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Where to Eat 2013

‘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

NYC, best doughnut, donut
Banana Glazed Doughnut @ Doughnut Plant

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

lobster roll, crab roll, shrimp roll NYC, east village, upper west side
Taste of Maine @ 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)

best pizza nyc, brooklyn
Pizza @ Di Fara

For Sandwiches, Better Being Underground, Parm, Num Pang

For Sushi, Kanoyama

For TapasCaliu (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

best dessert NYC, Uva Wine Bar
Chocolate Salame @ Uva