New York: Superior has New York tacos that your L.A. friends can't knock. You'll be seeing the world through pork-colored lenses after you try these carnitas. - IFC Staff
The sesame pancake with beef is one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY. It's a bánh mì by way of Beijing: thin slices of beef with pickled cukes, carrots, and cilantro, dosed with Sriracha. Read more.
Lunch is a don't-miss scene, but by dinner the star-filled patio is pretty exclusive. Tip: Neighboring Bar Marmont is more low-key, but still will give you that classic Hollywood experience.
This store's grooming products are all-natural and locally made, and most are derived from recipes created by co-owner Steve Duross' grandmother (try the invigorating, muscle-relaxing Dragon Balm). Read more.
A cozy punk-rock venue in Pittsburgh’s South Side. I haven’t been there in a while, but if the club’s dog is still there, give him a pet behind his ears for me. - Jim Shearer, Top 20 Countdown
If you have about 30 minutes, try a single-serving of paella for about $22. The tab for a plentiful lunch is roughly $30 a person. Read more.
Sit at one of the eight white-marble "bars" and watch roasted-chicken pizza ($12) being made in the wood-burning oven or chat with the chefs who assemble Mr. English's prime-rib sliders ($18). Read more.
This resting ground for such 19th-century titans as jeweler Charles Tiffany and pianist Louis Gottschalk, is running out of burial plots, so the cemetery is turning to alternative revenue streams. Read more.
The name of this restaurant is Afrikaans for "barbecue" or "roast." Try the lamb sandwich with mango mint chutney, biltong quiche, or one of the popular mini-burgers (lamb, ostrich, chicken, salmon). Read more.
The cheesesteak - one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY - is the kind that makes Philadelphia expats shed a silent tear of joy for the good old days on South Street — though they won’t admit it. Read more.
The mac and cheese: get it! The desserts? Take your pick of the deliciousness! The chicken is crazily smokily good.
SF: A real biker bar with heart. It’s the last bastion of the pre dot-com rebel/artist. Park benches on a dirt lot; it's like drinking in a junkyard and is one of SF's most loved hangouts. -IFC Staff
Lunch favorites here include the sashimi with avocado mousse appetizer and the salmon with Mandarin orange and ginger entree. Read more.
The lunch special is popular: for $9.99, diners can get fried rice or noodles, a choice of two satays and a side of seasonal greens or tofu. The $4 Alpukat drink is also a big hit. Read more.
Easy there Italian Stallion. Balboa hasn’t run these streets in a while. Head over to DiBruno’s or Claudio’s and eat some cheese. Read more.
Seafood is the specialty here, but dessert lovers should save room for the donut plate or the sticky rice pudding. Read more.
Everything is hot about this newish spot, from the waitresses(their uniforms are designed by Rag & Bone) to the locale (the lush lounge has a garden). And if you can get in, you're probably hot too.
NY: IFC's Thu Tran says, "Not the best sandwich place, but very fun. 1 stop shop for a roast pork banh mi, cds, mags and panties. AVOID the styrofoam plated saran-wrapped desserts here. They suck!" Read more.
Could only find the cheap seats? No worries! The acoustics at this venue make sure everyone gets a great show. – Team Live Nation
B loves staying in hotels because they’re anonymous. Note to B: I love hotels because they are not as anonymous as they seem. I’m always watching!
Chef's tasting menu will be the best $300 you ever spent. Go ahead, do the wine pairings too. In for a penny, in for $10K. [BlackBook] Read more.
Hush is a very upscale, contemporary lounge. A great place to go with single friends. Hush also serves great drinks—make sure to try their martinis! -Lynne Curtin, Real Housewives of Orange County
Romantic setting. Great wine list and excellent filet mignon. -Akiko Cook, Launch My Line
Chicago chef Grant Achatz ate here when he was in town for the Beard Awards and found a lotus root gelée he told us was “strikingly inspiring.” Read more.
