A menu of small plates and large, seasoned with gusto and served with potent condiments. The big, warm Bavarian pretzel is served with two kinds of mustards. Wash down with good German beer. Read more.
The tiny pearls of couscous serve as a nest for stewed chicken and vegetables. The Kasbah couscous, featuring dark meat, zucchini, celery, carrots, raisins and garbanzo beans is a satisfying dish. Read more.
Start with a specialty cocktail; The selection is diverse and inventive. Chickpea purée made a fine cocktail companion. So was the heap shoestring fries, made with truffle oil and rosemary. Read more.
The whole bird is a triumph of moist flesh and brittle skin. Roasted to order and split for two, it's well worth the hour wait. Read more.
Flavors of Mexico and the Southwest. Featuring many tapas, or little dishes for starters, or several together could make a meal. The staff is capable and energetic, the prices moderate. Read more.
Chef Tyler Palagi is in charge of what the menu modestly calls "grub." Some of it is just the sort pub-crawlers crave after one too many bourbon lemonades or "blujitos." Read more.
The ART Lounge buffet is trendy, seasonal and regional. Six dishes. Lighter fare. Changes every week. Cheese spread perfectly complements $5 happy-hour wine. Happy hour 5-7 Read more.
The owners' Asian origins influence the contemporary American menu. The Asian accents extend to the bar, where a mojito is made with Thai basil. Try olive-oil cake with Kiona ice wine or cava. Read more.
Indulge yourself with some melt-in-your-mouth sweetness at this UES chocolate shop. Because you’re worth it—and you know you love me. Read more.
The diversity of ingredients piques your interest, making it tough to narrow your choices; So don't. Everything lends itself to sharing; most people order a variety of things and do just that. Read more.
Offers such gargantuan portions that hours-long waits are the norm at peak dinner hours and patrons leave lugging leftovers. Caters to diners' all-you-can-eat fantasies with refillable platters. Read more.
At first glance, you'll likely be dazed by all the raised, glazed and frosted doughnuts; the cream puffs, crullers, fritters and bars. But other items include Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches. Read more.
Take the day off and go during the week in the a.m. (Less Crowded) And have the bulgogi for lunch at the cafe. Delicious! Read more.
Many know this sushi joint more from its Web address: sushiwhore.com. There's a live webcam of its sushi bar. Check out the women's bathroom, which has Japanese toilets that squirt warm water. Read more.
Chantanee has a star at the bar in Andrew Bohrer, who makes classic and eclectic cocktails. During the 3-6pm happy hour you can get $3 off bar food, classic cocktails and $2 off draft beer and wine. Read more.