Fully devoted to fatness, Smash's plating Vegas-targeted meatiness like the 1/2-pound Sin City, topped with a fried egg, applewood smoked bacon, haystack onions, and "Smash Sauce." En savoir plus .
The massive burger menu here includes specialty numbers like the bacon/onion rings/bbq sauced Western and liquids are covered by real-ice-cream shakes and root beer floats. En savoir plus .
Le Parker Meridien Hotel is a white marble minimalist palace. So it's surprising that it stinks like burgers. Hidden just off the lobby is the best burger in mid-town. - IFC Staff
Indulge yourself (or with a partner) in the Noah’s Ark (2 small lobster, crab, & shrimp rolls, 2 pairs of empress class, & 2 drinks. All for $38. En savoir plus .
I buy all my cameras there. They are like family. (Tell them I say hi!) -Jill Zarin, Real Housewives of New York City
Keep it classy at this grandfatherly-feeling, bourbon-centric bar's that stocks its shelves with 40+ small-batch distills and pours cocktails like the marmalade Manhattan (w/ Makers Mark). En savoir plus .
Lunch is a don't-miss scene, but by dinner the star-filled patio is pretty exclusive. Tip: Neighboring Bar Marmont is more low-key, but still will give you that classic Hollywood experience.
On extremely hot days, be careful -- in July, 2010, temperatures on the black rubber playground here reached a city-wide high of 171 degrees Fahrenheit. En savoir plus .
For the 2nd greatest idea in history (3am kebabs in Allston), hit this late-night Middle Eastern take-out joint w/ an extensive menu of traditional wrapped favorites and “delicious healthy halal food. En savoir plus .
Get a "bespoke cocktail" tailored to your ill-to-well-informed desires. And make it good, they they'll keep that recipe on file for your return visit. En savoir plus .
Check out the free once-a-month Secret Science Club (see http://secretscienceclub.blogspot.com/ for details). En savoir plus .
Can’t afford the River Café? Try this more economical option nearby, with the same jaw-dropping views of Manhattan.
The meat's the thing, but we also love the drinks here. Try the 'Cue, a super-refreshing blend of rum, smoked pineapple, lime juice, yuzu juice, Tabasco,and Pernod. En savoir plus .
Bar Tabac has hands-down the best brunch, as well as the best late night or afternoon snacks, in our neighborhood. -Alex McCord, Real Housewives of New York City
This cousin of the more famous original on the Upper East Side serves lighter lunch fare such as tuna tartar and grilled swordfish with a fennel-pepper vinaigrette, though pasta is the main draw. En savoir plus .
The cheesesteak - one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY - is the kind that makes Philadelphia expats shed a silent tear of joy for the good old days on South Street — though they won’t admit it. En savoir plus .
Check out the new daily happy hour here from 4 until 7 p.m. Beer, wine, and cocktails are $2 off; bottles of wine are $5 off. There will also be an $8-and-under menu of small plates. En savoir plus .
The weekend menu features a special selection of hangover-busting soups including a medley of crab, octopus, and shrimp called "Sopa Levanta Muertos", literally "soup to raise the dead. En savoir plus .
You will likely forget about the sacrilege once your table is covered with plates of the deliciously unclean eggs scrambled with lobster and mascarpone ($14), a few pork dishes and bacon doughnuts. En savoir plus .
Restaurant and bar. They serve an interesting White Star Imperial Daisy cocktail. Try their food. It's very eclectic. -Emil Gampe, Launch My Line
Feeling ambitious? Try getting into the Gramercy Park Hotel'suber-exclusive hangout, where Warhols adorn the walls. If you succeed, $19martinis (and bragging rights) await you.
This memorial was the first French colony in the present-day USA. It was originally intended as refuge for the Huguenots until the Spanish destroyed most of the land, making it a memorial today.
Grab one of the four 6oz burger from Mikey's after 2 AM on the weekends. Good thing they’re open ‘til 4. En savoir plus .
Popular items, scrawled on a beat-up surfboard that serves as a menu, include the turkey and pesto sandwich (dubbed the Grant), the Asian noodle salad, pork quesadilla and chicken caesar salad wrap. En savoir plus .
Fantastic crushed ice margaritas. Go on Wednesdays for cheap drinks and cheap tacos. -Eli Kirshtein, Top Chef
This 83-year-old landmark property's $200 million makeover is facing deep financial woes. Note the top-floor suites, which the hotel is struggling to convert into private residences. En savoir plus .
Don’t forget to take advantage of the nation’s first-ever free bicycle valet service.
