Chef April Bloomfield holds her own and then some at New York's top gastropub. Arguably the best restaurant burger in New York is served here, and the gnudi needs no introduction. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
Along with Daisy May's, Dinosaur tops the category of Best BBQ in New York. Waits are epic, as are the ribs. Be aware that outside tables are first-come first-served. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
Thirty-seven raw-oyster varieties, from Bluepoints to Beavertail, are the main attraction here, though the most popular dish is grilled swordfish over a frisse, mache and radicchio salad ($27.95). En savoir plus .
Standouts on the daily brunch menu include the earthy and rich enmoladas with duck meat (tortillas dipped in mole sauce, filled and rolled) for $12. En savoir plus .
The claims to fame here are The Rev. Al Sharpton and The Tommy Tomita, pairings of juicy chicken and fluffy waffles. En savoir plus .
The brunch crowd here is a mix of college students and stroller-steering parents. For traditionalists, there are blueberry pancakes; for the adventurous, coconut pancakes with passion-fruit syrup. En savoir plus .
Look out for luminaries of the financial, film, and TV industries at this casual Italian restaurant. The most popular dishes are "My Grandmothers' Ravioli" and the slow-cooked lamb sandwich, both $16. 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 smokers here run 24 hours a day and hold roughly 1,300 pounds of meat. The resulting menu includes sticky pork ribs, brisket, pulled pork and plenty of fixins. En savoir plus .
The signature dish is the chicken pot pie. Items like the fish tacos and the farm plate, a vegan dish, change to reflect the produce in season. Most lunch items cost about $15. En savoir plus .
Mussels, served about a half-dozen ways, are the most popular menu item. The restaurant also features an impressive beer list. En savoir plus .
This is the place to tweet and be seen. Their meaty lunch menu includes terrines, ham, sea bass and steak, but the most popular entree is the lamb burger ($17). En savoir plus .
Try splitting a $25 prix-fixe lunch with your companion and adding one or two of the ever-changing small dishes. In the prix-fixe, the pork buns are a perennial favorite. En savoir plus .
The most expensive piece of artwork ever sold at auction, Pablo Picasso's "Nude, Green Leaves and Bust," went for $106.5 million to an anonymous bidder here. En savoir plus .
Lunch favorites here include the sashimi with avocado mousse appetizer and the salmon with Mandarin orange and ginger entree. En savoir plus .
The lobster roll here is a study of balance and restraint: four ounces of sweet Maine lobster meat, a buttered bun with a brush of mayonnaise and a dash of seasoning ($14). En savoir plus .
The artichoke slice, which comes slathered in gooey artichoke sauce, is the shop's specialty. There's no seating inside here, though, so you'll have to take your pizza and beer elsewhere. En savoir plus .
There are still a good number of great record stores in Brooklyn, but this offshoot of the Manhattan staple is one of the best places for residents to seek out quality vinyl. - Anthony, TheFABlife.com
Browse through the stacks of CDs, admire the album artwork, and if you still won’t spend more than $10, there are always some gems in their 3 for $10 clearance bin. - Jim Shearer, Top 20 Countdown
Still the best carrier of obscure movies in the city and the street-date violations on mainstream stuff are icing on the cake. As long as there is Kim's the medium stays alive. Rich, blog.vh1.com
Mario Batali presents a 50,000-sq-ft gastro-playground with seven separate eateries, multiple food stores, a rooftop beer garden, a culinary bookstore and an educational center. Yum!
See a six-foot-tall human statue whose body parts are sized in proportion to the amount of sensory information each transmits to the brain, in the interactive "Brain: The Inside Story" exhibition.
Keep your eyes peeled for bite-size samples—all locally grown or made—and don't forget to enjoy the fall colors in the park and in the produce.
Tuesday nights here are devoted to Rock Band (7–11pm), with drink specials like the $5 rum-based Pourhouse Punch and the occasional open bar. En savoir plus .
You can’t go wrong with the much-lauded fried chicken, but for something slightly lighter try the one-eyed Caesar salad.
If you want a reservation, come with a party of eight for April Bloomfield’s whole roasted pig dinner.
Pair a classic burger with disco fries and one of the two beer–ice cream floats.
Tapas and a glass of sangria? Yes, please. We swear by the blistered shishito peppers and pan con tomate.
This location has the most night-owlish hours in the city: until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Have time to kill? The closest thing to a mall in NYC, the shops at Grand Central Station run the gamut from high-end lingerie to French pastries.
