendary 100-layer lasagna. One of our fav Italians from Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

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46. Pop International Galleries

8.1
195 Bowery (at Spring Street), New York, NY
Art Gallery · SoHo · 30 tips and reviews

47. Pearl Oyster Bar

18 Cornelia St (btw Bleecker & W 4th), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · West Village · 161 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: You'll forget you're in New York when you're devouring New England classics like lobster rolls and clam chowder. If you're in town for the summer, try the blueberry crumble.

48. 230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge

8.1
230 5th Ave (btwn W 26th & W 27th St), New York, NY
Rooftop Bar · NoMad · 714 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The best views of the city. Huge outdoor patio with lots of beautiful people. There are many patio bars so you don't have to go inside to get a drink. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef

Má Pêche is one of Unravel New York.

49. Má Pêche

15 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 238 tips and reviews
Schnipper's is one of Unravel New York.

50. Schnipper's

7.7
620 8th Ave (at W 41st St), New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · Theater District · 313 tips and reviews
SPiN New York is one of Unravel New York.

51. SPiN New York

8.3
48 E 23rd St (btwn Park Ave S and Broadway), New York, NY
Bar · Flatiron Dis · 133 tips and reviews
Japadog is one of Unravel New York.

52. Japadog

30 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · East Village · 97 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Havranek: Get the pork dog with Okonomi toppings. The best combo in my book!

Sushi Mambo is one of Unravel New York.

53. Sushi Mambo

255 Bleecker St (at Cornelia St.), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · West Village · 38 tips and reviews
Chari & Co is one of Unravel New York.

54. Chari & Co

7.0
175 Stanton St, New York, NY
Bicycle Store · Lower East Side · 5 tips and reviews
Surf Bar is one of Unravel New York.

55. Surf Bar

7.7
139 N 6th St (btwn Bedford & Berry St.), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 157 tips and reviews
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56. Juni

12 E 31st St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · NoMad · 25 tips and reviews
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57. Ground Support

8.6
399 W Broadway (btwn Spring & Broome St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · SoHo · 507 tips and reviews
Galli Restaurant is one of Unravel New York.

58. Galli Restaurant

7.8
45 Mercer St (Broome & Grand Streets), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 142 tips and reviews
Antique Garage is one of Unravel New York.

59. Antique Garage

8.3
41 Mercer St (at Grand St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · SoHo · 123 tips and reviews
Ace Hotel Lobby Bar is one of Unravel New York.

60. Ace Hotel Lobby Bar

8.7
16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · NoMad · 236 tips and reviews
Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of Unravel New York.

61. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

9.0
18 W 29th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoMad · 679 tips and reviews
Le Poisson Rouge is one of Unravel New York.

62. Le Poisson Rouge

8.4
158 Bleecker St (btwn Sullivan & Thompson St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Greenwich Village · 165 tips and reviews
Flushing Mall Food Court is one of Unravel New York.

63. Flushing Mall Food Court

13331 39th Ave (at Main St.), Flushing, NY
Food Court · 18 tips and reviews