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14 of NYC’s One Food Wonders
Schnitz is one of 14 of NYC’s One Food Wonders.

1. Schnitz

177 1st Ave (11th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · East Village · 37 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Schnitz doesn’t sell what you’d expect. Instead, this restaurant sells Israel-based schnitzel. Its trademark schnitzels are made from chicken thighs and arrive on a pretzel roll with a lemon wedge. Read more.

Victory Garden is one of 14 of NYC’s One Food Wonders.

2. Victory Garden

31 Carmine St (btwn Bleecker & Bedford St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · West Village · 120 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: At Victory Garden, you can buy goat milk ice cream, with flavors ranging from Chocolate Cardamom, Orange Blossom Vanilla, Honey Lavender, and Ethiopian Coffee. Read more.

Treat House is one of 14 of NYC’s One Food Wonders.

3. Treat House

452 Amsterdam Ave (at 82nd St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper West Side · 47 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Treat House is a popular New York City eatery because it’s dedicated to a snack many are nostalgic for: Rice Crispy Treats. Read more.

SOCKERBIT sweet & swedish is one of 14 of NYC’s One Food Wonders.

4. SOCKERBIT sweet & swedish

89 Christopher St, New York, NY
Candy Store · West Village · 57 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Called “Sweet & Swedish,” Sockerbit, which is also a kind of marshmallow, specializes in Scandinavian candy, making it quite a gem among New York City’s culinary locales. Read more.

Snowdays Shavery is one of 14 of NYC’s One Food Wonders.

5. Snowdays Shavery

241 E 10th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 160 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Snow cream is low-fat milk with heavy cream that is then frozen in blocks and shaved into ribbons to create a dessert with a light fluffy texture, which Broder described as “snow with cream.” Read more.

Potatopia is one of 14 of NYC’s One Food Wonders.

6. Potatopia

378 Avenue of the Americas (btw Waverly Pl & 8th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 55 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Here’s another restaurant with a fun name: Potatopia. Its name reveals both the restaurant’s speciality and its enthusiasm for potatoes. Read more.

Popbar is one of 14 of NYC’s One Food Wonders.

7. Popbar

5 Carmine St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · West Village · 141 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Popbar, which sells popsicles, is every bit as fun as its catchy name implies. A vibrant display case inside showcases hundreds of them in rectangular rows, immediately drawing you in. Read more.

Piada is one of 14 of NYC’s One Food Wonders.

8. Piada

601 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Café · Midtown East · 18 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: A piada is an Italian sandwich made with round, flat bread lightly filled with various sharp (perhaps hard to pronounce) ingredients that contribute to a unique sandwich experience. Read more.

Petite Shell is one of 14 of NYC’s One Food Wonders.

9. Petite Shell

1269 Lexington Ave (East 85th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Upper East Side · 66 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Petite Shell is definitely offers one of the most specific items featured in this list, and one that some might not even know about: rugelach. Read more.

Peanut Butter & Co. is one of 14 of NYC’s One Food Wonders.

10. Peanut Butter & Co.

240 Sullivan St (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 119 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: If you’re the type to spread peanut butter on everything or sometimes find yourself eating it straight from the jar, Peanut Butter and Co is your paradise. Read more.

Melt Bakery is one of 14 of NYC’s One Food Wonders.

11. Melt Bakery

7.9
132 Orchard St (btwn Delancey & Rivington), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Lower East Side · 61 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Instead of buying regular ice cream at a grocery store, try Melt Bakery on Orchard Street, which sells only ice cream sandwiches. The cookies are made freshly. Read more.

Beyond Sushi is one of 14 of NYC’s One Food Wonders.

12. Beyond Sushi

229 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 119 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: The eight different kinds of sushi rolls available (plus a “Roll of the Month”) include “The Green Machine,” which has asparagus, cucumber and marinated vegetables. Read more.

La Maison du Chocolat is one of 14 of NYC’s One Food Wonders.

13. La Maison du Chocolat

7.9
1018 Madison Ave (btwn E 78th & E 79th St), New York, NY
Chocolate Store · Upper East Side · 27 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: You can now head over to a petite sandwich shop called La Maison du Croque Monsieu on the Lower East Side to try out other variations of the “Croque Monsieur." Read more.

Empire Biscuit is one of 14 of NYC’s One Food Wonders.

14. Empire Biscuit

198 Avenue A (btwn E 12th & E 13th St), New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · East Village · 114 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Empire Biscuit’s menu boasts a biscuit with roasted duck fat as well as Cape gooseberry and apricot jam, Gorgonzola and nutmeg butter, and candied mango jam. Read more.