Completely hidden gem is tucked away in a freight elevator entrance. Get here early for lunch (his food sells out fast) and enjoy stewed chicken, beef stew or goat.
Motorino is one of the NYT restaurant critic Sam Sifton’s 50 favorite NYC restaurants. To see the full list, get The Scoop iPhone app, an inside guide to New York: NYTimes.com/thescoop
New York Times writer Frank Bruni loves this restaurant for the succulent brisket, heavenly ribs, mouthwatering corn pudding, and tantalizing peanut butter & jelly cupcakes.
Built in the 30s, this was an active railway until 1980. "Friends of the High Line" formed in 1999 with the idea of turning it into an elevated park similar to the Promenade Plantée in Paris.
Take a breather in Bryant Park. Ice skating in the winter, outside movies in the summer, all surrounded by gorgeous architecture and yellow cabs. Enjoy the free wifi!
Woodstock of Eating. Saturdays on the Williamsburg waterfront between North 6th and North 7th St., at the East River; and Sundays on the DUMBO waterfront at the historic Tobacco Warehouse Read more.
Here's what happens when hipster chefs get it right. Market-driven goodness and go-to pizzas. Check out the Heritage Radio Network, which broadcasts from the dining room on Sundays. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
A very low-key and unassuming atmosphere with some perfect ramen. Try the Spicy Miso and the Gyozas…which are all prepared in front of you.
Def try the pork cutlet curry, recommended for a reason. Also they have japanese marble soda (if you don't know you'll have to try it).
The small stage, energetic crowd and top-notch indie bookings make Mercury Lounge an anomaly in New York, where indie bands regularly play to thousands. Come smell the bands you love! - IFC Staff
Try the sisig, a typical Filipino dish made with pork head. Less adventurous options include longanisa sausage or sizzling corned beef hash with garlic fried rice. Read more.
Home to some of New York's most famous concerts. Diana Ross literally singing in the rain, Simon & Garfunkel, Garth Brooks and Dave Matthews Band have all played Central Park.
The best museum to spend the day in boasts unparalleled holdings in 20th- and 21st-century art, the Sette MoMA restaurant, a plush movie theater and the MoMA Design Store. Read more.
Wait for a seat on le roof and you’ll enjoy the magical ambiance while you dine on Grilled Asparagus Salad and Pino’s Spicy Lamb Burger and sip your Fee Americain.
With out a doubt, the best place to sit with a cup of coffee and the one you love and enjoy the most spectacular views of Manhattan.
The best waterfront in NYC offers a unique view of the lower Manhattan skyline, aquatic features, such as a salt marsh filled with native cordgrass, and Jane’s Carousel, a restored ride from 1922. Read more.
The Brooklyn Bridge was completed in 1883. It was the longest suspension bridge in the world from its opening until 1903 and the first steel-wire suspension bridge.
This is one of our most favorite (and hidden) and exotic lounges in Manhattan. It’s a great place for a romantic interlude over wine and hummus.
This place is often overlooked due to Boat Basin Cafe, which is only a few blocks up, but it's a great place to enjoy a bucket of Coronas with a few friends and enjoy the sunset. Good burgers too!
Another great place to enjoy a great run or bike ride. For those more adventurous types, you can go Kayaking or dive in for a triathlon-training swim.
Rachel Dratch of SNL says, "Supper is my favorite East Village place, maybe my favorite New York restaurant. They have these really cool party rooms that are hidden." Read more.
A perpetual favorite with the weekend brunch crowds, go before 11 to get the best of the dim sum and avoid painful waits. - Inspector
The closest thing we have to a local. Be sure to try the Dark AndStormy, but if you're feeling adventurous, ask about the Pickle Back. Read more.
Great place to hold meetings in the SoHo area. Acceptable noise levels and great drinks.
Authentic Chinese food court. Try Li's #30 Pan-fried pork & leek dumplings. The size of a fried frisbee. I'm not Chinese.
Winner of Best Malaysian in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue!
The signature sammie features 3-day-brined pork shoulder rubbed w/ a spice mix, then smoked & slow roasted & finished on a toasted ciabatta roll w/ red-onion jam, mustard aioli & a dash of hot sauce. Read more.
Go for the tuna melt, one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in New York. On rye, of course. Read more.
Try the Mac and Chicharrón, a double dose of pork with a silky mix of American and cheddar cheeses, spiked with spicy sambal. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
One of the only, and the best, Cubano Chino restaurants in NYC. Start with the Sangria and then dive into some Peruvian Chicken with Roast Pork Fried Rice. Beware of the crowds!
Good choices include the mussel soup with sausage, an open-faced sea urchin sandwich, plank-grilled Spanish mackerel in escabeche juice, and diver scallops with risotto and orange. Read more.
my go-to meal in chinatown. tawianese-style pork chop, get it w/ an egg.
One of our favorite spots for wonton noodle soup, with a wide range of noodles and dumplings.
Try the pork souvlaki: herb-marinated pork butt seared over wood-charcoal embers and served in a fluffy grilled pita. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Watching the sunset on a boat with a bucket of beer is pretty much the perfect way to end your summer day.
Go through the Japanese restaurant and to the unmarked door that faces you as you get to the hostess stand. No parties more than 4. The specialty cocktails are impressive here.
The vanilla cupcakes are refreshingly not a sugar bomb, and the banana cupcakess have intense, delicious flavor.
Ohhh the Cronut – this trendy hybrid attracts a line at 7am before opening but is well worth the early wake up and wait. Enjoy this innovation or any other famed treat in the lovely outside seating.
Come and enjoy the expansive views of Central Park as you dine on Pancetta with Figs and Pistachios, Pansotti, Branzino and if you have room, Bomboloni Alla Toscana.
Expect to wait to share space at the giant communal table that stretches the length of the room, but Socarrat serves near note-perfect paella. A solid menu of Spanish starters, too. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Chef Bill Telepan has a gift for cooking greenmarket vegetables, but his menu also includes a few great splurge dishes like the lobster bolognese and the grass-fed ribeye for two. [Eater 38 Member]
Don't let the homey atmosphere fool you; make a reservation at least a week in advance. Popular lunch items include include the turkey sandwich, cheeseburger, and the whole wheat pizzas. Read more.
get a spicy lamb skewer (or three). they're well-seasoned and only $1 a skewer.
Sweet Baby Jesus, the duck here will blow your mind. Schnitzel is also pretty good. Splitty-split for best results.
Everyone comes for the chicken and it lives up to the hype. It's juicy, the skin is crispy and the portion is plentiful. Another option: velvety gnocchi, tossed with corn and roasted cherry tomatoes. Read more.
Chef April Bloomfield holds her own and then some at New York's top gastropub. Arguably the best restaurant burger in New York is served here, and the gnudi needs no introduction. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Italian food translated in a unique way by Japanese chefs. Two great noodle cultures merge!
I love April Bloomfield’s new place. Really hip, and the food is amazing. A perfect lunch or brunch spot while out running around in NYC. -Susan Feniger, Top Chef
This Korean joomak delivers exactly what NYC's nocturnal gastronauts crave most: a new & exciting way to drink & eat at the same time. Order a fiery communal bowl of the late-night-only Korean ramen. Read more.
Great korean BBQ found here. Very authentic and perfect for business meetings, dates or for those that want to try something new. A HUGE wine list that will make anyone happy. Really worth a shot. Read more.
The happy hour here is FANTASTIC!! Two for one Red, White or Rosé sangria pitchers is amazing as if there food!
Students, locals and celebs all love this classic Ukrainian spot. Some of the city's best banana pancakes, kasha with gravy, matzo ball soup, pierogis and a great cheeseburger. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
This spot, (formerly Ray's) serves some of the finest square slices in the city, like the Spicy Spring, which comes with natural casing pepperoni that curls and crisps in the oven.
Pernil with a Twist: Chunks of roast pork—the kind you want to pick out and relish separately. Among the onion slivers and jalapeno-green sauce, there are homely fried lumps of sweet plantain. Read more.
Try the vodka pizza, the crisp yet pliable thin-crust pies have a delicate char and a crackerlike crust. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
A great place for a hot dog and tator tots! As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
A deliciously sexy new addition to the UWS. Go into Burke & Wills and head toward the back. You'll see a padded black door on the right side. The expert drinks and sensual atmosphere await upstairs...
Like it’s sister restaurants, they’re serving some of the freshest and tastiest Sushi in all of Manhattan – it’s like you’re in Tokyo. Splurge on the chef’s omakase.
Amazing food! Friendly service! And great live gospel music on Sundays! As a Southern transport in the Big Apple, I highly recommend!
Drink or Treat - this neighborhood bar does what you wish your neighbors did every day growing up...give away candy. Help yourself as you mull your choices from their consistently strong tap lineup.
Different location, same great burger. Good place to stop after checking out the Natural History Museum. As always, you've got to get the shack burger, a chocolate shake, and some cheese fries.
You just found your meal for the day. Levain’s cookies are the size of baseballs, and they’re some of the best in the city.
It’s not too much to say that Saeed Pourkay’s is the best Persian food you’ll ever eat at a Flatiron pizzeria.
All you can eat hotpot $22, so worth it! Try the dessert by the sauce section. And they give you ice cream (including green tea flavor) after the meal!
This place is perfect for inexpensive, healthy and tasty Korean food, either in-store or to go. Try to hit up their noodle bar or come late at night (like, 3 a.m.) for a fill-up.
Great place to grab the best Mexican corn on a stick! Before or after a show at nearby Webster Hall or Irving Plaza
Amazing atmosphere, authentic Mexican taste: guac, tacos, tostadas and quesadillas are really good and cheap!
We've been going here since we moved to NYC, 15 years ago. The silver dollar pancakes are perfect, and the smoked salmon platter is great (the bagels here are soooo good). Great pizza and burgers too
They don't call this place pio pio for nothing, their chicken is slammin! if you're drinking - try the Inca Martini, it's tasty and 3 of those would have you over-tipping your bartender! cool lil spot Read more.
Nice touches in this new outpost make it a great spot for Upper West Siders seeking a post-workout nosh or a farm to table pick-me-up. Go for the grain bowls, which are solid dinner options.
One of the better Thai restaurants on this stretch of Ninth Avenue. Crab and pork with stir fried noodles is the signature dish, well worth ordering on a first visit.
Family style Italian food very authentic, best Italian meal ever had
The world's best chicken parm sandwich. Dare I say the world's best sandwich overall?
The samosa with chickpeas is really good. They cover one ($3) or two ($5) samosas with chana, then add a yogurt sauce and a tamarind sauce. The chana crumbles into the samosa and the flavors combine.
Hop Shing is Legit! Been around since I was kid. It's the only place i know that still sells "dai bao's" and dim sum to go.
Narrow, cobblestone path was developed by the Dutch in 1656. 1st paved street in NYC. Greek-Revival bldgs along street were all erected after Great NY Fire of 1835. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
a michelada, the thrice-cooked bacon, the chongqing chili chicken wings, the salt cod fried rice and, like, lots & lots of beer. use one napkin for your hands and the other for when your eyes tear up.
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.
