Dough is perhaps my favorite donut place in manhattan. The plain glazed is simply perfect, all are delicious, but some very rich. However, the service is sooooo slowwww.
Can anyone say Red Velvet cupcakes???? Oh My God.... (Christopher loves them) When Al and I are in the city it's a definite stop. -Caroline Manzo, Real Housewives of NJ
I don't even like bananas and I think the banana pudding is amazing. Red velvet is the real winner, though.
Sweet brunch spot designed with a rustic French style in mind. I fell in love with their tartines—smoked salmon and roasted turkey and avocado are the best.
The Pepper Boy with soft scrambled eggs, jamon serrano, carmelized onion aioli, and Gruyere will raise your bar for egg breakfast sandwiches.
Try the harissa honey-roasted chicken sandwich. It comes with sweet roasted peppers, melted manchego, and preserved-lemon mayo, and is one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY. Read more.
Totally hipster. Love this Americana joint. It's just so new skool. -Candice Kumai, Top Chef
Come for brunch, lunch or dinner - the food in this chic café is a consistently delicious mix of French and Moroccan cuisines. The sidewalk tables are perfect for a sunny day.
East Village location where every meal is cheap and delicious. Always impressed. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
Owner Ken Nye is often credited as the first person to bring serious coffee to New York City in 2001.
These guys know how to make a seriously good cup of coffee. Gotta love their latte, and in the summer, it's superb on ice.
If there's anything keeping IFC staffers Always On, it's the Stumptown coffee at the Ace Hotel coffee bar. So thick, it'll stick to your teeth! See you in outer space! - IFC Staff
I don't believe much in god, but if god made an iced coffee it would be the New Orleans from Blue Bottle. It's pretty much divine.
Seasonal cafe Maman has a secret weapon: a Michelin starred French chef in the kitchen. You can order French/Mediterranean salads, sandwiches, and baked goods at a counter for grab-and-go. Read more.
Great ice cream and original flavors. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
Try: Crack pie and cereal milk — along with a new pork bun served with an optional deep-fried soft-poached egg
Scarcely bigger than a snickerdoodle, this shop lets you design your own cookies from a choice of dough and mix-ins, then have ‘em baked while you wait. Talk about getting fresh.
"Number one: The Spekuloos spread. Think cinnamon nutella/peanut butter. Totally unique, totally to die for." - Niko DeMordaunt Read more.
Fresh 2 death. WAY fresher/better than the packaged version. If you're a fan of Greek yogurt, you must come here. Had the Fig & Walnut (so on point), but all the flavors look great. Friendliest staff!
Only one of two coal-oven places in NYC that sells by the slice (the other is Sac's in Astoria) -- over in the small take-out shop near the corner. I prefer the whole plain pie with regular mozzarella
On Giada's Weekend Getaways, Giada De Laurentiis shops and snacks at Zabars, a grocery store that's lived on the UWS of New York, NY for over 70 years. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more.
Take a look up when seated and marvel at the MEAT hooks. Then treat yourself to either the Original 5N burger or the Bacon Cheddar burger and pair it with the Tuscan fries. Be warned-THE MEAT IS HUGE!
It doesn't get any better than a food truck that's parked indoors, owned by Food Network star Aarón Sanchez, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner fare. Try the fish tacos; they'll blow you away.
Great tacos quesadillas on handmade tortillas—your choice of corn or flour. The pork adobada is our favorite filling.
Eat this: Sweetbread tacos, skirt steak tacos, lamb on naan, kimchi posole, Jacob’s Ladder Feast. Drink this: 5 Island Horchata spiked with dark rum and Fernet Vallet, excellent tart house margarita. Read more.
Try the al pastor taco, sliced to order off a rotating spit crowned with a hunk of grilled pineapple. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
Recommended: Quesadillas, burritos, tacos and chips with salsa. When asked if you want guacamole, the correct answer is “yes.” Read more.
In his NY Diet, Jeffrey Steingarten calls Eataly "spectacular" - there are "wonderful, delicious pastas," "wonderful" pizza, not to mention great crudo, breadsticks, and Pat LaFrieda steak. Read more.
Sick of sucky pre-packed sushi? Say thank-you to the Lobster Place. Their Sushi and Nigiri combo is the answer to your sushi-loving prayers!
Go here and get some real Belgian fries in one of those huge paper cone things. They've got dozens of awesome sauces to choose from. Open late for post-drinking food.
Impress your date and enjoy delicious tapas - try the braised beans, black ink calamari, tenderloin carpaccio and pork loin – in a inventive & modern setting.
The best birthday restaurant offers a homey French feast, centered on a shareable dish like roasted chicken, for groups of 8 to 12 on the long “kitchen table” in the back. Read more.
One of the best UES spots for brunch. The dishes that shouldn't go unnoticed - Frittata D'Lyon, Eggs Petatou, and the Croque Madame.
Grab a bite to eat at Candle Café while you’re in the neighborhood. They have amazing vegan cuisine that’s fresh from the farm to the table.
Deliciously good and fashionable! A fav spot in fashionable movies. Be seen here and you might be picked up by an agent…
Foodies, drinkies, fashionistas and design hounds can be found here. It’s why we love it!
This haute Mexican eatery is harder to get into than Harvard, having built a rep around fancy tequilas and ceviche. Can't snag abooth? The no-frills, street-level taqueria can sate your wounded ego.
This is a must-stop for me when I’m in NYC, but you can’t go wrong at any of David Chang’s restaurants. -Monica Pope, Top Chef
Dude, it's Momofuku Ssam—arguably chef David Chang's best work, and certainly his most varied. A recent kitchen restaffing brings fresh life to the menu. Order the buttermilk. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Try Sukhothai pork noodle soup ($7 lunch, $9 dinner). "Sweet slices of roasted pork are nestled amongst crunchy long beans and crumbles of ground pork, the dish is lavishly topped with cracklings." Read more.
When you order a burger and you have to choose between truffle fries and regular fries. Get the truffle. Read more.
The French Onion Soup Burger is conjured with soup, caramelized onions, béchamel and oozing Gruyère, all amplifying the meaty depth of the grilled patty made with short rib, brisket and chuck. Read more.
