21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die
Dough is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

1. Dough

305 Franklin Ave (at Lafayette Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Tienda de donuts · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 376 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: The hibiscus doughnut is tangy, it’s sweet and it’s the most Instagrammable food in NYC. Leer más.

Junior's Restaurant is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

2. Junior's Restaurant

8.5
386 Flatbush Avenue Ext (at DeKalb Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cafetería · Downtown Brooklyn · 362 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: Sure, it’s totally touristy, but there’s a reason their creamy, not-too-sweet cheesecake has been an NYC must-have since 1950. Leer más.

Russ & Daughters is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

3. Russ & Daughters

9.3
179 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Tienda gourmet · Lower East Side · 423 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: If you can even get a number at this shop, order an everything with lox and scallion cream cheese. It’s life changing. Leer más.

The Spotted Pig is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

4. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: Grab some bread to eat with the airy pillows of deliciousness that are the ricotta gnudi--mopping up the mind-blowing sauce is half the fun. Leer más.

Fuku is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

5. Fuku

163 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Local de pollo frito · East Village · 180 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: You’ve got the crispiness of the chicken, the soft doughiness of the bun and the crunchiness of the pickles. Is there a better sandwich on earth than the fried chicken sandwich? (The answer is no.) Leer más.

Breads Bakery is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

6. Breads Bakery

9.3
18 E 16th St (btwn Union Sq W & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Panadería · Union Square · 334 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: The chocolate babka is an Eastern European Jewish cake that became an NYC staple in part thanks to Seinfeld. Whatever you do, don’t get cinnamon. Leer más.

Katz's Delicatessen is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

7. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Lugar de sándwiches · Lower East Side · 1447 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: The pastrami on rye will set you back about a million dollars (OK, $20), but it’s twice as big as your apartment. Definitely worth getting at least once. Leer más.

Di Fara Pizza is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

8. Di Fara Pizza

8.5
1424 Avenue J (at E 15th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzería · Midwood · 350 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: You’ll have to travel to the ends of the earth and wait all afternoon for this delicately handcrafted old-school pizza pie, so just go with it and make a day of it. Leer más.

Roberta's Pizza is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

9. Roberta's Pizza

9.2
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzería · East Williamsburg · 864 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: Try the Bee Sting, a sweet, spicy and salty combo of pepperoni, honey and chili flakes. It’s not traditional, but it’s becoming a new classic. Leer más.

Mamoun's Falafel is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

10. Mamoun's Falafel

8.4
119 Macdougal St (btwn Minetta Ln & W 3rd St), New York, NY
Restaurante de falafel · Greenwich Village · 336 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: Whether you go with a platter or sandwich, you can’t go wrong. The falafel just can’t be beat. Leer más.

Grand Central Oyster Bar is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

11. Grand Central Oyster Bar

7.5
89 E 42nd St (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Marisquería · Midtown East · 403 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: History lesson: This tomatoey version is nothing like the creamy New England-style chowder, but it’s been served in Grand Central Station for nearly 100 years. Leer más.

Veselka is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

12. Veselka

8.8
144 2nd Ave (at E 9th St), New York, NY
Restaurante ucraniano · East Village · 653 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: Try the potato and cheese pierogies! Best of all, you can get them 24 hours a day, fried or boiled. Leer más.

Delmonico's is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

13. Delmonico's

8.6
56 Beaver St (at William St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Financial District · 134 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: The tasty lobster newburg in cream sauce was originally introduced to Charles Delmonico in the 1870s by a wealthy sea captain. Sir, we’re forever in your debt. Leer más.

Buttermilk Channel is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

14. Buttermilk Channel

8.6
524 Court St (at Huntington St), Brooklyn, NY
Restaurante americano · Carroll Gardens · 354 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: Go for the chicken and waffles! It’s Beyoncé’s favorite place to go for brunch. Need we say more? Leer más.

Minetta Tavern is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

15. Minetta Tavern

8.8
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
Restaurante americano · Greenwich Village · 621 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: The black label burger is drenched in clarified butter, so you know it’s good. Leer más.

Beecher's Handmade Cheese is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

16. Beecher's Handmade Cheese

900 Broadway (at E 20th St), New York, NY
Tienda de quesos · Flatiron District · 214 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: You can get the grilled cheese any way you like it (even with mac and cheese inside), but we recommend keeping it simple with Beecher’s Flagship cheddar. Leer más.

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

17. Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

125 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Heladería · East Village · 418 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: It's just not summer until you’ve had a salty pimp from Big Gay! Leer más.

Root & Bone is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

18. Root & Bone

200 E 3rd St (btwn Ave A & Ave B), New York, NY
Restaurante de comida sureña · Alphabet City · 294 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: Get the macaroni and cheese! Leer más.

Ippudo is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

19. Ippudo

8.9
65 4th Ave (btwn E 9th & E 10th St), New York, NY
Restaurante de ramen · Greenwich Village · 1165 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: The combo of melty red miso and garlic oil in the akamura modern ramen bowl is addictive. Slurping is highly encouraged. Leer más.

The Halal Guys is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

20. The Halal Guys

8.6
W 53rd St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Restaurante halal · Theater District · 891 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: What began as a humble cart in Midtown is now available all over the world. See the stand where it all started and get the gyro platter. Extra sauce, please. Leer más.

Los Tacos No. 1 is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

21. Los Tacos No. 1

9.0
75 9th Ave, New York, NY
Restaurante de tacos · Chelsea · 506 tips y reseñas

PureWowPureWow: There’s no seating at this Chelsea Market taco stand, so make sure you have something to grab onto when the carne asada makes you weak in the knees. Leer más.