Kind of an under-the-radar pick, but the burger here is one of the best I've had in NYC. Also, if you don't order the Scotch Egg I'm going to come down and punch you in the face. It's delicious.
A Thai restaurant focused on the bottom line: efficient service, striking decor and delicious food. ALWAYS packed with a busy crowd, this place never disappoints. A perfect spot to bring a date!
A bustling big Korean restaurant. The best of the bunch with the largest variety of panchoa (salads and pickles that come with every meal). Open 24 hours for night owls like me! -Anita Lo, Top Chef M
If you liked Do Sirak across the street, you'll love it's new iteration Bak.
They have the best fried octopus balls - it's breaded in rice flour and fried and finished with BBQ sauce and some sort of mayo and then topped with bonito flakes. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef
You have to try the arroz com mariscos, rice and seafood, amazing! Place is truly a authentic hidden gem!
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.
Hit up this Asian BBQ showstopping open kitchen loaded with naturalstone, clay brick, and volcanic rock. Your order: Thai pastrami spicedmeatballs w/ saw tooth coriander & tamarind sauce. Read more.
One of our fav cocktails of the year is the Radler, a frothy mix of Belgian wheat beer, limes, and a bracing shot of pineapple-infused aquavit. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
A definite HuffPost favorite, make sure to order the yellowtail jalapeno roll and ask for the Bash Burger (it's delicious). For dessert, ice cream sandwiches. Read more.
It’s an earthier take on weekend brunch here where New York’s reigning Iron Chef turns out thick waffles with fried quail and an ingenious “Eggs Benny.” Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
An odd combination of Mexican sushi and Japanese tacos that is just as confusing as it is delicious. Read more.
