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New York To-Do
Marea is one of New York To-Do.

1. Marea

9.3
240 Central Park S (at 59th St & Broadway), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Theater District · 356 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Get the awesome, over-the-top "fusilli with octopus and bone marrow" at Marea. As seen on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations - Food Porn 2.

2. Toloache

8.6
251 W 50th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Theater District · 395 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Guacamole is served three ways here – and even has its own tasting menu.

Mole Mexican Bar & Grill is one of New York To-Do.

3. Mole Mexican Bar & Grill

205 Allen St (at Houston St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 50 tips and reviews

4. Dos Toros Taquería

8.1
137 4th Ave (btwn E 13th & E 14th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 349 tips and reviews
Sueños is one of New York To-Do.

5. Sueños

311 W 17th St (btw 8th and 9th Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Chelsea · 32 tips and reviews

6. Junior's Restaurant & Bakery

8.6
1515 Broadway (at W 45th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 727 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: There is no substitute anywhere in the world for Junior's cheesecake. -Emily Sprissler, Top Chef

7. Le Bernardin

9.2
155 W 51st St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Theater District · 310 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: This is where you go if you want to live it up. It's certainly not cheap, but it's well worth the money for an exquisite culinary experience and impeccable service. Read more.

8. Aureole

135 W 42nd St (One Bryant Park), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 88 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: For lunch, served from noon to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, the most popular entrees are the miso Alaskan black cod ($26) and the grilled burger with bacon and pickled ramp dressing ($19). Read more.

9. Má Pêche

15 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 238 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: 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.

10. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews

EaterEater: 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.

11. Sakagura

9.1
211 E 43rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · Turtle Bay · 223 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: 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.

The Fat Radish is one of New York To-Do.

12. The Fat Radish

17 Orchard St (btwn Hester & Canal St), New York, NY
English Restaurant · Chinatown · 223 tips and reviews

13. The Oak Room at The Plaza Hotel

8.1
10 Central Park S (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 66 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: The circa-1907 chandelier depicts a barmaid among clusters of grapes, harkening back to the space’s original use: a men-only barroom.

14. Billy's Bakery

8.2
184 9th Ave (btw 21st & 22nd St), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · Chelsea · 208 tips and reviews

Mario B.Mario Batali: Must get the red velvet cake. Amazing!

15. Daniel

9.1
60 E 65th St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 191 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Try not to get too full before dessert – a dish of complimentary chocolates and pastry bites await you. You’re also awarded a free slice of cake if it’s your birthday.

16. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: If you want a reservation, come with a party of eight for April Bloomfield’s whole roasted pig dinner.

17. SD26

19 E 26th St (btwn Madison and 5th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoMad · 93 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Order a glass of Gaja Barbaresco to pair with the complimentary parmesan served while you peruse the menu.

18. Bia Garden

154 Orchard St (Stanton), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 20 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Wash down crispy Berkshire pork belly or the lobster in tamarind sauce with one of a dozen Asian beers available (or plan to visit Bia for brunch, when it's all you can drink for $15.) Read more.

19. Katz's Delicatessen

9.1
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1451 tips and reviews

Mario B.Mario Batali: simply the best pastrami sandwich on the planet, pair it with a dr browns cel ray soda and see god

20. DBGB Kitchen and Bar

299 Bowery (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Gastropub · East Village · 364 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud's downtown spot serves pork-belly-topped burgers and great sausages (try the blood and pig's head sausage) with an extensive beer list (24 on tap and 63 bottled). Read more.

21. The Redhead

349 E 13th St (at 1st Ave.), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · East Village · 194 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: You can’t go wrong with the much-lauded fried chicken, but for something slightly lighter try the one-eyed Caesar salad.

22. Motorino

8.5
349 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 317 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: From 11 AM- 4 PM seven days a week $12 gets you a pizza (Marinara, Margherita, Soppressata Piccante or Brussels Sprout) and either a salad or soft serve ice cream.

23. The Rink at Rockefeller Center

8.2
600 5th Ave (W 50th St), New York, NY
Skating Rink · Rockefeller Center · 41 tips and reviews

TODAY ShowTODAY Show: An iconic New York experience during the winter.

24. Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop

174 5th Ave (btwn 22nd & 23rd St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Flatiron District · 284 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: It still serves the working person’s lunch and classic New York City non-alcoholic beverages in like, 2 minutes flat. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations Read more.

25. Dylan's Candy Bar

1011 3rd Ave (at E 60th St), New York, NY
Candy Store · Upper East Side · 349 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: A real-life Candy Land with two floors of rainbow sweets that beckon stars like Taylor Swift and the Beckham boys. Tip: Get bang for your buck with the pre-packed baskets.

26. Hop Kee

7.6
21 Mott St (at Mosco St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 136 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The urban legend of the phantom menu turns out to be true. - Anthony Bourdain, host of No Reservations

27. Marlow & Sons

8.9
81 Broadway (btwn Berry & Wythe St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 254 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The bone marrow solves all... a gateway protein kinda like bacon. So great the whole world stands on its head. - Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

Shake Shack is one of New York To-Do.

28. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews

29. La Esquina

8.6
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 723 tips and reviews

MTTNYCMTTNYC: IF you are able to secure a reservation, be SURE to order the grilled corn - RIDICULOUSLY deelish!

30. Koronet Pizza

7.2
2848 Broadway (btwn 110th & 111th St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Harlem · 116 tips and reviews
H & H Bagels is one of New York To-Do.

31. H & H Bagels

639 W 46th St, New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Hell's Kitchen · 21 tips and reviews
The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is one of New York To-Do.

32. The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

8.6
65 Bayard St (btwn Elizabeth & Mott St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Chinatown · 450 tips and reviews
Jing Fong Restaurant 金豐大酒樓 is one of New York To-Do.

33. Jing Fong Restaurant 金豐大酒樓

20 Elizabeth St (btwn Bayard & Canal St), New York, NY
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown · 286 tips and reviews
Katz's Delicatessen is one of New York To-Do.

34. Katz's Delicatessen

9.1
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1451 tips and reviews
Grimaldi's Pizzeria is one of New York To-Do.

35. Grimaldi's Pizzeria

7.8
1 Front St (at Cadman Plaza W), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · DUMBO · 592 tips and reviews
Pies 'n' Thighs is one of New York To-Do.

36. Pies 'n' Thighs

8.9
166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Williamsburg · 554 tips and reviews
Minca is one of New York To-Do.

37. Minca

8.2
536 E 5th St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Alphabet City · 302 tips and reviews

Producteev BeaverProducteev Beaver: team members can be spotted here

The Spotted Pig is one of New York To-Do.

38. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews
Blue Smoke is one of New York To-Do.

39. Blue Smoke

116 E 27th St (btwn Park Ave S & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Rose Hill · 416 tips and reviews
Jean-Georges is one of New York To-Do.

40. Jean-Georges

8.5
1 Central Park W (btwn W 60th & W 61st St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 286 tips and reviews
Room Service is one of New York To-Do.

41. Room Service

690 9th Ave (btwn W 47th & W 48th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 301 tips and reviews
The Heights Bar & Grill is one of New York To-Do.

42. The Heights Bar & Grill

7.2
2867 Broadway (btwn 111th & 112th St.), New York, NY
Bar · West Harlem · 95 tips and reviews
Fat Black Pussycat is one of New York To-Do.

43. Fat Black Pussycat

6.9
130 W 3rd St (btwn 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), New York, NY
Lounge · Greenwich Village · 104 tips and reviews
The Park is one of New York To-Do.

44. The Park

118 10th Ave (btwn 17th & 18th St), New York, NY
Bar · Chelsea · 268 tips and reviews

Elle S.Elle Saillant: The restaurant floor is breath taking at night... and the lounge upstairs has great music

Garage Restaurant & Cafe is one of New York To-Do.

45. Garage Restaurant & Cafe

99 7th Ave S (at Grove St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 106 tips and reviews

Elle S.Elle Saillant: My fav restaurant in NYC... has the best Jazz music, Drinks and Food... what else do you need?!

Butter Midtown is one of New York To-Do.

46. Butter Midtown

7.4
70 W 45th St (6th Avenue), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 174 tips and reviews
The Breslin Bar & Dining Room is one of New York To-Do.

47. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews
Trestle on Tenth is one of New York To-Do.

48. Trestle on Tenth

242 10th Ave (at W 24th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 83 tips and reviews
Turks & Frogs is one of New York To-Do.

49. Turks & Frogs

7.8
323 W 11th St (btw Greenwich & Washington), New York, NY
Wine Bar · West Village · 42 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Bowl is one of New York To-Do.

50. Brooklyn Bowl

8.6
61 Wythe Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bowling Alley · Williamsburg · 536 tips and reviews
Crif Dogs is one of New York To-Do.

51. Crif Dogs

555 Driggs Ave (at N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Williamsburg · 210 tips and reviews
Roberta's Pizza is one of New York To-Do.

52. Roberta's Pizza

9.3
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews
Minetta Tavern is one of New York To-Do.

53. Minetta Tavern

8.9
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 tips and reviews
Interstate Food & Liquor is one of New York To-Do.

54. Interstate Food & Liquor

74 Orchard St (Grand), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 20 tips and reviews

55. Per Se

8.4
10 Columbus Cir (at W 60th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 198 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Per Se 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

56. Le Bernardin

9.2
155 W 51st St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Theater District · 310 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Le Bernardin 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

57. Minetta Tavern

8.9
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: This Village relic was revamped by the restaurateur Keith McNally, of the Odeon, Balthazar, and Pastis. The vibe is now less seedy watering hole, more claustrophobe-celeb. Read more.

58. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews

kate spade new yorkkate spade new york: one of our favorite burger spots in the city, get there early to avoid a long wait.

59. La Sirene

8.4
558 Broome St (at Varick St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hudson Square · 79 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: Didier Pawlicki, the chef and owner of one of the tiniest, least pretentious, more pleasurable French bistros in the city, is a sensitive and adaptable—not to mention Internet-savvy—soul. Read more.

60. Sushi Sasabune

7.3
401 E 73rd St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 49 tips and reviews

Helmut LangHelmut Lang: NY. Trust me this is the best sushi in NY. Hands down. You must get the omakase and trust the sushi chef. You won't regret it.

61. Rubirosa

9.2
235 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 842 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: A waiter: “Rubirosa? I heard he was this man who used to be a playboy and he had sex with everyone, and then he became a librarian.” Read more.

Café Gitane is one of New York To-Do.

62. Café Gitane

8.4
242 Mott St (at Prince St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · NoLita · 304 tips and reviews

63. The Redhead

349 E 13th St (at 1st Ave.), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · East Village · 194 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Recommended: Bacon peanut brittle, chips & dip, pretzel with beer cheese, mushroom flatbread, one-eyed Caesar, sweet corn soup, shrimp and grits, fried chicken, pork chops, caramel banana pudding. Read more.

64. The Fat Radish

17 Orchard St (btwn Hester & Canal St), New York, NY
English Restaurant · Chinatown · 223 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: You are near the heart of the city beautiful. Indulge in a Scotch egg, some potpie, a salad, the room. Read more.

wd~50 is one of New York To-Do.

65. wd~50

50 Clinton St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lower East Side · 163 tips and reviews

66. Pho 32 & Shabu

13 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd Ave. & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · East Village · 44 tips and reviews

Michael T.Michael Tyznik: Big bánh mì and bowl of pho for $9. Best deal evah.

Mercer Kitchen is one of New York To-Do.

67. Mercer Kitchen

99 Prince St (at Mercer St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 401 tips and reviews
Nights and Weekends is one of New York To-Do.

68. Nights and Weekends

1 Bedford Ave (at Manhattan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenpoint · 90 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the tempura-style crispy rock shrimp. Chef Ken Addington tosses them in an aioli flavored with chilies, lime zest and Seville orange. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.