Great simple authentic, reasonably priced french food with charm. Live music during the summers a major plus.
Not really a big fan of Thai food, but this place is pretty good. The calamari appetizer was great and definitely try the curry puffs!
The duck and the pork medallions are both very tasty and well presented. Nutella tiramisu FTW! It's really more like a heavenly, dense mousse!
The black spaghetti with seafood was awesome - not your traditional marinara, this one has a kick to it!
Great French food in williamsburg, with decent prices. The steak frites and the steak tartar were both top notch. Owners are cool guys
The roomier location of this East Village favorite for saucy, spicy Venezuelan sandwiches.
For Parties 6 or more, this location is better/bigger than the one in the city. This location accepts reservations too. Order any beer and get a shot of Venezuelan Rum for $1...
Must have tequeños and the La Mulata Arepa! You can never go wrong with their Dark N Stormy! And if it's nice out try to hit up the back patio! Oh, and my favorite brunch special is the Amazónico.
Try Los Muchachos with caramelized onions, meat can be substituted for Chicken. Try Bolirepitas con Nata appetizer... For spice lovers,ask the server for their spicy sauce...
The mustard sauce is to die for!!! Make sure you get dessert too! You can't go wrong.
Guac and chips (plaintain and other) were awesome. Arepas - huge variety, toasted, stuffed and amazing. I had the first one on the menu - beef, black beans, plaintain, and salty cheese. Worth the wait
De pabellon arepa. Shredded beef, black beans, cheese, sweet plantains. It's a religious experience in your mouth. Less crowded than east village location.
If you've never had an arepa you're missing out in life. My fave is the Surena. Add tons of 'crack' sauce.
The yo-yo gets a sugary makeover at Caracas. Sweet plantains are fried in a cinnamon-spiked plantain batter, then they’re stuffed slightly chewy, fresh cheese and served with honey dipping sauce. Read more.
Indulge yourself (or with a partner) in the Noah’s Ark (2 small lobster, crab, & shrimp rolls, 2 pairs of empress class, & 2 drinks. All for $38. Read more.
get the 'taste of maine' and have a taste of everything: shrimp roll, lobster roll, crab roll & empress claws. eat it slowly and let yourself float; otherwise you gonna drown in food
Don't sleep on the Shrimp Roll - the servers admit that it's Luke's personal fave.
The Lobster Roll is the most popular in the city (#2 is Pearl Oyster Bar, #3 Ed's Lobster Bar, #4 Mary's Fish Camp and #5 The Mermaid Inn).
Their Irish spirit is everywhere--just try the scrumptious Irish smoked salmon! When you sign up for LocalBonus, you'll earn points that will enable you to receive a voucher for $10 at Jack Demsey's! Read more.
Tuna carpaccio is delicious. Really fresh tuna and ginger. Nice pepper kick at the end.
Omg - try the Word. Jalapeno infused tequila with chartreuse. Amazing cocktails, deco atmosphere speakeasy.
Well crafted, reasonably priced cocktails, amazing back yard, beer & shot specials if you're slumming it.
$8.00 endless bloody Mary, mimosa, and screw drivers with the brunch special. Best deal in the neighborhood!!
Try the chorizo taco at this Bushwick tortilla factory. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
You gotta come here for the slushie machine with awesome Jim Beam & Coke or Sweet Tea Vodka flavors.
Get the pickle shot / PBR tallboy combo or take your autotune box back to Union Pool.
Take advantage of the best happy hour in the neighborhood: 2 for 1 draft & well drinks until 8p.
PBR tallboys, Jim Beam & Coke slushies, and a photobooth. Be warned, they get slammed on weekends.
This club hosts the highlight of the annual DonorsChoose Moustaches for Kids charity contest, where growers gather to drink "picklebacks" (a shot of Jameson whisky and a shot of pickle juice).
Bring 15 friends and you drink for free, just call the day before and give them your name! It's true, I have the headache to prove it!
every other Sunday they have free BBQ at 3pm and free whiskey milkshakes at 5pm
Boasting an impressive (& still cheap) craft beer list, order the chili drenched Frito pie, enjoy the free cheese balls and make sure to try the house specialty: Beam Cream (Jim Beam & Cream Soda)!
Deviled eggs with bacon, hot sauce and jalapeños are delish. BBQ duck nachos, too! Oh & in case you didn't read other 4sq tips, they're famous for custom - "bespoke" - cocktails made to your tastes!
Decent to great ramen depending on what you order. Miso ramen, shio ramen, and abura soba are the best of the lot.
Get the house favorite "Yebisu Ramen" with a spicy egg for that extra kick. Then be prepared to have your taste buds totally blown away with delicious infused flavors. From first bite until your last.
Just Opened. Pronounced “shiksa”. Taste: B.E.C Quesadillas, smoked pork belly, blue cheese, bearnaise, pasilla-prune-pulque or Foie gras al pastor, roasted pineapple, torrejas, chipotle, ancho honey Read more.
Steak tacos with bone marrow steak tar tar. You should also get the foie gras al pastor and grilled carrots.
Spanish mackerel tartare, mango jalapeño , various herbs, avocado mousse , tortillas. - perfect
The garlic parsley fries were SO good, my friend and I had a double order with our drinks.
Fancy? Maybe. Snobby? Not at all. Sit at the bar and talk to friendly bartenders who know what they're doing. Order the oyster and scallops!! The porkbelly melts in your mouth.
New. Ambiance? Simple & chic with lots and lots of dark wood. Food? Roasted Salmon Ramen(Spicy Miso Dashi, Wakame (here it is - http://goo.gl/93uKW), scallion) tasty & perfect on a cold winter night Read more.
Exactly what bburg needed. A brilliant ramen joint (the pork broth is amazing) w/some of the most excellent sushi I've had in nyc. The scallop sushi was so heavenly that we had a piece as dessert.
Malaysianish barbecue in a setting that recalls Williamsburg '92. Get bacon, with a tall cold beer. Get some pig. And the crab laksa, yes. Read more.
You know that famous Blue Ribbon fried chicken? Here you can get it as wings. Oh, and bone marrow fried rice. It's like Brasserie & Sushi had a baby after a one-night stand on the LES.
Seafood-centric Italian with great cocktails to match. Don't miss oyster happy hour either.
"At this East Village neighborhood spot, the Strada ($65) includes half chilled lobster, whelks, periwinkles, shrimp, Nantucket bay scallops, ceviche, Jonah crab claws, littlenecks, and a variety..." Read more.
Bar Jamon, a tiny Spanish wine bar serving small plates in New York, NY, is the brainchild of chef Andy Nusser and Mario Batali. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
Loved the fried chicken ponzu and gyoza. Stay away from tempura eel. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
Definitely worth it if you are out and about late night and looking for a place to eat and drink. Love the skewers, the noodles, ramen, and bangin selection of sake.
Drinks and grub are great here, with a continental beer/wine list, tried and true cocktails, and plates like hungarian meatballs and mussels steamed in white wine. Read more.
Check out the bathroom, made out of a turn-of-the-century elevator with a flip-down sink from a Depression-era railway car.
Restaurateur Matt Abramcyk’s cubbyhole hideout in a former seafarer’s inn serves retro cocktails and comfort food (meatballs; house-pickled vegetables).
4 things to know: 1) order a Dark & Stormy 2) look around, conduits and other underground pieces are part of the charm 3) bathroom is an old elevator 4) go early or late. Peak times = bad experience
A rustic-chic gem of cocktail bar not much larger than a jewel box. Order a Negroni, and don’t be surprised if Robert DeNiro or Bradley Cooper wander in off for a night cap (001 212 226 2515).
“Share some Hungarian Meatballs and a charcuterie plate with the work crew at the bar while shop talking over a round of Old Speckled Hens.” More at http://www.partyearth.com/venues/smith-mills.
This place is off the beaten path. Good choice if you are at the Javits + can walk the 12 blocks. The restaurant's forager sources amazing foods. All wine and beer organic.
Decadent, tasty dishes. Fish with seasonal purees. Great raw dishes and lovely townhouse atmosphere. A sanctuary from busy meatpacking vibe. Backyard perfect late Sunday summer nights.
Beautiful space, with airy design. Cool cocktails (the huntress) and friendly bartenders. Fantastic original choices on the menu: artsy salads, clams with foam, goat, shrimp/saffron. All good!
George Mendes’s Flatiron spot is Adam Platt’s pick for the best Portuguese in New York. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Enjoy Chef George Mendes’ Iberian-inflected creations. The dining counter overlooking the master at work is perfect for a solo bite while the second floor dining room is great for a group. -Inspector
Upscale Indian food representing all regions of India. Lighter than usual. Naan and other breads truly amazing. Fantastic choice for vegetarians, good for crowds and special occasions.
Roomy space with peaceful vibe. Bar snack: mussels in cream sauce or selection of charcuterie. Great salads (hazelnut), pork chop, octopus. My vegetarian friend got a special risotto made for him.
Make a special occasion even more special. Do a tasting menu, the chef will also send out special bites in between, plan to spend a leisurely night, and lots of $, but totally worth it.
If you are looking for the best, truly creative pasta dishes, head here to indulge. Service is friendly, and constant, esp at the bar.
Outdoor summer concerts free every Saturday. Starts at 4pm. Tacos from El Diablo. See the lineup at http://unionpool.blogspot.com/.
Been going her for years. Not huge bar when you go in, but the outdoor area has a fire pit in the winter, a taco truck all year round, and a small music venue, plus it's great for singles. Don't forge
New and accessible by walking over the Brooklyn Bridge. The best of both worlds with stunning views of Manhattan from Brooklyn Bridge Park. Bring your beachwear for summer fun in the sun.
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!
The perfect place to rest before your walk over the bridge, where wooden benches surround a tree-lined fountain. Stop by City Hall, NYC's second, which was finished in 1811. - Green Guide Editor
The ferry stops at Wall St, Bklyn Bridge Park, Midtown, Williamsburg & Gov's Island. If you catch it off-hours, the subway is nearby: A,C train at High St or F train at York St. - Green Guide Editor
Load up on seafood at this MICHELIN starred romantic spot with famed views of the city skyline, but also be sure to order a few veggies from their vegetable garden in Red Hook. - Green Guide Editor
After dinner take a stroll in the new Brooklyn bridge park. If you're a true romance pants, get a bottle of wine (corked) to go and enjoy the views.
For special occasions it’s hard to beat this mainstay with Brooklyn Bridge views. For a more relaxed date, sit in the terrace and sample appetizers, desserts and drinks ($25 per-person minimum). Read more.
See brooklynbridgepark.org for current events at the park. WiFi is avail. at Piers 1 & 6, Empire Fulton Ferry & Main St. You can catch the East River Ferry to Manhattan here. - Green Guide Editor
Ready for dessert? Sweet-tooths flock to Jacques Torres for its ethereal truffles, cookies and European-style hot chocolate, all made on-site at this chocolate factory. – Green Guide Editor
Adored by locals and boasting draft, bottled and canned beer, cocktails, tea, coffee and pastries, this dog-friendly joint has free WiFi and board games, & live music. - Green Guide Editor
Everything is delicious but you cannot leave without trying the chocolate mousse & salted caramel
Its not closed, don't know why foursquare has it listed as such. DJ Brunch Saturdays and Sundays, unlimited mimosas, sangrias, & bloody marys, 10 am to 9 pm! Be there!
the salmon carpaccio was stellar 6/7 times I had it here. the 1/7 time brought me to orgasm
With 6 of their 8 seats at a waist-high counter facing through the front windows onto Woodpoint Rd, Tar Pit, a favorite spot of ours, is good for standing work. Free wifi, plugs & quality coffee. Read more.
As far as new bars go, this place feels like its been here for 50 years. Call it kitsch or call it nostalgia, you can't beat cheap booze, southern fried tunes, and vintage decor. Cool your boots man.
You can finally be a member of a country club, with a membership card to prove it.
The backyard here is one of our favorite outdoor drinking spots during the warmer months. Plus, it's dog-friendly, has a shuffleboard table, and offers a fine selection of American craft beer!
My favorite Summer drink spot. Can't remember if it's Tues or Thurs eve that it turns that the dance floor opens up. The gays come out in full force..SO MUCH FUN
Pimentos de Padron are just like in Spain. Wow. Good selection of tapas abd love their cocktail selection names.
Craving fancy confectionary with a plain price? Find the dessert truck for swanky $6 sweets. Get Crème Brulee made with Madagascan vanilla. Read more.
You can’t go wrong with the Chocolate Bread Pudding. The owners - all former pastry chefs at Le Cirque - wanted to bring five star desserts to the masses, and thank god they have. - Jeremy
Crazy house of debauchery in the financial district. There is a swing above the bar that the girls lure unsuspecting males to swing in, and they light the bar on fire w/… (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
great late night's, swing, fire breathing, CC on Sunday's, bar top dancing, good times
Swing, stripper pole, free hot dog or burger with your drink on Sundays. What more can you ask for?
They have a great happy hour ($3 Yuengling; $4 well cocktails; $1 off all draft beers) plus free pizza-you can find it using our Happy Hours app! http://www.gotime.com/nyc/mobile
We had the "voyage of beer", a sample of 6 of their beer, and the best one was... the Indian River Light Ale. I also tried the Summertime Apricot Ale. Loooooooved it!
Get the tour—it's only one room and then it's back to drinking some of their rare and cask-conditioned beers in a fun, noisy-but-bearable bar space. Say hi to the warehouse cat while you're visiting. Read more.
Nearly every New York City bar serves this local joint’s brew, but swing by the place itself. From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., pay $4 for a wooden nickel and redeem it for any beer the place brews.
Get here with a group of friends and grab a table early. Order pizza from one of the places around the corner and drink good beer, play board games all day
Happy Hour all night long on Wednesdays. Play a game of darts, have a cold beer all while your dog socializes with the other patrons.
Nice Neighborhood Bar in Williamsburg, Dog Friendly. Stop in Thursday, ask for Lisa Marie. Stop by Sunday Bagels and Fixins. Read more.
The amazing Max...a golden retriever that accepts tips from customers (dollar bills) and loyally delivers them to the bartender. A definite must-see.
now there is a back room for shows. walk to the left like you're going to the bathroom and you'll find an awesome venue with a bar. you'll be thankful you won't have to wait at the other one.
Love this spot for chill multiple games and they do beer buckets but bring your own food.
My favorite bar in NYC. Very dark, woody, and pub-ish; booths with swing-closed doors, antlers abound, and a fireplace to boot. You'll love it here in the winter.
Choose from a wide range of beer and specialty cocktails at the former 19th-century row house inspired by the ‘20s as you bask in the atmosphere of indie rock and local bands. Be independent.
go in the winter to sit by the fireplace, and in the summer for the backyard. they also have hot drink specials in the winter.
Super fun place to grab drinks and sit outdoors on a summer nice. You can also order BBQ from next door! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
Epic vintage paradise, with everything from soft, thin t-shirts, to forty-dollar Frye boots (a serious deal). Read more.
A sand floor, giant fish tanks, surfer memorabilia and big plastic tiki cups full of dangerous, tasty, libations. Next time you crave a zombie or a genuine OB vibe, go here. -Jacqueline Lombard, Top C
This casual beer bar has an amazing selection of brews, a shuffleboard table, and even allows dogs indoors.
