Manhattan
Mama’s Too!
2750 Broadway, New York City, NY 10025-2802
Pizza slices of heaven, try the Cacio e Peppe, the mandatory Angry Nonna, Poached pear, Hot Honey and Gorgonzola and if you are in the hood on Wednesdays, do not miss their special sandwiches treat. A few outdoor tables, but mostly a slice shop to pick up. Right in front of Smokes jazz club for the fans.
Uptown Manhattan
Cheap Eats
Shake Shack @ Madison Square Park
Madison Square Park
Have lunch or dinner on a summer evening in the park! Order a burger, milkshake or wine glass from Shake Shack and chill a while watching the world go by. Maybe get another glass of wine… a fine NYC cheap eat treat.
Midtown Manhattan
Cheap Eats
Don Antonio Pizza
309 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019
A couple favorites at Don Antonio, the truffle burrata pizza with prosciutto di parma, sorrentina pizza with buffalo mozzarella and sliced lemons, pizza putanesca, and everyone’s favorite the one and only Pistacchio & Salsiccia Pizza. The owner and pizza artist Georgia will take you through a visual and palate delight journey! Located in Hell’s Kitchen, on 50th between 8th and 9th ave, a “sister” (or rather daughter) restaurant to Keste, another staple for pizza in the city.
Website
Midtown Manhattan
Michelin Bib Gourmand
I Sodi
105 Christopher Street New York, NY , 10014
I Sodi is one of the best Italian restaurant in NYC. If you go, you will know. Hard to get a table, but it’s worth the effort. Nothing compares. The amount of care and precision put into their classic Italian dishes – this level of quality, is hard to come across NYC. Read more here
Open Daily from 4:30pm to 9:30pm
Pick-up & Delivery from 3:00pm to 10:00pm
Downtown Manhattan
Fine Dining
Hanoi House
40.72677498079912,-73.98342253226076
One of the best Vietnamese restaurant in NYC. Try the Goi Du Du (papaya and pig ear salad) for something exotic, the staple Bun Cha Hanoi, the nems (fried spring rolls) or Goi Cuon (summer rolls). You can’t go wrong either with their delicious Pho Dac Biet with bone marrow on the side, or the Classic Hanoi Style. For a side, the Rau Muong (morning glory) are a treat. This is truly a special Vietnamese cuisine restaurant and great spot in the East Village. Eat at the bar and try their fine cocktail selection, inside or on their outdoor patio for a great evening or brunch / lunch in the Village.
119 Saint Marks Place,
New York, NY 10009
East Village Manhattan
Casual
Thai Market
960 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
Some very good authentic Thai cuisine here on the Upper West Side, we love the Steamed Thai Dumplings, the Goong Chae Num Pla (raw shrimps with lots of chili), the Moo Ping (marinated pork skewers), Frog Leg with Basil and Skirt Steak. In the winter go for the amazing Kui Teiw Reua (Boat noodle soup, beef & beef ball, Chinese broccoli) or the Khao Moo Palo (5 spice braised pork, egg, tofu, Chinese broccoli over rice)and for a splurge, the equally delicious Pla Rad Prik (Fried whole dorade royale with chili garlic tamarind sauce).
Upper West Side Manhattan
Casual
Banh
942 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
A welcomed and refreshing good Vietnamese spot on the upper west side. Try the Hanoi Chicken salad, the Nems (fried spring roll), Summer Rolls, the Bun Cha, and of course their speciality of Banh Cuon (only on weekends). The Banh Chung are not for the faint of heart, a pretty heavy dish, but they are very good and don’t come around often in restaurants. A special occasion treat. The Pho and Banh Mi’s are equally great too!
Upper West Side Manhattan
Casual
Thai Son
89 Baxter St, New York, NY 10013
Low key Vietnamese restaurant in Chinatown. Simple, good and rather cheap.
Chinatown Manhattan
Cheap Eats
Archer & Goat
187 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10026
Amazing food in Harlem with a patio at front and a garden in the back. Great for brunch and happy hours too.
Open Thu & Fri 5pm to 9pm, Sat 11am to 9pm, Sun 11am to 7pm.
Closed Mondays through Wednesdays
Uptown Manhattan
Outdoors
Smalls
183 West 10th Street New York 10014, USA
One of the best in town for catching tunes at anytime of the night!
Downtown Manhattan
Jazz Club
Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
2751 Broadway, New York City, NY
“Smoke Jazz Club is one of New York City’s premier live music venues. Renowned for offering top-notch programming of accessible, timeless jazz featuring legendary performers, modern masters, and rising stars, Smoke stands apart with its candlelit dining room, stellar acoustics, and classic American cuisine. After 20 plus years and one global health crisis, Smoke reopen in 2022 bigger and better than ever with additional space allowing for more distance between patrons without sacrificing any of the prized intimacy and proximity to the stage that make Smoke a top destination for any jazz lover.”
Lounge: Wed – Sun | 4pm – Midnight
Listening Room: Wed – Sun | 5pm – 11pm
Uptown Manhattan
Jazz Club
Patisserie des Ambassades
2200 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10026
Our hidden gem special mention to score the best french croissants in NYC.
Uptown Manhattan
Cheap Eats
Marvelous by Fred Midtown
1001 6th Ave, New York, NY 10018
Frédéric Vaucamps is a artisan pastry chef from the North of France. In the late nineties, he created his first bakery Aux Merveilleux de Fred in Lille, France. Now in NYC, his version of the Merveilleux has quickly become a must-have, just like his croissants, cramiques and Belgian waffles. Mastery at its finest. Marvelous by Fred is part of our Best french croissants in NYC feature.
Midtown Manhattan
Bakery & Café
Marvelous by Fred West Village
37 8th Ave, New York, NY 10014
Downtown Manhattan
Bakery & café
Brooklyn
Oxomoco Restaurant
128 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Oxomoco is an outstanding Michelin starred Mexican Restaurant in Greenpoint.
Website
Greenpoint Brooklyn
Michelin One Star
Hana Makgeolli’s Tasting Room
201 Dupont St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Hidden Gem alert! Tucked away at the edge of Greenpoint, Hana Makgeolli is an artisanal Korean rice wine producer serving delicious food and “Sool” with a nice atmosphere.
Try the Bossam Braised Pork Belly with Salted Cabbage, Confit Garlic, Kohlrabi Kimchi and Pa Jeon Scallion and Garlic Chive Pancake. Divine. Pair it with the “tasting flight” to try out their rice alcool.
Open Thursday & Friday 5 PM to 11 PM, Saturday & Sunday 2 PM to 11 PM.
Closed Monday thru Wednesday
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Tasting Room & Brewery
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11211
Awesome BBQ! A long time fixture of Williamsburg with a low key vibe, order at the counter and sit on one of the large communal wooden table indoor / outdoor. Try the exceptional pulled pork, brisket, or dry-rubbed ribs. Sides are great too and for those who enjoy beer and Whisky, its your lucky day.
No Reservation
Monday-Tuesday: 5-10pm | Wednesday-Saturday: Noon-10pm | Sunday: Noon-9pm
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Barbecue
Hummus Market
361 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Great neighborhood lunch spot, although they serve dinner too, with a cute patio offering delicious salads, mezze and other Mediterranean dishes.
Open daily from 11am to 10pm Sunday through Thursday, and until 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
Williamsburg Brooklyn
Outdoor Patio
Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co
114 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Fish Market & Raw Bar. Try the insanely good Green Curry Mussels, the Fried Brussel Sprouts, Peal and Eat shrimps with baguette and Octopus Salad with fennel. Visit the restaurant for oysters on the half shell, lobster rolls, fish tacos and seasonal specials; and visit the market for sustainable seafood to cook at home.
Seating only outdoors now, although maybe the interior bar seating will re-open somedays.
Fish Market:
Open Daily 12pm-7pm
Patio Dining:
Monday-Friday 5pm-10pm
Saturday-Sunday 12pm-10pm
Greenpoint Brooklyn
Seafood
El Pinguino
25 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn NY 11222
El Pinguino is hitting all the high notes. From the food, to the drinks, the atmosphere, the general coolness and kindness of the staff there, we are looking forwards to a great summer of happy hours and light delightful dinners at this relatively new spot by Transmitter park in Greenpoint (more…)
Open Monday to Sunday 4pm to 12am
Daily Happy Hours 4pm tp 7pm (half off oysters + glass of Sherry)
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Small Plates & Cocktails
Bistro Latino
40.72326899644037,-73.95174906878663
Rey De Reyes That’s right, the King of Kings! a.k.a Bistro Latino the best taco truck in Greenpoint. Absolutely get the Al’ Pastor tacos, you will be thankful.
Monday to Thursday 7:00 pm to 1:00 am. Friday & Saturday 7:00 pm to 2:00 am. Closed Sunday. Call (347)-567-0683 for pick up and location.
Greenpoint Brooklyn
Food Truck
Mo’s General
620 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Mo’s General is a quaint corner store in Williamsburg serving breakfast lunch and early dinner. The heated outdoors is a great spot for people watching, lounging in the sun, and get a coffee or order a slice of pepperoni pizza, delicious meatball sandwich or my favorite, potato wedges with lemon aioli. Chill spot off the beaten path in Williamsburg.
Open Wed to Sun, from 8:00am to 8:00pm
Williamsburg Brooklyn
Cheap Eats
Ashbox
1154 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Ashbox is a tiny café on a quiet Greenpoint block with really good authentic Japanese food. Try the delicious Spicy Tuna Poke, or Curries and Soups. The Onigiris and avocado fresh green wraps with scallion miso are to die for.
Perfect for Breakfast, Lunch and Takeout. There are only 2 tables outside and few inside.
Open from 8:00am to 6:00pm Weekdays and to 4:00pm on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays and in the evenings.
Greenpoint Brooklyn
Cheap Eats
Leo
123 Havemeyer St., Brooklyn, NY 11211
Leo is a great spot to grab sourdough pizza or some pasta. The Clam pie is where it’s at along with the must haves focaccia and soft serve ice cream, like the seasonal coconut swirled with caramel, olive oil and sesame seeds. Out of this world. Good natural wines and cocktails seal the deal at this laid back bistro with nice heated outdoor seating.
Open Monday to Thursday 5:00pm to 11:00pm, Friday 12:00pm to 11:00pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am to 11:00pm.
Williamsburg Brooklyn
Casual
Llama Inn Restaurant
50 Withers St Brooklyn, NY 11211
Williamsburg Brooklyn
Michelin Bib Gourmand
Glasserie Restaurant
95 Commercial St, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Glasserie mediterranean restaurant and cocktail bar is a treasure fixture in Greenpoint.
Middle Eastern food, cocktails, wine bar, tap beer, vegetable forward menu.
Website
Greenpoint Brooklyn
Michelin Bib Gourmand
Xixa Restaurant
241 S 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Xixa Mexican fusion tasting menu is a hidden gem in Williamsburg
Williamsburg Brooklyn
Michelin Bib Gourmand
Baby’s All Right
146 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211
We love Baby’s All Right moto: Good Food + Good Drinks + Good Music “It’s A Feeling”. It can’t be bad right? The intimate venue has hosted past performers including SZA, Charli XCX, Mac DeMarco, James Murphy, David Byrne, Hot Chip, Courtney Barnett, Jack White, Billie Eilish & many more. Catch a live music brunch on Weekends, or a dinner time show, we love that Bistro Latino a.k.a the best taco truck in Greenpoint located on McCarren Park handles the kitchen there. Al Pastor Tacos is where it’s at baby! Do not leave the venue without trying them! Or get them at the truck directly here.
Open Monday to Friday 6:00pm to close, Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm to 4:00am
Williamsburg Brooklyn
Live Music
Ornithology Jazz Club
6 Suydam St, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Ornithology Jazz Club is a bohemian Jazz performance space in vibrant Bushwick, offering a wonderful selection of affordable classic and signature cocktails alongside with daily Vegan Chef Pop-Up from 7pm to midnight.
Classic Cocktails $12 / Signature Cocktails $13
Happy Hours 6 to 8pm Daily / Classic Cocktails $8
Bushwick Brooklyn
Jazz Club
FourFIveSix
199 Richardson St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Eclectic and laid back local bar with a great outdoor patio, live music or DJ’s some nights, good cocktails and wine, and good reasonably priced food. What else do you need?
Kick back on an outdoor sofa sipping a drink with some finger foods, or go for a burger, plant based or meat with fries, catch a live jazz band, and enjoy the chill vibe of a beautiful evening on this street corner of Richardson.
Williamsburg Brooklyn
Outdoor Patio
Night of Joy
667 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
A great #rooftop spot open seasonally in Spring, Summer and Fall for cocktails and happy hours.
Sunday – Thursday from 5 pm – midnight and Friday and Saturday from 5 pm until 2 am.
Williamsburg Brooklyn
Rooftop Bar
Greenpoint Beer & Ale Co.
1150 Manhattan Ave Brooklyn, NY 11222
Great views from this low key #rooftop bar, we dig it. Many beers to choose from, snacks, sandwiches and burgers available too.
Hours are Monday – Thursday 2:00pm to 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday 2:00pm to 11:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm to 10:00pm.
Greenpoint Brooklyn
Rooftop Bar
Strong Rope Red Hook
185 Van Dyke St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Brewery on the water. Great outdoor spot to watch the sunset or read a book by the water, get a drink and some finger food if the dumpling wagon food truck is around.
Hours: Wednesday – Thursday 2:00pm to 9:00pm. Friday – Saturday 12:00pm to 10:00pm. Sunday 12:00pm to 9:00pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Red Hook Brooklyn
Brewery
Bar Blondeau at the Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
On the 6th Floor of the Wythe Hotel, enjoy the best view NYC has to offer from the rooftop terrace of Bar Blondeau. For those chillier days, grab a sit inside at the beautiful bar for the best view, or at a table in the cosy interior setting. Cocktails are pretty solid, good wines and small plates, the staff is also very welcoming. Don’t be shy, walk up (or take the elevator) to the 6th floor, and be transported to a magical experience of the eyes. Especially at sunset. Are you on top of the world yet?
Williamsburg Brooklyn
Rooftop Bar
Minnows Bar
167 Nassau Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Catch their awesome Happy Hour deal on weekdays from 1pm-6pm. Serving great food in a chill vibe, with nice outdoor seating, a people watching haven.
Open 1pm-2am daily.
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Happy Hour Bar
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop has been a Greenpoint fixture since the fifties. That’s how good they are! And as much as we would like it to be the best kept secret of Greenpoint, fortunately for them it is not and has become a city wide if not global destination for donuts. We pray that this place will remain intact for years to come, with its old-skool vibes and prices. Grab one of the best donuts in town, or sit down for a breakfast special with a $3.50 egg sandwich and $1 coffee to travel in time like it’s 1950! Milkshakes, egg creams, seasonal pastries, donuts, bagels all made fresh daily.
Greenpoint Brooklyn
Cheap Eat
Nick and Sons Bakery
205 Leonard St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Store Hours are Thursday to Sunday only, 8:00am to 1:00pm.
Closed on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Part of our Best french croissants in NYC feature.
Williamsburg Brooklyn
Bakery Shop & Online Orders
La Bicyclette Bakery
667 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Tuesday to Sunday 8:00am to 1:00pm only, so get there early!
(closed Mondays)
Williamsburg Brooklyn
Bakery & Café
