Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Grab a cone or a milkshake, picking from eight classic flavors like butter pecan, peaches and cream, and vanilla chocolate chunk, at the northernmost tip…
Must-see restaurants in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
SoHo & Chinatown
If you're hell-bent on having a Little Italy dinner, Da Nico is a classic. It's family-run and traditional in feel and the extensive restaurant highlights…
Hudson Valley
It's difficult to resist turning off the highway to visit this giant sparkling chrome diner. There's been a diner here since the 1950s, and even though…
Northern New Jersey
A variety of delicious Italian plates and desserts, but when it says 'Largest Slice in the State' on the awning, ya gotta try it, no? And the shovel…
New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
You can get a cheap-as-chips hot dog here, plus there's barbecue on the weekends and creek-side seating to boot. Yet with all that said, it's the pies…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Nestled on a quiet Village street, this shop offers dozens of delicious sandwich choices as well as salads, panini, empanadas and desserts. Get a roasted…
Hudson Valley
This trattoria near the water in Kingston's Rondout district offers up old-world charm and classic Italian dishes with just a dash of modernity. All of…
Buffalo
The story goes that Buffalo wings (deep-fried chicken wings in a spicy sauce) were invented here in 1964, although the restaurant has since changed…
Catskills
Next to the Catskill Distilling Company is this separate restaurant/saloon where the menu plays up to local music-festival lore, with dishes such as the…
Upper East Side
This intimate neighborhood trattoria serves fresh, regionally inspired dishes and housemade pastas by Roman chef Sandro Fioriti (ignore the Italian menu…
East Village & Lower East Side
This famed food truck put down roots in a no-frills East Village storefront in 2013, quickly becoming one of downtown's favorite taco joints. Order yours…
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
The food is sub-par but inexpensive; the real reason to dine here is total novelty – connected to the Red Caboose Motel, it's set in an actual train…
Buffalo
Hip and always packed, this Allentown restaurant with a backyard patio serves up tacos, burritos and quesadillas. Some come with a twist such as the…
Western New York
Founder's Cafe is a popular grab-and-go spot for sandwiches, salads, and wraps. Fresh ingredients and solid coffee make it better than your typical…
Hudson Valley
There's a good mix of raw green juice, veggie wraps and classic meat-heavy sandwiches at Sissy's Cafe. Many of the ingredients come from local sources and…
Jersey Shore
The surfboard marks the entrance, and vintage surf-themed bric-a-brac lines the walls. It's a huge sports bar with more TVs than Howard Hughes' bedroom,…
Northern New Jersey
Perfect place to mix with the locals at a Formica table while sipping an espresso and munching on a bolo de arroz (Portuguese rice cupcake) or pastéis de…
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
We like beer. We like pizza. And thus we like The Fridge, which slings both of these products. With a rotating menu of draft beer on tap and hand-crafted…
Buffalo
Buffalo's oldest bar has been partially modernized and now draws a slightly younger clientele. Traditional German schnitzel is on the menu alongside…
The Hamptons
As unpretentious as you can get in East Hampton – it's a diner, folks! Breakfast, including hearty omelettes, is served all day in the family-oriented…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Peacefood is a vegan and vegetarian diner's best friend with its tasty pizzas, roasted vegetable dishes, pan-seared dumplings and other delicacies. It…
East Village & Lower East Side
The epitome of an East Village hole-in-the-wall, Minca focuses all of its attention on the food: cauldron-esque bowls of steaming ramen served with a…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Vegetarians, vegans and those who dine with them have been flocking to this unpretentious West Village restaurant for ages. The menu is anchored by large…
Jersey Shore
Wunderkind chef Michael Brennan, a winner of Chefs vs. Cons, is spinning culinary magic from fresh Jersey farm ingredients on this unassuming corner just…
Jersey Shore
The size (and decor) of a high-school cafeteria from the 1950s, Uncle Bill's has been drawing in crowds for its butter-drenched flapjacks for 50 years. If…
Long Island
Open year-round, CJ’s is raucous and fun and a great place to wait for your ferry. It’s packed on summer weekend nights, so get here early. Renowned for…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This spot serves solid vegan cuisine in a moody, fun environment. Stop by for brunch and feast on chick-un and waffles with garlic kale and maple mustard…
Hudson Valley
In a building dating from 1900, this restaurant and bar has a convivial vibe and blockbuster serves of sandwiches, salads, burgers and the like. The bar…
Jersey Shore
Around for 40 years, this solid sports bar (with 12 screens) plates up big servings of sandwiches, burgers and other pub grub. Famous for its pizza, its…
Philadelphia
This family-owned business has been baking soft pretzels since 1954. As well as the regular ones, try their cinnamon twist pretzels or those shaped like…
Queens
This small, family-owned restaurant makes you feel welcome the second you arrive. It specializes in warm pitas stuffed with spicy, grilled meat or crispy…
East Village & Lower East Side
This Manhattan bar-restaurant with nautical touches has happy-hour specials worth celebrating and theme days that can't be missed. There's a good time any…
Catskills
Matthew's serves up burgers, sandwiches and salads, as well as more elaborate seafood and meat dishes at dinnertime; locals cozy up to the bar from the…
Finger Lakes
Midway between Seneca Falls and Geneva, this classic drive-in restaurant established in 1961 (and little changed since) serves up burgers, fried chicken…
Philadelphia
The special taste of these bagels comes partly from the fact that they are boiled before baking in a mixture of beer and water. Their classic lox sandwich…
Philadelphia
West-side outpost of a local mini-empire of sizzling Sichuan goodness. It's a shed-like space with some communal shared tables – perfect for large groups…
New York City
Well stocked with grocery essentials, this enormous supermarket also has an impressive spread of artisan breads, gourmet cheeses, olives, smoked meats and…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
No-frills pies are served up indiscriminately to students, tourists and celebrities alike – everyone’s stopped by for a bite, from Kirsten Dunst to Bill…
New York
This solid option on Oswego's main drag has lots of modern American favorites and a few international options, like barbacoa braised beef tacos, on the…
Philadelphia
This Jewish-style deli has been dishing out gut-busting sandwiches, packed with prime meats, cheeses, fish and salads, since 1966. Takeaway only
