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Hector's Tips

1. Pisticci

9.1
125 La Salle St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Harlem · 147 tips and reviews

HectorHector: Cozy, charming spot just off the 1 train. Good for dates. Get the ravioli, thank me later 👍

2. Paprika

110 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 67 tips and reviews

HectorHector: Northern Italian menu, very fresh ingredients. Cozy dinner date spot on spot on St. Marks.

3. All’onda

22 E 13th St (btwn University Pl & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 97 tips and reviews

HectorHector: Awesome Italian restaurant. Authentic, cozy atmosphere. Delicious seafood options. Sit at the bar for dinner or upstairs with a large group.

4. Malatesta Trattoria

8.6
649 Washington St (btwn 10th St & Christopher St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 197 tips and reviews

HectorHector: Get the gnocchi. Make a reservation for this cash-only spot.

5. Tanto Dulce Cafe

34-46 Broadway (at W 140th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Harlem · 21 tips and reviews

HectorHector: $10 min to deliver (212)368-1701 - great spot for a quick lunch date. Must try the Chicken Sandwich. Indulge in their Apple Crumb Tart or Chocolate Croissant.

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6. Olga's Pizza

3409 Broadway (at W 138th St), Manhattanville, NY
Pizzeria · 11 tips and reviews

HectorHector: Formerly Paul's Pizza

7. Bowery Meat Company

8.6
9 E 1st St (btwn 2nd Ave & Bowery), New York, NY
Steakhouse · East Village · 98 tips and reviews

HectorHector: Duck Lasagna is absolutely incredible. Amazing dish is very filling for two people. Make reservations. The cheeseburger is super fresh, delicious.

8. Barboncino

8.9
781 Franklin Ave (btwn St Johns & Lincoln Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Crown Heights · 225 tips and reviews

HectorHector: Delicious artisan style pizza. Sit at the bar.

9. The Moonlight Mile

8.7
200 Franklin St (btwn India St & Huron St), Brooklyn, NY
Whisky Bar · Greenpoint · 41 tips and reviews

HectorHector: Open just over a year to the date, Gary has really put together an excellent whiskey bar with emphasis on good service. Cozy spot, definitely a new favorite for me.

10. Russ & Daughters

9.3
179 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Lower East Side · 422 tips and reviews

HectorHector: Lives up to the hype - this location is not for sitting, take out only. Head over to Orchard St spot, but prepare to wait. Get the Classic Sandwich!

11. Doughnut Plant

9.1
245 Flatbush Ave (at Bergen St), Brooklyn, NY
Donut Shop · Prospect Heights · 115 tips and reviews

HectorHector: Vanilla bean jelly doughnut for the win.

12. Miriam

8.8
79 5th Ave (at Prospect Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · North Slope · 185 tips and reviews

HectorHector: Brunch served 10a-4p. Full bar, cozy atmosphere. Expect a wait during Sa/Su 11a-2p. Delicious authentic middle eastern cuisine. MUST HAVE: Israeli Breakfast.

13. Cilantro

1712 2nd Ave (btwn 88th & 89th St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Yorkville · 39 tips and reviews

HectorHector: Frozen mango margarita. That is all.