Try the Frittelle di Parmigiano- beignets of parmigiano reggiano and prosciutto cotto. They're delectably fluffy, salty and nutty; an excellent start to a delicious meal!
This swank, date-friendly bistro's serves up well-spiced, meat-heavy "New American” & doubles as a showcase for contempo French furniture co. Ligne Roset [NYC&CO SRW, Lunch: $24.07 & Dinner: $35]
Order tumblers of chilled Beaujolais and a Lyonnaise salad; think about how much better life would be if this were your apartment. Read more.
Restaurant and bar. They serve an interesting White Star Imperial Daisy cocktail. Try their food. It's very eclectic. -Emil Gampe, Launch My Line
Recommended: Chicken wings and variations, hanger steak, spider roll, tempura. Read more.
I love the way Chef Jean George brings sensational flavors and spices that are authentic.-Kenny Gilbert, Top Chef
The Mexican chain is less about the food -- which is tasty as hell: fresh guac, smoked chicken flautas, all kinds of tacos -- and more about the boozy warm-weather scene.
This place was so amazing for Restaurant Week so I want to go back and get the full experience.
If you're in the mood for Bobby Flay's classic Southwestern cuisine, like the Sixteen Spice Chicken, then check out Mesa Grill in New York, NY.
Mario always gets it right but I am hooked on the tapas here and always make a stop when I am in NYC. -Susan Feniger, Top Chef
Get the $125 tasting menu here for bites like tableside antipasti and Mark Ladner’s legendary 100-layer lasagna. One of our fav Italians from Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
An evening of charm on a dreamlike West Village corner. Owner/chef Joey Campanaro's meatball sliders are legendary. Try it for a date: there's a reason regulars call it "the closer." [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
One of the most amazing spaces in NY: The original kitchen of an early-19th-c Bond St mansion, lovingly restored. Check out the two massive, original cooking hearths on the E wall near the rear.
Equine-inspired but certainly not equine-scented. Specializes in "Grilled Meats and Aquatic Delights." Try the Dom-paired seafood towers. Read more.
For Top Chef fans, this is Harold Dieterle’s place! He’s crafted a cozy restaurant serving asesome spicy duck meatballs, Crispy Wild Boar Belly, Hanger Steak or go for the Tasting Menu…and try six co
Described as “last meal”-worthy, it’s the perfect place to take your confessor to show your appreciation for his dexterity with a cheese cutter. Quoted from Zagat.
French-leaning small plates can be cobbled together to compose an excellent & affordable meal here. Try the classic croque madame ($10) or the brandade ($9), a pot of featherlight whipped salt cod. Read more.
The perfect special-occasion restaurant? Adam Platt says it’s “an experience that strikes that delicate balance between modern style, classic technique, and pure, old-fashioned gourmet pleasure." Read more.
How can you not support an elegant restaurant that serves food from its own farm in upstate New York? It just doesn’t get any fresher than that. I love that you can get a simple egg dish on the dinner
A must-dine in the LES. Get the lobster tacos, but you might need two orders. They're scrumptious.
One of my favorite bar eating places. Mario’s food is just so good I still taste it a month afterwards. And he is a very funny guy. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef
Snag seats during the week at the top of the bar overlooking everything (bonus: you can sneak peaks into the kitchen!). Everything is delicious but the "must haves" are brussel sprouts & pork hock
The best year-round market brings together 150 local vendors carrying all manner of vintage, handmade and antique wares. The Flea moves here on November 26. Read more.
The artistic spirit of the East Village of the 1980s was one I dream about, & live through movies like “Downtown 81”, “Slaves of New York” & modern movies such as “Basquiat” & “I Shot Andy Warhol.” Read more.
I only come here every few years, usually when my mom is in town. And every time I'm reminded what a treasure it is. Always interesting performers, no bad seats in the house, and gentle ticket prices. Read more.
NYC [Eat] The thin crust pizzas are made to order and baked in a wood-fired oven. Stop by the indoor herb garden for fresh basil, rosemary or whatever else strikes your fancy.
Second Avenue has become the East Village's Restaurant Row. Take a stroll down it, choose from a wide variety of cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean, Asian, Indian, Mexican, American.
If you’re pining for a stretch of green, the welcome lawns, statues, street entertainers, and dog-walking areas of Washington Square Park run off W 4th Street. Read more.
Huge Indian restaurant with friendly, polite wait staff. The lunchtime buffet is worth it, and takeout if particularly fast. Favorites include the many types of naan bread, & the Chicken Tikka Masala
This is the closest you’ll come to a date in Paris without leaving the city, so make the most of it by getting the steak-frites! #vday
Balthazar is the best French bistro in the city. Amazing hanger steak and fries. -Ash Fulk, Top Chef
Beautiful underground Mexican restaurant and tequila bar hidden underneath the kitchen area of a Mexican fast food-looking joint. One of my favorite restaurants in NYC! -Francine, The Real L Word
Love this place. Small, brightly lit upstairs and very large, cool but dark downstairs. Need reservations. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
Healthy, organic café with a chic vibe,where all the pretty people hang out for breakfast,lunch or dinner.Smoothies,sesame crusted chicken salad & banana pancakes are my favorites.-Stacie Turner, RHDC
Amazing worship and powerful preaching! Just get there at least 30 minutes before the service starts to get a seat.
A West Village 'cue joint standing out for all the right reasons. Taste the Malaysian honeycomb tripe, which is slow-cooked in smoked tomato curry. Read more.
