14 seat noodle bar in the East Village, dirt cheap and so delicious. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts
The D.C. iteration promises nearly 700 seats, a private entrance, & the same massive platters of red-sauce grub. Do not come here alone; each dish aims to serve 4-6. En savoir plus .
It's been in SoHo forever (director and painter Julian Schnabel was once the chef here!), but it still provides a solid selection of food and drink, perfect for a break after gallery-going.
Any day of the week you can walk in and see the best music of every genre. Experience everything from Chopin, to Florence and the Machines to Eclectic Method. En savoir plus .
Stunning views, but the hotel just announced that this fall, they're allowing private guests only. Stop by before 10pm on summer evenings while the club is still "public." En savoir plus .
Pricey hamburgers are usually all style and no substance, but it's difficult to have any beef with the $26 Black Label burger made with prime dry-aged cuts at this hot spot.
When you need to go to the source of the internet, you can only find it in NYC. Bask in the glory of all the networked 0's and 1's.
This hamptons-themed nightclub serves booze-infused popsicles, "Sashimi" (jello shots sliced thin), & "Sushi", which is a multi-layered version of the same, wrapped-w/ nori made of a fruit roll-up. En savoir plus .
Chef Andrew Carmellini's return to the stage, following A Voce, is a rustic neighborhood Italian resto at the core. And on Mondays, home of some of New York's best fried chicken. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
Grab the ‘sausage of the day’ at this counter ordering, orange-walled dining hall specializing in all manner of exotic, food cart-y dishes. #thrillist En savoir plus .
Don't let the homey atmosphere fool you; make a reservation at least a week in advance. Popular lunch items include include the turkey sandwich, cheeseburger, and the whole wheat pizzas. En savoir plus .
The Nasu Dengaku (grilled eggplant) and Oshinki (assorted pickled vegetables) are popular appetizers. And the miso soup comes with miso paste in a separate dish. En savoir plus .
go to the roof on a cold snowy, night. put on a red hooded overcoat like everyone else. pretend you are in a cult.
Pick up a good book and head over to the Heather Garden, just walking distance from NYPL's Fort Washington Library. En savoir plus .
As a native Russian, I give you my word that Russian Standard vodka is the best. If you like cucumbers and lime juice, get the Charmaine Star. You're welcome.
Great, simple, satisfying comfort food with great live Jazz music makes The Beehive a place you just have to check out. Bonus, having a great time at very affordable prices.
Japanese food, both cooked and raw. I had one of my favorite dishes from last year dining there: eggplant noodles.-Wylie Dufresne, Top Chef
The original location of Martin Goodman's publishing company, Timely Comics, that would eventually become Marvel Comics.
Winter time + midweek + Backroom + fireplace = one of the better spots on a cold night in Lower East Side (backup plan: fireplace @ The Delancey). Just watch out for the dbags!
Kyotofu is the ultimate date night destination: a whimsical dessert bar in Hell's Kitchen that also boasts an incredible roster of savory dishes.
Get an "adult milkshake" spiked with Bailey's and Kahlua at this Old-timey homey-ness on the Hill. En savoir plus .
Get a latte with a perfect espresso to milk with fluffy, cloud like foam. Latte art free of charge.
Tapas and a glass of sangria? Yes, please. We swear by the blistered shishito peppers and pan con tomate.
