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1. Momofuku Noodle Bar
Unimpressed.
The nights Special of Tamales (jalapeno and cheese, chicken mole and Pork) were awful. The Jalapeno and Cheese was not edible. The filling was bland, didn't know it was possible for a jalapeno to be bland. The masa was dry and tough. The…More »
2. Momofuku Milk Bar
New York, NY 10003
(347) 577-9504
Categories:
Bakeries,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: East Village
For some reason I enjoyed the Milk Bar treats that were brought home to me to Cali from New York better than having them at the actual location in New York. Riddle me that.
Where I completely devoured my crack pies in Cali I was over it here after two…More »
3. Starbucks
Manhattan, NY 10011
(212) 366-4672
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: West Village
GTL FTW!
I got scolded by someone for visiting the bucks while on vacay. "There are so many cool coffee shops in NYC why were you going to Starbucks?"
I needed my GTL fix but of course.
Plus NYC is not like LA. In LA I'm always looking for the next…More »
4. Pommes Frites
Hardly a place for a meal but a perfect place for a snack. The small size is more than enough for two to share. I have no clue how the police officer that ordered after us finished his double order. If I wasn't on the go to the next eating adventure…More »
5. Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria
If I lived in NYC I would be here 3 times a week easy. This spot is the epitome of a neighborhood gem.
The smell, the decadent smell of meats and cheese and whatever else they had cooking in the kitchen had me salivating as soon as I walked in the…More »
6. Porchetta
New York, NY 10009
(212) 777-2151
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
How do you F-up pork?
The answer: Porchetta
The bread was tough and chewy
The pork, yet flavorful, was dry and lacked any type of moistness
The chicharrones were so hard my friend swore he either bit into a bone or his tooth cracked.
This was at the…More »
7. il laboratorio del gelato
New York, NY 10002
(212) 343-9922
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Lower East Side
Where do you start?
How do you even choose?
With near 40 flavors available to choose from I walked back and forth, back and forth peering into the glass case trying to come up with the perfect 2 scoop flavor combination.
I sampled Corn, Cinnamon,…More »
8. Pastis
New York, NY 10014
(212) 929-4844
Category:
French
Neighbourhoods: West Village, Meatpacking District
5 stars for the company I was with and for being able to enjoy breakfast on their outside patio during the last week of November.
My dining companion is a HUGE regular here so we received a warm welcome as soon as we walked in by the hostess. We opted…More »
9. Mandoo Bar
New York, NY 10001
(212) 279-3075
Category:
Korean
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Koreatown, Midtown East
As I walked down the trashed lined evening streets of Korea Town, I was eager and anxious to try my first meal in NYC.
Man Doo Bar came recommended from a friend. I'm a sucker for dumplings so I was sold as soon as he told me about it.
With a lot of…More »
10. KyoChon
New York, NY 10016
(212) 725-9292
Categories:
Korean,
Chicken Wings
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Koreatown, Midtown East
This is how every chicken wing should be fried.
The skin is so crisp and the meat is still tender and juicy. They fried to perfection.
We already had KyoChon in mind for after our dumpling delights at Man Doo Bar. We were easily convinced to enter…More »
11. The Meatball Shop
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 551-0520
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Italian
Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - North Side
I love this place bc it makes for the perfect snack or a filling balls out meal.
The menu is pretty much laid out in a build-your-balls way. Pick your meatball type (beef, pork, chicken, veggie), pick your sauce, choose and vessel if you like or get…More »
12. Trix
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(347) 599-0702
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - North Side
After 3 rounds of savory eating, my first night in NYC was coming to a close and I had to have something sweet.
I wasn't really feeling like an ice cream cookie sandwich from the Meat Ball Shop where I just enjoyed a meal so I yelped "nearby…More »
13. Doughnut Plant
New York, NY 10002
(212) 505-3700
Categories:
Donuts,
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Lower East Side
I'm all for the hyped up donut joints. For me, they rarely disappoint.
I had this bookmarked for the PB&J donut. Sadly I tried pretty much all of them but that.
For some reason their cake donuts were beckoning me. One bite of the blueberry and I was…More »
14. Artichoke Basille's Pizza & Brewery
If you are not drunk and it is not the wee hours of 1am to 4am the signature Spinach and Artichoke pie is a bit too much.
Decadent and rich was how I started my eating day off. The slice is huge. The flavor is rich and heavy. It seriously is spinach…More »
15. Apple Pie Bakery
I knew the food was going to be good but I didn't expect it to be GREAT!
Located at the CIA (Culinary Institute of America) this is not an easy place to get to for NYC city dwellers. It's a drive. Like rent a zip car and spend the day in the country…More »
16. François Payard Bakery
New York, NY 10012
(212) 995-0888
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Greenwich Village
I almost wanted the gals working to be snooty and French opposed to American and flat out bland.
Years ago, pre yelp, I had a wonderful lunch experience at Payards restaurant in Vegas and went Veruca Salt crazy at their sweets shop next door. I…More »
17. Bobby's Burger Palace
I know he is not a favorite of many (that darn ancient Iron Chef Morimoto cutting board in Japan incident really ticked people off) but I loved Bobby Flay long before he gave me the best compliment I will ever get in my professional career.
I do not…More »
18. Peels
New York, NY 10003
(646) 602-7015
Categories:
American (New),
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: East Village, NoHo
Neighborhood Gem.
Charming, quaint, homey and where NY hipsters work. This was truly a delightful spot for breakfast.
Peels was recommended to me by a friend as she said it's her go to breakfast spot when visiting the city. I looked it up and when I…More »
19. LaGuardia Airport
Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 533-3400
Category:
Airports
Neighbourhood: East Elmhurst
I didn't really get to explore this airport much as it was super easy and I felt like I checked my bags, got through security with my dozen Doughnut Plant donuts and on my plane heading back to LA in no time.
As the clock almost strikes 12am LA time…More »
20. Num Pang Sandwich Shop
New York, NY 10017
(212) 867-8889
Categories:
Cambodian,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Midtown East, Murray Hill
5 Spice Pork Belly sandwich, that's all. NOW GO!
And you bet I'll be back in summer in hopes to try the Grilled Peach and Bacon. Trust.
21. South Brooklyn Pizza
Pizza seduction.
No exterior signage. Just a red painted door and window frame. Looks like they are not open but they are. Until 5am to be exact.
The inside is small with only one table for two. The only lighting was by two dimly lit lights and the…More »
22. Grimaldi's
Walked right in on a Monday night. Yes I consider myself lucky.
I felt like no's were being shouted at me left and right. NO credit cards. NO reservations. NO slices. NO delivery. In other words, wait in line, whole pie it is, and pay with cash.
We…More »
23. Les Halles
New York, NY 10016
(212) 679-4111
Categories:
French,
Steakhouses
Neighbourhood: Flatiron
It seemed like the perfect place to enjoy my last meal in NYC on this second very important trip. It was VDAY, a friendaversary is tomorrow and I was able to snag a lunch time resie.
We were seated at what we thought was the best table in the house.…More »
24. Mark
New York, NY 10003
(212) 677-3132
Categories:
Burgers,
Bars,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: East Village
Right now, I'm starving. And I'm craving sliders from Mark. Too bad I'm all the way in El Lay.
On the night I had them, these simple sliders were everything I was hoping they would be. Totally hit the spot!
I'm torn between if it's the salt sprinkled…More »
25. The City Bakery
New York, NY 10011
(212) 366-1414
Categories:
Bakeries,
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Flatiron
Although 7 people that ordered their hot chocolates after me got theirs before me and there were 3 left without anyone claiming them I'm still a fan bc that darn pretzel croissant is their saving grace.
The pretzel croissant is perfection and should…More »
26. Cornerstone Cafe
New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-1260
Categories:
Italian,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Diners
Neighbourhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
$4 for breakfast in NYC?! I think yes.
For $4 you can get two eggs any way with breakfast potatoes, toast and a deliciously dressed mixed green salad.
Although that was a steal of a deal I decided to "splurge" hahaha splurge, on the $9 Goat Cheese…More »
27. Clinton St. Baking Company
New York, NY 10002
(646) 602-6263
Categories:
Bakeries,
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Lower East Side
There really isn't a safe time to dine at here. Once entering the small snug space the 2hr weekend quoted brunch time and the 45min weekday lunch time all made sense.
The menu is one of those menus where you really can't decide on what you want to…More »
Recently updated lists from Ciara G.
WiFi Related (43)There are many other places out there instead of The Bucks, The Bean and Pete's. Not all these places are the kind to set up shop for hours with your lappytop but they've got the free wifi so plug in if you please. |
Cup O Cup O Joe (29)Sometimes for me just the smell of coffee brewing is enough. But if you need a pick me up or a warm me up these will do the trick. |
Me Me Me (13)Everyone needs a little me time |
Delizioso! Italian Feasts! (16)Your Italian Grandma would approve you to mangia mangia at these places. |
Warm me up with Wine (14)I like them all! Red, White, Pink or Bubbly. I'm a sucker for a great Pinot or Zin. A full bodied Cab with a meaty steak is just sexy. Pop open a bottle of bubbly for Mimosa time. And there is nothing better than a Rose or Riesling on a hot summer day. |
When the moon hits your eye like a big PIZZA pie that's amore (35)From deep dish, to thin crust, to your traditional hand tossed, hell I even love Costco Pizza! Pizza is something that I could eat everyday. My Grandma used to make me pizza for breakfast when I was a wee CG. Pizza is so good and never gets old. |
Breakie or Bust (50)I am not known to be an early riser but I wake up at the crack of dawn for breakie every now and then. Score if the joint serves breakie all day. |
Hotel, Motel, Holiday Inn (16)I love staying at Marriott brand hotel! |
Pass the Pupusa Please (6)I fell in love with first ooey gooey bite. Ain't nothing better than a hand made doughy pocket stuffed filled with ooey gooey cheese and other yummy goodies. Since jumping on the Pupusa bandwagon I have decided I will only marry a Salvadorian man as I want his Mom to make me pupusas for the rest of my life. The End. |
Shout Out to GREAT Service (43)A big HOLLA! to all the awesome servers out there. |
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