New York to do

1. Buttermilk Channel

8.7

524 Court St (at Huntington St), Brooklyn, NY

American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 354 tips and reviews

The Corcoran Group: Incredible fried chicken and cheddar waffles. Great Sunday brunch and huge juicy burgers.

2. Seersucker

329 Smith St (President and Carroll), Brooklyn, NY

Southern Food Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 91 tips and reviews

nymag: For the ultimate in nouveau southern-fried dining, try the Tennessee fried chicken dinner here on Tuesday nights. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

3. Melt Shop

8.1

55 W. 26th St. (at 6th Ave), New York, NY

Sandwich Spot · NoMad · 124 tips and reviews

Gentrifried Chicken: Try the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Grilled Cheese with pepper jack cheese, creamy red cabbage slaw (which balances everything pretty nicely), and melt sauce. Read more.

4. The Redhead

349 E 13th St (at 1st Ave.), New York, NY

Southern Food Restaurant · East Village · 194 tips and reviews

Gentrifried Chicken: Order the fried chicken! Lightly seasoned and remarkably non-greasy.

5. Middle Branch

154 E 33rd St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY

Cocktail Bar · Rose Hill · 98 tips and reviews

Last Rites Tattoo Theatre and Art Gallery is one of New York to do.

6. Last Rites Tattoo Theatre and Art Gallery

9.3

325 W 38th St. Store 1 (8th ave), New York, NY

Art Gallery · Garment District · 2 tips and reviews

MoMA Rain Room is one of New York to do.

7. MoMA Rain Room

W 54th St. (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY

Art Museum · Midtown East · 51 tips and reviews

Clinton St Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of New York to do.

8. Clinton St Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.8

4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY

Bakery · Lower East Side · 973 tips and reviews

9. Cafe Petisco

189 E Broadway (at Jefferson St), New York, NY

Café · Two Bridges · 81 tips and reviews

10. Clandestino

8.1

35 Canal St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY

Wine Bar · Chinatown · 44 tips and reviews