The current it-item: MILKSHAKES! These impressive creations are delicious. Plus the overall vibe of the place was incredible, and staff was so friendly! Long wait, but absolutely worth it.
Similar to what's available in Brooklyn — including the shop's ever popular breakfast sandwiches and Italian sub, plus a few more veggie options. One thing that's new is the liquor offerings. Leia mais.
It’s so much more than just plain old greek yogurt at Chobani. All of the flavors are bold and well crafted, but don't miss the delicious simit sandwiches either. Read about it on WinstonWaders below! Leia mais.
Fresh spiciness and tastiness in every dish. Namtok pork and watercress to start then coconut crab curry, fried crab rice, branzino and every other dishes till you feel really full.
The best thing on the menu is the often overlooked Sabich. It squeezes fried eggplant, hardboiled egg, hummus, cucumber & tomato salad, & cabbage slaw into a fluffy pita. Leia mais.
Griddled-to-order nizami rolls, the rolled parathas stuffed with fillings like egg, minced lamb, chicken, and lime-flavored paneer, they make a perfect midnight snack. Also good: chaat.
"The buckwheat noodles at mini Chinese chain Xi'an Famous Foods are spicy and refreshing and laced with cilantro and Sichuan peppercorns." - Chef Sara Jenkins Leia mais.
The scene is Americana and the cocktails are savory and eclectic, employing everything from kale juice in the Garden Variety Margarita to Szechuan peppers in the Track Town Fizz.
You can't go wrong ordering anything at Luke's Lobster. I've tried everything, and it's all good. The shrimp is more filling than the lobster or crab.
Order the Italian special ($12) features: prosciutto, ham, soppressata, mozzarella, and either red peppers or marinated sundried tomatoes. The entirety is hosed with olive oil and vinegar. Leia mais.
For some seriously soothing soba noodles, head to Cocoron. I love the dipping noodles, though they take some work to eat. Don't miss the Stamina Soba and read about my visit on WinstonWanders below! Leia mais.
This spot, (formerly Ray's) serves some of the finest square slices in the city, like the Spicy Spring, which comes with natural casing pepperoni that curls and crisps in the oven.
The "adobada" is a slow roasted rotisserie pork taco seasoned with achiote seeds and spices, freshly chopped cilantro and white onions. Leia mais.
Love the octopus appetizer, pork buns are a must try!! Get the akamaru modern with pork belly and boiled egg.. absolutely delicious!
Nice little food truck. Food is really yummy! Try the crack sauce if you like it spicy! Burrito about 9 bucks, tacos 4.
The daily selection of up to 16 kinds of fresh oysters goes for around $2.50 each – though there’s a “happy hour and a half” each day from 5:30 to 7pm when East Coast oysters go for just $1 a pop.
Katz's serves New York's favorite pastrami sandwich. It's not a sloppy pile of beef and as Robert Sietsema notes, "the flavor is emphatically smokier" than other popular versions served around town. Leia mais.
This Texas/Carolina hybrid spot offers a no-frills counter service environment flush with hardwood-smoked, bigger-than-your-head beef ribs, just-as-delicious spare ribs, and excellent brisket. Leia mais.
These doughnuts may be pricier than most, but they're worth it. Go for the carrot cake, or the crème brûlée, or the tres leches...oh, who are we kidding, they're all pretty awesome.
I would say this is probably the best donut shop in NY. There are a variety of flavors and hit the spot every time you take a bite. My personal favorite is the original glazed and coconut donuts.
Perfect for those late night munchies. All of their bacon-wrapped deep fried hot dogs are great, but I love the Tsunami, Spicy Redneck, and Jon-Jon Deragon best. Read more on WinstonWanders below!! Leia mais.
I know you're still cold out there! Warm up at Lam Zhou with the best bowl of hand pulled noodles and fried dumplings in Chinatown! Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Leia mais.
Steamed pork soup dumplings are amazing! Easily some of the best I've had in the area. The scallion pancakes make a nice addition to a meal as well.
Serving sushi, just not the traditional fish kind that comes to mind. This casual vegan eatery specializes in fruit & vegetable sushi paired with flavored, tofu-based sauces. Leia mais.
Instead of serving the usual menu of American, Italian, and Greek commonplaces, it seeks to transform the diner institution into a pan-Latin phenomenon, offering such dishes as sancocho, pernil, etc. Leia mais.
One of the better Thai restaurants on this stretch of Ninth Avenue. Crab and pork with stir fried noodles is the signature dish, well worth ordering on a first visit.
Grab your mates and head to Tuck Shop for cheap and scrumptious bargain on Australian fare. Best Aussie meat pies in NYC for only $5. Crikey! Leia mais.
Japanese chain specializing in curry--get the pork cutlet (katsu) and go crazy with all the topping options.
The Jaffna Dosa platter ($6) consists of four soft and spongy dosas, covered in a spicy dried coconut chutney. They're served with a cup of sambar and your choice of appetizer. Leia mais.
Filling pizza. One slice does it. Heavy greasy, instant food coma. Try the Artichoke or the Crab- both awesome. Check in via foursquare and get a free soda! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Leia mais.
There isn't a richer starter at any restaurant in New York than adjaruli khachapuri ($16), a freshly baked bread shaped like a world champion wrestler's belt, with straps on each side. Leia mais.
Looking for a deal on extraordinary sushi? Head to Tomoe from 1-3 and don't miss the sashimi lunch special. Read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Leia mais.
HH M-F 5-7pm & Sat-Sun 5-7pm: $1 E coast oyster+littleneck clams, $3-7 apps, $7 cocktails, $6 wines, $5 beer. My fave are Gone w/ Gin (substituting vodka), oysters, fish tacos, & shrimp corn dogs.
The food is expertly prepared and priced very reasonably, especially for a restaurant as date-worthy as this. Don't miss the Bucatini all’ Gricia and Cacio e Pepe Pizza. Leia mais.
The Cold Borscht is neon pink and amazing, but only available when the weather is warm.
"Slather up the takoyaki with kewpie mayo, okonomiyaki sauce, and bonito, and you have pure umami. If only they sold alcohol; then you could wash it down with a beer or sake!" - Chef Tien Ho Leia mais.
When you’re in an adventurous mood, give the traditional sizzling sisig dish a try. (Shh, it’s chopped pig ears, belly and snout with an egg on top, but it’s tasty. We promise.) Leia mais.
Most delicious sandwich I had in NY. Order the Italian Combo. It's delicious and serves two easily.
For the perfect hangover cure, head to Congee Village to drink a pot of tea with an order of Pan Fried Dry Shrimp Noodles and Pork, Chicken, and Duck Congee. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Leia mais.
All the dishes are bursting with bold flavor. Come on a Wed or Thurs with a group of friends for Kamayan Night and eat everything with you hands. Read about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Leia mais.
Cheap and tastes good! The fried chicken leg over rice with a tea egg is my favorite. Ask for extra sauce!
Whenever I need an excellent bagel in the East Village, this is the first place I go. Everything they make is outstanding – especially the Lox and Whitefish. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Leia mais.
The namesake dish is its specialty: two fantastically flattened frisbees of tostones stuffed like a sandwich with roasted pork, grilled steak, or simply black beans, cheese, and avocados.
This charming West Village cheese store offers a vast assortment of cheese and accoutrement for all types of cheese-eaters, be you a stinky-cheese connoisseur or an amateur cheese enthusiast.
Some people dream about being a superhero, I dream about eating White Bear’s wontons. Get yourself a #6 and read all about them on WinstonWanders below. Leia mais.
The new outpost of the Famous Halal Guys street meat in the East Village!! I definitely prefer the gyro meat to the chicken. No line and crazy-spicy red sauce! Leia mais.
Everything is incredible but you do not want to miss their version of chicharrón. It turns into a crispy, meaty, oozy, crumbly, shredded bite that is explosively porky. Leia mais.
Skip the Cronut line and get yourself a Perfect Little Egg Sandwich or a DKA and be happy you did. Read all about my visit below! Leia mais.
For one of the more extraordinary lamb dishes in NYC don't miss the Muslim Lamb Chop. The gamey lamb meat is absurdly tender and shreds and slides off the bones with ease. Read about my visit below! Leia mais.
The Sabich Sandwich is my favorite vegetarian dish in NYC. It's loaded with eggplant, hard-boiled egg, hummus, and more but the amba sauce is the key. Read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Leia mais.
Dude out with a massive Steak for Two, Sizzling Bacon, Whiskey Rocks, some Creamed Spinach and shovel in an enormous hunk of Cheesecake while you're at it. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Leia mais.
For a reliably excellent and cheap date night, Fiat Cafe always hits the spot. All of the pastas are outstanding and the wine bottles only cost around $20 each. Read about it on WinstonWanders below!! Leia mais.
Come for some of the zaniest ice cream flavors ever concocted. I loved the Burnt Honey Rosemary flavor, but everything is going to be great. Try the craziest one and read more on WinstonWanders below! Leia mais.
GET THE LARD BREAD. It's utterly rich & decadent with a crispy crackly crust studded with many small cubes of meaty spiced salami & large punchy flecks of black pepper. Read more on WinstonWanders.com
Go here for fresh, flavorful & low-cost Cuban fare. Get a meat-packed Cubano sandwich w/ rice & beans ($9) & try the octopus salad ($6.75). Leia mais.
RS says: Try the Powder Snow Ramen. "Exceptional pork, 3 types of miso. Broth is made w/ pork & chicken bone, garlic, ginger, and seaweed kelp. Try grated parmesan / pat of butter on top of ramen."
Run by Maury Rubin, the City Bakery serves pastries, salads and sandwiches. It’s especially well-known for the salty, delicious pretzel-croissants. Leia mais.
The food is refined without being fussy, and the menu is full of crowd-pleasers. Get the crispy grits with ribbons of country ham, and the poached egg dish with duck confit. [Eater 38 Member]
Get your spicy on with kung pao pastrami and the ma po tofu. You're going to need to order many, many beers for these meals!
Awesome dim sum. Try to get here by 11 on the weekend to avoid the massive crowd of locals. Also, pace yourself, you'll see brand new items an hour or more into your meal that you'll want to sample
Authentic Hong Kong–style dishes such as salt-baked soft-shell crab, duck with flowering chives, wonderful noodle dishes, and killer suckling pig with fragile, crunchy skin. Leia mais.
Order the palak patte ki chaat. Crunchy spinach leaves take the place of crackers in this chaat, and get topped with that saucy trio of yogurt, tamarind, and chili-mint. Leia mais.
You must try the Patacones (we suggest either the Chorizo or the Pernill Queso y Jamon)! Although, to tell you the truth, everything is muy delicioso.
Carlo Mirarchi, chef of Roberta's, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Double-sautéed pork. Leia mais.
The best fried chicken I've found in NYC. A killer deal too. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Leia mais.
You absolutely must get chicken and waffles when visiting Amy Ruth's. The Reverand Al Sharpton is my go-to. Read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Leia mais.
The homemade pastrami sandwich is crazy good. Not just a pile of meat between bread (cough cough Katz's). Paired with fresh dill, house mustard, and buttermilk fermented cucumbers.
A new location with the same great food and plenty of seating. Hard to go wrong with anything on the menu, but you don't want to miss the Spicy Lamb Dumplings. WinstonWanders.com
So good, yet somehow remains under the radar. The Mera Mera Dip Soba is easily my favorite & it's made even better when they bring out a teapot of Soba Yu to water it down to drink. WinstonWanders.com
The freshly carved smoked salmon is always perfection, but don't overlook the particularly delicious Super Heebster sandwich featuring Whitefish Salad, Salmon Salad, and Wasabi Roe. WinstonWanders.com
