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Restaurants 14. Wine Bar HEALTHY SNACKs ALFRESCO

3. New Restaurant 15. After-Hours Bar 26. Salad Bar 36. Outdoor Dining

4. Cheap Eats 16. Happy Hour 27. Smoothie 37. Place to Picnic

5. Takeout 17. Cocktails 28. Yogurt Vegan &

Vegetarian

6. Kid- Friendly 18. Martini SWEETS 38. Falafel

7. Brunch QUICK BITEs 29. Sweet Treats 39. Vegetarian

8. Cheese Shop 19. Whole Pizza 30. Cupcake 40. Vegan

9. BBQ 20. Pizza by the Slice 31. Ice Cream SPECIAL EVENTS

10. Tapas 21. Hot Dog MARKETS & 41. Daytime Party
FESTIVALS

DRINKS 22. Hot Pretzel 32. Food Truck 42. Late-Night Eats

11. New Bar 23. French Fries 33. Food Festival 43. Date Spot

12. Bar 24. Sandwich 34. Food Market

13. Rooftop Bar 25. Coffee 35. Farmers Market

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Best New Restaurant

1. Marea
240 Central Park South, NYC
The old San Domenico space on Central
Park South. It’s definitely a special-occasion
restaurant, but my God is it worth a visit.
The décor is striking but comfortable;
the amber marble bar is beautiful. The
menu concentrates on Italian seafood and
everything is sublime. This might be the
best meal I have ever had in New York,
thanks to the Sea Urchin and Rock Shrimp
Pasta and Dover Sole. The Lobster and
Burrata appetizer is also killer, and I love
the homemade chocolates they give you
for dessert. (Nick, 27)

2. Momofuku SsÄm Bar

207 2nd Ave, NYC
The yummiest noodle bar in the city. My
3 fave is their Momofuku Ramen. They pour
some serious cocktails at this place as well.
(David, 28)
6. ABC Kitchen
35 E 18th St, NYC
3. Sorella One of ABC Carpet and Home’s eateries.
95 Allen St, NYC I love the fact that they use local, organic
Best risotto in town and wines from Italy. ingredients. Their lemonade vodka drink is to
Insane! (Rachel, 32) die for. (Kim, 33)

4 7. Minetta Tavern
5 4. The Collective
1 Little W 12th St, NYC 113 MacDougal St, NYC
The décor is very cool. They enlisted artists Definitely try the Black Label Burger. It’s in a
from eBay, Etsy and Craigslist to design the class of its own. Drinks are tasty: The Murray
inside. Must try the Blue Cheese Tater Tots. Sour is my favorite. Don’t mind the snooty
Drinks are awesome as well! (Emma, 28) staff, the scene is fun and filled with celebs.
(Pete, 30)

5. Dutch Boy Burger

766 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 8. Kenmare
98 Kenmare St, NYC
The most delicious burgers in all of New
York! The Lamb Burger is my fave and their Great food, great scene, in a great part
milkshakes are so thick you have to use of town. (Sam, 37)
a spoon! Yum! (Felix, 35)

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 Best Cheap Eats
1. Rebar
147 Front St, Brooklyn
Rebar’s “lunch break” is insane! You get a
huge half-pound artisanal burger (or pulled
pork, grilled cheese, etc.), fries or a salad and
a bottomless fountain soda for $8. (Tara, 26)
7. Hummus Place
(multiple locations)
For the delicious variations of hummus.
The hummus with extra chickpeas on
top is to die for and the pitas – mmmm,
mmmm, good! (Morgan, 29)

2. Joya 8. Big Nick’s Burgers

215 Court St, Brooklyn 2175 Broadway, NYC
Huge portion, Open 24 hours and super cheap.
Drunken Noodle is The waffle fries are a local fave! (Felix, 35)
deliciously spicy and
cheap! Joya has a
great atmosphere 9. Chelsea Papaya
and garden seating in 171 W 23rd St, NYC
the back, too. Part of the Papaya chain but still so good –
Felicia Pesis: especially late at night. The chili cheese fries
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3. Jackson Hole 604 Tenth Ave, NYC
232 E 64th St, NYC Best place for Peruvian Chicken!
1 A little bad for you but so good... Sangria is great as well! (Gerry, 33)
Best burgers and steak fries! (Tim, 37)
11. Torrisi Italian Specialties
4. La Superior 250 Mulberry St, NYC
295 Berry St, Brooklyn Fresh mozzarella drizzled with olive oil and
$2 tacos daily… and it’s the best sea salt! They make it to order and it’s still
Mexican in New York (IMHO)! warm when it’s served to you. 
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5. Corner Bistro
331 W 4th St, NYC
Burgers are $6, beers are $3, jazz music
always plays. Enough said! (Anne, 29)

6. Ginger House
330 7th Ave, NYC
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Very strong and cheap alcoholic drinks
and really good inexpensive Chinese food.
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 Best Takeout
1. Yummy House
76 3rd Ave, NYC
The fastest Chinese food delivery place
in the city. I order and 10 minutes later,
they’re at my door. Their Sesame Chicken
is the bomb! (Nick, 27)
2. Motorino Pizza
319 Graham Ave, Brooklyn
Williamsburg’s best pizza: Neapolitan-style.
Fast delivery. Pizza is piping hot! (Tim, 37)
3. Flor De Mayo
484 Amsterdam Ave, NYC
I always order out from Flor De Mayo.
The food (especially the chicken) is
so good. They have fast delivery and the
food comes hot! (Gabe, 31)
4. Cafetasia
38 E 8th St, NYC
Crispy Half Chicken coated
with Sweet Chili Garlic
Sauce! Don’t forget to order
the Thai Style Cole Slaw and
Sticky Rice to complete the meal.
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5. Prem-on Thai
138 W Houston St, NYC
Fast delivery, food comes hot and they have the
best Panang Curry and Pad Thai! (Emma, 28)
6. BLT Burger
470 6th Ave, NYC
The tastiest gourmet burgers to go. Never
soggy, even the waffle fries! So good. (Sam, 37)

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When you walk in to Sweetiepie, you think My kids love it here. It’s like right out of a
you’re walking in to Barbie’s kitchen. It’s pink, fairy tale. They absolutely love the scones!
pretty and just every little girl’s dream eatery. I love the Mad Hatter and Chocolate Mint
(Emma, 28) Tea! Yum. (Taryn, 40) 6
Best Brunch
1. Clinton Street Baking Company
4 Clinton St, NYC
No contest. There’s a reason why it’s
always a two-hour wait. Go when they
open at 9 a.m. for stellar biscuits,
blueberry pancakes and truffle scrambled
eggs. (Nick, 27)
2. East of Eighth
254 W 23rd St, NYC
It’s super recession-friendly – $14.95 for a
meal, coffee and a drink! Score! They are the
masters of the eggs Benedict market. Such an
incredible selection too. (Megan, 36)
3. HK
523 9th Ave, NYC
They just opened up their roof,
which looks and feels great. They offer
unlimited mimosas, champagne, Bloody
Marys, etc.! Order the pancakes or
Lobster Eggs Benedict. (Felix, 35)
4. Nook
746 9th Ave, NYC
The name says it all.
Although it is a small BYO
located in Midtown West,
this is one place you will not
want to pass by. The Tuscan Chicken
is stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese
with a light parmesan sauce. Also, try the
Mushroom Cigars. They’re as good as it gets.
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5. Revel
10 Little W 12th St, NYC
Enjoy a meal special with two drinks of your
choice (for just $40). Get the Basil Bloody Mary –
so darn good! Love the French toast as well. It’s
also one of the best patio experiences in the
Meatpacking District. (Theron, 35)
1 Incredible! (Rachel, 32)
6. Shopsin’s at essex street market
120 Essex St, #16, NYC
Shopsin’s has some of the most creative
pancakes – and they are beyond tasty. I love the
Slutty Cakes (peanut butter-pumpkin-spices)
and Mac and Cheese Pancakes (don’t diss until
you try them). My friends all go crazy over the
Bacon and Egg Pancakes, with scrambled eggs
and bacon pressed into the batter. They moan
when they eat them. (Nick, 27)
7. Sunburnt Cow
137 Ave C, NYC
Unlimited brunch cocktails: Bloody Marys,
mimosas, etc.! The Buttermilk Banana Pikelets
are quite tasty, as is the Crab Eggs Benedict!
(Peter, 30)
8. Jane
100 W Houston St, NYC
Their Crème BrÛlée Battered French Toast is
worth the typical 45-minutes wait on Sundays.
9. Sugarcane
238 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn
Great Trinidadian food, with a modern
twist. (Kim, 33)
10. Extra Virgin
259 W 4th St, NYC
You go for one thing and one thing
only: the Caramelized Banana French Toast!
You will dream about it! (Deb, 30)
11. Tipsy Parson
156 9th Ave, NYC
Great brunch menu. Everything on it is
awesome, especially the Monkey Bread and
the biscuits – to die for! (Anne, 29)
12. Beach Cafe
1326 2nd Ave, NYC
Inexpensive, fantastic service and healthy
omelets and scrambles. (Kim, 33)

11 13. Bubby’s
120 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10013
The best brunch I ever had was at Bubby’s
in Tribeca, NYC because their buttermilk
biscuits are so deliciously addicting that you
are stuffed before ordering your meal.
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Best Cheese Shop

1. Murray’s Cheese
254 Bleecker St, NYC
Murray’s has the best selection by far. Plus,
they sell great food to go with their cheeses,
too. They have awesome Cheesecake
Brownies and Baked Cheese Twists. (Nick, 27)

2. Saxelby Cheesemongers at
Essex Street Market
120 Essex St, #17, NYC
I adore this little stand. They know their
cheese. Love their grass-fed milk. (Rachel, 32)

3. Whole Foods
(multiple locations)
I am a huge fan of the cheese bar at Whole
Foods. I love that you can taste test the
2 cheese before buying and the staff is totally
knowledgeable. (Monica, 35)
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 Best BBQ
1. Hill Country
30 W 26th St, NYC
Huge portions, communal tables and the best
menu – from the Longhorn Mac and Cheese
to the Sweet Potato Bourbon. The cow ribs
are delish as well! (Gabe, 31)
2. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
646 W 131st St, NYC
This place is worth the trek. I mean I have
never had such amazing BBQ ever! Their
spice-rubbed wings are mouthwatering
(you must order these if you go) and I also
love their fried green tomatoes. (Maria, 34)
3. Daisy May’s
623 11th Ave, NYC
The best I’ve had in the city. Try the
sweet tea, pulled pork and baked beans…
mmmmmmmm! (Yvonne, 26)
4. Cowgirl
519 Hudson St, NYC
Their Black-Eyed Pea Salsa is a must-order!
Love their biscuits too! (Jim, 37)
5. Quality Meats
57 W 58th St, NYC
Not only is this high-end but poorly named
restaurant one of Manhattan’s finest
steakhouses, it’s also one of the most elegant.
No boy’s club cherry wood/leather furniture
here – it’s more like a posh VIP Lounge.
The excellent cut of Porterhouse I had was
cooked to perfection, but it was when the
waiter came over and asked me to choose
my ingredients for homemade steak sauce
(which he made at my table) that I thought I
died and went to heaven.
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Best Tapas
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1. Boqueria
(multiple locations)
Seamus Mullen does a bang-up job at
Boqueria. I prefer the expansive SoHo
location. You must order Pimientos de
Padrón (peppers), Dátiles con Beicon
(bacon-wrapped dates). (Kevin, 38)

2. Pipa’s Tapas Bar

38 E 19th St, NYC
The ambiance of this place is ridiculous.
There are many, many gorgeous chandeliers
to look at. Order the calamari, Pulpo
Gallego and definitely the sangria. Amazing!
(Monica, 35) 5. Degustation
239 E 5th St, NYC
The best tapas in town. The Chocolate
3. Tia Pol
Pudding with Banana Cream and Salty Rice
205 10th Ave, NYC
Puffs was dreamy – so was the Caramelized
Very authentic tapas and wine selection. Torrija with Strawberry. The Lamb Loin melts
Love their chorizo! (Theron, 35) in your mouth. Cool vibe as well. Go now!
(Tabitha, 35)

4. Lizarran
45 Mercer St, NYC 6. Sala
Love this place – beautiful inside. I loved two 344 Bowery, NYC
dishes specifically that I tell everyone who Amaaaaazing sangria, the best in the city!
goes there to order: ham-wrapped chunk of Fried Goat Cheese and Honey, Steamed
sweet banana, and the juicy chorizo sausage Mussels, Bacon-Wrapped Dates are the
paired with a slice of grilled bell pepper. must-order items on the menu.
Yum. (Chris, 27) (Lene, 38) 10
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Best New Bar
1. The Standard Biergarten
 7. Kingdom
848 Washington St, NYC
Easy to get in, long wooden tables,
ginormous pretzels, awesome German
beer selection.
(Maria, 34)
2. Mission Dolores

249 Fourth Ave, Brooklyn
Love the open-air and greenhouse-style
effect this place has. Lots of fun games to
play like pinball machines and classic board
games are on hand. The best part is dogs
are welcome. (Anne, 29)
170 N 4th St, Brooklyn
Love this new bar in Williamsburg. It
combines the three things locals love about
living there: cool clothing, live music and art –
oh and alcohol. It’s a bar, yet also a boutique
and a gallery! (Erika, 30)
8. The Counting Room
44 Berry St, Brooklyn
Love this new bar in my neighborhood. There
is an amazing wine bar upstairs and a tasty
cocktail bar downstairs. The crowd is pretty
cool as well. (Becki, 36)

3. U2 Karaoke

6 St Marks Pl, NYC
Great place to go with friends. Private
booths with comfy couches, a catalog tens
4 of thousands of songs deep, and yummy
drinks to make the off-pitch singing tolerable!
(Yvonne, 26)
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9. Upstairs at the Kimberly Hotel
145 E 50th St, NYC
Outdoor patio with some of the best views
of the city! Great place for after-work
midtowners! (Stacey, 32)

4. DBGB
299 Bowery, NYC
9 Both a restaurant and a bar. It’s Daniel
Boulud’s charcuterie and burger bar. The
name stands for Daniel Boulud Gastro Bar
and it’s located near the old CBGB. Great
selection of beers and wines, but cocktails are
available, too. (Nick, 27)

5. The Collective
1 Little W 12th St, NYC
You must order the Moscow Mule – beer with
vodka and cucumber – so good. (Sean, 34)

6. La Biblioteca
622 3rd Ave, NYC
Four hundred different varieties of tequila –
need I say more? (Tom, 33)

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 Best Bar
1. Mayahuel
304 E 6th St, NYC
If you like tequila, you must make
a stop here. It’s like a Mexican
speakeasy. They have a delicious
cocktail with rosé wine, muddled
strawberries and tequila! Or go for
classic cocktails and a taste of old New
York (for a price). (Nick, 27)
2. The King Cole Bar 4. McSorley’s
at the st. regis 15 E 7th St, NYC
2 E 55th St, NYC One of the only bars in NYC where beers
It’s the home of the Bloody Mary, after all! are under $5, bartenders are old Irish men
Everyone needs to go there once. with no teeth, and they kick you out if you
(Theron, 35) don’t drink. (Nick, 27)
3. Pianos 5. PDT
158 Ludlow St, NYC 113 St Marks Pl, NYC
The live music is awesome, then the DJ A contemporary speakeasy whose name
comes on and the night gets even better. stands for Please Don’t Tell. You have to know
where this place is (entrance is inside Crif
Great bar, great people and great
dogs) or else you’re out of luck. Great vibe and
happy hour. (Monica, 35)
drinks that do the job. (Gabe, 31)

6. Bua
122 St Marks Pl, NYC
It’s a small place and it gets pretty packed,
but it’s a nice crowd and nice interior
(dark, cozy, brick) and specialty drinks are
surprisingly well-priced ($8–$9). (Rachel, 32)

7. South’s Bar
273 Church St, NYC
The place is cute inside, with old movie
theater seats at some of the tables.
Cool place to chill with friends. Best nachos
ever! (Kim, 33)

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only bearre beers

171 E Broadway, NYC
B.East has an underground sort of alley
wh er $5...” that leads you to this cool back-room bar,
are und complete with great cocktails and a pretty
good DJ. There is a space in the back where
everyone is dancing and shaking their booties
by midnight. (Gwen, 29)

9. Nowhere Bar
322 E 14th St, NYC
If you’re a gay man, this place is like a
candy store. Cuties galore! (Theron, 35)
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 Best Rooftop Bar
1. The Delancey 3. Boom Boom Room 5. HighBar 7. A60
168 Delancey St, NYC at the Standard 251 W 48th St, NYC 60 Thompson St, NYC
848 Washington St, NYC
The roof comes off at this downtown party If you can deal with the less-than-friendly If you can get in, this rooftop bar rocks.
house sporting the finest views. Great cocktail Stunning views! Every seat had a floor-to- staff, the rooftop is spectacular. Especially (Nick, 27)
list as well! (Emma, 28) ceiling view of New York City. (Chris, 27) if you can get the roomy lounge-bed.
(Peter, 30)
8. Press Lounge at Ink48 Hotel
2. Soho House 4. 230 Fifth 653 11th Ave, NYC
29-35 Ninth Ave, NYC 230 5th Ave, NYC 6. Sky Room The views on this West Side rooftop are
330 W 40th St, NYC
The rooftop pool is why you go – and A more democratic experience than the just insane! My friends and I come here
the atmosphere. Great-looking people. other sceney NYC rooftop bars. It’s really The highest rooftop in Manhattan so you can after work. They have pretty inexpensive
(Tom, 33) big and roomy. Great for big parties. imagine the views. Everyone is talking about wine and really pretty people. Just don’t
(Omar, 32) this summer hot spot! (Jenny, 29) wear shorts or flip-flops – you won’t
get in. (Eric, 33)

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Best Wine Bar
1. Terroir
413 E 12th St, NYC
Every glass of wine I’ve ever had here has
been exceptional. Great apps and paninis.
Cool music always playing. (Tim, 37)
2. Clo
At the Time Warner Center
10 Columbus Circle, NYC
People come here for a really informative,
futuristic experience. You get a card when
you arrive that you use at enomatic stalls.
All the info about the wines is projected on
the table and they have a touch technology
so you can thumb through them all. (Maria, 34)
3. Pure Food and Wine
11 54 Irving Pl, NYC
Great wine, amazing sangria, and if you’re
hungry, the lasagna is superb. (Deb, 30)
4. Ten bells
247 Broome St, NYC
Wines are all-natural, organic and produced
using biodynamic and sustainable methods.
So tasty and so good pure! (Lene, 38)
5. Brookvin
381 7th Ave, Brooklyn
My fave wine bar in New York. I live in
Manhattan but travel to Brooklyn just for
their pinot selections. (Yvonne, 26)
6. Barcibo
2020 Broadway, NYC
Lovely wines, cozy spot, great service,
amazing food! You must go! (Monica, 35)
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7. Pudding Stones West Village
48 Carmine St, NYC
Delish flights and small plates.
The hummus is insane! (Kim, 33)
8. Anfora
34 8th Ave, NYC
Charming décor, one of the most
impressive wine lists and just a cool place
to hang with a loved one. (Anne, 29)
9. V Bar
132 1st Ave, NYC
My go-to wine bar. Great staff that knows
how to pair wines with food. Awesome!
(Jenny, 29)
10. In Vino
215 E 4th St, NYC
Love the vibe here and the wine is fantastic.
They have food to complement each wine
they offer. So good! (Morgan, 29)
11. Inoteca
98 Rivington St, NYC
This place is by far the best wine bar
in the city. There is a reason it’s always
packed. They know their wine and truly
listen to what you like. I loved their
gorgonzola and grapes…to.die.for!
(Gwen, 29)
12. Bourgeois Pig
111 E 7th St, NYC
Their selections of wine and fondue
are to die for! (Megan, 36)
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Best After-Hours Bar
1. Cafeteria
119 7th Ave, NYC
Open all night, and after the bars, everyone
comes here for more drinks and yummy eats!
The bar gets a pretty good crowd after hours.
(Taunya, 31)

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 Best Happy Hour
1. Verlaine 8. Bua
110 Rivington St, NYC 122 St Marks Pl, NYC
$4–$6 drinks until 10 at night! Their Happy hour at this hot spot starts at 4 p.m.
lychee martinis are delish! (Tabitha, 35) and features $5 cocktails and $4 beers and
well drinks. My friends and I grab one of the
2 tables and catch up on the week without
2. Spitzer’s corner going broke! Love Bua! (Monica, 35)
101 Rivington St, NYC
Great beer selection and amazing truffle
9. Boat Basin
mac and cheese! (Taunya, 31)
W 79th St at the Hudson River, NYC
The most popular summer time happy hour –
3. The Frying Pan the breezy open-air patio has a magnificent
Pier 66, NYC view of the Hudson River. (Michael, 37)
1 Reasonable prices, plus it’s on a barge
in the water. (Kim, 33)
10. Benny’s Burritos
113 Greenwich Ave, NYC
4. Urge Lounge $3 margaritas – need I say more?
33 Second Ave, NYC Run, don’t walk! (Tim, 37)
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It’s a gay bar that has happy hour seven
days a week from 4 to 10 p.m. You can’t find
11. Calico Jack’s
that anywhere else. (Felix, 35)
800 2nd Ave, NYC
You buy $15–$20 bracelets, enabling you
5. Boxcar Lounge to drink through the night. On Thursdays or
168 Ave B, NYC Fridays they have cool guest bartenders like
Cool, friendly vibe and they offer two-for- guys from The Bachelorette. Ladies love this
one specials from 4 to 8 p.m. on most items, place. (Rachel, 32)
Monday through Thursday. (Mark, 39)
12. Sazon
6. The Anchor 105 Reade St, NYC
310 Spring St, NYC Great Puerto Rican cuisine and wonderful
All you can drink for a flat $20 – love this sangria and cocktails. Also has karaoke on
happy hour! Really cool, upscale crowd! Thursdays. Wall Street crowd. (Anne, 29)
(Maria, 34)
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7. Mad River 344 W 52nd St
1442 3rd Ave, NYC Happy hour till 9 p.m. Martinis are half-price!
Great bar for live music, $2 Bud Light drafts, Great crowd of young professionals. (Peter, 30)
$2 mixed shots and $4 well drinks. They
have weekly specials and themed events too!
Really fun place. (Omar, 32)
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 Best Cocktails
1. Milk and Honey 6. Mercadito
134 Eldridge St, NYC 179 Ave B, NYC
Basically anything with Sasha Petraske’s Their tequila mojitos are lethal
name on it is cool. There are several bars that but a must! (Rachel, 32)
10 produce cocktails of equal quality, but his places
have revived the freshly concocted cocktail
movement. You tell them what you like to drink 7. VYNL
or what kind of mood you are in and they create 754 9th Ave, NYC
drinks for you from their bag of tricks. The Amazing summer drink menu – light
Blackberry Rickey is oh so YUM. You’ll need and refreshing – including the mysterious
the secret number for Milk and Honey, which 75-calorie margarita. (Nick, 27)
makes it more enticing. (Jen, 30)

8. Goldbar
2. Apothéke 389 Broome St, NYC
9 Doyers St, NYC
Tough door, best on Sundays. The bartenders
This hidden bar in Chinatown know how to pour and mix – hence why the
mixes up some of the most drinks are so pricey! (Gabe 31)
innovative cocktails,
including those with egg
whites and fire (yes, fire!), 9. Raines Law Room
making quite the show. 48 W 17th St, NYC
Jessica Nuremberg: It’s a bar decorated like a kitchen with the
Food Network Magazine, Ad Sales most delicious cocktails. They have cozy
nooks and old-school cocktail books that you
can look through. The New Yorker Highball
3. Vintage is a must – second-best is the Islay Daiquiri!
753 9th Ave, NYC Visit the bathrooms as well to see the porn-
The greatest martini selection in any bar in inspired wallpaper. Everyone pays more than
NYC. The prices are reasonable too. (Lee, 29) one visit to get an eyeful. (Peter, 30)

4. The Collective 10. The Lobby at The Ace Hotel

1 Little W 12th St, NYC 20 W 29th St, NYC

uila All who come here know about the Great crowd and selection of cocktails.

“ Their terqe lethal Moscow Mule… beer with vodka and

cucumber… so good. Try it! (Taunya, 31)
Those bartenders can pour – seriously!
(Theron, 35)

Mojitos aMUST!”
but a 5. The Park
118 10th Ave, NYC
11. Flatiron Lounge
37 W 19th St, NYC
Great drink names (The Cougar and my fave, Swanky atmosphere
Love You Long Time), a little pricey, but you and fabulous cocktails.
won’t need to spend much – the drinks are Julie Mahoney:
very strong! (Maria, 34) Food Network Magazine, Marketing
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Best Martini
2

1. Lobby Bar
at the Mandarin Oriental
80 Columbus Circle, NYC
Steep prices, but you get two drinks in one
from your own mini shaker and the views of 4. Angel’s Share
Central Park are to die for. (Lene, 38) 8 Stuyvesant St, NYC
Between the lychee martini and the
bacon-infused martini, this place is a must for
2. Little Branch the daring martini drinker. (Monica, 35)
22 7th Ave S, NYC
The most talented mixologists in NYC! The
bartenders ask you what you like and then 5. Kingswood
work their magic! They made me a dirty 121 W 10th St, NYC
martini that was epic! The live jazz is always Strong and stiff martinis! Just as they
special as well. (Jen, 30) should be. (Tim, 37)

3. B Flat 6. Billy’s Bakery

277 Church St, NYC 184 9th Ave, NYC
Hands down, the best martini in the city! The Red Devil is evil! EVIL!
The dirtier, the better! (Hillary, 29) Go there just for that! (Tabitha, 35) 18
Best Whole Pizza
1. Grimaldi’s
19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn 6
Best brick-oven, thin-crust pizza by far!
They have the crust down to a science
and the cheese, you can taste the cheese’s
freshness. Don’t mind the line coming
out the door – it’s typical and worth
the wait. (Jess, 30)

2. La Pizza Fresca
31 E 20th St, NYC
The most authentic Neapolitan pizza –
besides what you get in Italy. Which is why
it is the only pizza place in the city verified
by the Associazione Vera Pizze in Italy. Go…
NOW! (Sam, 37)
6. Sal’s Pizzeria
369 Broome St, NYC
A plain slice is totally amazing. But the
Broccoli Rabe White Pizza – oh, please, it
should be illegal. The fried calzone is
a must as well! (Karen, 32)

3. Goodfellas
1817 Victory Blvd, Staten Island 7. Lombardi’s
Try their Vodka Pizza! It’s one of those foods 32 Spring St, NYC
you dream about! (Felix, 35) Always delicious thin crust, amazing sauce
and the cheese – don’t get me started. Best
pizza in NYC by far! (Yvonne, 26)
4. Rosa’s Pizza
629 2nd Ave, NYC
Best sauce in the city. Their margherita is 8. Pizza Gruppo
delicious. Great chicken parm as well! 186 Ave B, NYC
(Anne, 29) The best thin-crust pizza I have ever had!
(Theron, 35)

5. Lucali
575 Henry St, Brooklyn 9. L&B Spumoni Gardens
Good luck getting a seat in Jay-Z and 2725 86th St, Brookyln
Beyoncé’s favorite pizza spot. Spumoni Gardens pizza is the best thing I have
Fabian Castro: ever eaten! It is a deep-dish Sicilian pie with a
Food Network Magazine, crisp outer edge and a gooey middle. The pizza
Marketing makers layer the sauce over
the mozzarella. Pure genius!
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Best Pizza by the Slice
4. Veloce Pizza
1 103 First Ave, NYC
The best Sicilian pizza in a city of
thin slices. (Peter, 30)

5. Franny’s
295 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn
The best wood-burning-oven pizza in
Brooklyn! (Kim, 33)

6. Artichoke Basille’s
Pizza & Brewery
328 E 14th St, NYC
I will remember the day I had
the Spinach Artichoke Pizza
slice for the rest of my life.
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7. Nino’s
131 St Marks Pl, NYC
Hot, cheesy and crispy dough. I even
eat the crust. SO good! (Emma, 28)
1. Joe’s Pizza
7 Carmine St, NYC
Huge, hot delicious slices. If you want
to experience real New York pizza, it’s 7
here at Joe’s! (Nick, 27)

2. Tony’s Pizza
355 Graham Ave, Brooklyn
Insane calzones! Try the Baked Ziti Pizza –
it’s the best concoction on planet Earth!
(Felix, 35)

3. Bleecker St Pizza
69 7th Ave S, NYC
This is why New Yorkers say they have the
best pizza in the country! The greatest pizza
I have ever had! Love their sauce! (David, 28) 20
Best Hot Dog
1. Crif Dogs
113 St Marks Pl, NYC
The Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog – OMG! Try it,
people, you won’t be sorry. Pair the dog with
their insane tater tots! They also serve these
hot dogs at the speakeasy within (you pass
through the phone booth) called PDT.
(Omar, 32)
4. Bark Hot Dogs
474 Bergen St, Brooklyn
These dogs are cooked in butter and then
placed in a beautifully buttery bun. That’s
what makes them so good! The Chili Cheese
Hot Dog is an out-of-body experience.
(Laura, 35)
7. Asia Dog
at summer stage during
the week and the Brooklyn Flea
Market on Saturdays 1
Hot dogs Asian-style! So different, yet so
delicious! Try the Sidney – it’s a Thai-style dog
with relish, mango, cucumber and crushed
peanuts. So great! (Michelle, 33)

5. Shake Shack
2. Gray’s Papaya at madison square park
539 8th Ave, NYC E 23rd St & Madison Ave, NYC
3
It’s an old fave, but I keep coming back for The Bird Dog (chicken-and-apple hot dog)
the best dog in the city. Nothing needs to be is so, so delicious! (Gerry, 33)
on these dogs; they’re good plain! Quality.
(Gabe, 31)
6. Dogmatic Gourmet
Sausage System
3. The Rusty Knot 26 E 17th St, NYC
425 West St, NYC The best wursts I have ever had. They only
You go here for one reason and one reason serve five types of wursts topped with trippy
only – the pretzel dog! You won’t eat a sauces. (Omar, 32)
regular dog again. Delish! (Paige, 31)

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Best Hot Pretzel
1. Sigmund Pretzel Shop
29 Ave B, NYC
Totally German-style and fun. You must come
here if you’re a hot pretzel fan. Try the soft/
hot gruyere paprika with honey mustard and
beet dipping sauces. (Gwen, 29)
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2. Lederhosen
39 Grove St, NYC
We got a round of pretzels – and they
were perfect: hot, salty and the dipping sauce
was honey mustard! Freakin’ phenomenal!
(Eric, 28)

3. Loreley Restaurant & Biergarten

7 Rivington St, NYC
Come here for the pretzels and beer garden.
Do not skip the pretzels. They make your taste
buds and tummy very, very happy. (Rachel, 32)

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Best French Fries

1. Rue 57
60 W 57th St, NYC
Thick and crispy on the outside, but soft and
fluffy on the inside. And so well seasoned –
just perfect! (Megan, 36)
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2. Balthazar
80 Spring St, NYC
5. The Coffee Shop
There is a reason Bobby Flay said Balthazar’s 29 Union Sq W, NYC
French fries were one the best things he’s
ever eaten. They are incredible! The fries Their herb fries are ridiculous! I go there just
are served with a homemade mayo dipping for the fries… and so should you! (Morgan, 29)
sauce! You must dip them immediately. This
magic sauce catapulted the flavor of the fry
6. Overlook
to another level. (Monica, 35)
225 E 44th St, NYC
Crispy, tasty and comes with a delish mayo
3. Pommes Frites dip! (Omar, 32)
123 2nd Ave, NYC
Fresh Belgian French fries made to order, with
7. The Collective
a choice of over 40 dipping sauces.
1 Little W 12th St, NYC
UN-REAL! (Stacey, 32)
The Disco Fries are incredible! These fries in a
gravy sauce covered in cheese are something
4. Brooklyn Bowl we should all treat ourselves to every now and
61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn again. It’s soooo flavorful and delish. (Kim, 33)
Thin-cut, crispy French fries served with gravy The Blue Cheese Tater Tots are something
and a crucial blend of aged provolone and you have to order on this menu. Crispy, tasty
sharp white cheddar. It’s better than anything tots with blue cheese infused in them. SICK!
you have ever eaten. (Gabe, 31) (Chris, 27)
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Best Sandwich

3 5

1. Shopsin’s at the Essex street Market 6. Porchetta

120 Essex St, #16, NYC 110 E 7th St, NYC
Amazing grilled cheese sandwiches! The Porchetta sandwich
The best in NYC! (Omar, 32) is so delicious. A must
for pork lovers!

2. Baoguette Vietnamese Denise Goldfield:

Sandwich Shop Food Network Magazine,
37 St Marks Pl, NYC Marketing
Grilled pork chop sandwich – the best thing
ever! (Kim, 33) 7. Mike’s Deli
2344 Arthur Ave, Bronx
3. This Little Piggy Had Roast Beef The eggplant parm is worth the trip to this
149 First Ave, NYC amazing deli in the Bronx. The sandwich called
Bronx Tale is something made in heaven.
Best and juiciest roast beef! The That Way Their selections of meats and cheeses are
sandwich is a must-have! (Todd, 33) impressive. (Jon, 31)

4. Wilfie & Nell 8. Pastis

228 W 4th St, NYC 9 9th Ave, NYC
Best grilled cheese sandwich on a pullman
The inner part of the Croque Monsieur
loaf with caramelized onions
sandwich is melt-in-your mouth cheesy
and Monterey Jack cheese.
goodness and the outside crust of the bread
Leslie Baldwin: is all grilled and crunchy. It’s the perfect
Food Network Magazine, textural and taste combo! You
Ad Sales cannot put your fork down!
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5. Bottino Food Network Magazine,
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Their breads are delicious and their prosciutto
and mozzarella taste like they’re straight from
Italy. So good! Also, try their Ginger Mint
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Best Coffee
1. Café Grumpy 5. Amy’s Bread
224 W 20th St, NYC 672 9th Ave, NYC
The best coffee in NYC by far. So fresh, Serves llly coffee (yum) – which you get
they brew one cup at a time! (Lisa, 33) in Europe. (Maria, 34)

2. Oslo Coffee Co. 6. Café 27

133 Roebling St, Brooklyn 250 W 27th St, NYC
Williamsburg’s best coffee, hands down. Rich and flavorful and they steam the milk
So rich and flavorful. It makes my mornings for you. LOVE! (Tabitha, 35)
and afternoon slump bearable! (Tiffany, 28)

7. AbraÇo
3. RBC Coffee 86 E 7th St, NYC
71 Worth St, NYC If you want to sip the best coffee in the city,
Love the coffee at RBC! It reminds me you come to Abraço! And quite possibly the
of the coffee you get in Paris. Full-bodied, best cappuccino as well. (Gabe, 31)
fresh and highly caffeinated. If you’re in
for a sinful treat, their Vietnamese
coffee is the bomb. (Pete, 30)
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4. Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th St, NYC
There is a reason this place is so popular.
Best espresso in the city! I trek across town
for their cappuccinos. (Mark, 29)

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Best Salad Bar
1. Whole Foods
(in the Time Warner Center)
10 Columbus Circle, NYC
I have gone there a few days in a row and
they switch out different veggies, salads,
etc. – so you get something new every day!
Delish and so fresh! (Stacey, 32)
2. City Bakery
3 West 18th St NYC
The quality and creativity in their salad choices
are awesome. Love their Thai eggplant and
smoked tofu. So yummy! (Hillary, 29)
3. Lifethyme

410 Sixth Ave, NYC
Everything is organic and looks like it was
just picked off the farm. Great juice bar
as well! (Omar, 32)
4. Chop’t
24 E 17th St, NYC
If you’re a salad freak, this is the place to go!
Lines are typically out the door, but it’s well
worth the wait. They have something like
57 ingredients and 24 dressings. I spend a
fortune here, but my stomach thanks me.
(Kim, 33)
5. Amish Market

731 9th Ave, NYC
I eat here two to three times a week and
never get bored. Really fresh and clean. I love
their spinach balls and their bean salads are
incredible. They are also not that expensive
compared to other salad bars. (Cori, 36)
6. Green Café
147 E 60th St, NYC
All salad toppings are free! (Pete, 30)
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 Best Smoothie
1. Norma’s at Le Parker Meridien
119 W 56th St, NYC
They give you a complimentary little
smoothie with your meal, but it’s so damn
good I always order a whole one. It must be
their intelligent marketing gimmick. Flavors
change daily. (Monica, 35)
2. Energy Kitchen
1628 2nd Ave, NYC
They make some amazing smoothies that
are healthy! The Peanut Better smoothie
is just a dream. (Kellie, 32)
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3. Juice Generation
117 West 72nd St, NYC
They use fresh, local-when-possible, organic
ingredients. The Coco Acai and I Love
Watermelon smoothies are delicious. I go
there at least once a week! You should too!
(Lene, 38)
4. Juicy Lucy Juice Bar
85 Ave A, NYC
No mystery fruit or syrups here – it’s all
natural. The Banana Chai smoothie is my fave.
But I’ve heard the Mango Ginger and Amazon
Cherry smoothies are local faves. Need to try
those next. Love this place! (Jenny, 29)
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Best Yogurt
1. Forty Carrots at Bloomingdale’s 3. THE Great American Health Bar
1000 3rd Ave, 7th Fl 35 W 57th St, NYC
Huge portions and their granola is delicious! They have the best frozen yogurt in NYC
(Michelle, 37) and believe me I know my frozen yogurts.
This is the only place in NYC that serves this
particular brand – Glace yogurt and it
2. Phileo Yogurt is soooo delish!
(was previously Yogurtland)
Barri Stern:
267 Bleecker St, NYC
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and it’s all self-serve! Best yogurt in the city!
(Yvonne, 26)

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 Best Sweet Treats
1. Levain Bakery 5. Sugar Sweet Sunshine 9. Veniero’s 12. Locanda Verde
167 W 74th St, NYC 126 Rivington St, NYC 342 E 11th St, NYC 377 Greenwich St, NYC
The best cookies, definitely. The oatmeal For honest-to-God American cakes/ Skip Little Italy Best lemon tarts on planet Earth. The
raisin is to die for. These cookies are so cobblers/pies/cupcakes (and excellent (and the tourists) – buttermilk gelato is heavenly as well. (Kim, 33)
monstrous, they are like scones. (Steph, 32) trifles)! (Maria, 34) Veniero’s has the best
sfogliatelle and Italian
pastries I’ve ever tasted! 13. Paradis-to-Go
2. Brooklyn Farmacy 6. The Stanton Social 114 4th Ave, NYC
513 Henry St, Brooklyn 99 Stanton St, NYC Nikki Zila:
Food Network Magazine, I can’t go in without getting one of their
When you walk in to this place, it takes you An amazing dessert menu (esp. the warm Marketing addictive chocolate chips. (Theron, 35)
back to the 1950s. So cute. They have an doughnuts and cookies plate). (Nancy, 28)
old-school soda fountain, candy store and
locavore grocery in one. The egg creams are 10. Doughnut plant 14. Liddabit Sweets
delish! (Logan, 38) 7. Schiller’s 379 Grand St, NYC at the Brooklyn Flea
131 Rivington St, NYC One Hanson Pl, Brooklyn
Go for their Crème BrÛlée donuts and
GO THERE NOW for their ridiculous Sticky Blackout Chocolate Cake donuts. You won’t When you bite into these
3. Madeleine Patisserie Toffee pudding! (Taunya, 31) be sorry! (Stacey, 32) deliciously soft, toasty
132 W 23rd St, NYC
caramels, you also feel the
The most fabulous macaroons ever! slight crunch from the fine
(Sam, 37) 8. Cavo 11. Crumbs sea salt… an unforgettable,
4218 31st Ave, Queens 321 Amsterdam Ave, NYC gotta-have-more experience!
Cavo has a chocolate cake that I’ve deemed They are definitely an upgrade
4. Ceci-Cela Honestly, they have the best devil’s food
“sex in my mouth.” (Rachel, 32) from the Brach’s standby.
55 Spring St, NYC and carrot cake cupcakes, but be ready to
consume 600 to 800 calories per cupcake. Allison MCentee:
The best French pastries, especially the (Felix 35) Food Network Magazine, Marketing
croissants and lemon tarts. (Emma, 28)

15. La Grenouille
3 E 52nd St, NYC
Saumon aux Lentilles Vertes du Puy!
Also try the La Tourte Chaude au Chocolat!
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Best Cupcake
1. Sugar Sweet Sunshine 5. Burgers & Cupcakes
126 Rivington St, NYC 458 9th Ave, NYC
The pumpkin cupcake with cream cheese If you want something supersweet, try their
frosting is THE BEST THING ever. Their cupcakes. They’re yummy and you can get a
vanilla/buttercream frosting cupcake is also burger to go with them! (Laura, 38)
fantastic. (Maria, 34)

6. Billy’s Bakery
2. Crumbs 184 9th Ave, NYC
1675 Broadway, NYC The Red Devil is evil! EVIL! Go there just
The best red velvet cupcakes I have ever had! for that! (Tabitha, 35)
I should know, as I do cupcake tours with
friends! (Kellie, 33)
7. Butter Lane
123 E 7th St, NYC
3. Magnolia Bakery Truly the best cupcakes in New York.
401 Bleecker St, NYC The buttercream icing is amazing. I keep
The vanilla cake cupcake with chocolate going back for more! ( Stephanie, 24)
buttercream frosting. HEAVEN! (Yvonne, 26)

4. Two Little Red Hens

1652 2nd Ave, NYC 2
The Brooklyn Blackout Cupcake
is unforgettable! (Anne, 29)

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 Best Ice Cream
1. Grom 4. Roman’s
2165 Broadway, NYC 243 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn
They’re a chain in Florence so you know The chocolate sorbet is so velvety-smooth,
they’re legit! I like the crema di grom, which it’s lethal! (Theron, 35)
is kind of like vanilla chocolate chip with
mashed-up cookies in it. One word: SUPERB!
(Nick, 27) 5. Cones
272 Bleecker St, NYC
Awesome fat-free sorbets that taste exactly
1 2. Momofuku Milk Bar like you’re eating the fruit they’re made from.
207 2nd Ave, NYC The gelato is amazing too. I love their unique
Their soft-serve is what gets my vote for best flavors – cognac… yum! (Melissa, 35)
ice cream! The cream cheese frosting ice
cream and cinnamon bun ice cream… OMG,
so GOOD! (Courtney, 38) 6. Uncle Louie G’s
341 Graham Ave, Brooklyn
3 I dream about their peanut butter Italian Ice
3. Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
cream. Their cheese cake ice cream is just
97 Commercial St, Brooklyn insane. Best place ever! (Kim, 33)
Great views of the Brooklyn Bridge,
Manhattan skyline and the East River. Their
peaches and cream ice cream is beyond good!
It’s like heaven. (Jen, 30)
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Best Food Truck

1. The Bistro truck
5th Ave and 17th St, NYC
You can basically get a bistro French meal on
wheels here. (Nick, 27)
2. Rickshaw Dumpling Truck
Broadway between West 74th and
75th Sts, NYC
Get the dumplings – so good! (Felix, 35)
3. Gyro/kabob truck
6th Ave and 51st St, NYC
You’ll know it when you see the line of people.
Best gyros I ever had! Everything is so fresh!
(Kim, 33)
4. Tacos El Idolo
W 14th St and Eighth Ave, NYC
I am a serious Mexican foodie, and I will
say this truck serves up the best tortas,
quesadillas and soft tortilla tacos. You must
try the Taco Arabe, an Arabian taco filled with
spicy pork and lime. Don’t let the line scare
you… It’s worth the wait. (Erika, 30)
5. The Treats Truck
(moves every week so check out their
schedule at treatstruck.com)
Seriously the best truck driving the city
streets. Definitely try the Caramel Creme
Sandwich Cookie, the Pecan Butterscotch
Bar and the Mexican Brownie. SO
GOOOOOOOOOOOD! (Chris, 27)
7. Halal truck
53rd St and 6th Ave, NYC
AMAZING and super cheap for the amount
of food they give. Definitely order the lamb
over rice, spicy, with white sauce. Yummo!
(Maria, 34)
8. Eddie’s Pizza
(follow them on Twitter @EddiesPizzaNY for
locations throughout the city)
You have to follow this truck on Facebook/
Twitter to know where it will be located each
day, but it’s worth it. Best part is an entire
10-inch bar pie is only 270 calories – amazing!
(Kim, 33)
9. Street Sweets
1040 First Ave, NYC
The chic Street Sweets truck can be spotted
from a mile away with its turquoise and
orange décor. You can’t afford to miss their
delicious pastries ranging from croissants to
brownies, not to mention the amazing coffee.
The Street Sweets truck is sure to satisfy any
sugar craving!
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6. Big Gay Ice Cream Truck

Broadway & 17th St, NYC
One word: CHOINKWICH – an ice cream
sandwich with caramelized bacon in it. The
Salty Pimp is my new fave: dulce de leche ice
cream with chocolate and sea salt. Hunt this
truck down NOW! (Tim, 38)
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Best Food Festival
1. Share Our Strength benefiting City 5. San Gennaro Festival
harvest and meals on wheels in Little Italy
(September 16–26, 2010)
The caliber of restaurants present and, of
Mulberry St, NYC
course, the causes make this a street festival
worth the visit. (Hillary, 29) I live for this Italian feast every summer.
I remember going as a kid and getting a
block of hard terroni. YUM. My faves are the
2. The Chocolate Show cannolis and zeppoles. Food is love and so is
(Nov. 11–14, 2010) this festival. (Stacey, 32)
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 W 18th St, NYC
6. West Indian Day Parade
This show is a must. Your chocolate addiction
(Sept 6, 2010)
will be catered to all day here. Love it.
Utica Ave to Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
(Taunya, 31)
Some of the best Caribbean food vendors
in NYC. (Kim, 33)
3. International food festival
46th St between 8th and 9th Aves
Stretches over 20 blocks and has tons
of food from local restaurants, as well as 5
your typical street-fair food. (Kim, 33)

4. BBQ Fest
Madison Square Park (in June)
1 23rd St, NYC
One of my fave festivals in the city. Pit
masters from all over the country invade
Madison Square Park for the weekend and
show us New Yorkers what real BBQ is all
about. (Jenny, 29)

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 Best Food Market
1. Despaña
2 408 Broome St, NYC
This place has imported cheeses, olives
and meats from Spain. The bocadillos
(sandwiches) there are insane: Try the
Navarrico and the Picante! (Gabe, 31)

2. Fairway
(MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)
The best selection and amazing prices.
Aisles of fresh produce, aisles of cheese –
notice the plural there. It’s amazing. Best
bagels too! (Rachel, 32)
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3. Red Hook Mercado
410 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn
Great food… Try the Soler papusas, Country
Boys tacos, Grindhaus sausages! It was a
vacant lot and now it’s been turned into a
lovely beer garden with world-class outdoor
food vendors. Love this place. (Jenny, 29)

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4. Kalustyan’s
123 Lexington Ave, NYC
A great selection of Southeast Asian and
Indian spices. Check out their nuts and
dried fruit aisle. SO yum! (Nick, 27)

5. The Meat Hook

100 Frost St, Brooklyn
The free sausage samples are amazing.
All of their meats come from grass-fed
animals raised on local farms. The meats
melt in your mouth. The service is
incredible. (John, 36)

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Best Farmers Market
2

1. Union Square Greenmarket

1 Union Sq W, NYC
It’s the biggest and bestest. I love it in the
summer for tomatoes and in the fall for pie
ingredients! (Rachel, 32)

2. New Amsterdam Market

South St between Beekman St
and Peck Slip, NYC
Go for the free samples (and there are a lot).
They’re such a big draw, but seriously, this
market is upscale and delish! (Kim, 33)
3. Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn
Fresh jam samples are what I look forward to.
But the fresh greens and goat cheese are also
a plus! Love Brooklyn! (Lene, 38)

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Best Outdoor Dining
1. Dos Caminos
(MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)
Both Dos Caminos in Meatpacking District
and Soho have expansive patios and kick-ass
margaritas, not to mention the city’s best and
freshest guacamole! (Theron, 35)
2. Morandi
211 Waverly Pl, NYC
Good location for people watching, plus
amazing Italian food and a large outdoor
seating selection. Get the burrata! (Chris, 27)
3. Bobo Restaurant
181 W 10th St, NYC
The outside patio makes you feel like you’re
in Paris (so does the dining room inside).
Besides the romantic ambiance, the tuna
appetizer and lobster rolls are a must!
(Megan, 36)
4. The Park
118 10th Ave, NYC
It’s the place to be seen in the summertime.
Tons of pretty people sipping cocktails and
eating. Best sangria ever! (Emma, 28)
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5. Alma
187 Columbia St, Brooklyn
Best sunset-watching on the patio.
In my opinion it also has the best Mexican
food. The Chicken Mole is the tops in the city!
(Sam, 37)
6. Dumont
432 Union Ave, Brooklyn
My fave spot is their big patio. Everyone
goes during the summer and just hangs out.
Tastiest burgers in New York! (Gabe, 31)
7. Da Silvano
260 Avenue of the Americas, NYC
Great outdoor space right on the street for
some serious people watching. I always see
celebrities either eating here or walking by.
Last week it was Kate Hudson eating gnocchi.
Last month it was Matt Damon walking by
with his wife. Love the food too! (Jenny, 29)
8. La Bottega
363 W 16th St, NYC
The Chinese lanterns, shade-giving trees and
blue-and-white umbrellas – it all feels so cozy.
I love eating alfresco here. It’s my summer
spot! The pasta in squid ink is a must-try!
(Laura, 38)
9. Cookshop
156 10th Ave, NYC
Love to eat outside here on this quiet city
street (of which there are not many). And
one of the best brunch spots in the city.
(Theron, 35)
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Best Place to Picnic
1. The grassy knoll by the Ritz-
Carlton Battery Park
Overlooking NJ and NY Harbor
It’s one of my best-kept secrets because
nobody is down there on the weekends,
the view is amazing and it’s just the
ultimate escape. (Nick, 27)
2. Sheep’s Meadow in Central Park
West side, mid-park from
66th to 69th St
There’s nothing better than Sheep’s Meadow
in Central Park under the trees or just out in
the open! Great for friends to get together
on a Sunday! (Kim, 33)
5. Bryant Park
500 5th Ave, NYC
I love Bryant Park anytime but especially
during “Movies in the Park” (on Mondays
during the summer). My friend works across
the street so she goes and gets a great spot
and saves it for us. We all pick up food and
share a great NYC night under the stars,
watching a classic flick. (Morgan, 29)
6. Hudson River Park
Battery Park to 59th St, NYC
Not too crowded, amazing at sunset
and a nice, cool, breeze. (Brenda, 34)

3 3. Turtle Pond, Central Park

Located at the base of Belvedere Castle,
just north of the Great Lawn
It’s a pond with turtles in it! So cool and lots
of trees for shade. My friends and I meet
there every Saturday afternoon. (Rachel, 32)

4. The Highline Park

Gansevoort St in the Meatpacking District to
34th St, between 10th and 11th Aves
Love the flowers and plants – just a great
place to reflect and decompress. (Jill, 34)

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1. Taim Falafel
222 Waverly Pl, NYC
Hands down the best falafel ever! The Roasted
Red Pepper Ralafel is amazing! Also try the
Ginger-Mint Lemonade! Nuff said. (Gabe, 31)
2. Mamoun’s Falafel
119 MacDougal St, NYC
There is a reason why there is a line coming
out of this place. The falafel is incredible – the
best, in my opinion. Great flavor! So cheap
too! (Lindsay, 35)
3. Café Rakka
38 Ave B, NYC
Best falafel in NYC. It’s flavorful and
surrounded by fresh veggies in a pita. Yum!
The hot sauce here rules too! (Chris, 27)
4. Crisp
684 3rd Ave, NYC
Africa Falafel is why you need to go to Crisps!
WOW – I crave it as we speak! (Lene, 38)
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Best Vegetarian
1. Candle Café 6. Counter
1307 Third Ave, NYC 105 1st Ave, NYC
Veggie trendsters dine here for good reason. The best vegan pancakes. Another
Everything is so flavorful! The tofu club is thing on the menu to try: Heirloom
incredible. Also, try the sweet-potato pie Tomato and Watermelon Salad
smoothie…so good! (Tye, 33) (with basil and aged balsamic vinegar).
AMAZING! (Paige, 31)

2. Bhojan Vegetarian
Indian Restaurant
102 Lexington Ave, NYC
I love Indian food, but I am a veggie.
Bhojan gives us veggies delightful
dishes straight from India. (Ellie, 31)

3 3. Hangawi
12 E 32nd St, NYC
When you walk in to Hangawi, you
feel instantly at ease. It’s very Zen.
They have the most calming waitstaff
and by far the best vegetarian
Korean food. (Maureen, 28)

4 4. Angelica Kitchen
300 E 12th St, NYC
I am NOT a veggie, but I go to Angelica
Kitchen every other day practically.
Everything is so tasty and fresh, and I love
the overall vibe! (Monica, 35)

5. Dirty Candy
430 E 9th St, NYC
You have to go to Dirty Candy! The things
to order: Jalapeno Hush Puppies, Kimchi
Doughnuts and Goat Cheese Flan. Desserts
such as Popcorn Pudding and Ricotta Fritters
with Lemon Olive Oil Ice Cream are also
INCREDIBLE! (Lene, 38)

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Best Vegan
1. Gobo 5. Wild Ginger
401 6th Ave, NYC 380 Broome St, NYC
I’m the biggest carnivore there is and I order I go here specifically for the Black Pepper
from here all the time, but eating in is great, Seitan and the Peanut Butter Bomb. Two of
too. I am in love with the Ginger-Marinated my fave foods in the city! (Mekai, 27)
Seitan. (Felix, 35)

6. Lula’s Sweet Apothecary

2. Sacred Chow 516 E 6th St, NYC
227 Sullivan St, NYC
Best vegan ice cream – must taste! (Paige, 31)
Check out the lunch bowl, listed under
“Heroes”. For $10, you can get tofu/seitan/
meatballs, soba/brown rice, and broccoli/
2 collard greens. It is a great quantity for the
cost. Love the intimate atmosphere at
Sacred Chow. (Maureen, 38)

3. Babycakes
248 Broome St, NYC
At this vegan bakery, doughnuts are baked,
not fried, and made from ingredients like
garbanzo-bean flour, arrowroot, potato
starch and applesauce. The agave-sweetened
brownies are GREAT! The cupcakes are a
local fave as well. (Nick, 27)

4. Candle 79
154 E 79th St, NYC
This place needs to be on your must-visit
place. When you order, get the stuffed 6
avocado. You will thank me! (Theron, 35)
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1. Bagatelle
409 W 13th St, NYC
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Best day-party ever... if you can get a
reservation. It’s like Fabulous Eurotrash meets
Spring Break in South Beach. Techno, French
food and a ton of champagne. (Paige, 31)

2. HaBana Outpost
757 Fulton St, Brooklyn
Brooklynites come here to eat, drink and hang
out outside all day! When summer comes,
everyone is here! (Felix, 35)

3. Water Taxi Beach

19 Fulton St, NYC
Love this addition to the Seaport. It’s nice
having a drink or two while your toes are in
the sand. Sunsets here are incredible! Love
the lighted palm trees. (Tabitha, 35)

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Best Late-Night Eats

1. Blue Ribbon Brasserie 4. Corner Bistro
97 Sullivan St, NYC 331 W 4th St, NYC
Oui, steak frites and artisanal cheeses until Great late-night burgers and lots of fun
the wee hours… You can’t ask for much more! fried stuff! (Morgan, 29)
(Louis, 36)

2. Blue Ribbon Sushi
119 Sullivan St, NYC
My favorite sushi in NYC at all hours of
the day. Open til 2 a.m. (Megan, 36)
5. Yaffa Café
97 St Marks Pl, NYC
Always the to-go place after club-hopping
in the East Village. The Avocado Salad is the
most popular. (Nick, 27)

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3. Manatus 6. The Diner
340 Bleecker St, NYC 44 9th Ave, NYC
This restaurant with diner prices and Besides the DJ spinning late at night, the
a sexy appeal at night is a true gem! burgers, the shakes and of course the Disco
(Hillary, 29) Fries are why you need to come here after
barhopping! (Omar, 32)

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Best Date Spot

1. Flute Gramercy 7. Yerba Buena
40 E 20th St, NYC 23 Ave A, NYC
It’s not as stuffy as the one in Midtown. Charming, warm and romantic lighting!
The ambiance is reminiscent of Paris, Great food as well! (Gabe, 31)
champagne is the beverage of love, and the
combo of the two can make sparks fly in the
intimate, dimly lit velvet booth alcoves. 8. Tanti Baci
(Nick, 27) 163 W Tenth St, NYC
5 It’s tiny, romantic and you feel like you’re
in a café in Italy! This is so popular on
2. Sea Thai Restaurant Valentine’s Day! (Kellie, 32)
114 N 6th St, Brooklyn
Gorgeous Thai restaurant with incredible
décor and amazing prices on food and drinks.
6 (Hillary, 29)

3. Suteishi
24 Peck Slip, NYC
This area is very intimate. No big nightlife
scene, but after dinner you can take your date
out to the deck, walk around and enjoy the
NYC skyline or water views.
(Tim, 37)

4. Little Owl
90 Bedford St, NYC
Very cozy, on a beautiful corner in the heart
of the West Village. Service and food are
incredible. (Tabitha, 35)

5. The Chocolate Room

86 5th Ave, Brooklyn
I went on tons of dates here. It’s every girl’s
dream – coffee, chocolate and wine. They
pair the greatest wines with the yummiest
chocolates. (Lene, 38)

6. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St, NYC
The dim lighting makes for a cozy evening
with your love! (Kim, 33)
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