This institution succeeds in perfectly recreating Central Texas barbecue. The brisket – available in fatty or lean – is amazing, but the beef shoulder is often even better, smoky and richly textured. Mehr erfahren.
Split in half, sodden with butter, and crunchy on top with slivered almonds and coagulated sugar, the almond croissant is so good that we're going to give up and walk out to get a few right now. Mehr erfahren.
Known as a hot spot for sizzling Sichuan dishes, be sure to check out surf clams tossed in wasabi dressing.
Village Voice is proud to welcome Doughnut Plant to the 2014 Choice Eats food fest! http://bit.ly/1cRzdNV. Fruity? Chocolate? Cinnamon Sugar? Their tasty doughnuts are one of our favorites in NYC.
Village Voice is proud to welcome Rubirosa to the 2014 Choice Eats food fest! http://bit.ly/1cRzdNV. Their delicious thin-crust pizza will remind you what pizza should always taste like.
Village Voice is proud to welcome Bobwhite Counter to the 2014 Choice Eats food fest! http://bit.ly/1cRzdNV. Get the fried chicken sandwich topped with some tangy butter pickles.
Village Voice is proud to welcome Ample Hills Creamery to the 2014 Choice Eats food fest! http://bit.ly/1cRzdNV. The Salted Crack Caramel flavor will cause symptoms of withdrawal.
Happy Hours start at 4:20 on the dot. On the weekends they offer all you can drink at brunch from 12-3pm.
This inventive chocolate shop offers two things worth checking out: chocolate-covered bacon and some of the best hot chocolate you will ever taste. Pair them together for the ultimate dessert.
Order the "Cioccolata con Panna" at the Lvazza cafe for a special treat. This hot chocolate is thick enough to lightly cover a spoon.
Virgil's was inspired by some of the most notable BBQ in the South. Now you can try Southern cooking right in the middle of Times Square.
The beef noodles here are a must-have. They swim in a broth filled with savory garlic-tinged flavor.
Mitchell’s is the real deal when it comes to delicious fried chicken. This place gets crowded during main dining hours, but it’s definitely worth the wait!
You’re in for a special treat at this fried chicken joint. The birds are brined in sweet tea and exude a hint of sugar beneath every crunchy bite. Pair it up with a biscuit and some butter pickles!
Chef David has classical training in Japan and will tailor a wide variety of his fresh fish selection to fit your sushi desires.
Secret tip: this dive bar has a pool table and jukebox all the way in the back. Check out their late-night ragtime shows on Tuesdays!
After work, put on the jukebox and kick back with a few beers. You can always count on getting a table or bar seat on weeknights.
For a Jaws-inspired treat, try Beneath! This custom batch features beer ice cream made from Magic Hat Circus Boy with "bloody" honeycomb & crunchy nuggets of Ritz crackers, pretzels, and potato chips.
Say bonjour to the steamed Mussels and french fries at Tartine, a restaurant that offers simple but excellent French food. The combination of the two comes with the promise of a délicieuse expérience.
Order the Green Tea Koshi Croissant for a whimsical, tea-spiked, sweet red bean paste imbued sweet treat.
This famous shack probably has the best downtown burger, and the Wall-nut Street shake (chocolate truffle cookie dough, walnuts and cherries mixed into vanilla custard) is a force to be reckoned with.
This diner offers everything from grilled cheese to burgers to Greek specialties. It's also perfect for dropping in with your sunglasses on for copious amounts of coffee and a big hangover breakfast.
You haven't lived until you've been to Crif Dogs. Minimize the calorie bomb and conquer breakfast AND lunch with the Morning Jersey: a deep-fried frank wrapped in Taylor ham, topped w/ a fried egg.
Decked out in 1960's memorabilia, with a nod to all things Elvis, you can't go wrong with and oozy-melted grilled cheese sandwich on white toast, plus it comes with (best potato ever) tater tots!
This relentlessly yellow hot dog joint hops 24 hours a day and is a symbol of Upper West Side cheap eats. Mustard is pretty much required; the only dilemma is choosing between the onions or the kraut.
Of the three Daniel Boulud restaurants around the corner, this is the best. Try the beautiful ratatouille with a poached egg on top and make sure to save room for dessert (seriously, do it).
The only beers on tap are Coors and Bud, but this place is full of regulars who all seem to know each other and in a few hours you’ll feel like one of them. Tip: Sunday there’s a weekly pool league!
This bare bones spot has been slinging drinks since 1880. Go on a Tuesday; when every whiskey shot comes with pickle juice! But get here early because regulars are hard-pressed to give up seats.
If Sophie’s is queen of the East Village, Lucy’s is princess. Most locals know the place for bartender-owner, Lucy who frequently switches the jukebox to polka. She’s the boss here, as it should be.
The cold, cheap beer and juicy burgers make up for the blunt service (New York charm), and the crisp pan-roasted chicken atop buttery smashed potatoes is a solid foundation for lots of booze.
