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.
Lots of friendly lone drinkers willing to talk to just about anyone frequent here, despite it’s dark, rough around the edges look. And smokers rejoice: the outdoor patio is open year round.
Decrepit, small and less than stable bar stools come to mind when we think of Sophie’s, but you can’t beat the cheap drinks, and it’s a good place to play pool.
If you’re lookin to get started early, Horseshoe Bar starts serving their signature Bloody Mary at noon, or go for a “Dude” shot – Mountain Dew flavored vodka.
One dish worth getting here, the unfortunately named “Fly Heads” is really a delicious heap of Chinese watercress and ground pork…our guess is the dish’s crunch inspired the name…enjoy!
Winner of Best Latin Bar in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Order mezcal from the owner's private Oaxacan distillery.
Stop by this midtown street cart and try the chorizo, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich for only $3!
We recommend making your next sandwich with Orwasher's beer bread, especially for those unwilling to crack open a brew during their lunch break.
The Opal! Absinthe and hand crushed ice. Worth the fancy cocktail price - then spring for a draft in a mason jar!
Get the famous spicy beef noodles-tender marinated beef strips, tofu skin, thick wheat noodles, and flecks of dried red pepper and pickled red peppers in a thick broth that verges on being a stew
The beauty of this dish lies in the diversity of textures, rich loamy flavors, and abundance of broken rice. Squirt on the sriracha!
Get the braised tripe-Royal Seafood produces one of the city's best renditions, served w/ a bright red chile oil that colors the lips and opens up the sinuses. The stomach strips are chewy and tender.
Their Beef Goulash soup and German Shepherd's pie were featured dishes at Choice Eats
Try the potato dough filled with tuna salad and the Rotisserie Chicken-both featured dishes at Choice Eats!
Their Bruschetta (Tomato & Basil), Eggplant with Mushrooms, and Grandma Pizza Bites were featured at Choice Eats!
They brought Mixed Seafood Fried Rice and International Mafé (Peanut Stew) to Choice Eats
This Indian spot brought Dhokla, Khandvi, and Sweet Indian Dessert for Choice Eats- try them out!
This Choice Eats attendee brought Patacon, Cachapas, Arepas, Tequenos, and Tres Leche...yummy!
