Keith McNally's reborn Minetta is a masterpiece—an old New York saloon, modern steakhouse and celeb haunt all in one. The problem: getting in. (The Black Label Burger is worth it.) [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
They brought Paella Valenciana, Chorizo & Shrimp Tapas, and Tortilla Espanola to Choice Eats
This place is no joke! $2 Tuesdays are always crackin'! No cover charge, $2 beers and well drinks, good music, and an awesome bartender/manager! Def a must go. There is a line though so be aware. :)
We love the tart and refreshing Rangpur gimlet, made with Tanqueray Rangpur gin mixed with homemade lime cordial ($12). Our pick for Best Gin Bar! Read more.
The publishing giant, which moved into this building in 1999, is now likely to move into the Freedom Tower at Ground Zero. Read more.
Let the pasta wars begin: This well-established French franchise of fast-food pasta restaurants is opening its first U.S. location here in July 2010, 13 blocks south of competitor Hello Pasta. Read more.
Out of our standard vague anti-Williamsburg bias and our fear of saying the wrong thing vis-a-vis contemporary art, we're going to single out the 21 club as our internal A. List pick here. Read more.
NY (Eat) There is no other place that will make you feel like you are in your grandmother’s living room enjoying a fresh cup of tea than this place! Read more.
The lobster roll here is a study of balance and restraint: four ounces of sweet Maine lobster meat, a buttered bun with a brush of mayonnaise and a dash of seasoning ($14). Read more.
Taste the best of Southern-friend Brooklyn here with the catfish entrée or the excellent fried chicken box. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
The Chef owns a Michelin star for her amped- up pub classics. And if you’re lucky, you’ll catch one of the A-list investors (Jay-Z, Bono…) while you’re waiting for a table.
This is where you go to get the more eclectic pieces from collections from all over the world. It's good for quick, cool shopping for people who do not want to run into a hundred boutiques. -Emil Gamp
The brunch menu ventures into playful fare like the most popular dish, "eggs in a nest," two eggs served any style over parmesan toast. The mimosas, bloody Marys and sunflower martinis are also good. Read more.
Currently undergoing major expansion, the museum is hosting a number of events offsite. Scheduled for a 2010 completion.
The prix fixe Ju-bako ($35) and the Aburiya Set ($25) bring a variety of items. The tofu is delicately soft, the sea bass and salmon sashimi delicate and buttery, the Wasu steak artfully flavored. Read more.
MTV News: We met up with Lauren Conrad for her book signing here and had to stop by Papaya King for a delicious hot dog (or two) afterward.
This Village relic was revamped by the restaurateur Keith McNally, of the Odeon, Balthazar, and Pastis. The vibe is now less seedy watering hole, more claustrophobe-celeb. Read more.
Free Mister Softee and Popsicles at W4th and 7th Ave in the W. Village until 2pm today (Wed). Compliments of @Bizzy!
It’s the ultimate in handcrafted retro deli pleasure here, where you must try the pastrami on rye with a Brooklyn-brined pickle. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
This site contains the remains of hundreds of Africans buried during the 17th and 18th centuries. Read more.
At this four-star gem (the jewel in Danny Meyer's crown), notice the three large oil-paintings by Stephen Hannock, which are based on 1900s black-and-white photos of neighboring Madison Square Park. Read more.
This fountain at White Plaza is one of 23 on campus and a favorite of fountain hoppers. Rubber duckies and floaties are optional.
The Nasu Dengaku (grilled eggplant) and Oshinki (assorted pickled vegetables) are popular appetizers. And the miso soup comes with miso paste in a separate dish. Read more.
Named after the AA term for hooking up with one’s sponsor, 13S's morphed the former Telephone Bar space into a down-to-business, 28-flatscreen sports spot. (opens 7/8/2010) Read more.
Full bar (K2 lounge). And movies are free some nights if you get $7 in drinks, but get there a little ahead of time as it fills up fast.
This spot serves more than 70 bourbons and whiskeys (including Utah’s High West Rocky Mountain rye). Our favorite drink is the citrusy punch amped up with chai-infused Wild Turkey and Batavia Arrack ( Read more.
