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Best table of Contents RestauRaNts 14. Wine Bar HeaLtHY sNaCKs aLFResCO 3. New Restaurant 15. After-Hours Bar 26. Salad Bar 36. Outdoor Dining 4. Cheap Eats 16. Happy Hour 27. Smoothie 37. Place to Picnic 5. Takeout 17. Cocktails 28. Yogurt VegaN & VegetaRIaN 6. Kid- Friendly 18. Martini sWeets 38. Falafel 7. Brunch QuICK BItes 29. Sweet Treats 39. Vegetarian 8. Cheese Shop 19. Whole Pizza 30. Cupcake 40. Vegan 9. BBQ 20. Pizza by the Slice 31. Ice Cream sPeCIaL eVeNts 10. Tapas 21. Hot Dog MaRKets & 41. Daytime Party FestIVaLs DRINKs 22. Hot Pretzel 32. Food Truck 42. Late-Night Eats 11. New Bar 23. French Fries 33. Food Festival 43. Date Spot 12. Bar 24. Sandwich 34. Food Market 13. Rooftop Bar 25. Coffee 35. Farmers Market 2

2 Best New Restaurant 1. Marea 240 Central Park South, NYC The old San Domenico space on Central Park South. It’s definitely a special-occasion restaurant, but my God is it worth a visit. The décor is striking but comfortable; the amber marble bar is beautiful. The menu concentrates on Italian seafood and everything is sublime. This might be the best meal I have ever had in New York, thanks to the Sea Urchin and Rock Shrimp Pasta and Dover Sole. The Lobster and Burrata appetizer is also killer, and I love the homemade chocolates they give you for dessert. (Nick, 27) 2. MoMofuku SSÄM Bar 207 2nd Ave, NYC The yummiest noodle bar in the city. My 3 fave is their Momofuku Ramen. They pour some serious cocktails at this place as well. (David, 28) 6. aBC kiTChen 35 E 18th St, NYC 3. Sorella One of ABC Carpet and Home’s eateries. 95 Allen St, NYC I love the fact that they use local, organic Best risotto in town and wines from Italy. ingredients. Their lemonade vodka drink is to Insane! (Rachel, 32) die for. (Kim, 33) 4 7. MineTTa Tavern 5 4. The ColleCTive 1 Little W 12th St, NYC 113 MacDougal St, NYC The décor is very cool. They enlisted artists Definitely try the Black Label Burger. It’s in a from eBay, Etsy and Craigslist to design the class of its own. Drinks are tasty: The Murray inside. Must try the Blue Cheese Tater Tots. Sour is my favorite. Don’t mind the snooty Drinks are awesome as well! (Emma, 28) staff, the scene is fun and filled with celebs. (Pete, 30) 5. DuTCh Boy Burger 766 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 8. kenMare 98 Kenmare St, NYC The most delicious burgers in all of New York! The Lamb Burger is my fave and their Great food, great scene, in a great part milkshakes are so thick you have to use of town. (Sam, 37) a spoon! Yum! (Felix, 35) 7 3

Best Cheap Eats 1. reBar 7. huMMuS PlaCe 147 Front St, Brooklyn (MulTiPle loCaTionS) Rebar’s “lunch break” is insane! You get a For the delicious variations of hummus. huge half-pound artisanal burger (or pulled The hummus with extra chickpeas on pork, grilled cheese, etc.), fries or a salad and top is to die for and the pitas – mmmm, a bottomless fountain soda for $8. (Tara, 26) mmmm, good! (Morgan, 29) 2. Joya 8. Big niCk’S BurgerS 215 Court St, Brooklyn 2175 Broadway, NYC Huge portion, Open 24 hours and super cheap. Drunken Noodle is The waffle fries are a local fave! (Felix, 35) deliciously spicy and cheap! Joya has a great atmosphere 9. ChelSea PaPaya and garden seating in 171 W 23rd St, NYC the back, too. Part of the Papaya chain but still so good – feliCia PeSiS: especially late at night. The chili cheese fries Food Network Magazine, and corn dog are a must-have! (Hillary, 29) Ad Sales Assistant 10. Pio Pio 8 3. JaCkSon hole 604 Tenth Ave, NYC 232 E 64th St, NYC Best place for Peruvian Chicken! 1 A little bad for you but so good... Sangria is great as well! (Gerry, 33) Best burgers and steak fries! (Tim, 37) 11. TorriSi iTalian SPeCialTieS 4. la SuPerior 250 Mulberry St, NYC 295 Berry St, Brooklyn Fresh mozzarella drizzled with olive oil and $2 tacos daily… and it’s the best sea salt! They make it to order and it’s still Mexican in New York (IMHO)! warm when it’s served to you. (Megan, 36) CeleSTe Chun: Food Network Magazine, 7 Ad Services 5. Corner BiSTro 331 W 4th St, NYC Burgers are $6, beers are $3, jazz music always plays. Enough said! (Anne, 29) 6. ginger houSe 330 7th Ave, NYC 9 Very strong and cheap alcoholic drinks and really good inexpensive Chinese food. (Peter, 30) 4

Best Takeout 1. yuMMy houSe 4. CafeTaSia 76 3rd Ave, NYC 38 E 8th St, NYC The fastest Chinese food delivery place Crispy Half Chicken coated in the city. I order and 10 minutes later, with Sweet Chili Garlic they’re at my door. Their Sesame Chicken Sauce! Don’t forget to order is the bomb! (Nick, 27) the Thai Style Cole Slaw and Sticky Rice to complete the meal. anDrew graSSi: 2. MoTorino Pizza Food Network Magazine, 319 Graham Ave, Brooklyn Assistant to the Publisher Williamsburg’s best pizza: Neapolitan-style. Fast delivery. Pizza is piping hot! (Tim, 37) 5. PreM-on Thai 138 W Houston St, NYC 3. flor De Mayo Fast delivery, food comes hot and they have the 484 Amsterdam Ave, NYC best Panang Curry and Pad Thai! (Emma, 28) I always order out from Flor De Mayo. The food (especially the chicken) is so good. They have fast delivery and the 6. BlT Burger food comes hot! (Gabe, 31) 470 6th Ave, NYC The tastiest gourmet burgers to go. Never soggy, even the waffle fries! So good. (Sam, 37) 5 2 test “ The fasfood Chinese p lace delivery city.” in the 3 5

2 Best Kid-Friendly KI DS 3 4 {10} OR MILK S JUICE INCLUDE E E OF THES C HOOSE ON G F HOT DO ALL-BEE ORGANIC CHEESE 6 GRILLED C H E D DA R 6 E R ESEBURG MINI CHE EN D CHICK ILK FRIE BUTTERM PA S TA ESA N I L , PA R M OLIVE O with BUTTER, or SAUCE T O M AT O THESE 1. SChiller’S & ONE OF 131 Rivington St, NYC 4. PeanuT BuTTer & Co. SIDES It’s cheap, they have delicious food and my 240 Sullivan St, NYC FRIES daughter loves their French toast. When I A wide variety of PB sandwiches from the make it for her, she tells me to make it like traditional to the wacky! For parents, they CARROTS Schiller’s! (Rita, 41) have other types of sandwiches, like turkey LI BROCCO and tuna. (Tabitha, 35) S NOODLE 2. BuTTerMilk Channel 524 Court St, Brooklyn 5. SerenDiPiTy 3 A lovely kid-friendly spot in Carroll Gardens 225 E 60th St, NYC C A N H AV E that has a yummy special menu for kids. My & THEN YOU nieces love this place. They feel they are Loud, fun décor and they have the frozen hot chocolate, every kid’s (and adult’s) fave. DESSERT treated with love and care. (Kellie, 33) (Kim, 33) DA E OWN SUN L I LY ’ S C L with ICE CREA M 3. SweeTiePie 6. aliCe’S Tea CuP LLA O R VA N I 19 Greenwich Ave, NYC CH O C O L AT E 102 W 73rd St, NYC When you walk in to Sweetiepie, you think My kids love it here. It’s like right out of a you’re walking in to Barbie’s kitchen. It’s pink, fairy tale. They absolutely love the scones! pretty and just every little girl’s dream eatery. I love the Mad Hatter and Chocolate Mint (Emma, 28) Tea! Yum. (Taryn, 40) 6

Best Brunch 1. ClinTon STreeT Baking CoMPany 4. nook 6. ShoPSin’S aT eSSex STreeT MarkeT 9. SugarCane 4 Clinton St, NYC 746 9th Ave, NYC 120 Essex St, #16, NYC 238 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn No contest. There’s a reason why it’s The name says it all. Shopsin’s has some of the most creative Great Trinidadian food, with a modern always a two-hour wait. Go when they Although it is a small BYO pancakes – and they are beyond tasty. I love the twist. (Kim, 33) open at 9 a.m. for stellar biscuits, located in Midtown West, Slutty Cakes (peanut butter-pumpkin-spices) blueberry pancakes and truffle scrambled this is one place you will not and Mac and Cheese Pancakes (don’t diss until eggs. (Nick, 27) want to pass by. The Tuscan Chicken you try them). My friends all go crazy over the 10. exTra virgin is stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese Bacon and Egg Pancakes, with scrambled eggs 259 W 4th St, NYC with a light parmesan sauce. Also, try the and bacon pressed into the batter. They moan You go for one thing and one thing 2. eaST of eighTh Mushroom Cigars. They’re as good as it gets. when they eat them. (Nick, 27) only: the Caramelized Banana French Toast! 254 W 23rd St, NYC You will dream about it! (Deb, 30) kelSey STokeS: It’s super recession-friendly – $14.95 for a Food Network Magazine, Marketing meal, coffee and a drink! Score! They are the 7. SunBurnT Cow masters of the eggs Benedict market. Such an 137 Ave C, NYC 11. TiPSy ParSon incredible selection too. (Megan, 36) 5. revel Unlimited brunch cocktails: Bloody Marys, 156 9th Ave, NYC 10 Little W 12th St, NYC mimosas, etc.! The Buttermilk Banana Pikelets Great brunch menu. Everything on it is Enjoy a meal special with two drinks of your are quite tasty, as is the Crab Eggs Benedict! awesome, especially the Monkey Bread and 3. hk (Peter, 30) the biscuits – to die for! (Anne, 29) choice (for just $40). Get the Basil Bloody Mary – 523 9th Ave, NYC so darn good! Love the French toast as well. It’s They just opened up their roof, also one of the best patio experiences in the 8. Jane 12. BeaCh Cafe which looks and feels great. They offer Meatpacking District. (Theron, 35) 100 W Houston St, NYC 1326 2nd Ave, NYC unlimited mimosas, champagne, Bloody Marys, etc.! Order the pancakes or Their Crème BrÛlée Battered French Toast is Inexpensive, fantastic service and healthy Lobster Eggs Benedict. (Felix, 35) worth the typical 45-minutes wait on Sundays. omelets and scrambles. (Kim, 33) 1 Incredible! (Rachel, 32) 11 13. BuBBy’S 120 Hudson Street New York, NY 10013 The best brunch I ever had was at Bubby’s in Tribeca, NYC because their buttermilk biscuits are so deliciously addicting that you are stuffed before ordering your meal. Tiana kulik: Food Network Magazine, Marketing Intern 7

Best Cheese Shop 1 1. Murray’S CheeSe 254 Bleecker St, NYC Murray’s has the best selection by far. Plus, they sell great food to go with their cheeses, too. They have awesome Cheesecake Brownies and Baked Cheese Twists. (Nick, 27) 2. SaxelBy CheeSeMongerS aT eSSex STreeT MarkeT 120 Essex St, #17, NYC I adore this little stand. They know their cheese. Love their grass-fed milk. (Rachel, 32) 3. whole fooDS (MulTiPle loCaTionS) I am a huge fan of the cheese bar at Whole Foods. I love that you can taste test the 2 cheese before buying and the staff is totally knowledgeable. (Monica, 35) 8

Best BBQ 1. hill CounTry 4. Cowgirl 30 W 26th St, NYC 519 Hudson St, NYC Huge portions, communal tables and the best Their Black-Eyed Pea Salsa is a must-order! menu – from the Longhorn Mac and Cheese Love their biscuits too! (Jim, 37) to the Sweet Potato Bourbon. The cow ribs are delish as well! (Gabe, 31) 5. QualiTy MeaTS 57 W 58th St, NYC 2. DinoSaur Bar-B-Que Not only is this high-end but poorly named 646 W 131st St, NYC restaurant one of Manhattan’s finest This place is worth the trek. I mean I have steakhouses, it’s also one of the most elegant. never had such amazing BBQ ever! Their No boy’s club cherry wood/leather furniture spice-rubbed wings are mouthwatering here – it’s more like a posh VIP Lounge. (you must order these if you go) and I also The excellent cut of Porterhouse I had was love their fried green tomatoes. (Maria, 34) cooked to perfection, but it was when the waiter came over and asked me to choose my ingredients for homemade steak sauce 3. DaiSy May’S (which he made at my table) that I thought I 623 11th Ave, NYC died and went to heaven. The best I’ve had in the city. Try the aDaM roTh: sweet tea, pulled pork and baked beans… Food Network Magazine, mmmmmmmm! (Yvonne, 26) Marketing 3 4 1 9

Best Tapas 3 4 1. BoQueria (MulTiPle loCaTionS) Seamus Mullen does a bang-up job at Boqueria. I prefer the expansive SoHo location. You must order Pimientos de Padrón (peppers), Dátiles con Beicon (bacon-wrapped dates). (Kevin, 38) 2. PiPa’S TaPaS Bar 38 E 19th St, NYC The ambiance of this place is ridiculous. There are many, many gorgeous chandeliers to look at. Order the calamari, Pulpo Gallego and definitely the sangria. Amazing! (Monica, 35) 5. DeguSTaTion 239 E 5th St, NYC The best tapas in town. The Chocolate 3. Tia Pol Pudding with Banana Cream and Salty Rice 205 10th Ave, NYC Puffs was dreamy – so was the Caramelized Very authentic tapas and wine selection. Torrija with Strawberry. The Lamb Loin melts Love their chorizo! (Theron, 35) in your mouth. Cool vibe as well. Go now! (Tabitha, 35) 4. lizarran 45 Mercer St, NYC 6. Sala Love this place – beautiful inside. I loved two 344 Bowery, NYC dishes specifically that I tell everyone who Amaaaaazing sangria, the best in the city! goes there to order: ham-wrapped chunk of Fried Goat Cheese and Honey, Steamed sweet banana, and the juicy chorizo sausage Mussels, Bacon-Wrapped Dates are the paired with a slice of grilled bell pepper. must-order items on the menu. Yum. (Chris, 27) (Lene, 38) 10

1 Best New Bar 1. The STanDarD BiergarTen 7. kingDoM 848 Washington St, NYC 170 N 4th St, Brooklyn Easy to get in, long wooden tables, Love this new bar in Williamsburg. It ginormous pretzels, awesome German combines the three things locals love about beer selection. (Maria, 34) living there: cool clothing, live music and art – oh and alcohol. It’s a bar, yet also a boutique and a gallery! (Erika, 30) 2. MiSSion DoloreS 249 Fourth Ave, Brooklyn Love the open-air and greenhouse-style 8. The CounTing rooM effect this place has. Lots of fun games to 44 Berry St, Brooklyn play like pinball machines and classic board Love this new bar in my neighborhood. There games are on hand. The best part is dogs is an amazing wine bar upstairs and a tasty are welcome. (Anne, 29) cocktail bar downstairs. The crowd is pretty cool as well. (Becki, 36) 3. u2 karaoke 6 St Marks Pl, NYC 9. uPSTairS aT The kiMBerly hoTel Great place to go with friends. Private 145 E 50th St, NYC booths with comfy couches, a catalog tens Outdoor patio with some of the best views 4 of thousands of songs deep, and yummy of the city! Great place for after-work drinks to make the off-pitch singing tolerable! midtowners! (Stacey, 32) (Yvonne, 26) 6 4. DBgB 299 Bowery, NYC 9 Both a restaurant and a bar. It’s Daniel Boulud’s charcuterie and burger bar. The name stands for Daniel Boulud Gastro Bar and it’s located near the old CBGB. Great selection of beers and wines, but cocktails are available, too. (Nick, 27) 5. The ColleCTive 1 Little W 12th St, NYC You must order the Moscow Mule – beer with vodka and cucumber – so good. (Sean, 34) 6. la BiBlioTeCa 622 3rd Ave, NYC Four hundred different varieties of tequila – need I say more? (Tom, 33) 11

Best Bar 1. Mayahuel 2. The king Cole Bar 4. MCSorley’S 304 E 6th St, NYC aT The ST. regiS 15 E 7th St, NYC If you like tequila, you must make 2 E 55th St, NYC One of the only bars in NYC where beers a stop here. It’s like a Mexican It’s the home of the Bloody Mary, after all! are under $5, bartenders are old Irish men speakeasy. They have a delicious Everyone needs to go there once. with no teeth, and they kick you out if you cocktail with rosé wine, muddled (Theron, 35) don’t drink. (Nick, 27) strawberries and tequila! Or go for classic cocktails and a taste of old New York (for a price). (Nick, 27) 3. PianoS 5. PDT 158 Ludlow St, NYC 113 St Marks Pl, NYC The live music is awesome, then the DJ A contemporary speakeasy whose name comes on and the night gets even better. stands for Please Don’t Tell. You have to know where this place is (entrance is inside Crif Great bar, great people and great dogs) or else you’re out of luck. Great vibe and happy hour. (Monica, 35) drinks that do the job. (Gabe, 31) 6. Bua 122 St Marks Pl, NYC It’s a small place and it gets pretty packed, but it’s a nice crowd and nice interior (dark, cozy, brick) and specialty drinks are surprisingly well-priced ($8–$9). (Rachel, 32) 7. SouTh’S Bar 273 Church St, NYC The place is cute inside, with old movie theater seats at some of the tables. Cool place to chill with friends. Best nachos ever! (Kim, 33) the “O ne of in NYC 8. B.eaST only berrs beers a 171 E Broadway, NYC wh e er $5...” B.East has an underground sort of alley that leads you to this cool back-room bar, are und complete with great cocktails and a pretty good DJ. There is a space in the back where everyone is dancing and shaking their booties by midnight. (Gwen, 29) 9. nowhere Bar 322 E 14th St, NYC If you’re a gay man, this place is like a candy store. Cuties galore! (Theron, 35) 12

Best Rooftop Bar 1. The DelanCey 3. BooM BooM rooM 5. highBar 7. a60 168 Delancey St, NYC aT The STanDarD 251 W 48th St, NYC 60 Thompson St, NYC 848 Washington St, NYC The roof comes off at this downtown party If you can deal with the less-than-friendly If you can get in, this rooftop bar rocks. house sporting the finest views. Great cocktail Stunning views! Every seat had a floor-to- staff, the rooftop is spectacular. Especially (Nick, 27) list as well! (Emma, 28) ceiling view of New York City. (Chris, 27) if you can get the roomy lounge-bed. (Peter, 30) 8. PreSS lounge aT ink48 hoTel 2. Soho houSe 4. 230 fifTh 653 11th Ave, NYC 29-35 Ninth Ave, NYC 230 5th Ave, NYC 6. Sky rooM The views on this West Side rooftop are 330 W 40th St, NYC The rooftop pool is why you go – and A more democratic experience than the just insane! My friends and I come here the atmosphere. Great-looking people. other sceney NYC rooftop bars. It’s really The highest rooftop in Manhattan so you can after work. They have pretty inexpensive (Tom, 33) big and roomy. Great for big parties. imagine the views. Everyone is talking about wine and really pretty people. Just don’t (Omar, 32) this summer hot spot! (Jenny, 29) wear shorts or flip-flops – you won’t get in. (Eric, 33) 6 4 1 3 13 2 5

2 9 Best Wine Bar 1. Terroir 7. PuDDing SToneS weST village 413 E 12th St, NYC 48 Carmine St, NYC Every glass of wine I’ve ever had here has Delish flights and small plates. been exceptional. Great apps and paninis. The hummus is insane! (Kim, 33) Cool music always playing. (Tim, 37) 8. anfora 2. Clo 34 8th Ave, NYC aT The TiMe warner CenTer 10 Columbus Circle, NYC Charming décor, one of the most impressive wine lists and just a cool place People come here for a really informative, to hang with a loved one. (Anne, 29) futuristic experience. You get a card when you arrive that you use at enomatic stalls. All the info about the wines is projected on 9. v Bar the table and they have a touch technology 132 1st Ave, NYC so you can thumb through them all. (Maria, 34) My go-to wine bar. Great staff that knows how to pair wines with food. Awesome! 3. Pure fooD anD wine (Jenny, 29) 11 54 Irving Pl, NYC Great wine, amazing sangria, and if you’re 10. in vino hungry, the lasagna is superb. (Deb, 30) 215 E 4th St, NYC Love the vibe here and the wine is fantastic. 4. Ten BellS They have food to complement each wine 247 Broome St, NYC they offer. So good! (Morgan, 29) Wines are all-natural, organic and produced using biodynamic and sustainable methods. 11. inoTeCa So tasty and so good pure! (Lene, 38) 98 Rivington St, NYC This place is by far the best wine bar 5. Brookvin in the city. There is a reason it’s always 381 7th Ave, Brooklyn packed. They know their wine and truly My fave wine bar in New York. I live in listen to what you like. I loved their Manhattan but travel to Brooklyn just for gorgonzola and grapes…to.die.for! their pinot selections. (Yvonne, 26) (Gwen, 29) 6. BarCiBo 12. BourgeoiS Pig 2020 Broadway, NYC 111 E 7th St, NYC Lovely wines, cozy spot, great service, Their selections of wine and fondue amazing food! You must go! (Monica, 35) are to die for! (Megan, 36) 12 14

Best After-Hours Bar 1. CafeTeria 119 7th Ave, NYC Open all night, and after the bars, everyone comes here for more drinks and yummy eats! The bar gets a pretty good crowd after hours. (Taunya, 31) 15

Best Happy Hour 1. verlaine 8. Bua 110 Rivington St, NYC 122 St Marks Pl, NYC $4–$6 drinks until 10 at night! Their Happy hour at this hot spot starts at 4 p.m. lychee martinis are delish! (Tabitha, 35) and features $5 cocktails and $4 beers and well drinks. My friends and I grab one of the 2 tables and catch up on the week without 2. SPiTzer’S Corner going broke! Love Bua! (Monica, 35) 101 Rivington St, NYC Great beer selection and amazing truffle 9. BoaT BaSin mac and cheese! (Taunya, 31) W 79th St at the Hudson River, NYC The most popular summer time happy hour – 3. The frying Pan the breezy open-air patio has a magnificent Pier 66, NYC view of the Hudson River. (Michael, 37) 1 Reasonable prices, plus it’s on a barge in the water. (Kim, 33) 10. Benny’S BurriToS 113 Greenwich Ave, NYC 4. urge lounge $3 margaritas – need I say more? 33 Second Ave, NYC Run, don’t walk! (Tim, 37) 3 It’s a gay bar that has happy hour seven days a week from 4 to 10 p.m. You can’t find 11. CaliCo JaCk’S that anywhere else. (Felix, 35) 800 2nd Ave, NYC You buy $15–$20 bracelets, enabling you 5. BoxCar lounge to drink through the night. On Thursdays or 168 Ave B, NYC Fridays they have cool guest bartenders like Cool, friendly vibe and they offer two-for- guys from The Bachelorette. Ladies love this one specials from 4 to 8 p.m. on most items, place. (Rachel, 32) Monday through Thursday. (Mark, 39) 12. Sazon 6. The anChor 105 Reade St, NYC 310 Spring St, NYC Great Puerto Rican cuisine and wonderful All you can drink for a flat $20 – love this sangria and cocktails. Also has karaoke on happy hour! Really cool, upscale crowd! Thursdays. Wall Street crowd. (Anne, 29) (Maria, 34) 13. BaMBoo 52 7. MaD river 344 W 52nd St 1442 3rd Ave, NYC Happy hour till 9 p.m. Martinis are half-price! Great bar for live music, $2 Bud Light drafts, Great crowd of young professionals. (Peter, 30) $2 mixed shots and $4 well drinks. They have weekly specials and themed events too! Really fun place. (Omar, 32) 10 16

Best Cocktails 1. Milk anD honey 6. MerCaDiTo 134 Eldridge St, NYC 179 Ave B, NYC Basically anything with Sasha Petraske’s Their tequila mojitos are lethal name on it is cool. There are several bars that but a must! (Rachel, 32) 10 produce cocktails of equal quality, but his places have revived the freshly concocted cocktail movement. You tell them what you like to drink 7. vynl or what kind of mood you are in and they create 754 9th Ave, NYC drinks for you from their bag of tricks. The Amazing summer drink menu – light Blackberry Rickey is oh so YUM. You’ll need and refreshing – including the mysterious the secret number for Milk and Honey, which 75-calorie margarita. (Nick, 27) makes it more enticing. (Jen, 30) 8. golDBar 2. aPoThéke 389 Broome St, NYC 9 Doyers St, NYC Tough door, best on Sundays. The bartenders This hidden bar in Chinatown know how to pour and mix – hence why the mixes up some of the most drinks are so pricey! (Gabe 31) innovative cocktails, including those with egg whites and fire (yes, fire!), 9. raineS law rooM making quite the show. 48 W 17th St, NYC JeSSiCa nureMBerg: It’s a bar decorated like a kitchen with the Food Network Magazine, Ad Sales most delicious cocktails. They have cozy nooks and old-school cocktail books that you can look through. The New Yorker Highball 3. vinTage is a must – second-best is the Islay Daiquiri! 753 9th Ave, NYC Visit the bathrooms as well to see the porn- The greatest martini selection in any bar in inspired wallpaper. Everyone pays more than NYC. The prices are reasonable too. (Lee, 29) one visit to get an eyeful. (Peter, 30) 4. The ColleCTive 10. The loBBy aT The aCe hoTel 1 Little W 12th St, NYC 20 W 29th St, NYC quila “ Their tere lethal All who come here know about the Moscow Mule… beer with vodka and Great crowd and selection of cocktails. Those bartenders can pour – seriously! cucumber… so good. Try it! (Taunya, 31) (Theron, 35) Mojitos a UST!” but a M 5. The Park 118 10th Ave, NYC 11. flaTiron lounge 37 W 19th St, NYC Great drink names (The Cougar and my fave, Swanky atmosphere Love You Long Time), a little pricey, but you and fabulous cocktails. won’t need to spend much – the drinks are Julie Mahoney: very strong! (Maria, 34) Food Network Magazine, Marketing 17

1 Best Martini 2 5 1. loBBy Bar aT The ManDarin orienTal 80 Columbus Circle, NYC Steep prices, but you get two drinks in one from your own mini shaker and the views of 4. angel’S Share Central Park are to die for. (Lene, 38) 8 Stuyvesant St, NYC Between the lychee martini and the bacon-infused martini, this place is a must for 2. liTTle BranCh the daring martini drinker. (Monica, 35) 22 7th Ave S, NYC The most talented mixologists in NYC! The bartenders ask you what you like and then 5. kingSwooD work their magic! They made me a dirty 121 W 10th St, NYC martini that was epic! The live jazz is always Strong and stiff martinis! Just as they special as well. (Jen, 30) should be. (Tim, 37) 3. B flaT 6. Billy’S Bakery 277 Church St, NYC 184 9th Ave, NYC Hands down, the best martini in the city! The Red Devil is evil! EVIL! The dirtier, the better! (Hillary, 29) Go there just for that! (Tabitha, 35) 18

Best Whole Pizza 1. griMalDi’S 19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn 6 Best brick-oven, thin-crust pizza by far! They have the crust down to a science and the cheese, you can taste the cheese’s freshness. Don’t mind the line coming out the door – it’s typical and worth the wait. (Jess, 30) 2. la Pizza freSCa 31 E 20th St, NYC The most authentic Neapolitan pizza – 6. Sal’S Pizzeria besides what you get in Italy. Which is why 369 Broome St, NYC it is the only pizza place in the city verified A plain slice is totally amazing. But the by the Associazione Vera Pizze in Italy. Go… Broccoli Rabe White Pizza – oh, please, it NOW! (Sam, 37) should be illegal. The fried calzone is a must as well! (Karen, 32) 3. gooDfellaS 1817 Victory Blvd, Staten Island 7. loMBarDi’S Try their Vodka Pizza! It’s one of those foods 32 Spring St, NYC you dream about! (Felix, 35) Always delicious thin crust, amazing sauce and the cheese – don’t get me started. Best pizza in NYC by far! (Yvonne, 26) 4. roSa’S Pizza 629 2nd Ave, NYC Best sauce in the city. Their margherita is 8. Pizza gruPPo delicious. Great chicken parm as well! 186 Ave B, NYC (Anne, 29) The best thin-crust pizza I have ever had! (Theron, 35) 5. luCali 575 Henry St, Brooklyn 9. l&B SPuMoni garDenS Good luck getting a seat in Jay-Z and 2725 86th St, Brookyln Beyoncé’s favorite pizza spot. Spumoni Gardens pizza is the best thing I have faBian CaSTro: ever eaten! It is a deep-dish Sicilian pie with a Food Network Magazine, crisp outer edge and a gooey middle. The pizza Marketing makers layer the sauce over the mozzarella. Pure genius! aMy lane: Food Network Magazine, Marketing 19

Best Pizza by the Slice 4. veloCe Pizza 1 103 First Ave, NYC The best Sicilian pizza in a city of thin slices. (Peter, 30) 5. franny’S 295 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn The best wood-burning-oven pizza in Brooklyn! (Kim, 33) 6. arTiChoke BaSille’S Pizza & Brewery 328 E 14th St, NYC I will remember the day I had the Spinach Artichoke Pizza slice for the rest of my life. SaSha kraveTz: Food Network Magazine, Ad Sales Assistant 7. nino’S 131 St Marks Pl, NYC Hot, cheesy and crispy dough. I even eat the crust. SO good! (Emma, 28) 1. Joe’S Pizza 7 Carmine St, NYC Huge, hot delicious slices. If you want to experience real New York pizza, it’s 7 here at Joe’s! (Nick, 27) 2. Tony’S Pizza 355 Graham Ave, Brooklyn Insane calzones! Try the Baked Ziti Pizza – it’s the best concoction on planet Earth! (Felix, 35) 3. BleeCker ST Pizza 69 7th Ave S, NYC This is why New Yorkers say they have the best pizza in the country! The greatest pizza I have ever had! Love their sauce! (David, 28) 20

Best Hot Dog 1. Crif DogS 4. Bark hoT DogS 7. aSia Dog 113 St Marks Pl, NYC 474 Bergen St, Brooklyn aT SuMMer STage During These dogs are cooked in butter and then The week anD The Brooklyn flea The Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog – OMG! Try it, people, you won’t be sorry. Pair the dog with placed in a beautifully buttery bun. That’s MarkeT on SaTurDayS 1 their insane tater tots! They also serve these what makes them so good! The Chili Cheese Hot dogs Asian-style! So different, yet so hot dogs at the speakeasy within (you pass Hot Dog is an out-of-body experience. delicious! Try the Sidney – it’s a Thai-style dog through the phone booth) called PDT. (Laura, 35) with relish, mango, cucumber and crushed (Omar, 32) peanuts. So great! (Michelle, 33) 5. Shake ShaCk 2. gray’S PaPaya aT MaDiSon SQuare Park 539 8th Ave, NYC E 23rd St & Madison Ave, NYC 3 It’s an old fave, but I keep coming back for The Bird Dog (chicken-and-apple hot dog) the best dog in the city. Nothing needs to be is so, so delicious! (Gerry, 33) on these dogs; they’re good plain! Quality. (Gabe, 31) 6. DogMaTiC gourMeT SauSage SySTeM 3. The ruSTy knoT 26 E 17th St, NYC 425 West St, NYC The best wursts I have ever had. They only You go here for one reason and one reason serve five types of wursts topped with trippy only – the pretzel dog! You won’t eat a sauces. (Omar, 32) regular dog again. Delish! (Paige, 31) 6 21

Best Hot Pretzel 1. SigMunD PreTzel ShoP 29 Ave B, NYC Totally German-style and fun. You must come here if you’re a hot pretzel fan. Try the soft/ hot gruyere paprika with honey mustard and beet dipping sauces. (Gwen, 29) 1 2. leDerhoSen 39 Grove St, NYC We got a round of pretzels – and they were perfect: hot, salty and the dipping sauce was honey mustard! Freakin’ phenomenal! (Eric, 28) 3. loreley reSTauranT & BiergarTen 7 Rivington St, NYC Come here for the pretzels and beer garden. Do not skip the pretzels. They make your taste buds and tummy very, very happy. (Rachel, 32) 22

Best French Fries 1 1. rue 57 60 W 57th St, NYC Thick and crispy on the outside, but soft and fluffy on the inside. And so well seasoned – just perfect! (Megan, 36) 3 2. BalThazar 80 Spring St, NYC 5. The Coffee ShoP There is a reason Bobby Flay said Balthazar’s 29 Union Sq W, NYC French fries were one the best things he’s ever eaten. They are incredible! The fries Their herb fries are ridiculous! I go there just are served with a homemade mayo dipping for the fries… and so should you! (Morgan, 29) sauce! You must dip them immediately. This magic sauce catapulted the flavor of the fry 6. overlook to another level. (Monica, 35) 225 E 44th St, NYC Crispy, tasty and comes with a delish mayo 3. PoMMeS friTeS dip! (Omar, 32) 123 2nd Ave, NYC Fresh Belgian French fries made to order, with 7. The ColleCTive a choice of over 40 dipping sauces. 1 Little W 12th St, NYC UN-REAL! (Stacey, 32) The Disco Fries are incredible! These fries in a gravy sauce covered in cheese are something 4. Brooklyn Bowl we should all treat ourselves to every now and 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn again. It’s soooo flavorful and delish. (Kim, 33) Thin-cut, crispy French fries served with gravy The Blue Cheese Tater Tots are something and a crucial blend of aged provolone and you have to order on this menu. Crispy, tasty sharp white cheddar. It’s better than anything tots with blue cheese infused in them. SICK! you have ever eaten. (Gabe, 31) (Chris, 27) 23

Best Sandwich 3 5 1. ShoPSin’S aT The eSSex STreeT MarkeT 6. PorCheTTa 120 Essex St, #16, NYC 110 E 7th St, NYC Amazing grilled cheese sandwiches! The Porchetta sandwich The best in NYC! (Omar, 32) is so delicious. A must for pork lovers! 2. BaogueTTe vieTnaMeSe DeniSe golDfielD: SanDwiCh ShoP Food Network Magazine, 37 St Marks Pl, NYC Marketing Grilled pork chop sandwich – the best thing ever! (Kim, 33) 7. Mike’S Deli 2344 Arthur Ave, Bronx 3. ThiS liTTle Piggy haD roaST Beef The eggplant parm is worth the trip to this 149 First Ave, NYC amazing deli in the Bronx. The sandwich called Bronx Tale is something made in heaven. Best and juiciest roast beef! The That Way Their selections of meats and cheeses are sandwich is a must-have! (Todd, 33) impressive. (Jon, 31) 4. wilfie & nell 8. PaSTiS 228 W 4th St, NYC 9 9th Ave, NYC Best grilled cheese sandwich on a pullman The inner part of the Croque Monsieur loaf with caramelized onions sandwich is melt-in-your mouth cheesy and Monterey Jack cheese. goodness and the outside crust of the bread leSlie BalDwin: is all grilled and crunchy. It’s the perfect Food Network Magazine, textural and taste combo! You Ad Sales cannot put your fork down! Carrie Cullen: 5. BoTTino Food Network Magazine, 246 10th Ave, NYC Ad Sales Their breads are delicious and their prosciutto and mozzarella taste like they’re straight from Italy. So good! Also, try their Ginger Mint Lemonade. (Sam, 37) 24

Best Coffee 1. Café gruMPy 5. aMy’S BreaD 224 W 20th St, NYC 672 9th Ave, NYC The best coffee in NYC by far. So fresh, Serves llly coffee (yum) – which you get they brew one cup at a time! (Lisa, 33) in Europe. (Maria, 34) 2. oSlo Coffee Co. 6. Café 27 133 Roebling St, Brooklyn 250 W 27th St, NYC Williamsburg’s best coffee, hands down. Rich and flavorful and they steam the milk So rich and flavorful. It makes my mornings for you. LOVE! (Tabitha, 35) and afternoon slump bearable! (Tiffany, 28) 7. aBraÇo 3. rBC Coffee 86 E 7th St, NYC 71 Worth St, NYC If you want to sip the best coffee in the city, Love the coffee at RBC! It reminds me you come to Abraço! And quite possibly the of the coffee you get in Paris. Full-bodied, best cappuccino as well. (Gabe, 31) fresh and highly caffeinated. If you’re in for a sinful treat, their Vietnamese coffee is the bomb. (Pete, 30) 4 4. ninTh STreeT eSPreSSo 700 E 9th St, NYC There is a reason this place is so popular. Best espresso in the city! I trek across town for their cappuccinos. (Mark, 29) 3 5 25

4 5 Best Salad Bar 1. whole fooDS 2. CiTy Bakery (in The TiMe warner CenTer) 3 West 18th St NYC 10 Columbus Circle, NYC The quality and creativity in their salad choices I have gone there a few days in a row and are awesome. Love their Thai eggplant and they switch out different veggies, salads, smoked tofu. So yummy! (Hillary, 29) etc. – so you get something new every day! Delish and so fresh! (Stacey, 32) 3. lifeThyMe 410 Sixth Ave, NYC Everything is organic and looks like it was just picked off the farm. Great juice bar as well! (Omar, 32) 4. ChoP’T 24 E 17th St, NYC If you’re a salad freak, this is the place to go! Lines are typically out the door, but it’s well worth the wait. They have something like 57 ingredients and 24 dressings. I spend a fortune here, but my stomach thanks me. (Kim, 33) 5. aMiSh MarkeT 731 9th Ave, NYC I eat here two to three times a week and never get bored. Really fresh and clean. I love their spinach balls and their bean salads are incredible. They are also not that expensive compared to other salad bars. (Cori, 36) 6. green Café 147 E 60th St, NYC All salad toppings are free! (Pete, 30) 6 26

Best Smoothie 1. norMa’S aT le Parker MeriDien 3. JuiCe generaTion 119 W 56th St, NYC 117 West 72nd St, NYC They give you a complimentary little They use fresh, local-when-possible, organic smoothie with your meal, but it’s so damn ingredients. The Coco Acai and I Love good I always order a whole one. It must be Watermelon smoothies are delicious. I go their intelligent marketing gimmick. Flavors there at least once a week! You should too! change daily. (Monica, 35) (Lene, 38) 2. energy kiTChen 4. JuiCy luCy JuiCe Bar 1628 2nd Ave, NYC 85 Ave A, NYC They make some amazing smoothies that No mystery fruit or syrups here – it’s all are healthy! The Peanut Better smoothie natural. The Banana Chai smoothie is my fave. is just a dream. (Kellie, 32) But I’ve heard the Mango Ginger and Amazon Cherry smoothies are local faves. Need to try those next. Love this place! (Jenny, 29) 1 2 4 27

Best Yogurt 1. forTy CarroTS aT BlooMingDale’S 3. The greaT aMeriCan healTh Bar 1000 3rd Ave, 7th Fl 35 W 57th St, NYC Huge portions and their granola is delicious! They have the best frozen yogurt in NYC (Michelle, 37) and believe me I know my frozen yogurts. This is the only place in NYC that serves this particular brand – Glace yogurt and it 2. Phileo yogurT is soooo delish! (waS PreviouSly yogurTlanD) Barri STern: 267 Bleecker St, NYC Food Network Magazine, Half the price of Pinkberry, twice as delicious Ad Sales and it’s all self-serve! Best yogurt in the city! (Yvonne, 26) 1 2 28

Best Sweet Treats 1. levain Bakery 5. Sugar SweeT SunShine 9. veniero’S 12. loCanDa verDe 167 W 74th St, NYC 126 Rivington St, NYC 342 E 11th St, NYC 377 Greenwich St, NYC The best cookies, definitely. The oatmeal For honest-to-God American cakes/ Skip Little Italy Best lemon tarts on planet Earth. The raisin is to die for. These cookies are so cobblers/pies/cupcakes (and excellent (and the tourists) – buttermilk gelato is heavenly as well. (Kim, 33) monstrous, they are like scones. (Steph, 32) trifles)! (Maria, 34) Veniero’s has the best sfogliatelle and Italian pastries I’ve ever tasted! 13. ParaDiS-To-go 2. Brooklyn farMaCy 6. The STanTon SoCial 114 4th Ave, NYC 513 Henry St, Brooklyn 99 Stanton St, NYC nikki zila: Food Network Magazine, I can’t go in without getting one of their When you walk in to this place, it takes you An amazing dessert menu (esp. the warm Marketing addictive chocolate chips. (Theron, 35) back to the 1950s. So cute. They have an doughnuts and cookies plate). (Nancy, 28) old-school soda fountain, candy store and locavore grocery in one. The egg creams are 10. DoughnuT PlanT 14. liDDaBiT SweeTS delish! (Logan, 38) 7. SChiller’S 379 Grand St, NYC aT The Brooklyn flea 131 Rivington St, NYC One Hanson Pl, Brooklyn Go for their Crème BrÛlée donuts and GO THERE NOW for their ridiculous Sticky Blackout Chocolate Cake donuts. You won’t When you bite into these 3. MaDeleine PaTiSSerie Toffee pudding! (Taunya, 31) be sorry! (Stacey, 32) deliciously soft, toasty 132 W 23rd St, NYC caramels, you also feel the The most fabulous macaroons ever! slight crunch from the fine (Sam, 37) 8. Cavo 11. CruMBS sea salt… an unforgettable, 4218 31st Ave, Queens 321 Amsterdam Ave, NYC gotta-have-more experience! Cavo has a chocolate cake that I’ve deemed They are definitely an upgrade 4. CeCi-Cela Honestly, they have the best devil’s food “sex in my mouth.” (Rachel, 32) from the Brach’s standby. 55 Spring St, NYC and carrot cake cupcakes, but be ready to consume 600 to 800 calories per cupcake. alliSon MCenTee: The best French pastries, especially the (Felix 35) Food Network Magazine, Marketing croissants and lemon tarts. (Emma, 28) 15. la grenouille 3 E 52nd St, NYC Saumon aux Lentilles Vertes du Puy! Also try the La Tourte Chaude au Chocolat! STaCy walker: Food Network Magazine, Ad Sales 29

Best Cupcake 1. Sugar SweeT SunShine 5. BurgerS & CuPCakeS 126 Rivington St, NYC 458 9th Ave, NYC The pumpkin cupcake with cream cheese If you want something supersweet, try their frosting is THE BEST THING ever. Their cupcakes. They’re yummy and you can get a vanilla/buttercream frosting cupcake is also burger to go with them! (Laura, 38) fantastic. (Maria, 34) 6. Billy’S Bakery 2. CruMBS 184 9th Ave, NYC 1675 Broadway, NYC The Red Devil is evil! EVIL! Go there just The best red velvet cupcakes I have ever had! for that! (Tabitha, 35) I should know, as I do cupcake tours with friends! (Kellie, 33) 7. BuTTer lane 123 E 7th St, NYC 3. Magnolia Bakery Truly the best cupcakes in New York. 401 Bleecker St, NYC The buttercream icing is amazing. I keep The vanilla cake cupcake with chocolate going back for more! ( Stephanie, 24) buttercream frosting. HEAVEN! (Yvonne, 26) 4. Two liTTle reD henS 1652 2nd Ave, NYC 2 The Brooklyn Blackout Cupcake is unforgettable! (Anne, 29) 5 30

Best Ice Cream 1. groM 4. roMan’S 2165 Broadway, NYC 243 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn They’re a chain in Florence so you know The chocolate sorbet is so velvety-smooth, they’re legit! I like the crema di grom, which it’s lethal! (Theron, 35) is kind of like vanilla chocolate chip with mashed-up cookies in it. One word: SUPERB! (Nick, 27) 5. ConeS 272 Bleecker St, NYC Awesome fat-free sorbets that taste exactly 1 2. MoMofuku Milk Bar like you’re eating the fruit they’re made from. 207 2nd Ave, NYC The gelato is amazing too. I love their unique Their soft-serve is what gets my vote for best flavors – cognac… yum! (Melissa, 35) ice cream! The cream cheese frosting ice cream and cinnamon bun ice cream… OMG, so GOOD! (Courtney, 38) 6. unCle louie g’S 341 Graham Ave, Brooklyn 3 I dream about their peanut butter Italian Ice 3. Brooklyn iCe CreaM faCTory cream. Their cheese cake ice cream is just 97 Commercial St, Brooklyn insane. Best place ever! (Kim, 33) Great views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan skyline and the East River. Their peaches and cream ice cream is beyond good! It’s like heaven. (Jen, 30) 4 2 31

1 Best Food Truck 1. The BiSTro TruCk 7. halal TruCk 5th Ave and 17th St, NYC 53rd St and 6th Ave, NYC You can basically get a bistro French meal on AMAZING and super cheap for the amount wheels here. (Nick, 27) of food they give. Definitely order the lamb over rice, spicy, with white sauce. Yummo! (Maria, 34) 2. riCkShaw DuMPling TruCk Broadway between West 74th and 75th Sts, NYC 8. eDDie’S Pizza (follow them on Twitter @EddiesPizzaNY for Get the dumplings – so good! (Felix, 35) locations throughout the city) You have to follow this truck on Facebook/ 3. gyro/kaBoB TruCk Twitter to know where it will be located each 6th Ave and 51st St, NYC day, but it’s worth it. Best part is an entire You’ll know it when you see the line of people. 10-inch bar pie is only 270 calories – amazing! Best gyros I ever had! Everything is so fresh! (Kim, 33) (Kim, 33) 9. STreeT SweeTS 4. TaCoS el iDolo 1040 First Ave, NYC W 14th St and Eighth Ave, NYC The chic Street Sweets truck can be spotted I am a serious Mexican foodie, and I will from a mile away with its turquoise and say this truck serves up the best tortas, orange décor. You can’t afford to miss their quesadillas and soft tortilla tacos. You must delicious pastries ranging from croissants to try the Taco Arabe, an Arabian taco filled with brownies, not to mention the amazing coffee. spicy pork and lime. Don’t let the line scare The Street Sweets truck is sure to satisfy any you… It’s worth the wait. (Erika, 30) sugar craving! Julia realMuTo: Food Network Magazine, 5. The TreaTS TruCk Marketing Intern (moves every week so check out their schedule at treatstruck.com) Seriously the best truck driving the city streets. Definitely try the Caramel Creme Sandwich Cookie, the Pecan Butterscotch Bar and the Mexican Brownie. SO GOOOOOOOOOOOD! (Chris, 27) 6. Big gay iCe CreaM TruCk Broadway & 17th St, NYC One word: CHOINKWICH – an ice cream sandwich with caramelized bacon in it. The Salty Pimp is my new fave: dulce de leche ice cream with chocolate and sea salt. Hunt this truck down NOW! (Tim, 38) 8 32

Best Food Festival 1. Share our STrengTh BenefiTing CiTy 5. San gennaro feSTival harveST anD MealS on wheelS in liTTle iTaly (September 16–26, 2010) The caliber of restaurants present and, of Mulberry St, NYC course, the causes make this a street festival worth the visit. (Hillary, 29) I live for this Italian feast every summer. I remember going as a kid and getting a block of hard terroni. YUM. My faves are the 2. The ChoColaTe Show cannolis and zeppoles. Food is love and so is (Nov. 11–14, 2010) this festival. (Stacey, 32) Metropolitan Pavilion 125 W 18th St, NYC 6. weST inDian Day ParaDe This show is a must. Your chocolate addiction (Sept 6, 2010) will be catered to all day here. Love it. Utica Ave to Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn (Taunya, 31) Some of the best Caribbean food vendors in NYC. (Kim, 33) 3. inTernaTional fooD feSTival 46th St between 8th and 9th Aves Stretches over 20 blocks and has tons of food from local restaurants, as well as 5 your typical street-fair food. (Kim, 33) 4. BBQ feST Madison Square Park (in June) 1 23rd St, NYC One of my fave festivals in the city. Pit masters from all over the country invade Madison Square Park for the weekend and show us New Yorkers what real BBQ is all about. (Jenny, 29) 6 33

Best Food Market 1. DeSPaña 2 408 Broome St, NYC This place has imported cheeses, olives and meats from Spain. The bocadillos (sandwiches) there are insane: Try the Navarrico and the Picante! (Gabe, 31) 2. fairway (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) The best selection and amazing prices. Aisles of fresh produce, aisles of cheese – notice the plural there. It’s amazing. Best bagels too! (Rachel, 32) 3 3. reD hook MerCaDo 410 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn Great food… Try the Soler papusas, Country Boys tacos, Grindhaus sausages! It was a vacant lot and now it’s been turned into a lovely beer garden with world-class outdoor food vendors. Love this place. (Jenny, 29) 1 4. kaluSTyan’S 123 Lexington Ave, NYC A great selection of Southeast Asian and Indian spices. Check out their nuts and dried fruit aisle. SO yum! (Nick, 27) 5. The MeaT hook 100 Frost St, Brooklyn The free sausage samples are amazing. All of their meats come from grass-fed animals raised on local farms. The meats melt in your mouth. The service is incredible. (John, 36) 34

Best Farmers Market 2 3 1. union SQuare greenMarkeT 1 Union Sq W, NYC It’s the biggest and bestest. I love it in the summer for tomatoes and in the fall for pie ingredients! (Rachel, 32) 2. new aMSTerDaM MarkeT South St between Beekman St 3. granD arMy Plaza greenMarkeT and Peck Slip, NYC Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn Go for the free samples (and there are a lot). Fresh jam samples are what I look forward to. They’re such a big draw, but seriously, this But the fresh greens and goat cheese are also market is upscale and delish! (Kim, 33) a plus! Love Brooklyn! (Lene, 38) 35

Best Outdoor Dining 1. DoS CaMinoS 3. BoBo reSTauranT 5. alMa 7. Da Silvano (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) 181 W 10th St, NYC 187 Columbia St, Brooklyn 260 Avenue of the Americas, NYC Both Dos Caminos in Meatpacking District The outside patio makes you feel like you’re Best sunset-watching on the patio. Great outdoor space right on the street for and Soho have expansive patios and kick-ass in Paris (so does the dining room inside). In my opinion it also has the best Mexican some serious people watching. I always see margaritas, not to mention the city’s best and Besides the romantic ambiance, the tuna food. The Chicken Mole is the tops in the city! celebrities either eating here or walking by. freshest guacamole! (Theron, 35) appetizer and lobster rolls are a must! (Sam, 37) Last week it was Kate Hudson eating gnocchi. (Megan, 36) Last month it was Matt Damon walking by with his wife. Love the food too! (Jenny, 29) 2. MoranDi 6. DuMonT 211 Waverly Pl, NYC 4. The Park 432 Union Ave, Brooklyn 118 10th Ave, NYC 8. la BoTTega Good location for people watching, plus My fave spot is their big patio. Everyone 363 W 16th St, NYC amazing Italian food and a large outdoor It’s the place to be seen in the summertime. goes during the summer and just hangs out. seating selection. Get the burrata! (Chris, 27) Tons of pretty people sipping cocktails and Tastiest burgers in New York! (Gabe, 31) The Chinese lanterns, shade-giving trees and eating. Best sangria ever! (Emma, 28) blue-and-white umbrellas – it all feels so cozy. I love eating alfresco here. It’s my summer spot! The pasta in squid ink is a must-try! (Laura, 38) 2 3 9. CookShoP 156 10th Ave, NYC Love to eat outside here on this quiet city street (of which there are not many). And one of the best brunch spots in the city. (Theron, 35) 8 6 36

1 Best Place to Picnic 1. The graSSy knoll By The riTz- 5. BryanT Park CarlTon BaTTery Park 500 5th Ave, NYC Overlooking NJ and NY Harbor I love Bryant Park anytime but especially It’s one of my best-kept secrets because during “Movies in the Park” (on Mondays nobody is down there on the weekends, during the summer). My friend works across the view is amazing and it’s just the the street so she goes and gets a great spot ultimate escape. (Nick, 27) and saves it for us. We all pick up food and share a great NYC night under the stars, watching a classic flick. (Morgan, 29) 2. SheeP’S MeaDow in CenTral Park West side, mid-park from 66th to 69th St 6. huDSon river Park Battery Park to 59th St, NYC There’s nothing better than Sheep’s Meadow in Central Park under the trees or just out in Not too crowded, amazing at sunset the open! Great for friends to get together and a nice, cool, breeze. (Brenda, 34) on a Sunday! (Kim, 33) 3 3. TurTle PonD, CenTral Park Located at the base of Belvedere Castle, just north of the Great Lawn It’s a pond with turtles in it! So cool and lots of trees for shade. My friends and I meet there every Saturday afternoon. (Rachel, 32) 4. The highline Park Gansevoort St in the Meatpacking District to 34th St, between 10th and 11th Aves Love the flowers and plants – just a great place to reflect and decompress. (Jill, 34) 5 4 37

Best Falafel 2 4 3 1. TaiM falafel 222 Waverly Pl, NYC Hands down the best falafel ever! The Roasted 3. Café rakka Red Pepper Ralafel is amazing! Also try the 38 Ave B, NYC Ginger-Mint Lemonade! Nuff said. (Gabe, 31) Best falafel in NYC. It’s flavorful and surrounded by fresh veggies in a pita. Yum! The hot sauce here rules too! (Chris, 27) 2. MaMoun’S falafel 119 MacDougal St, NYC There is a reason why there is a line coming 4. CriSP out of this place. The falafel is incredible – the 684 3rd Ave, NYC best, in my opinion. Great flavor! So cheap Africa Falafel is why you need to go to Crisps! too! (Lindsay, 35) WOW – I crave it as we speak! (Lene, 38) 38

1 Best Vegetarian 1. CanDle Café 6. CounTer 1307 Third Ave, NYC 105 1st Ave, NYC Veggie trendsters dine here for good reason. The best vegan pancakes. Another Everything is so flavorful! The tofu club is thing on the menu to try: Heirloom incredible. Also, try the sweet-potato pie Tomato and Watermelon Salad smoothie…so good! (Tye, 33) (with basil and aged balsamic vinegar). AMAZING! (Paige, 31) 2. BhoJan vegeTarian inDian reSTauranT 102 Lexington Ave, NYC I love Indian food, but I am a veggie. Bhojan gives us veggies delightful dishes straight from India. (Ellie, 31) 3 3. hangawi 12 E 32nd St, NYC When you walk in to Hangawi, you feel instantly at ease. It’s very Zen. They have the most calming waitstaff and by far the best vegetarian Korean food. (Maureen, 28) 4 4. angeliCa kiTChen 300 E 12th St, NYC I am NOT a veggie, but I go to Angelica Kitchen every other day practically. Everything is so tasty and fresh, and I love the overall vibe! (Monica, 35) 5. DirTy CanDy 430 E 9th St, NYC You have to go to Dirty Candy! The things to order: Jalapeno Hush Puppies, Kimchi Doughnuts and Goat Cheese Flan. Desserts such as Popcorn Pudding and Ricotta Fritters with Lemon Olive Oil Ice Cream are also INCREDIBLE! (Lene, 38) 6 39

1 Best Vegan 1. goBo 5. wilD ginger 401 6th Ave, NYC 380 Broome St, NYC I’m the biggest carnivore there is and I order I go here specifically for the Black Pepper from here all the time, but eating in is great, Seitan and the Peanut Butter Bomb. Two of too. I am in love with the Ginger-Marinated my fave foods in the city! (Mekai, 27) Seitan. (Felix, 35) 6. lula’S SweeT aPoTheCary 2. SaCreD Chow 516 E 6th St, NYC 227 Sullivan St, NYC Best vegan ice cream – must taste! (Paige, 31) Check out the lunch bowl, listed under “Heroes”. For $10, you can get tofu/seitan/ meatballs, soba/brown rice, and broccoli/ 2 collard greens. It is a great quantity for the cost. Love the intimate atmosphere at Sacred Chow. (Maureen, 38) 3. BaByCakeS 248 Broome St, NYC At this vegan bakery, doughnuts are baked, not fried, and made from ingredients like garbanzo-bean flour, arrowroot, potato starch and applesauce. The agave-sweetened brownies are GREAT! The cupcakes are a local fave as well. (Nick, 27) 4. CanDle 79 154 E 79th St, NYC This place needs to be on your must-visit place. When you order, get the stuffed 6 avocado. You will thank me! (Theron, 35) 4 40

Best Daytime Party 1. BagaTelle 409 W 13th St, NYC 1 Best day-party ever... if you can get a reservation. It’s like Fabulous Eurotrash meets Spring Break in South Beach. Techno, French food and a ton of champagne. (Paige, 31) 2. haBana ouTPoST 757 Fulton St, Brooklyn Brooklynites come here to eat, drink and hang out outside all day! When summer comes, everyone is here! (Felix, 35) 3. waTer Taxi BeaCh 19 Fulton St, NYC Love this addition to the Seaport. It’s nice having a drink or two while your toes are in the sand. Sunsets here are incredible! Love the lighted palm trees. (Tabitha, 35) 2 3 41

2 Best Late-Night Eats 1. Blue riBBon BraSSerie 4. Corner BiSTro 97 Sullivan St, NYC 331 W 4th St, NYC Oui, steak frites and artisanal cheeses until Great late-night burgers and lots of fun the wee hours… You can’t ask for much more! fried stuff! (Morgan, 29) (Louis, 36) 5. yaffa Café 2. Blue riBBon SuShi 97 St Marks Pl, NYC 119 Sullivan St, NYC Always the to-go place after club-hopping My favorite sushi in NYC at all hours of in the East Village. The Avocado Salad is the the day. Open til 2 a.m. (Megan, 36) most popular. (Nick, 27) 4 3. ManaTuS 6. The Diner 340 Bleecker St, NYC 44 9th Ave, NYC This restaurant with diner prices and Besides the DJ spinning late at night, the a sexy appeal at night is a true gem! burgers, the shakes and of course the Disco (Hillary, 29) Fries are why you need to come here after barhopping! (Omar, 32) 5 42

1 Best Date Spot 1. fluTe graMerCy 7. yerBa Buena 40 E 20th St, NYC 23 Ave A, NYC It’s not as stuffy as the one in Midtown. Charming, warm and romantic lighting! The ambiance is reminiscent of Paris, Great food as well! (Gabe, 31) champagne is the beverage of love, and the combo of the two can make sparks fly in the intimate, dimly lit velvet booth alcoves. 8. TanTi BaCi (Nick, 27) 163 W Tenth St, NYC 5 It’s tiny, romantic and you feel like you’re in a café in Italy! This is so popular on 2. Sea Thai reSTauranT Valentine’s Day! (Kellie, 32) 114 N 6th St, Brooklyn Gorgeous Thai restaurant with incredible décor and amazing prices on food and drinks. 6 (Hillary, 29) 3. SuTeiShi 24 Peck Slip, NYC This area is very intimate. No big nightlife scene, but after dinner you can take your date out to the deck, walk around and enjoy the NYC skyline or water views. (Tim, 37) 4. liTTle owl 90 Bedford St, NYC Very cozy, on a beautiful corner in the heart of the West Village. Service and food are incredible. (Tabitha, 35) 5. The ChoColaTe rooM 86 5th Ave, Brooklyn I went on tons of dates here. It’s every girl’s dream – coffee, chocolate and wine. They pair the greatest wines with the yummiest chocolates. (Lene, 38) 6. The SPoTTeD Pig 314 W 11th St, NYC The dim lighting makes for a cozy evening with your love! (Kim, 33) 7 43

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