I love this izakaya. Just when you thought there was no cool place to eat in this 'hood. Go downstairs, grab a table in the nook or the bar (only two spots I like) and try everything on the menu
Reservations are a must at our favorite Mario Batali restaurant. Once you get a table have the Tripe “Alla Parmigiana”, Beef Cheek Ravioli and then ‘Brasato Al Barolo.”
You really can’t go wrong in this classic French bistro transplanted in SoHo. Reservations are definitely a must as the restaurant is typically packed at all hours of the day.
Small location that packs a tasty punch. Our favorite is the Crack Pie, it tastes like caramel and just melts in your mouth.
Just like its downtown brother, you come to this Chinese hotspot for their amazing soup dumplings – get both the crab and the pork – they’re one of the best in NYC.
This San Francisco style mexican restaurant really hits the spot with their quesadillas and burritos, but don't get one without their guac, it's the best!
After a night of drinking, burning the roof of your mouth on these amazing Belgian fries is the least of your worries. Overwhelmed by the choices for sauce? Don't be - ask to try them all.
Do you love mac n cheese? Then you won't know what to do with yourself here. Flavors from buffalo chicken to cajun to masala to philly cheesesteak, our mouths are watering already!
Who goes to a noodle bar and orders fried chicken? We do! Ask your server to recommend what to eat with it, you won't be disappointed.
Try not to burn your mouth devouring a monstrous, spinach & artichoke slice here. If you want something more traditional, try the margherita. Open til 5AM for all you night owls!
Consistently good Moroccan food here. Try the Lamb Tagine or the Cous-Cous Merguez and after your meal take a stroll through Tompkins Square Park.
Just when you thought soft serve ice cream was past its prime, BOOM - enter cake batter.
ABC Kitchen serves some of the city's best salads, as well as great pizzas and a fancy cheeseburger. And save room for the popcorn-topped ice cream sundae for dessert. [Eater 38 Member]
This downtown-meets-Chinatown den pleases both Instagram-happy young’uns and Mandarin-fluent grannies. Winner of the 2013 Best Second Act award, as the sophomore effort from Xi’an Famous Foods. Read more.
NYers keep turning out in droves at this nondescript storefront, dabbing their sweat-beaded brows & fanning their overheated mouths for relief from chili-oil-soaked peanut noodles & peppered pickles. Read more.
The best Nashville-style Hot Chicken in the city. Order it Hot (extra dusting of cayenne) and get some $5 cocktails if it's brunch time. Read more.
The Birdhaus Bao is juicy and delicious, made with all-natural fried chicken brined overnight. The Chairman Bao, most popular, is served with cilantro, Haus Relish and Taiwanese red sugar. Read more.
Come here for the Jazz music and the Mono+Mono Chicken…hot & spicy! Try the Snow White Yogurt Soju and a Hitachino Red Rice Beer!
Dale Talde breathes new life into the pan-Asian genre at this unabashedly fun Park Slope restaurant. Head here with a few friends and try a lot of things to share. [Eater 38 Member]
This gelato spot is known for its interesting ice cream flavors. The Thai Chili Chocolate is not for those with a timid palette. Prepare yourself for small yet pricey portions.
Gourmet sausages wrapped in a fresh baguette with half a dozen yummy sauce options such as Horseradish Mustard and Truffle Gruyere.
Barbecue Pulled Pork Wafel. Al Roker called this 'the best pulled pork on the East Coast'
What starts as traditional ice cream is quickly transformed by adding the plethora of unique toppings. We recommend the Salty Pimp – vanilla ice cream, topped with dulce de leche, and chocolate.
You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but we particularly enjoyed the Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookie.
Don't look through the brunch menu too quickly or you might miss the Chocolate Brioche with Sea Salt & Butter listed under 'Sides.'
Killer sandwiches including the tuna, the Cubano, the plebian-sounding club and ham&cheese sandwich. Great for classic French baked goods, bread, and beautifully made, full-flavored ice cream. Read more.
The BBQ pork bao is filled with small chunks of sweet and savory Chinese-style barbecue pork with a flavor similar to teryaki.
If you're looking for great french pastries, don't miss this staggeringly good bakery from Dominique Ansel, former pastry chef at Daniel.
Fun-loving soft serve with creative toppings like the Salty Pimp: vanilla, salt, dulce de leche, and a chocolate dip.
L'Arte del Gelato is an excellent gelateria; their rich pistachio gelato is a must-try, and don't miss out on their vibrant sorbets.
Ice cream truck that allows you to mix and match cookie and ice cream flavors. The sandwiches are overstuffed and melty-satisfying.
