We suggest the 5-Napkin Burger-the taste is great, the quantity abundant, and the onion rings we got on the side instead of fries are some of the best in town-and NYC is an onion-ring-challenged city!
Best Brunch in NY. Get the lamb skillet, and spicy feta and babaganush to start. All you can drink champagne for $15. Saturdays start at 10, Sundays 12.
Front booths, right near the big windows, are by far the best people watching spots in the LES. (for a backup, hit the mini magic room at Local 138 around the corner on Ludlow)
Friendly, clean, cool and reasonably priced. Great Place to meet interesting people from all over the world.
I love this izakaya. Just when you thought there was no cool place to eat in this 'hood. Go downstairs, grab a table in the nook or the bar (only two spots I like) and try everything on the menu
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Go for the cocktails -- we like the manhattan. They're some of the very best in the country.
Go for lunch, get the Sushi Premium, and ask for spicy mayo on the side. $10 of awesome!
A welcome addition to Jay Street in the summer of 2011, these guys are our go-to coffee in the morning, afternoon, and night. Stop in, grab a cup, and even snag a seat if one is available.
Not only do we dig the chicken nachos and quesadillas here, but the beats are always spinning so fresh like. You can always find an afternoon pick-me-up snack here too.
Visit Superfine for their happy hour from 6-7pm; a great spot for meeting up with people after work in the New York Digital District.
One of our favorites on the menu is the Slim Slope Special on a bialy. With egg whites, Swiss cheese, tomato, and grilled turkey you can't go wrong.
Foragers' [fancy] sandwiches are the focus of our Fancy Fridays. Top choices include the capresse (avocado, mozzarella, tomato), sopressata & fresh mozzarella, and the serano ham w/ manchego cheese.
Walk in or call and order "The Tassone," a tribute to our former intern Nick Tassone, and you'll be treated to a delicious combo of green peppers, bacon, and pepperoni.
When we're working late and need something that hits the spot just right we call up Bubby's. Try the pulled pork -- or anything barbecue -- and whatever pie is available (cherry!).
New to our 'hood in 2012, One Girl Cookies has quickly become a favorite for their whoopie pies, Stumptown coffee, and enjoyable seating (great people watching).
Try the almond croissant! Whether it's studio-wide treats on Fridays or the spread at Creative Mornings, the croissants here are delicious. We've also been known to pick up a few cakes for birthdays.
The chocolates are good any time, but the real treat is the ice cream sandwich in the summer time (next door!). Two scoops of ice cream between two amazing chocolate chip cookies. Com'on.
Situated between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, hit up Jane's Carousel for $2 rides with epic views of lower Manhattan and the Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park.
You can't go wrong here unless you forget a side of "crack sauce." A burrito or a few tacos is the perfect lunch, but walk around a bit afterward so you don't fall asleep back at your desk.
A great place for a quick nap on summer afternoons. Or you can always just sit and watch all of the wedding photos going on.
Go for the spicy pork or tofu sandwiches. While it's a bit of a hike from the DUMBO area, an office-wide order can often convince them to deliver.
Get the meatballs. They're as good as they are large. Also- always tell the family staff it's your birthday.
Love this small place in the West Village. Everything from the Quail Egg Shooter to the Tea Sandwiches and the Duck with Tamaki are all superb. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef
Beef is the star of the show in the steak house burger. The thick patty is seasoned liberally & pan-seared for a sturdy crust, gushing with funky flavor that pools up in the loosely packed interior. Read more.
Really cute southern spot serving delicious, butter heavy food. Definitely get the Grits Three Ways, The Spinach Crab Dip and the Garlic Braised Pork Butt.
The 3 arepas to get: de pabellon (shreeded beef, sweet plantains, white cheese), la surena (chicken, chorizo, avocado), and la de pernil (roast pork shoulder, jalepenos, fried sweet plantains).
Their one-item menu - a breakfast taco with chorizo -is legit, and decent (Oslo) coffee rounds out the deal
cool speakeasy bar. there's no sign, you go down the stairs and the entrance is at the back of the building. there's a secret room behind a bookshelf. fridays and saturdays are 25+ to enter.
Found behind a “secret” door next to Crif Dogs, this place is a favorite for classic and tweaked cocktails. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
A one-stop shop for everything a man needs...my ultimate closet. A carefully edited collection of the J. Crew men's line, with collaborations from heritage brands like Alden, Macintosh, Belstaff, etc.
Recommended: Crispy rock shrimp, fried shishito peppers, croque senora; Mi Corazon and the Improved Malecon Old Fashioned cocktails. Read more.
“Spice Market makes me forget that I'm living in one of the busiest cities in the world! Every single dish is amazing and the decor is so therapeutic!” – Meredith, Setup Squad
Sunny Anderson finds guilty pleasure in the deep fried candy bar at A Salt & Battery on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
Impressive: pescado zarandeado, grilled white fish topped with crunchy pico de gallo, and tinga de pollo, shredded chicken spiced with chipotle, tasty heat you could smell. Read more.
Pastrami On Rye With Brown Mustard: A thing of unparalleled beauty. Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
If you're into whiskey, get the Boulevardier followed by the Brooklyn on Hudson. Simply well made. Also, order the Braciola. Won't be disappointed.
The bakery that began the cupcake craze is still the best. We suspect it’s the lick-your-fingers-to-get-the-last-bit-of-butter-cream frostings and fillings. They do a mean banana pudding too.
A very cozy place with an awesome music and great booths to play game have beer and hang out with friends!
Get the $125 tasting menu here for bites like tableside antipasti and Mark Ladner’s legendary 100-layer lasagna. One of our fav Italians from Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
You'll forget you're in New York when you're devouring New England classics like lobster rolls and clam chowder. If you're in town for the summer, try the blueberry crumble.
The best views of the city. Huge outdoor patio with lots of beautiful people. There are many patio bars so you don't have to go inside to get a drink. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef
