Less of a park and more of a landscaped, interactive sculpture, which makes sense when you think about Heatherwick’s Vessel. I look forward to the day when it’s merely crowded, rather than oppressive.
Try the Dirty Look, a refreshing cocktail made with gin, lemon, blueberries, and bitters.
See, I'd tell you what beer I like, but by the time you read this tip, the entire beer list will have changed, and that's how you know it's an awesome beer bar.
Take a trip to Southern California right in Nolita. The seared seasonal fish tacos are killer, and you better start your meal with crispy shrimp.
The Bronte Burger is freakin' amazing. It's messy, and a bit unorthodox, but so delicious. The truffle fries bring it to new heights. Bonus: Australian accents.
They serve a strong Sazerac (and I assume the rest of the cocktails have a heavy pour too). Sit on the beautiful patio and enjoy.
Dill or No Dill cocktail is super refreshing, no matter the season. So happy that gin is making a comeback in cocktails.
If you don't have a reservation at lunch, ask to sit in the back at the sushi bar. Rarely a wait, plus great service.
Get the #1 House Special, spicy. A big, delicious bánh mì sandwich for less than a cup of fancy coffee.
Take a very large group of people and eat a ton of food. Preferably on an expense account. Preferably at lunch so you can use the collective food coma as an excuse to go home early.
Danny Meyer pulled off an aspiring financier’s wet dream without compromising food or wine. Get the cavatelli, the wagyu or lamb, and the date cake or soufflé.
You can usually get a spot at the bar without much of a wait on a weeknight, if you go by yourself or with a date. The ramen is excellent even if it's lost its status as best in the city.
Slowly but surely, NoMad is getting its share of places to go after work. This tiny speakeasy is small, so don't try bringing a group of more than four. Apart from that, enjoy!
I adore this cozy little wine bar. It’s a lot bigger than it seems; there’s a room in the back if there’s no room in the front. Take your time with the wine list, there are a ton of good values.
It has a reputation for being the best for a reason. (Note that I'm not saying it's the best, because choosing the best pizza in New York is a fool's errand.)
Crazy cozy little bar. It's the kind of spot that makes you wish you lived in the neighborhood.
Okay, so: get all the amazing Kulchas, get the Chicken Malai Tikka and Lamb Keema Hyderabadi, and then get the fried chicken for a big plate. Share everything.
The Hearth Broth is potentially the most delicious thing I have ever put in my mouth. When I went, it was bone marrow, turmeric, and black pepper — but it changes occasionally.
Absolutely adored the Hearth Broth. And also sitting at the bar for dinner on a Saturday night. The meatballs and whatever the ragù pasta is, are a perfect pairing for a shared dinner.
The buffalo chicken sandwich is indisputably the best fried chicken sandwich I have ever eaten. The mac & cheese is the correct side option.
I am in love with this completely perfect tapas restaurant. You walk in, and everyone has a stupid smile on their face. Must be the oysters, sardines, escalivadas, and chilled wines.
Every neighborhood in the world should aspire to hosting a place like this. Friendly service at the bar that’ll make you feel like a regular on your first visit, and a simple but perfect seafood menu.
I don’t quite agree with Nick Solares that it’s the single best in NYC, but sitting at the counter after a long day of work and ordering a cheeseburger deluxe is a hell of a way to soothe the soul.
That dinner was about as perfect as dinner in the West Village can be. Loved the artichokes, mushrooms, and literally any pasta. Put your name in around 5, come back at 8 to check your spot in line.
Pizza, sure, but don't sleep on the rigatoni. Or the wine. The wine list has some heavy hitters and hidden gems.
First, Chicago pizza and New York pizza shouldn't be compared. Apples and oranges. Second, you need their homemade mozzarella sticks.
Brilliant service. Great pit stop during a day of strutting around SoHo.
Lives up to the hype. Space is super cute, menu and service even better. Fish and chips are great, but don’t sleep on the fish pie, roasted chicken, or grilled oysters.
Everything you’ve heard is true. Tough to grab a table but you can get lucky walking in after 9 PM on a weeknight.
Damn. MFG has another winner. Worth the hype. Set a Resy Notify and got 10:30 PM on a Thursday. Hits: white truffle butter scallops, ham and zeppole, spaghetti, cavatelli. Save room for dessert!
Gotta be the best restaurant in FiDi, right? Lovely space, delicious food, fun cocktails. Also has a great brunch, if you want to try that before committing to dinner.
The perfect ideal of New York style pizza. Crispy, light, foldable, molten hot and massively flavorful. I could eat it every damn day.
