

DB Bistro Moderne
Midtown A slightly more casual spot amongst the Boulud empire, DB Bistro is a good spot in midtown for a business lunch or dinner and...


Gaonnuri
Koreatown In terms of korean bbq places, this is the high end version of it. Set at the top of an office building in k-town, the...


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...


Jack's Wife Freda
West Village and Soho With an ever-present line around peak brunch time, Jack's Wife Freda does not take reservations for brunch and is...


S'mac
Murray Hill and East Village My most loyal friend in college college was mac'n'cheese. Whether it was around finals or after a long...


Ice and Vice
Lower East Side What i suggest: Opium Den, Shade With some of the most inventive flavors out of the ice cream shops in Manhattan (which...


Woorijip
Koreatown For my anti-fine dining and thrifty Asian parents, this place is a gem. The prices are extremely reasonable, the hot bar is...


Leo's Bagels
Financial District This fidi staple is a favorite of bankers and locals alike. It’s a tiny and crowded shop and often has line winding...


Ukranian East Village Restaurant
East Village Tucked away in the basement of the cultural center, this is a hidden gem right next to the late night staple Veselka. The...