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Jason and Ayana
El Gauchito is one of Jason and Ayana.

1. El Gauchito

8.1
94-60 Corona Ave (at Junction Blvd), Elmhurst, NY
Argentinian Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

2. The Dead Rabbit

9.3
30 Water St (btwn Broad St & Coenties Slip), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 489 tips and reviews

Tony X.Tony Xerri: Expertly done old fashioned cocktails for a super reasonable price in FiDi. Peering outside the bar from within on sunny days is mesmerizing and the staff make you feel completely at home. Love it.

Boqueria Soho is one of Jason and Ayana.

3. Boqueria Soho

9.0
171 Spring St (at Thompson St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · SoHo · 256 tips and reviews
Takashi is one of Jason and Ayana.

4. Takashi

456 Hudson St (at Barrow St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · West Village · 208 tips and reviews
Louie & Chan is one of Jason and Ayana.

5. Louie & Chan

303 Broome St (at Forsyth St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 56 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: This drink ($13) packs in its punches several ways, starting with healthy glugs of Piere Ferrand Cognac and Amaretto, which are seasoned with lemon juice and warming winter spices like cinnamon. Read more.

Sugar Bar is one of Jason and Ayana.

6. Sugar Bar

7.7
254 W 72nd St (btw Broadway & West End), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Upper West Side · 25 tips and reviews
Dimes is one of Jason and Ayana.

7. Dimes

8.2
49 Canal St (btwn Orchard & Ludlow St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chinatown · 179 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This scene-y, California-style spot in Chinatown serves a killer brunch. Options range from acai bowls, to a breakfast sandwich with scrambled eggs, cheddar, & pickled jalapenos. Read more.

Siggy's Good Food is one of Jason and Ayana.

8. Siggy's Good Food

292 Elizabeth St (btwn E Houston & Bleecker St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoHo · 119 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Get the 1/2 lentil soup, 1/2 sandwich lunch special. The Siggy's style egg sandwich is basically egg salad deconstructed (hard boiled egg, cheese, vegan mayo), if you're into that kinda thing.

9. Hundred Acres

38 Macdougal St (btwn Prince & W Houston St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 209 tips and reviews

Charles B.Charles B: Good brunch spot in Soho. Nice space and great bloodies.

Joe's Shanghai 鹿嗚春 is one of Jason and Ayana.

10. Joe's Shanghai 鹿嗚春

9 Pell St (btwn Doyers St & Bowery), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 564 tips and reviews
Swan Oyster Depot is one of Jason and Ayana.

11. Swan Oyster Depot

8.7
1517 Polk St (btwn Sacramento & California St.), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 220 tips and reviews

12. La Folie

2316 Polk St (near Green St.), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 65 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: This unintimidating, cozy French restaurant is one of the city’s best dining experiences. Chef Roland Passot is in the kitchen every night. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

Egg Shop is one of Jason and Ayana.

13. Egg Shop

8.2
151 Elizabeth St (btwn Broome & Kenmare St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · NoLita · 235 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The Pepper Boy with soft scrambled eggs, jamon serrano, carmelized onion aioli, and Gruyere will raise your bar for egg breakfast sandwiches.

Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong is one of Jason and Ayana.

14. Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong

1 E 32nd St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Korean BBQ Restaurant · NoMad · 161 tips and reviews

Will B.Will Bertelsen: Live out your wildest meat related fantasies here.

15. The Park View

7.5
219 Dyckman St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Restaurant · Washington Heights · 41 tips and reviews

David C.David Castellani: There's a Starbucks right on the corner but if you want a cheaper perhaps better alternative for your coffee, cappuccino, latte or espresso fix, I highly recommend park view.

16. Estela

8.5
47 E Houston St (at Mulberry St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoLita · 252 tips and reviews

17. The Ribbon

8.8
20 W 72nd St (Central Park West and Columbus Avenue), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 89 tips and reviews

David S.David Steinberger: Prime rib and prime rib of pork were terrific. Chocolate mousse was actually a mousse! Messed up a cocktail & brought two back to make up for it. 😊

Seamore's is one of Jason and Ayana.

18. Seamore's

390 Broome St (at Mulberry St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · NoLita · 183 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Check out the killer Spicy Squid tacos, topped with kale, apple, cotija cheese, and corn nuts. Read more.

19. Kopi Kopi

68 W 3rd St (btwn Thompson St & LaGuardia Pl), New York, NY
Indonesian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 87 tips and reviews

HashtagNYUHashtagNYU: We've heard that their French Donuts are giving Cronuts a run for their money.

20. Bar Primi Bowery

8.5
325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 203 tips and reviews

Daniel C.Daniel Chvatik: Amazing pastas, my favorite in New York so far. Very casual and homey but hit the spot!

21. Bono Trattoria

8.9
3658 Broadway (West 151st St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Harlem · 20 tips and reviews

Jessica R.Jessica Robinson: Great food. The pizza and focaccia were delicious. Very cool decor and interior. Service was quick and friendly. Great addition to the neighborhood. We will be back!

22. Di Fara Pizza

8.6
1424 Avenue J (at E 15th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Midwood · 351 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Dominick is a true pizza master and takes his time to get it right. Be patient and don't be picky. You will be back. Cash only

23. Kat & Theo

5 W 21st St New York (b/t Avenue Of The Americas & 5th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 20 tips and reviews

Ashley R.Ashley Reiner: Pass. Service was excellent but the food was mediocre at best

Mŏkbar is one of Jason and Ayana.

24. Mŏkbar

7.4
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Chelsea · 127 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This ramen spot has noodles with kimchi bacon broth or classic braised pork broth, and they have disco fries with ramen gravy. Disco fries. With ramen gravy. Read more.

Little Park is one of Jason and Ayana.

25. Little Park

85 W Broadway (at Chambers St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Tribeca · 107 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: Try the tartare ($12), its sweetness is harnessed by horseradish cream, salty little globes of roe and caraway-dusted rye crumble. Read more.

Pure Thai Cookhouse is one of Jason and Ayana.

26. Pure Thai Cookhouse

8.6
766 9th Ave (btwn 51st & 52nd St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 397 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the beef with chili. Wok-charred beef is tossed w/ kafir lime leaves & green beans, then bathed in a orange-tinted sauce of turmeric & Thai chilies. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011. Read more.

27. The Eddy

342 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & 2nd Av), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · East Village · 81 tips and reviews

Christie B.Christie Besinger: This place is awesome! The cocktails are crazy unique. Definitely recommend the bacon tator tots, scallop dish and lamb! So good and great service!

Tuome is one of Jason and Ayana.

28. Tuome

8.7
536 E 5th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 101 tips and reviews

29. Atwood, Kitchen & Bar

5.7
986 2nd Ave (52nd Street), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 24 tips and reviews

Michael N.Michael Natale: Bar. I can't imagine eating here. Used to be called Traffic. Two levels with two bars. Good well Taquila

Butter Midtown is one of Jason and Ayana.

30. Butter Midtown

7.4
70 W 45th St (6th Avenue), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 174 tips and reviews
dell'anima is one of Jason and Ayana.

31. dell'anima

38 8th Ave (at Jane St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 167 tips and reviews
Tsurutontan is one of Jason and Ayana.

32. Tsurutontan

7.9
21 E 16th St (btwn Union Sq W & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Udon Restaurant · Union Square · 110 tips and reviews