One of my favorites. The vodka sauce pizza is amazing - just order it. Reserve ahead of time.

Soho - $$

Delicious late night. Various locations, my favorite is in the West Village.

Various Locations - $

Neapolitan wood-oven pizza. Delicious & apparently one of the  the "lightest" pizza in calories. Small space, no reservations.

West Village - $$

Trendy spot known for its carbonara pizza. Great pizza & italian dishes, delicious cocktails.

Madison Square Park - $$

Hidden gem in Brooklyn. Tiny spot where you can customize your own slice - amazing!

South Williamsburg - $

Paper thin pizza, super casual spot. No reservations accepted but you can usually walk in.

Murray Hill - $$

Cozy wood-fired oven pizza spot where you can also eat a great burger. My favorite: The Emily.

West Village & Brooklyn - $$

My go-to spot. Authentic sushi, consistently good.  I love the Tuna of Gari.  Ask for the secret menu.

UWS / UES / Times Square - $$$

Modern Japanese cuisine. The black miso cod & wagyu beef are a must. 

West Village - $$$

Ultra chic sushi spot with excellent service & cocktails. Make sure to order the Big Eye Tuna Tarts.

Noho - $$$

Cool spot in the East Village (the interior is awesome). Excellent sushi. 

East Village - $$$

Delicious ramen & the best pork buns. There is always a wait but it's worth it;  go in a small group.

Hell's Kitchen & East Village - $$

Secret spot serving modern high-end Japanese fare. Referrals-only (you need to get the secret number to reserve). Super cool.

Noho - $$$

Excellent sushi spot, very authentic. Get the sushi specials & the spicy scallop hand roll - it's insane. 

Chelsea / UES / Times Square - $$$

One of the best omakases in NYC. A truly authentic, intimate dining experience. Sit at the bar.

Tribeca - $$$$

Ramen from heaven brought to us by David Chang. You will wait in line but you will thank me later. Just go.

East Village - $$

My favorite Thai restaurant. Beautiful decor. My favorites include: the Royal Pad Thai and the Pun Sip Salmon. 

Flatiron - $$ 

The most popular Thai restaurant at the moment. Order the duck, Betal Leaf Wrap and crab fried rice. Go in a small group, no reservations. 

Soho - $$$

Tiny restaurant serving the best pecking duck. Reserve ahead of time, they only make 20 ducks a day! Go in a small group.

West Village - $$$

Trendy spot in Soho serving Vietnamese-French cuisine. The eggplant and the Amok are a must.. Reserve ahead of time.

Noho - $$$

One of the most well known Korean BBQ spots. Really good. No reservations, but definitely worth the wait.

Koreatown - $$

A Chinatown classic serving really good Peking duck. Prices here are very reasonable and they let you BYOB. 

Chinatown - $$

Twenty course tasting menu in an intimate setting in the back of Roberta's. Two Michelin Stars. One of my most memorable dining experiences.

Williamsburg - $$$$

Classic Steakhouse n the West Village. Cozy spot,  famous for their Black Label Burger.
 

West Village - $$$

California inspired brasserie. Beautiful decor, fun ambiance. great overall.
 

Flatiron - $$$

A Danny Meyer NYC institution serving elegant American fare. Fixed-prix menu, reserve with time.
 

Gramercy - $$$$  

Casual wine bar serving high end small plates. Everything is good, go in a small group - no reservations.

LES - $$$

My favorite burger of all time. I  always get a cheeseburger with fries.  My favorite location is the OG in Madison Square Park. 

Various Locations - $

French-American inspired cuisine. Serves the BEST chicken in the city - don't leave without ordering it!
 

Nomad - $$$

Classic American steakhouse. Everything is perfection. Go for a special occasion.
 

Greenwich Village - $$$$

One of Danny Meyer's most iconic restaurants in the city. Classy, elegant, and it feels like home. 

Gramercy - $$$
 

Peruvian restaurant in Brooklyn where everything is so good. Order the ceviche, lomo saltado, a pisco sour and the key lime pie.

Williamsburg - $$

La Esquina is a Mexican speakeasy.  At first glance it looks like a diner, but hidden downstairs is a really cool restaurant (you walk through the kitchen to get there).

Soho - $$$

Upscale  Mexican restaurant by Chef Enrique Olvera. Please order the duck carnitas , uni tostada and the husk meringue corn mousse.

Flatiron - $$$

Meat on meat on meat. This place is great and was recommended to me by my Argentinean friends. Apparently it's also a fun to watch games here.

East Village - $$$

Without a doubt my favorite tacos in NYC. If you go to Chelsea Market, get ready to wait in line - but it's so worth it. Super casual, limited seating.

Chelsea Market & TImes Square - $

Super fun Mexican restaurant in Chinatown. This place is a restaurant & bar so you can stay after dinner. Go with friends and expect to stay out late. 

Chinatown - $$

A gem hidden in Chinatown serving Greek cuisine. All ingredients are sourced fresh daily. Order the octopus. No reservations.

Chinatown - $

Casual Greek restaurant in Greewich Village. The value equation is great here. Order the Melitzanosalata (eggplant) - it's so good!

Greenwich Village - $$

Morrocan restaurant serving an A+ brunch and some of my favorite tea. Be ready to wait, no reservations.

Alphabet City & Williamsburg - $$

Incredible Israeli spot in Chelsea market. Order a pita and their famous cauliflower. There is always a line but it goes by fast.

Chelsea market - $

Serves some of the best Lebanese food in NYC. Get the Duck Shawarma, Brussel Sprouts, Chicken Taouk Duo and the Phoenecian Fries. 

Flatiron - $$$

Go to Dizengoff for the silkiest hummus you'll ever have. This is a small stand in Chelsea Market so go in a small group for better chances of finding seats.

Chelsea Market - $

The MOST perfect late night eat. Seriously, amazing street food. For the full experience, go to the original food cart on 53rd & 6th.

Multiple Locations - $

Cute Greek spot in the heart of Chelsea. Everything is good. Highlights: Souvlaki Kotopoulo, the Grilled Branzino and the Oktapodi Sharas.

Chelsea- $$$

Cozy Israeli restaurant in the East Village. I've only had brunch here and they have an excellent bottomless deal for $35.

East Village - $$

One of m favorite Spanish restaurants. Good tapas and a fun casual vibe. I love their Pan con Tomate and if you like gin, this is your place.

LES - $$

Home to  the richest, gooeyist cookies in NYC. These cookies are famous and if you like giant chocolate chip cookies you need to try them. 

UWS - $

A bakery so good it has an episode on Chef's Table (Netflix). Try the Birthday Cake, crack pie & the cookies!

Various Locations - $

Molly's specialty is their center-filled cupcakes - yes, they are stuffed with all sorts of amazing fillings. My favorite is the Chocolate Mousse cupcake. 

West Village - $