For that "old New York glory" feeling order up the Queen's Road (Gold rum, OJ, honey syrup, ginger, and bitters) inside this supper club housed what was formerly the Paramount Pictures' commissary. Leer más.
The bone marrow matzoh ball soup is a must, as is the pork crackling with zatar, pretzel dog sliders, mac + cheese with crab & sea urchin, & a skate wing that's joined the Axis as a schnitzel. Leer más.
The menu includes house-cured meats & Italian cheeses, fish courses like charred octopus & cured sardines, fresh pastas with everything from pork ragout to braised duck. Leer más.
The 2-room gastro-venture is Mexican, with the chicharon to back it up. Guac with cashew salsa, red snapper ceviche, masa tarts with short rib & tacos. Leer más.
The lackluster Thor restaurant is out, replaced by CO-OP, a Cali-in-the-'70s-inspired spot with 30-foot ceilings and photographs of local studs/hotties like Moby and Debbie Harry covering the walls Leer más.
It took just a few years & some Petraske-schooled barmen to turn the Randolph into a hang of choice for bartenders, booze scribes & other industry insiders. Leer más.
Score prizes like an open bar, apps, & theater tix by housing your foes at their Tuesday trivia night. Leer más.
This spot's authentic tapas include spicy tongue taquitos & fried blood sausage. The cocktail program's exclusively latin wines, 100+ rums, & carafes of Latin liquors served on trays w/ lines of sugar Leer más.
Frank Bruni raved about the Pork Fried Rice - "but instead of pork it was prosciutto on top — beautiful, thin, fantastic" - in his New York Diet. Leer más.
Adam Platt: “The wine list is notably varied for a restaurant this size. I like the Don David Michel Torino ’07 Malbec.” Leer más.
Try out the "very New York–ified, Manhattanized, upscale-refined treatment of Portuguese" Frank Bruni talked about in his NY Diet. He's a fan of the baby goat three ways and the duck rice. Leer más.
Now you can pick up a boxed-lunch to take to the High Line from the Iron Chef's sprawling spot. The multi-course meal includes salad, miso soup, a California roll, sushi, and bottled water. Leer más.
On Mondays, try the $15 prix-fixe special here that includes fried chicken, corn bread, corn on the cob, and Blue Point beer. Leer más.
Dude, it's Momofuku Ssam—arguably chef David Chang's best work, and certainly his most varied. A recent kitchen restaffing brings fresh life to the menu. Order the buttermilk. [Eater 38 Member] 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.
An evening of charm on a dreamlike West Village corner. Owner/chef Joey Campanaro's meatball sliders are legendary. Try it for a date: there's a reason regulars call it "the closer." [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Solid food, an exciting wine program (choice bottles are served at cost weekly), and killer terrine. Hey, it's a Daniel Boulud joint, so what else would you expect? [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Mario Batali's osteria maybe be his best effort in New York; it's certainly his most relaxed and consistent. The cacio e pepe is world class. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Convivio is a versatile, casual, expert stage for chef Michael White, one of the city's most talented pasta makers. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Still in its youth, Joseph Leonard is already essential to the neighborhood. Gabe Stulman's tiny neighborhood spot puts out a great vibe and even better food. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
An Upper West Sider's secret, Gennaro is no reservations, no cash and no frills. But its straightforward pastas and main proteins never disappoint at this off-the-cuff dining option. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Pubs don't come more oldschool, and some peg Mellon's burger as the best in the city. It's not, but along with Mellon's crispy waffle-cut fries and cold beer, it is a damn good show. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
Allow me to live the lie that gelato is better for you than ice cream, and I’ll reward you with the secret to ending a sticky NYC night in bliss. Leer más.
B brought one of her beaus here on New Year’s Eve—the romance didn’t last, but this restaurant's popularity does. I promise I won’t judge if you pig out on pasta. (I Will Always Love You) Leer más.
Indulge yourself with some melt-in-your-mouth sweetness at this UES chocolate shop. Because you’re worth it—and you know you love me. Leer más.
Hard-living Ukranians swear by cabbage soup as a hangover cure, and we think the bowl here packs an extra restorative sauerkraut punch. Get it the morning after to kill the pain. Leer más.
Danny Meyer’s very tasty brisket sandwich, mounded neatly with pickles and slaw on a brioche bun, is one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY. Leer más.
One of the finest New Frenchies in the nation. Be careful, but don't dawdle -- that edible sculpture made from seared foie gras with sliced kumquats ain't gonna dismantle itself. [BlackBook] Leer más.
Forget weekends, but lunch and evenings during the week still one of the best chill times in the hood. [BlackBook] Leer más.
Chef's tasting menu will be the best $300 you ever spent. Go ahead, do the wine pairings too. In for a penny, in for $10K. [BlackBook] Leer más.
When do I leave the Upper East Side? When I know Columbia University cuties (like our caffeine-addicted friend D) await me at the other end of the long journey West. I have priorities! Leer más.
Cure your carb cravings while overlooking Columbus Circle. Just try not to drool over the models slash waiters. Leer más.
The second location of this satisfying Mexican spot has a menu similar to the original one in Fort Greene - plus about twenty outdoor seats! Leer más.
From 10pm to close (every day but Saturday), get $4 drafts, $5 sangria, $6 wines by the glass and $7 specialty cocktails, such as the bourbon-based Peppery Pear. Leer más.
Try the Farmwich sandwich ($11), featuring roast pork, bacon, goat cheese, and fried egg, or the flatbread pizza appetizer ($8). Leer más.
Keith McNally's reborn Minetta is a masterpiece—an old New York saloon, modern steakhouse and celeb haunt all in one. The problem: getting in. (The Black Label Burger is worth it.) [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
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] Leer más.
If your steak tartare tastes just a wee bit different than usual, thank Philippe Bertineau, the restaurant’s new head chef, who previously cooked at Payard. Leer más.
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.
The unofficial official First Restaurant of New York. Though its formal dining room is a bit too too for Eater 38 contention, the front room and its seasonal American menu wins. [Eater 38 Member] Leer más.
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). Leer más.
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). Leer más.
It's all about refined comfort here. Think macaroni with grana padano or shrimp and grits with chow chow relish. Leer más.