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Top NYC places
Mudspot is one of Top NYC places.

1. Mudspot

8.8
307 E 9th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Café · East Village · 330 tips and reviews
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is one of Top NYC places.

2. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

8.8
700 W 125th St (at 12th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · West Harlem · 502 tips and reviews
Souvlaki GR is one of Top NYC places.

3. Souvlaki GR

8.7
116 Stanton St (btwn Essex & Ludlow St.), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Lower East Side · 199 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the pork souvlaki: herb-marinated pork butt seared over wood-charcoal embers and served in a fluffy grilled pita. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Maharlika Filipino Moderno is one of Top NYC places.

4. Maharlika Filipino Moderno

111 1st Ave (btwn E 6th & 7th St), New York, NY
Filipino Restaurant · East Village · 212 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the crispy, chewy sisig, featuring pork belly and lesser-loved pig parts, punched up with garlic, onion and citrus. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Elsa is one of Top NYC places.

5. Elsa

217 E 3rd St (btwn Aves. B & C), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 124 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Order the herbaceous Broken Mirror Skyscraper. A mix of absinthe, lime & muddled mint—w/ dandelion & burdock bitters—is chilled with slow-melting ice. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011. Read more.

Amor y Amargo is one of Top NYC places.

6. Amor y Amargo

9.0
443 E 6th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 205 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the house gin and tonic, a complex cocktail with little in common with your garden-variety G&T. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Death & Co. is one of Top NYC places.

7. Death & Co.

8.8
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 395 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the Sweet Hereafter. Swapping in pisco for gin, barkeep Joachim Simo takes the straightlaced martini for a sultry Latin American spin. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

The Beagle is one of Top NYC places.

8. The Beagle

162 Avenue A (at E 10th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 65 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the sherry cobbler. Bar mgr Dan Greenbaum adds raspberries muddled w/ a wedge of lemon & a splash of simple syrup to Lustau Dry Amontillado sherry. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011 Read more.

Zabb Elee is one of Top NYC places.

9. Zabb Elee

75 2nd Ave (btwn E 4th & 5th), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 122 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the spicy and sweet kai tod, Asian fried chicken with a garlicky marinade, sweet chili dipping sauce and succulent flesh. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Bluebird Sky is one of Top NYC places.

10. Bluebird Sky

121 Baxter St (btwn Canal & Hester St.), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Little Italy · 44 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Spring for the juicy grilled flank-steak sandwich. The beef spends 24 hours in a flavor-boosting bath of oil, garlic, crushed peppercorns & pimentón. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011. Read more.

Malaysia Beef Jerky is one of Top NYC places.

11. Malaysia Beef Jerky

8.5
95 Elizabeth St (btwn Grand & Hester St), New York, NY
Snack Place · Chinatown · 41 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the gorgeous, fibrous, compulsively snackable slabs of sliced spicy pork jerky. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Mother's Ruin is one of Top NYC places.

12. Mother's Ruin

8.8
18 Spring St (btwn Mott & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoLita · 328 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the fried chickpeas, tossed with a savory mix of salt, cayenne pepper and pungent garam masala. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

PDT (Please Don't Tell) is one of Top NYC places.

13. PDT (Please Don't Tell)

8.2
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 439 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try chef Sue Torres’s addictive signature Torres Tots, with oozy Chihuahua cheese, chorizo gravy, chile de árbol, chipotle crema and scallions. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Old Town Bar is one of Top NYC places.

14. Old Town Bar

8.2
45 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Bar · Flatiron District · 182 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: In a city known for hot dogs, the hefty all-beef Sabrett at Old Town Bar reigns supreme. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Roberta's @ Mad Sq Eats is one of Top NYC places.

15. Roberta's @ Mad Sq Eats

Mad. Sq. Eats (Worth Sq at E 25th St & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · NoMad · 11 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try succulent Red Wattle pork chop, brined and pan roasted to a gorgeous medium-rare, with pink flesh beneath a crust that’s marbled and succulent. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011 Read more.

Hill Country Barbecue Market is one of Top NYC places.

16. Hill Country Barbecue Market

8.6
30 W 26th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · NoMad · 489 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: See if the smoked chicken wings are available: rubbed with a mixture of mustard powder, cayenne, brown sugar & other spices, then smoked for 2 hrs. They are one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011 Read more.

John Dory Oyster Bar is one of Top NYC places.

17. John Dory Oyster Bar

1196 Broadway (at W 29th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · NoMad · 272 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the sublime kedgeree, studded with flaky haddock and garnished with fried onions, rice, ribbons of omelette and lime. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

No. 7 Sub is one of Top NYC places.

18. No. 7 Sub

1188 Broadway (btwn E 28th & E 29th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · NoMad · 223 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the seasonal Halloween Sandwich, a monster mash-up of short rib braised with garlic, jalapeño & onion, plus sweet potatoes & melted marshmallows. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011. Read more.

Bian Dang is one of Top NYC places.

19. Bian Dang

Food Gallery 32 (11 W 32nd St btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Koreatown · 13 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The Taiwanese fried chicken is an all-dark-meat affair of crunchy, moist legs and thighs, squirted with a salty pork sauce. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Ai Fiori is one of Top NYC places.

20. Ai Fiori

8.4
400 5th Ave (at W 36th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Garment District · 177 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the luxurious scallop and bone marrow starter. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

21. McSorley's Old Ale House

9.0
15 E 7th St (btwn Cooper Sq & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 467 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: the century club: since 1854. tiny glasses are the best part here

22. The Scratcher

8.1
209 E 5th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 80 tips and reviews

DensDens: Official after-work bar of team foursquare. If both bathrooms do not have foursquare stickers on the doors/mirrors/toilets, someone's getting fired... #justsaying

Fette Sau is one of Top NYC places.

23. Fette Sau

8.9
354 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 561 tips and reviews
Fatty 'Cue is one of Top NYC places.

24. Fatty 'Cue

91 S 6th St (btwn Berry & Bedford), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 114 tips and reviews
Whitmans is one of Top NYC places.

25. Whitmans

8.2
406 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Village · 235 tips and reviews
Motorino is one of Top NYC places.

26. Motorino

8.5
349 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 317 tips and reviews

Maxwell Z.Maxwell Z: Don't let your friend say, "ew, brussels sprouts, on a pizza?" Order it anyway.

27. The Redhead

349 E 13th St (at 1st Ave.), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · East Village · 194 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come early for dinner of Bacon Peanut Brittles, Grilled Pork Belly, Buttermilk Fried Chicken and finished off with a Dark & Stormy Float. They also have a late night menu.

Great Jones Cafe is one of Top NYC places.

28. Great Jones Cafe

54 Great Jones St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · NoHo · 156 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Split the creole wings and jambalaya with someone you love. Delicious.

Heathers is one of Top NYC places.

29. Heathers

506 E 13th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Bar · Alphabet City · 46 tips and reviews
11th Street Bar is one of Top NYC places.

30. 11th Street Bar

8.3
510 E 11th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Bar · Alphabet City · 65 tips and reviews

31. Hearth

8.8
403 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 206 tips and reviews

Dan M.Dan Maccarone: Everything...but with everything the Gnocchi and the Fava Bean Salad

32. Torrisi Italian Specialties

250 Mulberry St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 140 tips and reviews

Dan M.Dan Maccarone: Italian Combo.

Angel’s Share is one of Top NYC places.

33. Angel’s Share

8 Stuyvesant St (at E 9th St & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 491 tips and reviews
Little Branch is one of Top NYC places.

34. Little Branch

9.0
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 335 tips and reviews
The Vault at Pfaff's is one of Top NYC places.

35. The Vault at Pfaff's

643 Broadway (Bleecker St.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Greenwich Village · 24 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Bowl is one of Top NYC places.

36. Brooklyn Bowl

8.6
61 Wythe Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bowling Alley · Williamsburg · 536 tips and reviews
Mable's Smokehouse & Banquet Hall is one of Top NYC places.

37. Mable's Smokehouse & Banquet Hall

7.8
44 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 178 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Winery is one of Top NYC places.

38. Brooklyn Winery

213 N 8th St (btwn Driggs Ave & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Bar · Williamsburg · 84 tips and reviews
The Meatball Shop is one of Top NYC places.

39. The Meatball Shop

170 Bedford Ave (btwn N 7th & N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 372 tips and reviews
The Whiskey Brooklyn is one of Top NYC places.

40. The Whiskey Brooklyn

7.6
44 Berry St (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Whisky Bar · Williamsburg · 185 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Brewery is one of Top NYC places.

41. Brooklyn Brewery

8.8
79 N 11th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Williamsburg · 370 tips and reviews
La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of Top NYC places.

42. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

8.9
400 Lafayette St (at E 4th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoHo · 379 tips and reviews
Black Market is one of Top NYC places.

43. Black Market

110 Avenue A (E 7th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 102 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The star of the no-frills menu here is the sizable cheeseburger ($12): Made with well-seasoned, griddled patties, the hefty sandwich oozes melted American cheese from beneath a toasted potato bun. Read more.

Buvette is one of Top NYC places.

44. Buvette

9.1
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 534 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: 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.

Hanjoo is one of Top NYC places.

45. Hanjoo

12 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · East Village · 27 tips and reviews

Colin G.Colin Gibbs: this place is super legit. it's a contender for best Korean food in Manhattan. if you like seafood, try the Haemul Jeongol. it comes with a whole octopus.