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Burger Joint is one of Staff Picks.

1. Burger Joint

8.5
119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 783 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: Visiting work on view at Doris C. Freedman Plaza? Have an inkling for a burger? Head on over to the Burger Joint - make sure you know your order before you're up! Fries are always a yes.

Pedro's is one of Staff Picks.

2. Pedro's

6.0
73 Jay St (at Front St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · DUMBO · 130 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: Can't go wrong with an order here, help yourself to a margarita! #StaffPick if you're in the neighborhood checking out our Oscar Tuazon #People exhibition.

Zaitzeff is one of Staff Picks.

3. Zaitzeff

72 Nassau St (at John St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Financial District · 88 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: Take a bit out of a burger at #StaffPick Zaitzeff if you're by City Hall Park.

Gran Eléctrica is one of Staff Picks.

4. Gran Eléctrica

8.7
5 Front St (at Old Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · DUMBO · 203 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: Visiting our #People exhibition at Brooklyn Bridge Park? Stop here for dinner and order the fish tacos! They're a #StaffPick fave of our Communications team.

Rouge Tomate Cart is one of Staff Picks.

5. Rouge Tomate Cart

5th Ave (at E 64th St), New York, NY
Food Truck · Financial District · 13 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: #StaffPick for their amazing grilled cheese with tomato.

John Dory Oyster Bar is one of Staff Picks.

6. John Dory Oyster Bar

1196 Broadway (at W 29th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · NoMad · 272 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: #StaffPick Oysters... need we say more?

Bridge Cafe is one of Staff Picks.

7. Bridge Cafe

279 Water St (at Dover St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Financial District · 37 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: If visiting work on view at City Hall Park, take walk down to Bridge Cafe - they've been open since 1794!

African Burial Ground National Monument is one of Staff Picks.

8. African Burial Ground National Monument

8.5
290 Broadway, New York, NY
Monument · Downtown Manhattan · 22 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: #StaffPick for a local historical spot.

Center for Brooklyn History is one of Staff Picks.

9. Center for Brooklyn History

9.1
128 Pierrepont St (at Clinton St), Brooklyn, NY
History Museum · Brooklyn Heights · 26 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: Visiting our site at MetroTech? Make sure to also check out this #StaffPick for local cultural spot.

The New School Auditorium at 66W 12th is one of Staff Picks.

10. The New School Auditorium at 66W 12th

66 W 12th St (btwn 5th & 6th ave), New York, NY
College Auditorium · Greenwich Village · 6 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: Make sure to make it to one of the Public Art Fund Talks at The New School! Every Fall and Spring Read more.

The Odeon is one of Staff Picks.

11. The Odeon

8.7
145 W Broadway (at Thomas St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Tribeca · 219 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: Downtown #StaffPick. Try the steak or croque monsieur.

Ise Menkui-Tei is one of Staff Picks.

12. Ise Menkui-Tei

6.8
58 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Midtown East · 131 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: #StaffPick for Midtown eats. Great atmosphere for quick (and hot) lunch! Note - cash only.

The House is one of Staff Picks.

13. The House

121 E 17th St (at Irving Pl.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Union Square · 72 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: A #StaffPick simply because their truffle mac and cheese is not to be missed.

Shake Shack is one of Staff Picks.

14. Shake Shack

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

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: #StaffPick for burger and fries deliciousness. Worth the wait (yes, the line can be super long!). If you go when it's warm out, make sure to get a lemonade.

Sandwich House is one of Staff Picks.

15. Sandwich House

7.5
17 Ann St (btwn Nassau St & Broadway), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Financial District · 36 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: Visiting one of our exhibitions at City Hall Park? Mmm mm sandwhich #StaffPick. Really great and fresh sandwiches, on the order of Bottino without the price tag.

Birdbath Neighborhood Green Bakery is one of Staff Picks.

16. Birdbath Neighborhood Green Bakery

200 Church St (at Thomas St), New York, NY
Bakery · Tribeca · 30 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: #StaffPick for eco-friendly sweet treats.

New York Transit Museum is one of Staff Picks.

17. New York Transit Museum

9.2
99 Schermerhorn St (Boerum Pl), Brooklyn, NY
History Museum · Downtown Brooklyn · 133 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: #StaffPick - great local Brooklyn spot chock full of NYC transit history.

Dig Inn is one of Staff Picks.

18. Dig Inn

275 Madison Ave (btwn E 39th & E 40th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Murray Hill · 78 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: #StaffPick One of the healthier options for lunch in midtown. DO NOT miss out on the brussel sprouts.

Melt Shop is one of Staff Picks.

19. Melt Shop

601 Lexington Ave (at E 53rd St. (Atrium lower level)), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 70 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: #StaffPick, we LOVE the turkey reuben. No matter what you get - shops tots as a side are a must!

Palenque Colombian Food Truck is one of Staff Picks.

20. Palenque Colombian Food Truck

New York, NY
Food Truck · 23 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: #StaffPick Everything is scrumptious, but we especially love the caribanolas - yuca empanadas filled with cheese.

Noodle Pudding is one of Staff Picks.

21. Noodle Pudding

8.5
38 Henry St (btw Cranberry & Middagh Sts), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Brooklyn Heights · 90 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: #StaffPick close to our exhibition at Brooklyn Bridge Park. AMAZING italian food! A neighborhood-feeling place.

Pita Express is one of Staff Picks.

22. Pita Express

7.8
15 Ann St (at Theatre Alley), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Financial District · 12 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: Great spot near City Hall Park, if you happen to be nearby checking out one of our shows. #StaffPick for really great falafel and gyros.

The Pocketful is one of Staff Picks.

23. The Pocketful

Hudson Street (49th Street & Ave of Americas), New York, NY
Food Truck · Theater District · 17 tips and reviews
Mexicue Taco Truck is one of Staff Picks.

24. Mexicue Taco Truck

New York, NY
Food Truck · Chelsea · 46 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: #StaffPick for a delicious midtown meal. You can frequently find them within walking distance of Doris C. Freedman Plaza. The burnt ends chili slider has a special place in our hearts.

Iris Cafe is one of Staff Picks.

25. Iris Cafe

20 Columbia Pl (at Joralemon St), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Brooklyn Heights · 138 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: Fantastic huevos rancheros, all organic, lots of gluten free treats. #StaffPick close to our show at Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Smack Mellon Gallery is one of Staff Picks.

26. Smack Mellon Gallery

8.8
92 Plymouth St (Washington St), Brooklyn, NY
Art Gallery · DUMBO · 6 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: In the neighborhood viewing what we have up at Brooklyn Bridge Park? #StaffPick - Supports great emerging artists!

North End Grill is one of Staff Picks.

27. North End Grill

104 N End Ave (btwn Vesey & Murray St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Battery Park City · 109 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: #StaffPick- Treat yourself to some Danny Meyer deliciousness. A hit with any seafood fan. For those with a sweet tooth - don't miss out on the pot de creme!

Books of Wonder is one of Staff Picks.

28. Books of Wonder

18 W 18th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bookstore · Union Square · 46 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: #StaffPick - great book store right near The Andy Monument.

Old Town Bar is one of Staff Picks.

29. Old Town Bar

8.3
45 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Bar · Flatiron District · 182 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: Visiting The Andy Monument? If you're hungry, head to #StaffPick Old Town Bar. We recommend the sauteed mushrooms and muenster cheese on pumpernickel bread aka "Governor's Choice."

La Defense is one of Staff Picks.

30. La Defense

2 Metrotech Ctr, Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Downtown Brooklyn · 92 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: Great spot with a perfect view of any exhibition we have up at MetroTech Commons! Grab brunch or coffee and a croissant and take an artful stroll.

Todd English Food Hall is one of Staff Picks.

31. Todd English Food Hall

1 W 59th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Food Court · Midtown East · 154 tips and reviews

Public Art FundPublic Art Fund: Located right near Doris C Freedman Plaza, where we often have work up, you cannot go wrong with whatever you end up going for. Sandwiches, sushi, lobster rolls, cake, frozen yogurt, all #StaffPick.