

The Smith
Upper West Side, Midtown, Flatiron, and East Village Although nothing spectacular, what brings me back to The Smith is its consistency....


Jacob's Pickles
Upper West Side There's something about southern food that makes it so conducive towards brunch (maybe it's the all the fried stuff and...


The Spotted Pig
West Village Although a contradiction, this place falls into the category of what I'd like to term "old-school hype." Unlike other...


La Flaca
Lower East Side After I our party lost our reservation at Café Cortadito for brunch when someone was super super late (oops), Our large...


Lil Frankie's
Lower East Side Lil Frankie's, an offshoot of the popular Italian restaurant Frank, is one of my favorite brunch spots in the city. ...


Tehuitzingo
Hell's Kitchen Tucked in the back of a bodega, these taco stands are my favorite low-key tacos in the city. They have a variety of...


East Wind Snack Shop
Park Slope I came here to sample the 28 day dry aged beef potstickers but stayed for the sweet chili ribs. Although the portions at this...


Sakagura
Midtown This is one of my favorite sushi spots that even my parents approve of. It's tucked away in the basement of a midtown office...


Ootoya
Midtown, Chelsea The time square location feels like a hole in the wall and a relaxing paradise from tourists and noise. Ootoya's lunch...


Wasabi
Midtown, Financial District A fast casual spot with very reasonably priced sushi assortments, sushi by the piece, onigiri, poke bowls,...