The urban legend of the phantom menu turns out to be true. - Anthony Bourdain, host of No Reservations
I have no idea what flavor I’m eating in The World, and I’m totally OK with that. It’s like biting into a giant, awesome ice cream cone. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food Read more.
Why did it take me so long to have one of the legendary Gargiulo Burger? Nothing goes better with beef than mo’ beef. – Adam Richman, Man v. Food Read more.
The "velvet chicken" is better -- and less difficult to eat -- than the name implies. Read more.
The Spanish joint has a San Sebastian native in the kitchen making everything from small plates like Iberico ham on toasted bread & garlicky head-on shrimp to bigger, sharable portions. Read more.
Happy hour on Tuesdays - half price tapas! We recommend the Platano Relleno, wash it down with their tasty sangria.
Connected to the Smith & Wollensky restaurant, the lesser known grill has its own side entrance and provides a more casual experience at a cheaper price.
Awesome Australian food. Don’t forget to order an Aussie beer with your kangaroo steak!
Black Curry Goat: Similar to Indian curry but made spicier and richer by pan roasting the spices. Better than a lot of the food I had in Sri Lanka. - Anthony Bourdain, Host of No Reservations
In a hit orchestrated by John Gotti, Gambino family crime lord Paul Castellano and his henchman, Thomas Bilotti, were gunned down as they exited this restaurant December 16, 1985.
You can't do better than simple, fragile pasta e fagioli soup with crunchy fried ditalini pasta and a soft tripe-and-andouille meatball. Or try the 100 Layer Lasagna!
A meal today goes for $225 per person before wine, tax or tip, and that hardly seems enough. In the pursuit of perfection, there is nothing Chef Ramirez won't do.
Dishes include the grilled Chiang Mai sausage with chili paste, the charcoal-grilled hen and the clay pot-baked white prawns. If you go on a weekend, or when the weather is nice, be prepared to wait.
Get a mutton chop with a side of history at this century old steakhouse that offers delicious food, perfect cocktails, & a killer ambiance. Those on a budget can hit up the bar room. [Eater 38 Member]
Ayada is one of New York's best Thai restaurants, and you'll never have to fight monster crowds to snag a table. [Eater 38 Member]
Marcus Samuelsson's hotly anticipated Harlem global soul food joint is luring the food lovers and critics from across the city uptown. It's totally worth the trip. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
To taste the wide swathe of cuisines Lure's menu covers, start with a few oysters, move on to sushi and perhaps close with the Continent-inflected grilled whole daurade. Read more.
"Even though it gets a big fashion and art-world crowd, it always has a Zen vibe. It's my sanctuary, even on weekend nights. I get the black cod." -Chloe Sevigny, in the WSJ's Insider's Guide to NYC Read more.
One of our favorite spots to grab some solid coffee when we're in TriBeCa. Hugh Jackman owns this joint, plus all profits go to charity, which makes us even more apt to go here.
Brought to you by Rangers players Henrik Lundqvist and Sean Avery, we love to come here for the delicious kale salad and meatballs. This place is very aptly named, as it really is tiny!
This stealthy sushi shrine—tucked away in the basement of Greenwich Grill—attracts solo diners who happily hobnob with the talkative chefs while popping exceptional nigiri morsels into their mouths. Read more.
The restaurant, a collaboration with Osaka’s Tsuji Cooking Academy, brings kaiseki cuisine—an intricate, formal multicourse feast—into a surprisingly relaxed and accessible setting. Read more.
An outpost of a Flatiron district restaurant by the same name. Try the chicken tikka masala: tandoori chicken tikka in a creamy tomato and fenugreek sauce.
Tangy Roquefort cheese highlights the mineral richness of the Pat LaFrieda mix (brisket, short rib, sirloin and chuck) in the hulking, char-grilled half-pounder. (Critics' Pick) Read more.
Paying $26 for a burger is easy to scoff at, unless it’s the legendary Black Label Burger at this restored Village relic which once served luminaries like Hemingway and Cummings. (RC & CP) Read more.
The menu changes daily, but if by chance you spot the parsnips, cut and cooked to look and taste like risotto…well…get them while you can.
Torrisi Lunch is a Hobson's choice between chicken parm and turkey; we say, go turkey. For dinner, arrive around 6pm, they'll give you a time to return to dine later that evening. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Good choices include the mussel soup with sausage, an open-faced sea urchin sandwich, plank-grilled Spanish mackerel in escabeche juice, and diver scallops with risotto and orange. Read more.
The Sweet chilled pea soup, Pan seared salmon, Grill Hanger Steak, Creme Fraiche Panna Cotta, Chocolate cake are ALL a must get if you want a delicious dining experience in Manhattan.
Tapas inspired Korean food. Make sure to include the: bulgogi sliders, kimchi paella, and short rib in your order. Bonus points for managing to create a romantic ambiance in HK.
Now a neighborhood favorite, Jewel Bako maintains its downtown cred with buzzy young crowds and a stylish bamboo-tunnel dining room. Try the sushi omakase, which gets you a dozen raw-fish marvels. Read more.
Casa Mono, Mario Batali's cozy tapas joint near Union Square in New York, NY, is serving up small plate classics like, Pork Croquetas and Razor Clams A La Planch. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
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.
Recommended: Oysters and Pearls, gateau of foie gras, clam chowder, sweet corn velouté, omelet with mushroom duxelles and aged tamari, butter-poached lobster; pressed duck. Read more.
The food, presented on beautiful handmade plates, is gorgeous and savory. The few desserts—including an extra silky crème caramel—are just as ethereal as the savory food. Read more.
Inviting and stylish space with attentive servers. We’d recommend the Snapper Ceviche followed by the Grilled Swordfish with Bagna Cauda sauce.
Try the charred octopus cooked three ways and served with three sauces, langoustine with a sliver of foie gras and white balsamic dressing, and Chef Ripert's Japanese-style Sea Medley. Bon Appétit!
We recommend the crusted black bass, in a broth only Chef Vongerichten could conceive, one with mushrooms, soy, herbs, citrus, honey, maybe more, all in astounding harmony.
On Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Ted Allen raves about Eggs Benedict, a fresh twist on a classic dish, at WD~50 in New York, NY. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more.
For an intimate dining experience, private parties can sit downstairs in the cozy sherry cellar, which overlooks the kitchen’s operations. (Another tip: order the brioche bread pudding for dessert.)
The menu changes monthly to use in-season produce; hope that Kajitsu keeps the Lotus Roots and Golden Beets on the menu from January 2013!
Arrive early to perch on one of the few seats at the interactive wine bar before your meal at Adour. - Inspector
Ted Allen prefers the Pressed Duck at Daniel NYC in New York, NY for his last meal on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
Try the Hanger Steak and Eggs for a hearty brunch. Their hanger steak is not at all tough (like most) and is creamy, flavorful and moist - cooked to perfection.
Dressler's dishes may sound rustic yet are executed with superb ingredients & skill. Don't miss the inspired raviolini appetizer, Hudson Valley chicken or maple panna cotta. - Green Guide Editor
The original location of Masatoshi “Gari” Sugio's chainlet is still one of the best sushi restaurants in NYC. Start with an omakase tasting, finish with the tempura-fried ice cream. [Eater 38 Member]
"I go to the one in Hells Kitchen more than what's considered 'okay'. My favorites include: the hazelnut biscotti, the cherry cream scone, and the monkey cake!" -Jeffery Self, Jeffery & Cole Casserole
We love their dark chocolate cake with green tea buttercream, the classic coconut, and the apple crumb cupcakes. And when available, banana walnut cupcakes should be at the top of your list.
The vanilla cupcakes are refreshingly not a sugar bomb, and the banana cupcakess have intense, delicious flavor.
The cupcakes are consistent, generously sized and have a perfect cake to frosting ratio.
Open since 1837 the restaurant has been used to film Chicago scenes (both the interior and exterior) for HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire'. Read more.
After the cast of 'How To Make it in America' began eating here between takes, the restaurant was soon transformed into a filming location. Find out more: Read more.
Open since 1931 this iconic pizza place was featured in 'Entourage'. Following Vince & friends' trouble finding good pizza in LA they have boxes of this NY staple shipped to their LA Mansion. Read more.
If you can get a table here make sure to get the dry aged côte de boeuf, it comes with roasted bone marrow and is wonderful!
Wow. From the service to the food, everything was outstanding. I ordered the lobster but we also had the mutton chop which is a MUST! Key lime pie for dessert was unexpectedly good!
I can't stop coming here !This is my favorite steakhouse ! I love the bone in rib-eye . Very tender and tasty! The sauteed mushrooms , baked potatoes and crab cakes is a must try !
Bone narrow to start, filet mignon, creamed spinach an corn creme brule and some ice cream... Complete evening
