‘Tis the season for making lists. Christmas Lists. New Year’s resolutions. Hottest celebrity bods. And of course, best restaurants. But instead of putting together another overdone “best restaurants in New York” list, I decided it would be more useful to make a more practical list of places to go depending on what you’re craving. Enjoy:
For Brunch, Café Cluny
For Chinese, Nice Green Bo (Shanghai style), Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Noodle (noodles), Xi’an Famous Foods/Biang!
For Cocktails, Apotheke
For Donuts, Doughnut Shop
For Espresso, Third Rail Coffee
For Falafel, Taim
For Hummus, Hummus Place
For Indian, Taj Tribeca
For Italian, L’Artusi, Torrisi Italian Specialties
For Lobster Rolls, Luke’s Lobster
For Lox, Zucker’s
For Korean BBQ, Hahm Ji Bach
For Mexican, Empellon Taqueira or Cocina (upscale), Tehuitzingo Deli & Grocery (authentic and cheap)
For New American, ABC Kitchen
For Oysters, Maison Premier, Upstate
For Pizza, Di Fara (the absolute best), John’s (best in Manhattan), Joe’s (best by the slice) Keste (best neopolitan)
For Sandwiches, Better Being Underground, Parm, Num Pang
For Sushi, Kanoyama
For Tapas – Caliu (Best and Relaxed Atmosphere), Pipa (impressing out-of-towners)
For Vietnamese, Co Ba, Sao Mai (for pho)
For Thai, Pok Pok NY (best overall), Bodhi Tree (casual and spicy)
And A Few Others Everyone Should Try:
Balaboosta
Caracas Arepa Bar
Fedora
Marlow & Sons
The Meatball Shop
Pig & Khao
Uva Wine Bar
