Soul food. You have to try the fried chicken wings, rices, gravy, fried corn and red velvet cake. -Kevin Black, Launch My Line
Try the signature dishes - like the pineapple/achiote “Don Ho Pollo” and the creamy cilantro dressing/citrus'd fish “Beach Boys Baja" - all served by a vivaciously female staff. En savoir plus .
This "gastro pub" sources as much as it can locally for creative dishes, from curry-infused risotto to beer-marinated chicken. The most popular lunchtime dish is the balbriggan salmon. En savoir plus .
Do it all for the “Nookie,” which in this case is their signature drink made of mint/Bombay/St Germain/dry vermouth. En savoir plus .
Kobe beef, one of the restaurant's most popular dishes, was pulled from the menu after Japanese cows tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease. En savoir plus .
Steaks are excellent, especially the double-cut bone-in rib eye, but Strip House's real achievement is finally putting steak in a sexy setting, which it does in spades. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
A real German pub. Great brew and Bratwurst. A low-key local gem. -Julie Kwon, Launch My Line
The social scene for lunch in New York. -Luann De Lesseps, Real Housewives of New York City
Olana serves fantastically solid Italian comfort food.-Alex McCord, Real Housewives of New York City
LA: You're not allowed to make changes to the burgers here, but the burgers will definitely change you. They're that good. -IFC Viewer En savoir plus .
At the Mondrian, you can dance, chat, and have a drink bayside and poolside, and still get home at a reasonable time. -Sorah Daiha, Miami Social
Seriously, Tracy Des Jardin's little taqueria at the ferry building is what I want Mexican food to be. Best homemade tortillas and crispy chicken tacos and agua frescas! -Elizabeth Falkner, Top Chef
Hit the ATM because this Italian hot spot is cash only. And it's worth it—the West Village standby boasts yummy pasta, sunny scenery and a shot at glimpsing frequent patrons Jay-Z and Beyoncé.
Bring your girlfriend here to get a little inspiration – and supplies – for the evening. En savoir plus .
An amazing vintage glass and furniture store where it's impossible not to fall in love with something... And if you pay in cash they'll often give you a break. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
Epaulet is an eclectically cool neighborhood boutique for men and women, with several designers and an in-house shirt and dress line. -Alex McCord, Real Housewives of New York City
Frank Decarlo's countryside Italian restaurant has long been a staple on the first-date circuit. The room is warm and the food, mostly cooked in clay pots, impossibly comforting. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
Do you love peanut butter sandwiches? If so, go here and order the "Peanut Butter Cup". Life will not be the same after that! - Brett Petersel
Is a collection of the weird and disturbing and includes such traditional freak show fair as a Fiji mermaid and a frog with teeth, shrunken heads, a preserved two headed cow, and a fortune teller.
The name of this restaurant is Afrikaans for "barbecue" or "roast." Try the lamb sandwich with mango mint chutney, biltong quiche, or one of the popular mini-burgers (lamb, ostrich, chicken, salmon). En savoir plus .
Visit Cold Springs Tavern in Santa Barbara, home of the first gold mining coach station. It's romantic and has a great fire. Try their signature dish of chicken stuffed with cranberries. -Patti Stange
Consummate hostess Yvonne makes a perfect braised oxtail ($6.50) and other Jamaican staples like curried goat. One of our 25 favorite food trucks! En savoir plus .
The Barcade equation is simple and elegant: Vintage Arcade Games + Local Microbrews. Somebody get this guy the Field's Medal! - IFC Staff
The acclaimed sea-foodery's grub ranges from herb aioli/tomato jam Soft Shell Crab Sandwich, to Copper River King Salmon, to platters like the fresh herb/pineapple sauce Whole Fried Rockfish. En savoir plus .
For some particularly heartstopping fun, enter the Kentucky Derby (three eggs, three sausage patties, and two biscuits with sausage gravy En savoir plus .
This sweet tapas spot's got a seasonally-changing menu of 200+ dim sum-style noshes. Adventurous types'll try the Andalusian-style fried squid. For courage, try any of the Spanish brews/wines/sangria. En savoir plus .
President James Monroe & wife, Elizabeth made this their home from 1799 to 1823. After the Monroes' death, the name of their farm was changed from "Highland" to "Ash Lawn". Today both names are used.
