

Café China
Midtown This small unassuming restaurant in Midtown is close by big offices and possesses one Michelin star. Café China serves clean (not...


Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
Harlem and Brooklyn Heights This is the best bbq I’ve had to so far since moving to NYC (I’m coming for you though at Fette Sau). The...


Brother Jimmy's BBQ
Murray Hill, Chelsea, and Union Square Yes, the Murray Hill outpost is notorious for being a post-college, bro spot but I can’t deny that...


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


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...


Danji
Hell's Kitchen This is a great date night or spot for parents because the restaurant is small and quiet, the food is interesting and not...


Dirt Candy
Lower East Side I really liked the concept of this restaurant to not just replace meat with vegetables but to take the next step to...


Rubirosa
Nolita Definitely not your dollar slice kind of place but the pizza here is amazing. The crust is crispy yet still pliable so you can...