Adam Platt picked the tramezzi here (served only at lunch) as his favorite sandwich in Midtown. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Mehr erfahren.
You’re 178 feet above streetlevel at this new rooftop bar in the Flower District. Stop by on Monday nights for live music, and try the Spicy Rita, a jalapeño-infused margarita. Mehr erfahren.
Try the lemongrass caramel ribs here, which Adam Platt calls “the finest ribs (sticky, charred, infused with lemongrass and caramel) ever to be served in the vicinity of 56th Street and Fifth Avenue." Mehr erfahren.
The meat's the thing, but we also love the drinks here. Try the 'Cue, a super-refreshing blend of rum, smoked pineapple, lime juice, yuzu juice, Tabasco,and Pernod. Mehr erfahren.
In his New York Diet, Frank Bruni tells us that he's "a huge, huge fan of the chicken-salad sandwich ... there's one slice of smoked Gouda at the bottom and it's very mayonnaisey, which I love." Mehr erfahren.
Check out the latest offering from the Freeman's folks for an accessible, all-day menu of egg dishes like the Yosemite (poached, with succotash), and the inventive “build-a-biscuit” program. Mehr erfahren.
The food takes a backseat to the scene here (skip the gummy gnocchi) but you can’t go wrong with chef Joey Campanaro’s famous meatball sliders. There’s a good burger, too – but only at lunch. Mehr erfahren.
It’s not only the best place to catch the ‘vegetables are the new meat’ trend, it’s one of our favorite restaurants of the year. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Mehr erfahren.
This spot serves more than 70 bourbons and whiskeys (including Utah’s High West Rocky Mountain rye). Our favorite drink is the citrusy punch amped up with chai-infused Wild Turkey and Batavia Arrack ( Mehr erfahren.
Frank Bruni recommends the small flatbread pizzas in his New York Diet, in particular one that pairs "a bevy of caramelized onions and very nice Parmigiano Reggiano." Mehr erfahren.
Danny Meyer’s very tasty brisket sandwich, mounded neatly with pickles and slaw on a brioche bun, is one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY. Mehr erfahren.
This waterside spot serves specialty 'tails like the OJ/Amaretto/coconut rum "A Day at the Beach", & a light & dark rum "Cruzan Bucket" to go w/ foods opts like the Sam Summer-drenched "Drunken Clams" Mehr erfahren.
The restaurant’s old tradition of creating a 3-course “Farmers Market Dinner” each Friday is back on with an accompanying “Farm to Glass” cocktail to go with the dinner. $45 per person. Mehr erfahren.
The restaurant located on the Potomac will have countdown clocks prominently posted to make sure everyone knows when the sun is about to set. Mehr erfahren.
Let someone else decide what gets put on your plate. Get down on this Japanese spots Omakase meal, which remixes to something new every 3 weeks. Mehr erfahren.
Get an "adult milkshake" spiked with Bailey's and Kahlua at this Old-timey homey-ness on the Hill. Mehr erfahren.
This Capitol-side eatery's got crushed-ice "Sno Cone" summer 'tails like the the cachaca/pineapple/spearmint/smoked black salt "Rehoboth" (beaches love it!). Mehr erfahren.
Throw a "Ben's Lobster BLT" down your gullet. This tasty sandwich's stuffed with bacon, tarragon sauce, and "decadent lobster." They've also got plenty of booze for extinguishing the fire of sobriety. Mehr erfahren.
a sit-down restaurant without an in-house brewery scheduled to open next week with 12 beers on tap, 20 by the bottle, a line of pizzas, and a fire in its belly. Mehr erfahren.
Vidalia “24,” a marathon tasting menu with two dozen market-driven courses. It will be, without doubt, the most adventurous (and delicious) eating test of your life. $150 per person. Fri & Sat only. Mehr erfahren.
Sure, you can get an omelet and French toast off of Birch & Barley’s new brunch menu, but you can also order house-brined corned beef hash, fried chicken and waffles, and buffalo chicken flatbread. Mehr erfahren.
An homage to Maine seafood & clam shacks. Brick-oven roasted littleneck clams, fried Chatham cod, buttery lobster rolls, &, of course, clam chowder - they’re all here. Only thing missing is the ocean. Mehr erfahren.
Embrace the “Gin Manifesto” at this booze temple serving rotating gin & tonic flights. #thrillist Mehr erfahren.
Pete’s serves up raised-crust (not thin, dammit) pies, the signature style of New England pizzerias. It’s set to open at the end of the month. Mehr erfahren.
finally opened this week in Falls Church, they offer specialty pies (like seasonal & burrata-stuffed rounds), traditional pies & “simple” pies (think: cheese-less, if you can). Mehr erfahren.
giant, Italian-made woodburning oven, makes all the difference. Which makes for a great pizza when eating here. Mehr erfahren.
Grab the ‘sausage of the day’ at this counter ordering, orange-walled dining hall specializing in all manner of exotic, food cart-y dishes. #thrillist Mehr erfahren.
The new Blue Ridge looks like a better fit all around. And why not? It’s turned into a beer-driven comfort food spot with dozens and dozens of bottles and drafts available. Mehr erfahren.
Order one of the ‘dirty’ items at this café of sit-down soul. #thrillist Mehr erfahren.
This garden-level 'nada nook serves up bite-sized blasts of flaky goodness, eschewing traditional ethnic recipes to mix n' match from all over the globe. Cobble them together to design your own meal. Mehr erfahren.
The dim-lit downstairs bar of this gloriously minimalist dive pours 12 unexpectedly high-end drafts. Mehr erfahren.
This wifi-equipped lounge's main-attraction cheesecakes come in fresh takes like Cookies n' Cream in addition to standards like key lime and German Chocolate. Mehr erfahren.
This new resto/bar's got a basement boasting taps built into certain tables from which you can POUR YOUR OWN BEER Mehr erfahren.
A subterranean party room that serves 20+ beers (like Dogfish Head & Flying Dog) and ALL cocktails in sizable pint glasses (or for the truly adventurous, 22oz.-ers). Mehr erfahren.
Steak & pasta: When you think about it, the combo is not too far removed from that beloved American institution of steak & potatoes. The spot is located right across the street from the Eastern Market Mehr erfahren.
serves up a variety patties, from venison and bison to salmon and portobello. There are even plans to add tuna and veggie burgers in the near future. PS: 20+ beers on tap, just so you know. Mehr erfahren.
The Alliance Tavern holds Tuesday night Texas Hold ‘Em tournaments. You can’t win millions, but you can nosh on home-made fried chicken while playing cards. Tuesdays. at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m Mehr erfahren.
They’re using a giant Southern Pride unit to smoke Texas-style brisket, Memphis-style dry ribs & Carolina-style pork, but their most interesting creation is a smoked all-beef hot dog. Mehr erfahren.
Be sure to order the red velvet cake for dessert, which is gooey delicious. Mehr erfahren.
The newly-opened second location is far roomier than the original Georgetown location. Swing by during happy hour for $1 oysters from the raw bar. Mehr erfahren.
This Capitol Hill eatery offers upscale, modern Vietnamese fare, but the chili-glazed chicken wings with scallions are the real star. Mehr erfahren.
Sushi is obviously the star here, but try cooked items like aged tofu with chili daikon and ginger broth. Mehr erfahren.
Order the momo, which are Himalayan dumplings. One plate is enough for a whole meal. Mehr erfahren.