UWS

Mario Batali: Baked little necks w prosciutto and breadcrumbs Capital of Yumsville

GQ Jai: Got to try the Ox Tail / Bone Marrow fried rice and fried chicken

Village Voice: Winner of Best Romantic Dinner in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The incredible Central Park view makes this a prime proposal spot.

Julie Qiu: The $40 Chef's Omakase is probably one of the best and tasty sushi deals I've encountered on the UWS. 12 pieces + 1 maki roll, prepared with much TLC. Each piece is amazing. Must. Try.

paisley: Chicken pot pie has so much flavor. Can't miss

The Corcoran Group: Go on Mondays for their dinner and a movie special – two courses and an AMC movie ticket for only $28. Try the Baby Arugula salad and the Strozzapretti.

Find. Eat. Drink.: If you want to see photos of what they're serving at Graffit, check out this slide show. Read more.

Thrillist: Get Gastroarte's “Gazpacho Bloody Mary,” a soup-inspired ‘tail made with plum tomatoes, garlic cloves, Spanish onion, and white bread, for a taste that just can’t be wheat.

Sabrina: The buccatini was amazing and they have large carafes of wine (5 glasses) for $30.

Eater: Cesare Casella's small plates parlor is a great place for a few bites of premium imported antipasti and a glass of wine, or a larger meal of more substantial meat and pasta dishes. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

hi hi: Baked oysters, meatballs and a glass of white wine... You're welcome!

The Wall Street Journal: For brunch, try the the trio—an assortment of miniature sandwiches including smoked salmon toasts, chicken salad on sourdough and pork belly with pineapple and habenero chutney on flatbread. Read more.