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Mas (farmhouse) is one of Wishlist.

1. Mas (farmhouse)

39 Downing St (Bedford St.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 86 tips and reviews

BlackBook MagazineBlackBook Magazine: Paneled wood and stone walls, fresh flowers, farm-raised poultry, cheeses, and veggies – all overseen by a James Beard chef. One the 14th, treat you and yours with a four-course, $120 dinner.

Degustation is one of Wishlist.

2. Degustation

239 E 5th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · East Village · 75 tips and reviews

DensDens: Put the menu away and just get the $50 tasting menu. Get the wine pairing too. Make sure you finish w the carmelized torija & a glass of the Jorge Ordinez

The NoMad Restaurant is one of Wishlist.

3. The NoMad Restaurant

1170 Broadway (inside NoMad Hotel), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoMad · 391 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Daniel Humm (Eleven Madison Park) knocks it out of the park with this comparatively casual, flawlessly executed restaurant. Must-haves: Poached egg, chicken, and lemon shortbread dessert.

4. RedFarm

8.5
529 Hudson St (btwn Charles & W 10th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · West Village · 288 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Menu includes egg rolls filled with Katz's pastrami, shrimp & spinach-y dumplings shaped like goldfish, daikon cupcakes, chrysanthemum shrimp, & fried fish on a stick with Sichuan peppercorn salt. Read more.

Prosperity Dumpling is one of Wishlist.

5. Prosperity Dumpling

46 Eldridge St (btwn Canal & Hester St), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · Chinatown · 260 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Go here for deliciously cheap fried pork & chive dumplings - 5 for $1. Buy a frozen bag to take home – 50 dumplings for $8. Cash only.

Jungsik is one of Wishlist.

6. Jungsik

8.7
2 Harrison St (at Hudson St.), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Tribeca · 60 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: The restaurant offers two different prices for each dish.  The higher price denotes a standard size, and the lower price denotes a tasting size for those who like to mix and match. Via CityEats.com Read more.

Taïm Falafel and Smoothie Bar is one of Wishlist.

7. Taïm Falafel and Smoothie Bar

8.9
45 Spring St (at Mulberry St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · NoLita · 243 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: This is the best falafel sandwich in America. Try all of the balls.

Taïm is one of Wishlist.

8. Taïm

9.2
222 Waverly Pl (btwn Perry & W 11th St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · West Village · 288 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the green falafel. The crunchy exterior conceals a fluffy core, with a nutty, herbaceous flavor complemented by silky hummus and tahini sauce. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

al di là is one of Wishlist.

9. al di là

8.8
248 5th Ave (at Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · North Slope · 200 tips and reviews

EaterEater: No resy, total mob scene, noisy, and absolutely delicious describe the decade-plus-old Brooklyn Italian. Be aware that there's a more accessible wine bar attached. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca is one of Wishlist.

10. Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca

8.7
110 Waverly Pl (btwn MacDougal Alley & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 273 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Mario Batali's now-classic West Village townhouse restaurant where pastas and offal dishes may redefine what you think of Italian food Read more.

Pylos is one of Wishlist.

11. Pylos

8.5
128 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · East Village · 160 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Greek Grilled Cheese: Housemade pita; kasseri cheese, a hard sheep's milk cheese; fresh tomatoes; generous layers of salty pastourma. Read more.

The Grocery is one of Wishlist.

12. The Grocery

288 Smith St (at Sackett), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 39 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Grab a table in the garden when it’s nice and try the BBQ Duck Sandwich (for lunch) or the Seared Sea Scallops and the Duroc Pork Chop for dinner.

Luzzo's is one of Wishlist.

13. Luzzo's

8.2
211 1st Ave (btwn E 12th & E 13th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 114 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: There are only five pizzas worth eating in New York & Luzzo’s is amongst them. Nothing beats their standard gooey margarita pie. - Soraya

Traif is one of Wishlist.

14. Traif

9.0
229 S 4th St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Williamsburg · 285 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: The bacon doughnuts here are a can’t miss dessert. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Craft is one of Wishlist.

15. Craft

9.0
43 E 19th St (btwn Park Ave S & Broadway), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 126 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Tom Colicchio's much-lauded shrine to simple food cooked right - try the hen of the woods mushrooms! -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!

Burger Joint is one of Wishlist.

16. Burger Joint

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

BravoBravo: Find the best burger in the city in this old school burger shack hidden in the lobby of the Parker Meridien. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!

Pearl Oyster Bar is one of Wishlist.

17. Pearl Oyster Bar

18 Cornelia St (btw Bleecker & W 4th), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · West Village · 161 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Delicious seafood dishes like the favorite lobster roll with shoestring fries, or the oysters, raw or fried.

Lucali is one of Wishlist.

18. Lucali

9.2
575 Henry St (btwn Carroll St & 1st Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Carroll Gardens · 251 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Lucali still serves some of the city's finest pizzas, and the dining room is a real beauty. [Eater 38 Member]

Tocqueville Restaurant is one of Wishlist.

19. Tocqueville Restaurant

7.9
1 E 15th St (5th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Union Square · 52 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: The four-course menu includes a Cato Farm Bloomsday cheddar salad, truffled creamy parmesan grits and sunny side up country eggs, seared diver sea scallops and foie gras.

Nobu is one of Wishlist.

20. Nobu

105 Hudson St (at Franklin St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Tribeca · 193 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: 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

Little Owl is one of Wishlist.

21. Little Owl

8.7
90 Bedford St (at Grove St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 247 tips and reviews

EaterEater: 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.

Tamarind Tribeca is one of Wishlist.

22. Tamarind Tribeca

9.0
99 Hudson St (at Franklin St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Tribeca · 158 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Plush banquettes and sizable booths make this Indian restaurant ideal for private business meetings. But after a three-course lunch, you may be more in the mood for a nap. Read more.

Café Boulud is one of Wishlist.

23. Café Boulud

8.4
100 E 63rd St (btwn 5th & Madison Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 92 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Definitely an older crowd, however the food is top notch. Their risotto balls are the most delicious and savory amuse-bouche around. Try the new hotel bar for post dinner drinks.

Barbuto is one of Wishlist.

24. Barbuto

8.4
113 Horatio St (btwn Jane St & 12th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 335 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Everyone comes for the chicken and it lives up to the hype. It's juicy, the skin is crispy and the portion is plentiful. Another option: velvety gnocchi, tossed with corn and roasted cherry tomatoes. Read more.

Jewel Bako is one of Wishlist.

25. Jewel Bako

239 E 5th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 102 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Jewel Bako makes for a lovely date night over one of the intimate tables or perched at the expertly-staffed sushi counter. - Inspector

Family Meal at Blue Hill is one of Wishlist.

26. Family Meal at Blue Hill

8.9
75 Washington Pl (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 149 tips and reviews

How To Make It In AmericaHow To Make It In America: Dan Barber's fresh, eco-friendly food is driven by the harvest at his farm upstate. The room located just below street-level on quaint Village block has the same casual grace as the eats.