Chicago chef Grant Achatz ate here when he was in town for the Beard Awards and found a lotus root gelée he told us was “strikingly inspiring.” En savoir plus .
This Cajun/ Mexican restaurant has great food and atmosphere. Among the many dishes, don’t be afraid to try the Catfish New Orleans! But get there early or be ready to wait. En savoir plus .
When to go: If you're looking to linger with a cocktail, stick to the weeknights: On the weekends, Lincoln Parkers invade. En savoir plus .
On June 15, $42 scores spiced blue crabs, sides like buttery taters, beans, corn, & seasonal fruit cobbler. Beer isn’t included but towels are, so grab one & get in there before tickets sell out. En savoir plus .
Decorated in deep reds, greens and oranges, this restaurant's interior replicates the owner's childhood living room in Mexico City. So does the menu, which includes an assortment of tortas at lunch. En savoir plus .
An American landmark since 1960 & voted best burgers in America! Try "The American Idol" burger w/ bacon, cheese, mushrooms and onions. En savoir plus .
Recommended: Salad of greens, herbs and citrus; lentil dal; radishes; tacos de cabeza. The passion fruit crème caramel is a perfectly poised dessert. En savoir plus .
Cachete (cheek) and al pastor tacos are excellent, as was the ephemeral banana licuado. En savoir plus .
This is the kind of store you head to with giddy expectation, knowing you’ll score something amazing. Perusing the off-the-wall knickknacks from the ’50s through the ’80s is a thrilling adventure. En savoir plus .
Want to join the hordes of students biking around campus? Just look for the biking frogs to find this shop at Tresidder Union for rentals, purchases and repairs. En savoir plus .
Since 1979, this venerable retailer has staunchly supported emerging talent. The upscale designer department is flush with Lanvin bags and Marni dresses. En savoir plus .
A beautiful loft-like space worth visiting. Try the fall-off-the-bone Short Rib Roast or the intoxicating Classic Mildred Burger — pillowy bun, piled with crisp onion and tomato relish. En savoir plus .
Slurp-licious ramen noodles — try the shoyu with Berkshire pork belly & bamboo shoots or hot and sour with B.C. spot prawns & mushrooms. Steamed egg chawanmushi and mou shou duck are winners too. En savoir plus .
One of the best golf courses in the world, and students play for $25. Visit the Grill for breakfast or lunch under majestic oak trees on the patio overlooking the 18th fairway. En savoir plus .
Chef Scott Conant recommends the “spectacular” lobster-basil tramezzini, as told to us in his New York Diet. En savoir plus .
Anyone who lives anywhere close to East 86th Street is a regular here—and no one minds the high kitsch factor. Fajita plates and margaritas are massive and immensely satisfying. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .