food network's top in nyc list

8/9/2019 Food Network's Top In NYC List

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A selection of the best from New York food fansby Food Network Magazine Marketing

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3. Nw Restaurant

4. Cheap Eats

5. Takeout

6. Kid- Friendly

7. Brunch

8. Cheese Shop

9. BBQ

10. Tapas

11. Nw Bar

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13. Rooftop Bar

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27. Smoothie

28. Yogurt

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29. Sweet Treats

30. Cupcake

31. Ice Cream

32. Food Truck

33. Food Festival

34. Food Market

35. Farmers Market

36. Outdoor Dining

37. Place to Picnic

38. Falafel

39. Vegetarian

40. Vegan

41. Daytime Party

42. Late-Night Eats

43. Date Spot

14. Wine Bar

15. After-Hours Bar

16. Happy Hour

17. Cocktails

18. Martini

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19. Whole Pizza

20. Pizza by the Slice

21. Hot Dog

22. Hot Pretzel

23. French Fries

24. Sandwich

25. Coffee

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Best Nw Restaurant1. Marea240 Central Park South, NYC

The old San Domenico space on CentralPark South. Its denitely a special-occasion

restaurant, but my God is it worth a visit.The dcor is striking but comortable;the amber marble bar is beautiul. Themenu concentrates on Italian seaood andeverything is sublime. This might be thebest meal I have ever had in New York,thanks to the Sea Urchin and Rock ShrimpPasta and Dover Sole. The Lobster andBurrata appetizer is also killer, and I lovethe homemade chocolates they give youor dessert. (Nick, 27)

2. MoMofuku SSM Bar

207 2nd Ave, NYC

The yummiest noodle bar in the city. Myave is their Momouku Ramen. They poursome serious cocktails at this place as well.(David, 28)

3. Sorella95 Allen St, NYC

Best risotto in town and wines rom Italy.Insane! (Rachel, 32)

4. The ColleCTive1 Little W 12th St, NYC

The dcor is very cool. They enlisted artistsrom eBay, Etsy and Craigslist to design theinside. Must try the Blue Cheese Tater Tots.Drinks are awesome as well! (Emma, 28)

5. DuTCh Boy Burger766 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn

The most delicious burgers in all o NewYork! The Lamb Burger is my ave and theirmilkshakes are so thick you have to use

a spoon! Yum! (Felix, 35)

6. aBC kiTChen35 E 18th St, NYC

One o ABC Carpet and Homes eateries.I love the act that they use local, organicingredients. Their lemonade vodka drink is todie or. (Kim, 33)

7. MineTTa Tavern113 MacDougal St, NYC

Denitely try the Black Label Burger. Its in aclass o its own. Drinks are tasty: The MurraySour is my avorite. Dont mind the snootysta, the scene is un and lled with celebs.(Pete, 30)

8. kenMare98 Kenmare St, NYC

Great ood, great scene, in a great parto town. (Sam, 37)

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1. reBar147 Front St, Brooklyn

Rebars lunch break is insane! You get ahuge hal-pound artisanal burger (or pulled

pork, grilled cheese, etc.), ries or a salad anda bottomless ountain soda or $8. (Tara, 26)

2. Joya215 Court St, Brooklyn

Huge portion,Drunken Noodle isdeliciously spicy andcheap! Joya has agreat atmosphereand garden seating inthe back, too.

feliCia PeSiS:Food Network Magazine,Ad Sales Assistant

3. JaCkSon hole232 E 64th St, NYC

A little bad or you but so good...Best burgers and steak ries! (Tim, 37)

4. la SuPerior295 Berry St, Brooklyn

$2 tacos daily and its the bestMexican in New York (IMHO)!(Megan, 36)

5. Corner BiSTro331 W 4th St, NYC

Burgers are $6, beers are $3, jazz musicalways plays. Enough said! (Anne, 29)

6. ginger houSe330 7th Ave, NYC

Very strong and cheap alcoholic drinksand really good inexpensive Chinese ood.(Peter, 30)

7. huMMuS PlaCe(MulTiPle loCaTionS)

For the delicious variations o hummus.The hummus with extra chickpeas on

top is to die or and the pitas mmmm,mmmm, good! (Morgan, 29)

8. Big niCkS BurgerS2175 Broadway, NYC

Open 24 hours and super cheap.The wae ries are a local ave! (Felix, 35)

9. ChelSea PaPaya171 W 23rd St, NYC

Part o the Papaya chain but still so good

especially late at night. The chili cheese riesand corn dog are a must-have! (Hillary, 29)

10. Pio Pio 8604 Tenth Ave, NYC

Best place or Peruvian Chicken!Sangria is great as well! (Gerry, 33)

11. TorriSi iTalian SPeCialTieS250 Mulberry St, NYC

Fresh mozzarella drizzled with olive oil and

sea salt! They make it to order and its stillwarm when its served to you.

CeleSTe Chun:Food Network Magazine,Ad Services

Best Cheap Eats

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1. yuMMy houSe76 3rd Ave, NYC

The astest Chinese ood delivery placein the city. I order and 10 minutes later,

theyre at my door. Their Sesame Chickenis the bomb! (Nick, 27)

2. MoTorino Pizza319 Graham Ave, Brooklyn

Williamsburgs best pizza: Neapolitan-style.Fast delivery. Pizza is piping hot! (Tim, 37)

3. flor De Mayo484 Amsterdam Ave, NYC

I always order out rom Flor De Mayo.

The ood (especially the chicken) isso good. They have ast delivery and theood comes hot! (Gabe, 31)

Best Takeout

4. CafeTaSia38 E 8th St, NYC

Crispy Half Chicken coatedwith Sweet Chili Garlic

Sauce! Dont orget to orderthe Thai Style Cole Slaw andSticky Rice to complete the meal.

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5. PreM-on Thai138 W Houston St, NYC

Fast delivery, ood comes hot and they have thebest Panang Curry and Pad Thai! (Emma, 28)

6. BlT Burger470 6th Ave, NYC

The tastiest gourmet burgers to go. Neversoggy, even the wae ries! So good. (Sam, 37)

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Best Kid-Friendly

1. SChillerS131 Rivington St, NYC

Its cheap, they have delicious ood and mydaughter loves their French toast. When Imake it or her, she tells me to make it likeSchillers! (Rita, 41)

2. BuTTerMilk Channel524 Court St, Brooklyn

A lovely kid-riendly spot in Carroll Gardensthat has a yummy special menu or kids. Mynieces love this place. They eel they aretreated with love and care. (Kellie, 33)

3. SweeTiePie19 Greenwich Ave, NYC

When you walk in to Sweetiepie, you think

youre walking in to Barbies kitchen. Its pink,pretty and just every little girls dream eatery.(Emma, 28)

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4. PeanuT BuTTer & Co.240 Sullivan St, NYC

A wide variety o PB sandwiches rom thetraditional to the wacky! For parents, theyhave other types o sandwiches, like turkey

and tuna. (Tabitha, 35)

5. SerenDiPiTy 3225 E 60th St, NYC

Loud, un dcor and they have the rozenhot chocolate, every kids (and adults) ave.(Kim, 33)

6. aliCeS Tea CuP102 W 73rd St, NYC

My kids love it here. Its like right out o a

airy tale. They absolutely love the scones!I love the Mad Hatter and Chocolate MintTea! Yum. (Taryn, 40)

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1. ClinTon STreeT Baking CoMPany4 Clinton St, NYC

No contest. Theres a reason why itsalways a two-hour wait. Go when they

open at 9 a.m. or stellar biscuits,blueberry pancakes and true scrambledeggs. (Nick, 27)

2. eaST of eighTh254 W 23rd St, NYC

Its super recession-riendly $14.95 or ameal, coee and a drink! Score! They are themasters o the eggs Benedict market. Such anincredible selection too. (Megan, 36)

3. hk523 9th Ave, NYC

They just opened up their roo,which looks and eels great. They oerunlimited mimosas, champagne, BloodyMarys, etc.! Order the pancakes orLobster Eggs Benedict. (Felix, 35)

4. nook746 9th Ave, NYC

The name says it all.Although it is a small BYO

located in Midtown West,this is one place you will notwant to pass by. The Tuscan Chickenis stued with spinach and ricotta cheesewith a light parmesan sauce. Also, try theMushroom Cigars. Theyre as good as it gets.

kelSey STokeS:Food Network Magazine, Marketing

5. revel10 Little W 12th St, NYC

Enjoy a meal special with two drinks o your

choice (or just $40). Get the Basil Bloody Mary so darn good! Love the French toast as well. Itsalso one o the best patio experiences in theMeatpacking District. (Theron, 35)

Best Brunch

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9. SugarCane238 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn

Great Trinidadian ood, with a moderntwist. (Kim, 33)

10. exTra virgin259 W 4th St, NYC

You go or one thing and one thingonly: the Caramelized Banana French Toast!You will dream about it! (Deb, 30)

11. TiPSy ParSon156 9th Ave, NYC

Great brunch menu. Everything on it isawesome, especially the Monkey Bread and

the biscuits to die or! (Anne, 29)

12. BeaCh Cafe1326 2nd Ave, NYC

Inexpensive, antastic service and healthyomelets and scrambles. (Kim, 33)

13. BuBByS120 Hudson StreetNew York, NY 10013

The best brunch I ever had was at Bubbysin Tribeca, NYC because their buttermilk

biscuits are so deliciously addicting that youare stued beore ordering your meal.

Tiana kulik:Food Network Magazine,Marketing Intern

6. ShoPSinS aT eSSex STreeT MarkeT120 Essex St, #16, NYC

Shopsins has some o the most creativepancakes and they are beyond tasty. I love the

Slutty Cakes (peanut butter-pumpkin-spices)and Mac and Cheese Pancakes (dont diss untilyou try them). My riends all go crazy over theBacon and Egg Pancakes, with scrambled eggsand bacon pressed into the batter. They moanwhen they eat them. (Nick, 27)

7. SunBurnT Cow137 Ave C, NYC

Unlimited brunch cocktails: Bloody Marys,mimosas, etc.! The Buttermilk Banana Pikeletsare quite tasty, as is the Crab Eggs Benedict!(Peter, 30)

8. Jane100 W Houston St, NYC

Their Crme Brle Battered French Toast isworth the typical 45-minutes wait on Sundays.Incredible! (Rachel, 32)

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1. MurrayS CheeSe254 Bleecker St, NYC

Murrays has the best selection by ar. Plus,they sell great ood to go with their cheeses,too. They have awesome CheesecakeBrownies and Baked Cheese Twists. (Nick, 27)

2. SaxelBy CheeSeMongerS aTeSSex STreeT MarkeT120 Essex St, #17, NYC

I adore this little stand. They know theircheese. Love their grass-ed milk. (Rachel, 32)

3. whole fooDS(MulTiPle loCaTionS)

I am a huge an o the cheese bar at WholeFoods. I love that you can taste test thecheese beore buying and the sta is totally

knowledgeable. (Monica, 35)

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1. hill CounTry30 W 26th St, NYC

Huge portions, communal tables and the bestmenu rom the Longhorn Mac and Cheese

to the Sweet Potato Bourbon. The cow ribsare delish as well! (Gabe, 31)

2. DinoSaur Bar-B-Que646 W 131st St, NYC

This place is worth the trek. I mean I havenever had such amazing BBQ ever! Theirspice-rubbed wings are mouthwatering(you must order these i you go) and I alsolove their ried green tomatoes. (Maria, 34)

3. DaiSy MayS623 11th Ave, NYC

The best Ive had in the city. Try thesweet tea, pulled pork and baked beansmmmmmmmm! (Yvonne, 26)

Best BBQ4. Cowgirl519 Hudson St, NYC

Their Black-Eyed Pea Salsa is a must-order!Love their biscuits too! (Jim, 37)

5. QualiTy MeaTS57 W 58th St, NYC

Not only is this high-end but poorly namedrestaurant one o Manhattans neststeakhouses, its also one o the most elegant.No boys club cherry wood/leather urniturehere its more like a posh VIP Lounge.The excellent cut o Pts I had wascooked to perection, but it was when thewaiter came over and asked me to choosemy ingredients or homemade steak sauce(which he made at my table) that I thought Idied and went to heaven.

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1. BoQueria(MulTiPle loCaTionS)

Seamus Mullen does a bang-up job at

Boqueria. I preer the expansive SoHolocation. You must order Pimientos dePadrn (peppers), Dtiles con Beicon(bacon-wrapped dates). (Kevin, 38)

2. PiPaS TaPaS Bar38 E 19th St, NYC

The ambiance o this place is ridiculous.There are many, many gorgeous chandeliersto look at. Order the calamari, PulpoGallego and denitely the sangria. Amazing!(Monica, 35)

3. Tia Pol205 10th Ave, NYC

Very authentic tapas and wine selection.Love their chorizo! (Theron, 35)

4. lizarran45 Mercer St, NYC

Love this place beautiul inside. I loved twodishes specically that I tell everyone whogoes there to order: ham-wrapped chunk osweet banana, and the juicy chorizo sausagepaired with a slice o grilled bell pepper.Yum. (Chris, 27)

Best Tapas

5. DeguSTaTion

239 E 5th St, NYCThe best tapas in town. The ChocolatePudding with Banana Cream and Salty RicePus was dreamy so was the CaramelizedTorrija with Strawberry. The Lamb Loin meltsin your mouth. Cool vibe as well. Go now!(Tabitha, 35)

6. Sala344 Bowery, NYC

Amaaaaazing sangria, the best in the city!Fried Goat Cheese and Honey, SteamedMussels, Bacon-Wrapped Dates are themust-order items on the menu.(Lene, 38)

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1. The STanDarD BiergarTen848 Washington St, NYC

Easy to get in, long wooden tables,ginormous pretzels, awesome Germanbeer selection. (Maria, 34)

2. MiSSion DoloreS249 Fourth Ave, Brooklyn

Love the open-air and greenhouse-styleeect this place has. Lots o un games toplay like pinball machines and classic boardgames are on hand. The best part is dogsare welcome. (Anne, 29)

3. u2 karaoke6 St Marks Pl, NYC

Great place to go with riends. Privatebooths with comy couches, a catalog tenso thousands o songs deep, and yummydrinks to make the o-pitch singing tolerable!(Yvonne, 26)

4. DBgB299 Bowery, NYC

Both a restaurant and a bar. Its DanielBouluds charcuterie and burger bar. Thename stands or Daniel Boulud Gastro Barand its located near the old CBGB. Great

selection o beers and wines, but cocktails areavailable, too. (Nick, 27)


You must order the Moscow Mule beer withvodka and cucumber so good. (Sean, 34)

6. la BiBlioTeCa622 3rd Ave, NYC

Four hundred dierent varieties o tequila need I say more? (Tom, 33)

7. kingDoM170 N 4th St, Brooklyn

Love this new bar in Williamsburg. Itcombines the three things locals love aboutliving there: cool clothing, live music and art oh and alcohol. Its a bar, yet also a boutiqueand a gallery! (Erika, 30)

8. The CounTing rooM44 Berry St, Brooklyn

Love this new bar in my neighborhood. Thereis an amazing wine bar upstairs and a tastycocktail bar downstairs. The crowd is prettycool as well. (Becki, 36)

9. uPSTairS aT The kiMBerly hoTel145 E 50th St, NYC

Outdoor patio with some o the best viewso the city! Great place or ater-workmidtowners! (Stacey, 32)

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1. Mayahuel304 E 6th St, NYC

I you like tequila, you must makea stop here. Its like a Mexican

speakeasy. They have a deliciouscocktail with ros wine, muddledstrawberries and tequila! Or go orclassic cocktails and a taste o old NewYork (or a price). (Nick, 27)

Best Bar4. MCSorleyS15 E 7th St, NYC

One o the only ba rs in NYC where beersare under $5, bartenders are old Irish men

with no teeth, and they kick you out i youdont drink. (Nick, 27)

5. PDT113 St Marks Pl, NYC

A contemporary speakeasy whose namestands or Please Dont Tell. You have to knowwhere this place is (entrance is inside Cridogs) or else youre out o luck. Great vibe anddrinks that do the job. (Gabe, 31)

6. Bua

122 St Marks Pl, NYCIts a small place and it gets pretty packed,but its a nice crowd and nice interior(dark, cozy, brick) and specialty drinks aresurprisingly well-priced ($8$9). (Rachel, 32)

7. SouThS Bar273 Church St, NYC

The place is cute inside, with old movietheater seats at some o the tables.Cool place to chill with riends. Best nachosever! (Kim, 33)

8. B.eaST171 E Broadway, NYC

B.East has an underground sort o alleythat leads you to this cool back-room bar,complete with great cocktails and a prettygood DJ. There is a space in the back whereeveryone is dancing and shaking their bootiesby midnight. (Gwen, 29)

9. nowhere Bar322 E 14th St, NYC

I youre a gay man, this place is like acandy store. Cuties galore! (Theron, 35)

2. The king Cole BaraT The ST. regiS2 E 55th St, NYC

Its the home o the Bloody Mary, ater all!

Everyone needs to go there once.(Theron, 35)

3. PianoS158 Ludlow St, NYC

The live music is awesome, then the DJcomes on and the night gets even better.Great bar, great people and greathappy hour. (Monica, 35)

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1. The DelanCey168 Delancey St, NYC

The roo comes o at this downtown partyhouse sporting the nest views. Great cocktaillist as well! (Emma, 28)

2. Soho houSe29-35 Ninth Ave, NYC

The rootop pool is why you go andthe atmosphere. Great-looking people.(Tom, 33)

3. BooM BooM rooMaT The STanDarD848 Washington St, NYC

Stunning views! Every seat had a foor-to-ceiling view o New York City. (Chris, 27)

4. 230 fifTh230 5th Ave, NYC

A more democratic experience than theother sceney NYC rootop bars. Its reallybig and roomy. Great or big parties.(Omar, 32)

Best Rooftop Bar

5. highBar251 W 48th St, NYC

I you can deal with the less-than-riendlysta, the rootop is spectacular. Especiallyi you can get the roomy lounge-bed.(Peter, 30)

6. Sky rooM330 W 40th St, NYC

The highest rootop in Manhattan so you canimagine the views. Everyone is talking aboutthis summer hot spot! (Jenny, 29)

7. a6060 Thompson St, NYC

I you can get in, this rootop bar rocks.(Nick, 27)

8. PreSS lounge aT ink48 hoTel653 11th Ave, NYC

The views on this West Side rootop arejust insane! My riends and I come hereater work. They have pretty inexpensivewine and really pretty people. Just dontwear shorts or fip-fops you wontget in. (Eric, 33)

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1. Terroir413 E 12th St, NYC

Every glass o wine Ive ever had here hasbeen exceptional. Great apps and paninis.

Cool music always playing. (Tim, 37)

2. CloaT The TiMe warner CenTer10 Columbus Circle, NYC

People come here or a really inormative,uturistic experience. You get a card whenyou arrive that you use at enomatic stalls.All the ino about the wines is projected onthe table and they have a touch technologyso you can thumb through them all. (Maria, 34)

3. Pure fooD anD wine54 Irving Pl, NYC

Great wine, amazing sangria, and i yourehungry, the lasagna is superb. (Deb, 30)

4. Ten BellS247 Broome St, NYC

Wines are all-natural, organic and producedusing biodynamic and sustainable methods.So tasty and so good pure! (Lene, 38)

5. Brookvin381 7th Ave, Brooklyn

My ave wine bar in New York. I live inManhattan but travel to Brooklyn just ortheir pinot selections. (Yvonne, 26)

6. BarCiBo2020 Broadway, NYC

Lovely wines, cozy spot, great service,amazing ood! You must go! (Monica, 35)

7. PuDDing SToneS weST village48 Carmine St, NYC

Delish fights and small plates.The hummus is insane! (Kim, 33)

8. anfora34 8th Ave, NYC

Charming dcor, one o the mostimpressive wine lists and just a cool pla ceto hang with a loved one. (Anne, 29)

9. v Bar132 1st Ave, NYC

My go-to wine bar. Great sta that knowshow to pair wines with ood. Awesome!

(Jenny, 29)

10. in vino215 E 4th St, NYC

Love the vibe here and the wine is antastic.They have ood to complement each winethey oer. So good! (Morgan, 29)

11. inoTeCa98 Rivington St, NYC

This place is by ar the best wine barin the city. There is a reason its alwayspacked. They know their wine and trulylisten to what you like. I loved theirgorgonzola and grapesto.die.or!(Gwen, 29)

12. BourgeoiS Pig111 E 7th St, NYC

Their selections o wine and ondueare to die or! (Megan, 36)

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BestAfter-Hours Bar

1. CafeTeria119 7th Ave, NYC

Open all night, and ater the bars, everyone

comes here or more drinks and yummy eats!The bar gets a pretty good crowd ater hours.(Taunya, 31)


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1. verlaine110 Rivington St, NYC

$4$6 drinks until 10 at night! Theirlychee martinis are delish! (Tabitha, 35)

2. SPiTzerS Corner101 Rivington St, NYC

Great beer selection and amazing truemac and cheese! (Taunya, 31)

3. The frying PanPier 66, NYC

Reasonable prices, plus its on a bargein the water. (Kim, 33)

4. urge lounge33 Second Ave, NYC

Its a gay bar that has happy hour sevendays a week rom 4 to 10 p.m. You cant ndthat anywhere else. (Felix, 35)

5. BoxCar lounge168 Ave B, NYC

Cool, riendly vibe and they oer two-or-one specials rom 4 to 8 p.m. on most items,Monday through Thursday. (Mark, 39)

6. The anChor310 Spring St, NYC

All you can drink or a fat $20 love thishappy hour! Really cool, upscale crowd!(Maria, 34)

7. MaD river1442 3rd Ave, NYC

Great bar or live music, $2 Bud Light drats,$2 mixed shots and $4 well drinks. Theyhave weekly specials and themed events too!

Really un place. (Omar, 32)

8. Bua122 St Marks Pl, NYC

Happy hour at this hot spot starts at 4 p.m.and eatures $5 cocktails and $4 beers and

well drinks. My riends and I grab one o thetables and catch up on the week withoutgoing broke! Love Bua! (Monica, 35)

9. BoaT BaSinW 79th St at the Hudson River, NYC

The most popular summer time happy hour the breezy open-air patio has a magnicentview o the Hudson River. (Michael, 37)

10. BennyS BurriToS113 Greenwich Ave, NYC

$3 margaritas need I say more?Run, dont walk! (Tim, 37)

11. CaliCo JaCkS800 2nd Ave, NYC

You buy $15$20 bracelets, enabling youto drink through the night. On Thursdays orFridays they have cool guest bartenders likeguys rom The Bachelorette. Ladies love thisplace. (Rachel, 32)

12. Sazon105 Reade St, NYC

Great Puerto Rican cuisine and wonderulsangria and cocktails. Also has karaoke onThursdays. Wall Street crowd. (Anne, 29)

13. BaMBoo 52344 W 52nd St

Happy hour till 9 p.m. Martinis are hal-price!Great crowd o young proessionals. (Peter, 30)

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1. Milk anD honey134 Eldridge St, NYC

Basically anything with Sasha Petraskesname on it is cool. There are several bars that

produce cocktails o equal quality, but his placeshave revived the reshly concocted cocktailmovement. You tell them what you like to drinkor what kind o mood you are in and they createdrinks or you rom their bag o tricks. TheBlackberry Rickey is oh so YUM. Youll needthe secret number or Milk and Honey, whichmakes it more enticing. (Jen, 30)

2. aPoThke9 Doyers St, NYC

This hidden bar in Chinatownmixes up some o the mostinnovative cocktails,including those with eggwhites and re (yes, re!),making quite the show.

JeSSiCa nureMBerg:Food Network Magazine, Ad Sales

3. vinTage753 9th Ave, NYC

The greatest martini selection in any bar inNYC. The prices are reasonable too. (Lee, 29)


All who come here know about theMoscow Mule beer with vodka andcucumber so good. Try it! (Taunya, 31)

5. The Park118 10th Ave, NYC

Great drink names (The Cougar and my ave,Love You Long Time), a little pricey, but youwont need to spend much the drinks are

very strong! (Maria, 34)

BestCocktails6. MerCaDiTo179 Ave B, NYC

Their tequila mojitos are lethalbut a must! (Rachel, 32)

7. vynl754 9th Ave, NYC

Amazing summer drink menu lightand rereshing including the mysterious75-calorie margarita. (Nick, 27)

8. golDBar389 Broome St, NYC

Tough door, best on Sundays. The bartendersknow how to pour and mix hence why the

drinks are so pricey! (Gabe 31)

9. raineS law rooM48 W 17th St, NYC

Its a bar decorated like a kitchen with themost delicious cocktails. They have cozynooks and old-school cocktail books that youcan look through. The New Yorker Highballis a must second-best is the Islay Daiquiri!Visit the bathrooms as well to see the porn-inspired wallpaper. Everyone pays more thanone visit to get an eyeul. (Peter, 30)

10. The loBBy aT The aCe hoTel20 W 29th St, NYC

Great crowd and selection o cocktails.Those bartenders can pour seriously!(Theron, 35)

11. flaTiron lounge37 W 19th St, NYC

Swanky atmosphereand abulous cocktails.

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1. loBBy BaraT The ManDarin orienTal80 Columbus Circle, NYC

Steep prices, but you get two drinks in onerom your own mini shaker and the views o

Central Park are to die or. (Lene, 38)

2. liTTle BranCh22 7th Ave S, NYC

The most talented mixologists in NYC! Thebartenders ask you what you like and thenwork their magic! They made me a dirtymartini that was epic! The live jazz is alwaysspecial as well. (Jen, 30)

3. B flaT277 Church St, NYC

Hands down, the best martini in the city!The dirtier, the better! (Hillary, 29)

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4. angelS Share8 Stuyvesant St, NYC

Between the lychee martini and thebacon-inused martini, this place is a must orthe daring martini drinker. (Monica, 35)

5. kingSwooD121 W 10th St, NYC

Strong and sti martinis! Just as theyshould be. (Tim, 37)

6. BillyS Bakery184 9th Ave, NYC

The Red Devil is evil! EVIL!Go there just or that! (Tabitha, 35)

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1. griMalDiS19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn

Best brick-oven, thin-crust pizza by ar!They have the crust down to a science

and the cheese, you can taste the cheesesreshness. Dont mind the line comingout the door its typical and worththe wait. (Jess, 30)

2. la Pizza freSCa31 E 20th St, NYC

The most authentic Neapolitan pizza besides what you get in Italy. Which is whyit is the only pizza place in the city veriedby the Associazione Vera Pizze in Italy. GoNOW! (Sam, 37)

3. gooDfellaS1817 Victory Blvd, Staten Island

Try their Vodka Pizza! Its one o those oodsyou dream about! (Felix, 35)

4. roSaS Pizza629 2nd Ave, NYC

Best sauce in the city. Their margherita isdelicious. Great chicken parm as well!(Anne, 29)

5. luCali575 Henry St, Brooklyn

Good luck getting a seat in Jay-Z andBeyoncs avorite pizza spot.

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6. SalS Pizzeria369 Broome St, NYC

A plain slice is totally amazing. But theBroccoli Rabe White Pizza oh, please, itshould be illegal. The ried calzone isa must as well! (Karen, 32)

7. loMBarDiS32 Spring St, NYC

Always delicious thin crust, amazing sauceand the cheese dont get me started. Bestpizza in NYC by ar! (Yvonne, 26)

8. Pizza gruPPo186 Ave B, NYC

The best thin-crust pizza I have ever had!(Theron, 35)

9. l&B SPuMoni garDenS2725 86th St, Brookyln

Spumoni Gardens pizza is the best thing I haveever eaten! It is a deep-dish Sicilian pie with acrisp outer edge and a gooey middle. The pizzamakers layer the sauce overthe mozzarella. Pure genius!

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1. JoeS Pizza7 Carmine St, NYC

Huge, hot delicious slices. I you wantto experience real New York pizza, itshere at Joes! (Nick, 27)

2. TonyS Pizza355 Graham Ave, Brooklyn

Insane calzones! Try the Baked Ziti Pizza its the best concoction on planet Earth!(Felix, 35)

3. BleeCker ST Pizza69 7th Ave S, NYC

This is why New Yorkers say they have the

best pizza in the country! The greatest pizzaI have ever had! Love their sauce! (David, 28)

Best Pizza by the Slice4. veloCe Pizza103 First Ave, NYC

The best Sicilian pizza in a city othin slices. (Peter, 30)

5. frannyS295 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn

The best wood-burning-oven pizza inBrooklyn! (Kim, 33)

6. arTiChoke BaSilleSPizza & Brewery328 E 14th St, NYC

I will remember the day I hadthe Spinach Artichoke Pizzaslice or the rest o my lie.

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7. ninoS131 St Marks Pl, NYC

Hot, cheesy and crispy dough. I eveneat the crust. SO good! (Emma, 28)

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1. Crif DogS113 St Marks Pl, NYC

The Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog OMG! Try it,people, you wont be sorry. Pair the dog with

their insane tater tots! They also serve thesehot dogs at the speakeasy within (you passthrough the phone booth) called PDT.(Omar, 32)

2. grayS PaPaya539 8th Ave, NYC

Its an old ave, but I keep coming back orthe best dog in the city. Nothing needs to beon these dogs; theyre good plain! Quality.(Gabe, 31)

3. The ruSTy knoT425 West St, NYC

You go here or one reason and one reasononly the pretzel dog! You wont eat aregular dog again. Delish! (Paige, 31)

4. Bark hoT DogS474 Bergen St, Brooklyn

These dogs are cooked in butter and thenplaced in a beautiully buttery bun. Thats

what makes them so good! The Chili CheeseHot Dog is an out-o-body experience.(Laura, 35)

5. Shake ShaCkaT MaDiSon SQuare ParkE 23rd St & Madison Ave, NYC

The Bird Dog (chicken-and-apple hot dog)is so, so delicious! (Gerry, 33)

6. DogMaTiC gourMeTSauSage SySTeM

26 E 17th St, NYC

The best wursts I have ever had. They onlyserve ve types o wursts topped with trippysauces. (Omar, 32)

Best Hot Dog7. aSia DogaT SuMMer STage DuringThe week anD The B rooklyn fleaMarkeT on SaTurDayS

Hot dogs Asian-style! So dierent, yet sodelicious! Try the Sidney its a Thai-style dogwith relish, mango, cucumber and crushedpeanuts. So great! (Michelle, 33)

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1. SigMunD PreTzel ShoP29 Ave B, NYC

Totally German-style and un. You must comehere i youre a hot pretzel an. Try the sot/

hot gruyere paprika with honey mustard andbeet dipping sauces. (Gwen, 29)

2. leDerhoSen39 Grove St, NYC

We got a round o pretzels and theywere perect: hot, salty and the dipping saucewas honey mustard! Freakin phenomenal!(Eric, 28)

3. loreley reSTauranT & BiergarTen7 Rivington St, NYC

Come here or the pretzels and beer garden.Do not skip the pretzels. They make your tastebuds and tummy very, very happy. (Rachel, 32)

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1. rue 5760 W 57th St, NYC

Thick and crispy on the outside, but sot and

fuy on the inside. And so well seasoned just perect! (Megan, 36)

2. BalThazar80 Spring St, NYC

There is a reason Bobby Flay said BalthazarsFrench ries were one the best things hesever eaten. They are incredible! The riesare served with a homemade mayo dippingsauce! You must dip them immediately. Thismagic sauce catapulted the favor o the ryto another level. (Monica, 35)

3. PoMMeS friTeS123 2nd Ave, NYC

Fresh Belgian French ries made to order, witha choice o over 40 dipping sauces.UN-REAL! (Stacey, 32)

4. Brooklyn Bowl61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn

Thin-cut, crispy French ries served with gravyand a crucial blend o aged provolone andsharp white cheddar. Its better than anything

you have ever eaten. (Gabe, 31)

5. The Coffee ShoP29 Union Sq W, NYC

Their herb ries are ridiculous! I go there justor the ries and so should you! (Morgan, 29)

6. overlook225 E 44th St, NYC

Crispy, tasty and comes with a delish mayodip! (Omar, 32)


The Disco Fries are incredible! These ries in agravy sauce covered in cheese are somethingwe should all treat ourselves to every now andagain. Its soooo favorul and delish. (Kim, 33)

The Blue Cheese Tater Tots are somethingyou have to order on this menu. Crispy, tastytots with blue cheese inused in them. SICK!

(Chris, 27)

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1. ShoPSinS aT The eSSex STreeT MarkeT120 Essex St, #16, NYC

Amazing grilled cheese sandwiches!The best in NYC! (Omar, 32)

2. BaogueTTe vieTnaMeSeSanDwiCh ShoP37 St Marks Pl, NYC

Grilled pork chop sandwich the best thingever! (Kim, 33)

3. ThiS liTTle Piggy haD roaST Beef149 First Ave, NYC

Best and juiciest roast bee! The That Waysandwich is a must-have! (Todd, 33)

4. wilfie & nell

228 W 4th St, NYC

Best d cs sdc on a pullmanloa with caramelized onionsand Monterey Jack cheese.

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5. BoTTino246 10th Ave, NYC

Their breads are delicious and their prosciuttoand mozzarella taste like theyre straight rom

Italy. So good! Also, try their Ginger MintLemonade. (Sam, 37)

Best Sandwich

6. PorCheTTa110 E 7th St, NYC

The Pctt sdcis so delicious. A mustor pork lovers!

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7. MikeS Deli2344 Arthur Ave, Bronx

The eggplant parm is worth the trip to thisamazing deli in the Bronx. The sandwich calledBronx Tale is something made in heaven.Their selections o meats and cheeses areimpressive. (Jon, 31)

8. PaSTiS9 9th Ave, NYC

The inner part o the Cq Mssandwich is melt-in-your mouth cheesygoodness and the outside crust o the breadis all grilled and crunchy. Its the perecttextural and taste combo! Youcannot put your ork down!

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1. Caf gruMPy224 W 20th St, NYC

The best coee in NYC by ar. So resh,they brew one cup at a time! (Lisa, 33)

2. oSlo Coffee Co.133 Roebling St, Brooklyn

Williamsburgs best coee, hands down.So rich and favorul. It makes my morningsand aternoon slump bearable! (Tiany, 28)

3. rBC Coffee71 Worth St, NYC

Love the coee at RBC! It reminds meo the coee you get in Paris. Full-bodied,resh and highly caeinated. I youre inor a sinul treat, their Vietnamesecoee is the bomb. (Pete, 30)

4. ninTh STreeT eSPreSSo700 E 9th St, NYC

There is a reason this place is so popular.Best espresso in the city! I trek across townor their cappuccinos. (Mark, 29)

Best Coffee5. aMyS BreaD672 9th Ave, NYC

Serves llly coee (yum) which you getin Europe. (Maria, 34)

6. Caf 27250 W 27th St, NYC

Rich and favorul and they steam the milkor you. LOVE! (Tabitha, 35)

7. aBrao86 E 7th St, NYC

I you want to sip the best coee in the city,you come to Abrao! And quite possibly thebest cappuccino as well. (Gabe, 31)

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1. whole fooDS(in The TiMe warner CenTer)10 Columbus Circle, NYC

I have gone there a ew days in a row and

they switch out dierent veggies, salads,etc. so you get something new every day!Delish and so resh! (Stacey, 32)

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2. CiTy Bakery3 West 18th St NYC

The quality and creativity in their salad choicesare awesome. Love their Thai eggplant and

smoked tou. So yummy! (Hillary, 29)

3. lifeThyMe410 Sixth Ave, NYC

Everything is organic and looks like it wasjust picked o the arm. Great juice baras well! (Omar, 32)

4. ChoPT24 E 17th St, NYC

I youre a salad reak, this is the place to go!Lines are typically out the door, but its wellworth the wait. They have something like57 ingredients and 24 dressings. I spend aortune here, but my stomach thanks me.(Kim, 33)

5. aMiSh MarkeT731 9th Ave, NYC

I eat here two to three times a week andnever get bored. Really resh and clean. I lovetheir spinach balls and their bean salads areincredible. They are also not that expensivecompared to other salad bars. (Cori, 36)

6. green Caf147 E 60th St, NYC

All salad toppings are ree! (Pete, 30)

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Best Yogurt1. forTy CarroTS aT BlooMingDaleS1000 3rd Ave, 7th Fl

Huge portions and their granola is delicious!(Michelle, 37)

2. Phileo yogurT(waS PreviouSly yogurTlanD)267 Bleecker St, NYC

Hal the price o Pinkberry, twice as deliciousand its all sel-serve! Best yogurt in the city!(Yvonne, 26)

3. The greaT aMeriCan healTh Bar35 W 57th St, NYC

They have the best rozen yogurt in NYCand believe me I know my rozen yogurts.

This is the only place in NYC that serves thisparticular brand Glace yogurt and itis soooo delish!

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9. venieroS342 E 11th St, NYC

Skip Little Italy(and the tourists)

Venieros has the bestsfogliatelle and Italianpastries Ive ever tasted!

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10. DoughnuT PlanT379 Grand St, NYC

Go or their Crme Brle donuts andBlackout Chocolate Cake donuts. You wontbe sorry! (Stacey, 32)

11. CruMBS321 Amsterdam Ave, NYC

Honestly, they have the best devils oodand carrot cake cupcakes, but be ready toconsume 600 to 800 calories per cupcake.(Felix 35)

12. loCanDa verDe377 Greenwich St, NYC

Best lemon tarts on planet Earth. Thebuttermilk gelato is heavenly as well. (Kim, 33)

13. ParaDiS-To-go114 4th Ave, NYC

I cant go in without getting one o theiraddictive chocolate chips. (Theron, 35)

14. liDDaBiT SweeTSaT The Brooklyn fleaOne Hanson Pl, Brooklyn

When you bite into thesedeliciously sot, toastycaramels, you also eel theslight crunch rom the nesea salt an unorgettable,gotta-have-more experience!They are denitely an upgraderom the Brachs standby.

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15. la grenouille3 E 52nd St, NYC

Saumon aux Lentilles Vertes du Puy! Also try the La Tourte Chaude au Chocolat!

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1. levain Bakery167 W 74th St, NYC

The best cookies, denitely. The oatmealraisin is to die or. These cookies are so

monstrous, they are like scones. (Steph, 32)

2. Brooklyn farMaCy513 Henry St, Brooklyn

When you walk in to this place, it takes youback to the 1950s. So cute. They have anold-school soda ountain, candy store andlocavore grocery in one. The egg creams aredelish! (Logan, 38)

3. MaDeleine PaTiSSerie132 W 23rd St, NYC

The most abulous macaroons ever!(Sam, 37)

4. CeCi-Cela55 Spring St, NYC

The best French pastries, especially thecroissants and lemon tarts. (Emma, 28)

5. Sugar SweeT SunShine126 Rivington St, NYC

For honest-to-God American cakes/cobblers/pies/cupcakes (and excellent

trifes)! (Maria, 34)

6. The STanTon SoCial99 Stanton St, NYC

An amazing dessert menu (esp. the warmdoughnuts and cookies plate). (Nancy, 28)

7. SChillerS131 Rivington St, NYC

GO THERE NOW or their ridiculous StickyToee pudding! (Taunya, 31)

8. Cavo4218 31st Ave, Queens

Cavo has a chocolate cake that Ive deemedsex in my mouth. (Rachel, 32)

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1. Sugar SweeT SunShine126 Rivington St, NYC

The pumpkin cupcake with cream cheeserosting is THE BEST THING ever. Their

vanilla/buttercream rosting cupcake is alsoantastic. (Maria, 34)

2. CruMBS1675 Broadway, NYC

The best red velvet cupcakes I have ever had!I should know, as I do cupcake tours withriends! (Kellie, 33)

3. Magnolia Bakery401 Bleecker St, NYC

The vanilla cake cupcake with chocolatebuttercream rosting. HEAVEN! (Yvonne, 26)

4. Two liTTle reD henS1652 2nd Ave, NYC

The Brooklyn Blackout Cupcakeis unorgettable! (Anne, 29)

Best Cupcake5. BurgerS & CuPCakeS458 9th Ave, NYC

I you want something supersweet, try theircupcakes. Theyre yummy and you can get a

burger to go with them! (Laura, 38)

6. BillyS Bakery184 9th Ave, NYC

The Red Devil is evil! EVIL! Go there justor that! (Tabitha, 35)

7. BuTTer lane123 E 7th St, NYC

Truly the best cupcakes in New York.The buttercream icing is amazing. I keepgoing back or more! ( Stephanie, 24)

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Best Ice Cream1. groM2165 Broadway, NYC

Theyre a chain in Florence so you knowtheyre legit! I like the crema di grom, which

is kind o like vanilla chocolate chip withmashed-up cookies in it. One word: SUPERB!(Nick, 27)

2. MoMofuku Milk Bar207 2nd Ave, NYC

Their sot-serve is what gets my vote or bestice cream! The cream cheese rosting icecream and cinnamon bun ice cream OMG,so GOOD! (Courtney, 38)

3. Brooklyn iCe CreaM faCTory

97 Commercial St, BrooklynGreat views o the Brooklyn Bridge,Manhattan skyline and the East River. Theirpeaches and cream ice cream is beyond good!Its like heaven. (Jen, 30)

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4. roManS243 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn

The chocolate sorbet is so velvety-smooth,its lethal! (Theron, 35)

5. ConeS272 Bleecker St, NYC

Awesome at-ree sorbets that taste exactlylike youre eating the ruit theyre made rom.The gelato is amazing too. I love their uniquefavors cognac yum! (Melissa, 35)

6. unCle louie gS341 Graham Ave, Brooklyn

I dream about their peanut butter Italian Icecream. Their cheese cake ice cream is justinsane. Best place ever! (Kim, 33)

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1. The BiSTro TruCk5th Ave and 17th St, NYC

You can basically get a bistro French meal onwheels here. (Nick, 27)

2. riCkShaw DuMPling TruCkBroadway between West 74th and75th Sts, NYC

Get the dumplings so good! (Felix, 35)

3. gyro/kaBoB TruCk6th Ave and 51st St, NYC

Youll know it when you see the line o people.Best gyros I ever had! Everything is so resh!(Kim, 33)

4. TaCoS el iDoloW 14th St and Eighth Ave, NYC

I am a serious Mexican oodie, and I willsay this truck serves up the best tortas,quesadillas and sot tortilla tacos. You musttry the Taco Arabe, an Arabian taco lled withspicy pork and lime. Dont let the line scareyou Its 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 citystreets. Denitely try the Caramel CremeSandwich Cookie, the Pecan ButterscotchBar and the Mexican Brownie. SOGOOOOOOOOOOOD! (Chris, 27)

6. Big gay iCe CreaM TruCkBroadway & 17th St, NYC

One word: CHOINKWICH an ice creamsandwich with caramelized bacon in it. TheSalty Pimp is my new ave: dulce de leche ice

cream with chocolate and sea salt. Hunt thistruck down NOW! (Tim, 38)

7. halal TruCk53rd St and 6th Ave, NYC

AMAZING and super cheap or the amounto ood they give. Denitely order the lambover rice, spicy, with white sauce. Yummo!(Maria, 34)

8. eDDieS Pizza(ollow them on Twitter @EddiesPizzaNY orlocations throughout the city)

You have to ollow this truck on Facebook/Twitter to know where it will be located eachday, but its worth it. Best part is an entire10-inch bar pie is only 270 calories amazing!(Kim, 33)

9. STreeT SweeTS1040 First Ave, NYC

The chic Street Sweets truck can be spottedrom a mile away with its turquoise andorange dcor. You cant aord to miss theirdelicious pastries ranging rom croissants tobrownies, not to mention the amazing coee.The Street Sweets truck is sure to satisy anysugar craving!

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1. Share our STrengTh BenefiTing CiTyharveST anD MealS on wheelS

The caliber o restaurants present and, ocourse, the causes make this a street estivalworth the visit. (Hillary, 29)

2. The ChoColaTe Show(Nov. 1114, 2010)Metropolitan Pavilion125 W 18th St, NYC

This show is a must. Your chocolate addictionwill be catered to all day here. Love it.(Taunya, 31)

3. inTernaTional fooD feSTival46th St between 8th and 9th Aves

Stretches over 20 blocks and has tonso ood rom local restaurants, as well asyour typical street-air ood. (Kim, 33)

4. BBQ feSTMadison Square Park (in June)1 23rd St, NYC

One o my ave estivals in the city. Pitmasters rom all over the country invadeMadison Square Park or the weekend andshow us New Yorkers what real BBQ is allabout. (Jenny, 29)

5. San gennaro feSTivalin liTTle iTaly(September 1626, 2010)Mulberry St, NYC

I live or this Italian east every summer.I remember going as a kid and getting ablock o hard terroni. YUM. My aves are thecannolis and zeppoles. Food is love and so isthis estival. (Stacey, 32)

6. weST inDian Day ParaDe(Sept 6, 2010)Utica Ave to Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn

Some o the best Caribbean ood vendorsin NYC. (Kim, 33)

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1. union SQuare greenMarkeT1 Union Sq W, NYC

Its the biggest and bestest. I love it in thesummer or tomatoes and in the all or pieingredients! (Rachel, 32)

2. new aMSTerDaM MarkeTSouth St between Beekman Stand Peck Slip, NYC

Go or the ree samples (and there are a lot).Theyre such a big draw, but seriously, thismarket is upscale and delish! (Kim, 33)

Best Farmers Market

3. granD arMy Plaza greenMarkeTGrand Army Plaza, Brooklyn

Fresh jam samples are what I look orward to.But the resh greens and goat cheese are alsoa plus! Love Brooklyn! (Lene, 38)

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1. DoS CaMinoS(MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)

Both Dos Caminos in Meatpacking Districtand Soho have expansive patios and kick-assmargaritas, not to mention the citys best andreshest guacamole! (Theron, 35)

2. MoranDi211 Waverly Pl, NYC

Good location or people watching, plusamazing Italian ood and a large outdoorseating selection. Get the burrata! (Chris, 27)

3. BoBo reSTauranT181 W 10th St, NYC

The outside patio makes you eel like yourein Paris (so does the dining room inside).Besides the romantic ambiance, the tunaappetizer and lobster rolls are a must!(Megan, 36)

4. The Park118 10th Ave, NYC

Its the place to be seen in the summertime.Tons o pretty people sipping cocktails andeating. Best sangria ever! (Emma, 28)

Best Outdoor Dining5. alMa187 Columbia St, Brooklyn

Best sunset-watching on the patio.In my opinion it also has the best Mexicanood. The Chicken Mole is the tops in the city!(Sam, 37)

6. DuMonT432 Union Ave, Brooklyn

My ave spot is their big patio. Everyonegoes during the summer and just hangs out.Tastiest burgers in New York! (Gabe, 31)

7. Da Silvano260 Avenue o the Americas, NYC

Great outdoor space right on the street orsome serious people watching. I always seecelebrities either eating here or walking by.Last week it was Kate Hudson eating gnocchi.Last month it was Matt Damon walking bywith his wie. Love the ood too! (Jenny, 29)

8. la BoTTega363 W 16th St, NYC

The Chinese lanterns, shade-giving trees andblue-and-white umbrellas it all eels so cozy.I love eating alresco here. Its my summerspot! The pasta in squid ink is a must-try!(Laura, 38)

9. CookShoP156 10th Ave, NYC

Love to eat outside here on this quiet citystreet (o which there are not many). Andone o the best brunch spots in the city.(Theron, 35)

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1. The graSSy knoll By The riTz-CarlTon BaTTery ParkOverlooking NJ and NY Harbor

Its one o my best-kept secrets becausenobody is down there on the weekends,the view is amazing and its just theultimate escape. (Nick, 27)

2. SheePS MeaDow in CenTral ParkWest side, mid-park rom66th to 69th St

Theres nothing better than Sheeps Meadowin Central Park under the trees or just out inthe open! Great or riends to get togetheron a Sunday! (Kim, 33)

3. TurTle PonD, CenTral ParkLocated at the base o Belvedere Castle,just north o the Great Lawn

Its a pond with turtles in it! So cool and lotso trees or shade. My riends and I meetthere every Saturday aternoon. (Rachel, 32)

4. The highline ParkGansevoort St in the Meatpacking District to34th St, between 10th and 11th Aves

Love the fowers and plants just a greatplace to refect and decompress. (Jill, 34)

5. BryanT Park500 5th Ave, NYC

I love Bryant Park anytime but especiallyduring Movies in the Park (on Mondaysduring the summer). My riend works acrossthe street so she goes and gets a great spotand saves it or us. We all pick up ood andshare a great NYC night under the stars,watching a classic fick. (Morgan, 29)

6. huDSon river ParkBattery Park to 59th St, NYC

Not too crowded, amazing at sunsetand a nice, cool, breeze. (Brenda, 34)

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1. TaiM falafel222 Waverly Pl, NYC

Hands down the best alael ever! The RoastedRed Pepper Ralael is amazing! Also try theGinger-Mint Lemonade! Nu said. (Gabe, 31)

2. MaMounS falafel119 MacDougal St, NYC

There is a reason why there is a line comingout o this place. The alael is incredible thebest, in my opinion. Great favor! So cheap

too! (Lindsay, 35)

Best Falafel

3. Caf rakka38 Ave B, NYC

Best alael in NYC. Its favorul andsurrounded by resh veggies in a pita. Yum!The hot sauce here rules too! (Chris, 27)

4. CriSP684 3rd Ave, NYC

Arica Falael is why you need to go to Crisps!

WOW I crave it as we speak! (Lene, 38)

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1. CanDle Caf1307 Third Ave, NYC

Veggie trendsters dine here or good reason.Everything is so favorul! The tou club isincredible. Also, try the sweet-potato piesmoothieso good! (Tye, 33)

2. BhoJan vegeTarianinDian reSTauranT102 Lexington Ave, NYC

I love Indian ood, but I am a veggie.Bhojan gives us veggies delightuldishes straight rom India. (Ellie, 31)

3. hangawi12 E 32nd St, NYC

When you walk in to Hangawi, youeel instantly at ease. Its very Zen.They have the most calming waitstaand by ar the best vegetarianKorean ood. (Maureen, 28)

4. angeliCa kiTChen300 E 12th St, NYC

I am NOT a veggie, but I go to AngelicaKitchen every other day practically.Everything is so tasty and resh, and I lovethe overall vibe! (Monica, 35)

5. DirTy CanDy430 E 9th St, NYC

You have to go to Dirty Candy! The thingsto order: Jalapeno Hush Puppies, KimchiDoughnuts and Goat Cheese Flan. Dessertssuch as Popcorn Pudding and Ricotta Fritterswith Lemon Olive Oil Ice Cream are alsoINCREDIBLE! (Lene, 38)

6. CounTer105 1st Ave, NYC

The best vegan pancakes. Anotherthing on the menu to try: HeirloomTomato and Watermelon Salad(with basil and aged balsamic vinegar).AMAZING! (Paige, 31)

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Best Vegan5. wilD ginger380 Broome St, NYC

I go here specically or the Black PepperSeitan and the Peanut Butter Bomb. Two omy ave oods in the city! (Mekai, 27)

6. lulaS SweeT aPoTheCary516 E 6th St, NYC

Best vegan ice cream must taste! (Paige, 31)

1. goBo401 6th Ave, NYC

Im the biggest carnivore there is and I orderrom here all the time, but eating in is great,too. I am in love with the Ginger-MarinatedSeitan. (Felix, 35)

2. SaCreD Chow227 Sullivan St, NYC

Check out the lunch bowl, listed underHeroes. For $10, you can get tou/seitan/meatballs, soba/brown rice, and broccoli/collard greens. It is a great quantity or thecost. Love the intimate atmosphere atSacred Chow. (Maureen, 38)

3. BaByCakeS248 Broome St, NYC

At this vegan bakery, doughnuts are baked,not ried, and made rom ingredients likegarbanzo-bean four, arrowroot, potatostarch and applesauce. The agave-sweetenedbrownies are GREAT! The cupcakes are alocal ave as well. (Nick, 27)

4. CanDle 79154 E 79th St, NYC

This place needs to be on your must-visit

place. When you order, get the stuedavocado. You will thank me! (Theron, 35)

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1. BagaTelle409 W 13th St, NYC

Best day-party ever... i you can get areservation. Its like Fabulous Eurotrash meetsSpring Break in South Beach. Techno, Frenchood and a ton o champagne. (Paige, 31)

2. haBana ouTPoST757 Fulton St, Brooklyn

Brooklynites come here to eat, drink and hangout outside all day! When summer comes,everyone is here! (Felix, 35)

3. waTer Taxi BeaCh19 Fulton St, NYC

Love this addition to the Seaport. Its nice

having a drink or two while your toes are inthe sand. Sunsets here are incredible! Lovethe lighted palm trees. (Tabitha, 35)

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1. Blue riBBon BraSSerie97 Sullivan St, NYC

Oui, steak rites and artisanal cheeses untilthe wee hours You cant ask or much more!(Louis, 36)

2. Blue riBBon SuShi119 Sullivan St, NYC

My avorite sushi in NYC at all hours othe day. Open til 2 a.m. (Megan, 36)

3. ManaTuS340 Bleecker St, NYC

This restaurant with diner prices anda sexy appeal at night is a true gem!(Hillary, 29)

Best Late-Night Eats4. Corner BiSTro331 W 4th St, NYC

Great late-night burgers and lots o unried stu! (Morgan, 29)

5. yaffa Caf97 St Marks Pl, NYC

Always the to-go place ater club-hoppingin the East Village. The Avocado Salad is themost popular. (Nick, 27)

6. The Diner44 9th Ave, NYC

Besides the DJ spinning late at night, theburgers, the shakes and o course the DiscoFries are why you need to come here ater

barhopping! (Omar, 32)

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1. fluTe graMerCy40 E 20th St, NYC

Its not as stuy as the one in Midtown.The ambiance is reminiscent o Paris,champagne is the beverage o love, and thecombo o the two can make sparks fy in theintimate, dimly lit velvet booth alcoves.(Nick, 27)

2. Sea T hai reSTauranT114 N 6th St, Brooklyn

Gorgeous Thai restaurant with incredibledcor and amazing prices on ood and drinks.(Hillary, 29)

3. SuTeiShi

24 Peck Slip, NYCThis area is very intimate. No big nightliescene, but ater dinner you can take your dateout to the deck, walk around and enjoy theNYC skyline or water views.(Tim, 37)

4. liTTle owl90 Bedord St, NYC

Very cozy, on a beautiul corner in the hearto the West Village. Service and ood areincredible. (Tabitha, 35)

5. The ChoColaTe rooM86 5th Ave, Brooklyn

I went on tons o da tes here. Its every girlsdream coee, chocolate and wine. Theypair the greatest wines with the yummiestchocolates. (Lene, 38)

6. The SPoTTeD Pig314 W 11th St, NYC

The dim lighting makes or a cozy eveningwith your love! (Kim, 33)

7. yerBa Buena23 Ave A, NYC

Charming, warm and romantic lighting!Great ood as well! (Gabe, 31)

8. TanTi BaCi163 W Tenth St, NYC

Its tiny, romantic and you eel like yourein a ca in Italy! This is so popular onValentines Day! (Kellie, 32)

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