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To Do in NYC
Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of To Do in NYC.

1. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.5
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 848 tips and reviews
The Tippler is one of To Do in NYC.

2. The Tippler

7.7
425 W 15th St (btwn 9th & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chelsea · 252 tips and reviews
Mayahuel is one of To Do in NYC.

3. Mayahuel

304 E 6th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 263 tips and reviews
Amor y Amargo is one of To Do in NYC.

4. Amor y Amargo

9.0
443 E 6th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 205 tips and reviews
The Dutch is one of To Do in NYC.

5. The Dutch

8.6
131 Sullivan St (at Prince St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · SoHo · 458 tips and reviews
The Meatball Shop is one of To Do in NYC.

6. The Meatball Shop

170 Bedford Ave (btwn N 7th & N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 372 tips and reviews
Death & Co. is one of To Do in NYC.

7. Death & Co.

8.8
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 395 tips and reviews
Cienfuegos is one of To Do in NYC.

8. Cienfuegos

95 Avenue A (E 6th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 214 tips and reviews
Little Branch is one of To Do in NYC.

9. Little Branch

9.0
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 335 tips and reviews
Dutch Kills is one of To Do in NYC.

10. Dutch Kills

9.1
27-24 Jackson Ave (btwn Queens & Dutch Kills St), Long Island City, NY
Cocktail Bar · 259 tips and reviews
Mole Restaurante Mexicano & Tequileria is one of To Do in NYC.

11. Mole Restaurante Mexicano & Tequileria

8.0
57 Jane St (at Hudson St), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · West Village · 130 tips and reviews
Locanda Verde is one of To Do in NYC.

12. Locanda Verde

9.1
377 Greenwich St (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 508 tips and reviews
Top of The Standard is one of To Do in NYC.

13. Top of The Standard

8.8
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Meatpacking District · 313 tips and reviews
La Superior is one of To Do in NYC.

14. La Superior

8.4
295 Berry St (btwn S 2nd & S 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 293 tips and reviews
Bua is one of To Do in NYC.

15. Bua

7.8
122 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave. & Avenue A), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 170 tips and reviews
Dough is one of To Do in NYC.

16. Dough

305 Franklin Ave (at Lafayette Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Donut Shop · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 376 tips and reviews
Cafe Mogador is one of To Do in NYC.

17. Cafe Mogador

9.3
133 Wythe Ave (btwn N 7th & N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Moroccan Restaurant · Williamsburg · 351 tips and reviews
Bubby's is one of To Do in NYC.

18. Bubby's

8.9
120 Hudson St (btwn Franklin & Moore St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Tribeca · 528 tips and reviews
Salt Bar is one of To Do in NYC.

19. Salt Bar

29 Clinton St (btw Houston & Stanton), New York, NY
Bar · Lower East Side · 21 tips and reviews
El Almacén is one of To Do in NYC.

20. El Almacén

557 Driggs Ave (btwn N 6th & N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Argentinian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 223 tips and reviews
El Camion Cantina is one of To Do in NYC.

21. El Camion Cantina

8.2
194 Avenue A (at E 12th St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 132 tips and reviews
Arturo's Restaurant is one of To Do in NYC.

22. Arturo's Restaurant

8.6
106 W Houston St (at Thompson St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 135 tips and reviews
ABV is one of To Do in NYC.

23. ABV

1504 Lexington Ave (at E 97th St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · East Harlem · 79 tips and reviews
MONO+MONO is one of To Do in NYC.

24. MONO+MONO

8.3
116 E 4th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Wings Joint · East Village · 115 tips and reviews
Rocking Horse Cafe is one of To Do in NYC.

25. Rocking Horse Cafe

182 8th Ave (btwn W 19th & W 20th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Chelsea · 147 tips and reviews

26. Angel’s Share

8 Stuyvesant St (at E 9th St & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 491 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: I always sit in back or near a window. watch snow. bonus points if you score the couch all the way in back: that's my spot

Milk & Honey is one of To Do in NYC.

27. Milk & Honey

30 E 23rd St, New York, NY
Speakeasy · Flatiron District · 144 tips and reviews
Apothèke is one of To Do in NYC.

28. Apothèke

8.8
9 Doyers St (btwn Pell St & Bowery), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 434 tips and reviews

29. Smith & Mills

8.7
71 N Moore St (btw Greenwich & Hudson), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Tribeca · 147 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: Smith & Mills is one of my favorite places in the city. Better to go earlier in the evening (or on a weekend or on an off-night). Otherwise, the tiny spot is packed+loses charm

Mighty Quinn's BBQ is one of To Do in NYC.

30. Mighty Quinn's BBQ

103 2nd Ave (at E 6th St), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · East Village · 519 tips and reviews

31. Milk & Cookies

14 Chambers St (at 7th Ave. S), New York, NY
Bakery · West Village · 86 tips and reviews

Meaghan D.Meaghan Dillon: Favorite cookies in ny. Must stop by if you're in west village for double chocolate and bacon cookies!

Edi & The Wolf is one of To Do in NYC.

32. Edi & The Wolf

102 Avenue C (btwn 6th & 7th), New York, NY
Austrian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 160 tips and reviews
Oficina Latina is one of To Do in NYC.

33. Oficina Latina

24 Prince St (btwn Mott & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · NoLita · 169 tips and reviews
Back Forty West is one of To Do in NYC.

34. Back Forty West

70 Prince St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 158 tips and reviews
Casa Mono is one of To Do in NYC.

35. Casa Mono

9.0
52 Irving Pl (btwn E 17th & E 18th St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 208 tips and reviews
Malatesta Trattoria is one of To Do in NYC.

36. Malatesta Trattoria

8.6
649 Washington St (btwn 10th St & Christopher St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 197 tips and reviews

37. Boulud Sud

8.4
20 W 64th St (btwn Broadway & Central Park West), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 135 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A solid choice for date night on the UWS, or a meal before a show at Lincoln Center. Even the most exotic dishes like the zaatar baked cod have that signature Boulud touch. [Eater 38 Member]

Jacob's Pickles is one of To Do in NYC.

38. Jacob's Pickles

9.2
509 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 84th & W 85th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Upper West Side · 675 tips and reviews
Minetta Tavern is one of To Do in NYC.

39. Minetta Tavern

8.9
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Go to Minetta Tavern for the black label burger, it's so good you won't even touch the fries. Read more.

Eleven Madison Park is one of To Do in NYC.

40. Eleven Madison Park

9.2
11 Madison Ave (at E 24th St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · NoMad · 292 tips and reviews

Bin Y.Bin Yang: Probably one of the most exciting and unique menus in New York. Not to mention how respectful the entire experience is to New York history and culture.

The NoMad Restaurant is one of To Do in NYC.

41. The NoMad Restaurant

1170 Broadway (inside NoMad Hotel), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoMad · 391 tips and reviews
A Salt & Battery is one of To Do in NYC.

42. A Salt & Battery

7.7
112 Greenwich Ave (btwn Jane St. & W 12th St.), New York, NY
Fish and Chips Shop · West Village · 105 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Try the Fish and Chips

Le Bernardin is one of To Do in NYC.

43. Le Bernardin

9.2
155 W 51st St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Theater District · 310 tips and reviews
Sweet and Vicious is one of To Do in NYC.

44. Sweet and Vicious

7.5
5 Spring St (btwn Bowery & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Lounge · NoLita · 303 tips and reviews
Cafe el Portal is one of To Do in NYC.

45. Cafe el Portal

174 Elizabeth St (btwn Spring St & Kenmare St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · NoLita · 59 tips and reviews
The Breslin Bar & Dining Room is one of To Do in NYC.

46. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews
Goat Town is one of To Do in NYC.

47. Goat Town

511 E 5th St (btwn Ave. A & B), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 99 tips and reviews
Tiny Fork is one of To Do in NYC.

48. Tiny Fork

167 Orchard St (at Stanton St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Lower East Side · 22 tips and reviews
Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken is one of To Do in NYC.

49. Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken

8.1
28 E 1st St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · East Village · 226 tips and reviews
Quality Italian is one of To Do in NYC.

50. Quality Italian

8.6
57 W 57th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Midtown East · 196 tips and reviews
Mission Chinese Food is one of To Do in NYC.

51. Mission Chinese Food

171 E Broadway (btwn Rutgers & Jefferson St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Two Bridges · 400 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: NYers keep turning out in droves at this nondescript storefront, dabbing their sweat-beaded brows & fanning their overheated mouths for relief from chili-oil-soaked peanut noodles & peppered pickles. Read more.

Gran Eléctrica is one of To Do in NYC.

52. Gran Eléctrica

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

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This lively eatery pulls in Brooklynites looking for both homey abuela standbys (rich, cilantro-nipped guac; fragrant pozole verde) and palate-expanding fare (tongue tacos, duck-leg tamales). Read more.

L'Apicio is one of To Do in NYC.

53. L'Apicio

13 E 1st St (btwn Bowery & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 119 tips and reviews
Westville East is one of To Do in NYC.

54. Westville East

8.9
173 Avenue A (at E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 298 tips and reviews
Estela is one of To Do in NYC.

55. Estela

8.5
47 E Houston St (at Mulberry St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · NoLita · 252 tips and reviews
Friend of a Farmer is one of To Do in NYC.

56. Friend of a Farmer

8.0
77 Irving Pl (btwn E 18th & E 19th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 348 tips and reviews
ABC Cocina is one of To Do in NYC.

57. ABC Cocina

8.6
38 E 19TH St (btwn Park Ave S & Broadway), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Flatiron District · 280 tips and reviews
Paprika is one of To Do in NYC.

58. Paprika

110 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 67 tips and reviews
Pearl & Ash is one of To Do in NYC.

59. Pearl & Ash

220 Bowery (btwn Spring & Prince), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 97 tips and reviews
Pravda is one of To Do in NYC.

60. Pravda

281 Lafayette St (btwn Prince & E Houston St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoLita · 155 tips and reviews
Mission Cantina is one of To Do in NYC.

61. Mission Cantina

172 Orchard St (at Stanton St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 198 tips and reviews
Hudson Clearwater is one of To Do in NYC.

62. Hudson Clearwater

9.1
447 Hudson St (at Morton St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 198 tips and reviews