LJ's is a neighborhood hang dedicated to no-frills, straight-ahead boozin with a vintage Shuffle Bowling machine and a dimly-lit bar made from reclaimed 100-yr-old Virginian wood. En savoir plus .
The bacon doughnuts here are a can’t miss dessert. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! En savoir plus .
Play a round of Rocket Park Mini Golf while you're here. Each hole demonstrates science concepts that NASA uses to explore space, like propulsion, gravity, escape velocity & more. A fun way to learn! En savoir plus .
If the wait's long, put your name on the list and hit its sister wine bar. Once the food arrives, though, nothing else will matter. Guard your plate - spaghetti with clams is irresistably delicious!
It’s not only the best place to catch the ‘vegetables are the new meat’ trend, it’s one of our favorite restaurants of the year. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! En savoir plus .
Expensive cocktails served in a hidden speak-easy by men with Civil War beards. The only thing Slightly Off about this place is how Eerily On these guys are. Even the ice cubes are well read. - IFC St
If it's your first time start with the green papaya salad then get the Ratchaburi Pork and Crab Noodles. Best and most authentic Thai food I've had in NYC since going to Thailand.
Eddie brought the Haus Bao (signature certified angus skirtsteak bao, seen on Food Network's Ultimate Recipe Showdown) and Chairman Bao (Niman ranch pork belly bao) to Choice Eats. Amazing.
A bustling big Korean restaurant. The best of the bunch with the largest variety of panchoa (salads and pickles that come with every meal). Open 24 hours for night owls like me! -Anita Lo, Top Chef M
Run by the Bowery Ballroom and Mercury Lounge team. It replaces two floors of lesbian-rich Cattyshack with two floors of flat-screen-rich drinking, roof-deck lounging and (soon) live music.
Hidden gem where you must be in the know to get in. Great cocktails with cool infusions. -Mike Isabella, Top Chef
Get a slice here. Recommended! Former sous chef at Belcourt opens pizzeria. Crust has good flavor. Fresh oregano on the slices is a nice touch!
Great bourbon, whiskey and rock & roll bar underneath Billy Hurricane's. The bartender Wyatt is one of the nicest around.
Get the Bash Style Burger (with BACON JAM) and pair it with a locally made Syrah on tap. The Puebla Burger is also one of our favorites.
Check out the latest offering from the Freeman's folks for an accessible, all-day menu of egg dishes like the Yosemite (poached, with succotash), and the inventive “build-a-biscuit” program. En savoir plus .
We recommend you order the “North Garden,” an-off-the-menu concoction - aromatic bitters, Scotch, bourbon, apple brandy, sugar - that tastes like Scotch on MDMA. Also at Death & Company this summer. En savoir plus .
Meals include crispy Mississippi catfish, fried bologna sandwiches & pimento cheese, leading up to the main event with options like braised pork belly, shrimp & grits & chicken & dumplings.
