21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die
Dough is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

1. Dough

305 Franklin Ave (at Lafayette Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Donut-Shop · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 376 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: The hibiscus doughnut is tangy, it’s sweet and it’s the most Instagrammable food in NYC. Mehr erfahren.

Junior's Restaurant is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

2. Junior's Restaurant

8.5
386 Flatbush Avenue Ext (at DeKalb Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Downtown Brooklyn · 362 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: Sure, it’s totally touristy, but there’s a reason their creamy, not-too-sweet cheesecake has been an NYC must-have since 1950. Mehr erfahren.

Russ & Daughters is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

3. Russ & Daughters

9.3
179 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York City, NY
Feinschmeckerladen · Lower East Side · 423 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: If you can even get a number at this shop, order an everything with lox and scallion cream cheese. It’s life changing. Mehr erfahren.

The Spotted Pig is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

4. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York City, NY
Gaststätte · West Village · 838 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: Grab some bread to eat with the airy pillows of deliciousness that are the ricotta gnudi--mopping up the mind-blowing sauce is half the fun. Mehr erfahren.

Fuku is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

5. Fuku

163 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York City, NY
Brathähnchen-Imbiss · East Village · 180 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: You’ve got the crispiness of the chicken, the soft doughiness of the bun and the crunchiness of the pickles. Is there a better sandwich on earth than the fried chicken sandwich? (The answer is no.) Mehr erfahren.

Breads Bakery is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

6. Breads Bakery

9.3
18 E 16th St (btwn Union Sq W & 5th Ave), New York City, NY
Bäckerei · 335 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: The chocolate babka is an Eastern European Jewish cake that became an NYC staple in part thanks to Seinfeld. Whatever you do, don’t get cinnamon. Mehr erfahren.

Katz's Delicatessen is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

7. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York City, NY
Sandwich-Laden · Lower East Side · 1446 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: The pastrami on rye will set you back about a million dollars (OK, $20), but it’s twice as big as your apartment. Definitely worth getting at least once. Mehr erfahren.

Di Fara Pizza is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

8. Di Fara Pizza

8.4
1424 Avenue J (at E 15th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Midwood · 350 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: You’ll have to travel to the ends of the earth and wait all afternoon for this delicately handcrafted old-school pizza pie, so just go with it and make a day of it. Mehr erfahren.

Roberta's Pizza is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

9. Roberta's Pizza

9.2
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: Try the Bee Sting, a sweet, spicy and salty combo of pepperoni, honey and chili flakes. It’s not traditional, but it’s becoming a new classic. Mehr erfahren.

Mamoun's Falafel is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

10. Mamoun's Falafel

8.4
119 Macdougal St (btwn Minetta Ln & W 3rd St), New York City, NY
Falafel-Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 336 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: Whether you go with a platter or sandwich, you can’t go wrong. The falafel just can’t be beat. Mehr erfahren.

Grand Central Oyster Bar is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

11. Grand Central Oyster Bar

7.5
89 E 42nd St (Grand Central Terminal), New York City, NY
Fischrestaurant · Midtown East · 403 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: History lesson: This tomatoey version is nothing like the creamy New England-style chowder, but it’s been served in Grand Central Station for nearly 100 years. Mehr erfahren.

Veselka is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

12. Veselka

8.8
144 2nd Ave (at E 9th St), New York City, NY
Ukrainisches Restaurant · East Village · 651 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: Try the potato and cheese pierogies! Best of all, you can get them 24 hours a day, fried or boiled. Mehr erfahren.

Delmonico's is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

13. Delmonico's

8.7
56 Beaver St (at William St), New York City, NY
Steakhaus · Financial District · 134 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: The tasty lobster newburg in cream sauce was originally introduced to Charles Delmonico in the 1870s by a wealthy sea captain. Sir, we’re forever in your debt. Mehr erfahren.

Buttermilk Channel is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

14. Buttermilk Channel

8.7
524 Court St (at Huntington St), Brooklyn, NY
Amerikanisches Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 354 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: Go for the chicken and waffles! It’s Beyoncé’s favorite place to go for brunch. Need we say more? Mehr erfahren.

Minetta Tavern is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

15. Minetta Tavern

8.8
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York City, NY
Amerikanisches Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: The black label burger is drenched in clarified butter, so you know it’s good. Mehr erfahren.

Beecher's Handmade Cheese is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

16. Beecher's Handmade Cheese

900 Broadway (at E 20th St), New York City, NY
Käsegeschäft · Flatiron District · 214 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: You can get the grilled cheese any way you like it (even with mac and cheese inside), but we recommend keeping it simple with Beecher’s Flagship cheddar. Mehr erfahren.

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

17. Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

125 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York City, NY
Eisdiele · East Village · 418 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: It's just not summer until you’ve had a salty pimp from Big Gay! Mehr erfahren.

Root & Bone is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

18. Root & Bone

200 E 3rd St (btwn Ave A & Ave B), New York City, NY
Südstaaten-Restaurant · Alphabet City · 294 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: Get the macaroni and cheese! Mehr erfahren.

Ippudo is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

19. Ippudo

9.0
65 4th Ave (btwn E 9th & E 10th St), New York City, NY
Ramen-Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 1165 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: The combo of melty red miso and garlic oil in the akamura modern ramen bowl is addictive. Slurping is highly encouraged. Mehr erfahren.

The Halal Guys is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

20. The Halal Guys

8.6
W 53rd St (at 6th Ave), New York City, NY
Halal-Restaurant · Theater District · 891 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: What began as a humble cart in Midtown is now available all over the world. See the stand where it all started and get the gyro platter. Extra sauce, please. Mehr erfahren.

Los Tacos No. 1 is one of 21 Things You Must Eat in NYC Before You Die.

21. Los Tacos No. 1

9.2
75 9th Ave, New York City, NY
Taco-Restaurant · Chelsea · 506 Tipps und Bewertungen

PureWowPureWow: There’s no seating at this Chelsea Market taco stand, so make sure you have something to grab onto when the carne asada makes you weak in the knees. Mehr erfahren.