On this family-style menu, the “small” plates are big & the “big” plates are huge. Try the popular bacon-flecked mac and cheese ($9), fried pig tails ($11) and tripe chili with Fritos ($9). Read more.
The $14 Jane Burger (with cheddar, double-smoked bacon and a special sauce) is a popular and juicy menu item. Read more.
This is Foursquare co-founder Dennis Crowley's favorite bar, which he told us in a video tour of the East Village. Read more.
The Nasu Dengaku (grilled eggplant) and Oshinki (assorted pickled vegetables) are popular appetizers. And the miso soup comes with miso paste in a separate dish. Read more.
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.
Is the Schnitzel truck a terrorist threat? Police used that excuse in booting the truck from its usual Friday spot at 54th & Lex. "I was stunned," said an owner. "I mean, I'm just selling schnitzel." Read more.
Power lunching in Midtown? Try this French Vietnamese bistro, where popular menu items include Bun du Riz, a rice noodle dish made with sawleaf herb and spicy pork ($18). 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.
The unofficial official First Restaurant of New York. Though its formal dining room is a bit too too for Eater 38 contention, the front room and its seasonal American menu wins. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Excellent Mexican food, good prices, cool setting. Negates the need for longtime staple Maz Mezcal. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Vesper Brett, spätzle, kraut garnie, dry-aged côte De boeuf, Underberg, and you're all set. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Great for dates & business lunches alike, the subterranean Lure Fish Bar offers up a solid roster of sushi offerings as well as seafood, steak, & one of the best burgers in the city. [Eater 38 Member]
Perfectly executed food and spot on service makes this restaurant a must visit. Plus pastry chef Vera Tongl’s Banana Pudding with Bacon Brittle is out of this world. -Zac Young, Top Chef Just Desserts
Great cocktails, excellent, hearty food in a romantic, pared down setting. It's a major win for the area. Make sure to try the meatloaf sandwich, the duck, the Old Fashioned. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
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.
