Soul food. You have to try the fried chicken wings, rices, gravy, fried corn and red velvet cake. -Kevin Black, Launch My Line
Try the signature dishes - like the pineapple/achiote “Don Ho Pollo” and the creamy cilantro dressing/citrus'd fish “Beach Boys Baja" - all served by a vivaciously female staff. Leer más.
This "gastro pub" sources as much as it can locally for creative dishes, from curry-infused risotto to beer-marinated chicken. The most popular lunchtime dish is the balbriggan salmon. Leer más.
Do it all for the “Nookie,” which in this case is their signature drink made of mint/Bombay/St Germain/dry vermouth. Leer más.
Kobe beef, one of the restaurant's most popular dishes, was pulled from the menu after Japanese cows tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease. Leer más.
Steaks are excellent, especially the double-cut bone-in rib eye, but Strip House's real achievement is finally putting steak in a sexy setting, which it does in spades. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
A real German pub. Great brew and Bratwurst. A low-key local gem. -Julie Kwon, Launch My Line
The social scene for lunch in New York. -Luann De Lesseps, Real Housewives of New York City
Olana serves fantastically solid Italian comfort food.-Alex McCord, Real Housewives of New York City
LA: You're not allowed to make changes to the burgers here, but the burgers will definitely change you. They're that good. -IFC Viewer Leer más.
At the Mondrian, you can dance, chat, and have a drink bayside and poolside, and still get home at a reasonable time. -Sorah Daiha, Miami Social
Seriously, Tracy Des Jardin's little taqueria at the ferry building is what I want Mexican food to be. Best homemade tortillas and crispy chicken tacos and agua frescas! -Elizabeth Falkner, Top Chef
Hit the ATM because this Italian hot spot is cash only. And it's worth it—the West Village standby boasts yummy pasta, sunny scenery and a shot at glimpsing frequent patrons Jay-Z and Beyoncé.
Bring your girlfriend here to get a little inspiration – and supplies – for the evening. Leer más.
An amazing vintage glass and furniture store where it's impossible not to fall in love with something... And if you pay in cash they'll often give you a break. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
Epaulet is an eclectically cool neighborhood boutique for men and women, with several designers and an in-house shirt and dress line. -Alex McCord, Real Housewives of New York City
Frank Decarlo's countryside Italian restaurant has long been a staple on the first-date circuit. The room is warm and the food, mostly cooked in clay pots, impossibly comforting. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Do you love peanut butter sandwiches? If so, go here and order the "Peanut Butter Cup". Life will not be the same after that! - Brett Petersel
Is a collection of the weird and disturbing and includes such traditional freak show fair as a Fiji mermaid and a frog with teeth, shrunken heads, a preserved two headed cow, and a fortune teller.
The name of this restaurant is Afrikaans for "barbecue" or "roast." Try the lamb sandwich with mango mint chutney, biltong quiche, or one of the popular mini-burgers (lamb, ostrich, chicken, salmon). Leer más.
Visit Cold Springs Tavern in Santa Barbara, home of the first gold mining coach station. It's romantic and has a great fire. Try their signature dish of chicken stuffed with cranberries. -Patti Stange
Consummate hostess Yvonne makes a perfect braised oxtail ($6.50) and other Jamaican staples like curried goat. One of our 25 favorite food trucks! Leer más.
The Barcade equation is simple and elegant: Vintage Arcade Games + Local Microbrews. Somebody get this guy the Field's Medal! - IFC Staff
The acclaimed sea-foodery's grub ranges from herb aioli/tomato jam Soft Shell Crab Sandwich, to Copper River King Salmon, to platters like the fresh herb/pineapple sauce Whole Fried Rockfish. Leer más.
For some particularly heartstopping fun, enter the Kentucky Derby (three eggs, three sausage patties, and two biscuits with sausage gravy Leer más.
This sweet tapas spot's got a seasonally-changing menu of 200+ dim sum-style noshes. Adventurous types'll try the Andalusian-style fried squid. For courage, try any of the Spanish brews/wines/sangria. Leer más.
President James Monroe & wife, Elizabeth made this their home from 1799 to 1823. After the Monroes' death, the name of their farm was changed from "Highland" to "Ash Lawn". Today both names are used.
