Momofuku serves up some of the best noodles in the city. Many different types of Japanese noodles, many different sides, and a lengthy list of combinations to choose from.

163 First Avenue
212.475.7899

Self-proclaimed "Bubble Tea Freaks" laud this East Village tea house for its great, long list of teas. Try the Taro or Sesame Milk Teas (Green and Black, respectively). For chow, Saint's offers bites like Minced Pork and Vegetable [more...]

The chicken at this diminutive west 14th St stop is organic, and comes tender and juicy. We love the Free Range Chicken Fingers ($4.49/3 pieces), the unleavened shallot cornbread, and the selection of sides–cole slaw, Dirty Rice, [more...]

This 15 year-old bar and restaurant has big, comfy furniture, a working fireplace, and artwork by local artists. Crystal chandeliers provide ambiance for eating and drinking. The kitchen–open til 2am on weekdays and 3am on [more...]

Located on Williamsburg's south side, this romantic restaurant serves New American cuisine. For appetizers, we suggest the Warm Artichoke Heart Salad ($11), with fresh cranberry beans, baby arugula, parmesan, and an artichoke [more...]

We're all about this Austrian cafe, digging everything from its European feel to its low-for-the-neighborhood prices. The spinach, mushroom, and Goat Cheese omelette ($7), which we had with the Fresh Fruit Salad, served with sour cream [more...]

Mondays are tough, but this French spot makes them a little easier with a two-for-one entree special. We had a hard time ordering here, because everything on the menu sounds so appetizing. We finally settled on a Frisee and Roasted Beet [more...]

The food is hearty at this Park Slope eatery, which serves up dishes like the Grilled Calamari Salad–with arugula, orange, black olives, cherry tomatoes and lemon-garlic vinaigrette, the Casumzieei–homemade ravioli filled with red [more...]

Most people wouldn't call the Upper East Side trendy, but thanks to the Roof Garden Cafe at The Met, it might just be becoming that. Here, high atop the trees of Central Park, with a sweeping view of the rolling green grass, locals and [more...]

I must have called 10 times and walked by another five before I finally got a table at Little Owl. When I finally did, at 6pm on saturday after an exhausting 40 mile bike ride and no lunch it lived up to its billing. Starting with a [more...]

Pie is a pizza place like none other! They serve a variety of specialy pizzas in the shape of skateboards by the pound. Meaning, the cost of the pizza is determined by the weight of the slice. You walk up to the counter and tell them [more...]

I lived on the Bowery for a year and here I found a very unique and amazingly cheap vendor. Located on 2nd Street (or Bond Street) and the Bowery, there is a special vendor called 'FROM ATLANTIS WITH LOVE'.

He is an incredibly [more...]

About an easy 20 minute subway ride from Manhattan Midtown- Jackson Heights in Queens in a neighborhood that is rich in two very interesting cultures. Specifically the Indian/Bengali Culture reigns supreme along 74th street and it is [more...]

Do you Habla Espanol? Even if you don't, SOB's has free salsa lessons on Fridays just before a live salsa band performs putting your two-step to the ultimate test!

SOB's is a jamming place to enjoy many different types of [more...]

Open the warm wooden door to 24 Prince and head for one of the super-cushy booths. If the mercury's hovering at a comfortable temp, make your way out the back door and into the restaurant's beautiful garden. The restaurant offers an [more...]

Even though a cafe spelled with two F's may seem classy, this cozy joint is a comfortable and intimate setting to enjoy various live bands footsteps away from your table. Caffe Vivaldi showcases an interesting mix of rock, alternative, [more...]

Want somewhere to drink margaritas and eat burgers on a summers day? The food at the boat basin is not amazing, but the location is great. Right off the west side highway bike path at 79 street,the views over the Hudson are fabulous. If [more...]

1571 Richmond Rd in Staten Island
Classes offered by Carol Frazzetta, owner and executive chef of Carol's Cafe, a four-star restaurant that Zagat's calls, "The [more...]

The streets of Jackson Heights boast a row of 22k gold jewelry shops on 74th Street. Work up an appetite looking at the bling, then partake of some of the best eating in/around Manhattan (amazing curries, tandoori, nan, dosas, kebabs, [more...]

The best place to go to pick up the perfect baguette for your mid-day picnic. 85 Water st near Dock in Dumbo.