food adventures : new york

Here's something new! Ever since I moved to New York, I've been keeping a food journal, recording all the places I've eaten at and my favorite items from each of their menus.

When I shared this with my family, my uncle suggested that I share it online on littleredridingwoolf, which is how this page was born.

With time, I'll add more detail for each place on the list, but this is a start that you guys can tolerate until those details come along:)

Stay tuned and please feel free to reach out to me if you have any suggestions of places I should try!


|| for coffee & tea ||

1. Marie Belle: 484 Broome St.

For coffee, tea, sorbet & gifts. Their hot chocolate is pretty good.

This is a great place to rest if you want to relax after a long day of walking around or shopping in SoHo. The decoration inside is beautiful, and their chocolatey products are more than enough to get you energised. 

This is also a great place if you want to buy someone a gift (chocolate, tea, coffee) that comes in a fancy tin box.

2. Two Hands: 164 Mott St.

• Acai bowl
• Avocado toast 

Note: No decaf option, only lactose-free dairy option is Almond Milk.

This coffee shop is run by Aussies who truly "made it" in New York. Unfortunately, the Internet (or more specifically, Instagram) made them so cool that they are packed all the time and have trouble getting orders out in a timely manner. 

The ambiance: imagine white brick walls, lots of natural light, magazines racks and photos on the walls.

3. Maman NYC: 239 Centre St.

• Pastries are great
• Chocolate mint tea with steamed milk
• Croque maman

This is a pretty new spot in Nolita. It's owned and run by a handsome French guy, who is at the venue most of the time himself. Staff are very friendly and there's a small, yet very cute space to sit down and relax at the back with string lights and exposed white brick walls. 

Also make sure to check out the bathroom when you're there:) 

4. Jax: 318 E 84th St.

Very quiet, homy coffee shop. Good for getting some work done, but can be a little too quiet as its in a residential neighborhood. 

5. Whynot Bistro: 14 Christopher St.

• Tomato soup
• Coffee/wine

This place is great for meeting a friend over coffee or tea. Plus it's a wine bar. They dim the lights in the evening, which creates a great ambiance. You can't use your laptop on the entrance floor, but there's a section in the basement where you can access their WiFi and get some work done. That said, the basement is a little claustrophobic. 

6. The City Bakery: 3 W 18th St.

• Original hot chocolate with marshmallow (very thick & heavy, but definitely worth trying)

This is a pretty big, but always bustling bakery near Flatiron. Especially on the weekends, there are long lines of tourists waiting to get a taste of their famous hot chocolate with a marshmallow in it that starts to melt after a few minutes. If you ask me, it's definitely worth trying, but almost impossible to drink more than a small shot-glass of it. They have different flavors each day if you want to try something different. 

7. Cafe Lalo: 201 W 83rd St.

• Caramel Pecan Cheesecake
• Keylime Pie 
• Apple Pie

Basically, ALL pies. 

Note: This is the cafe where Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks were supposed to meet in the movie You've Got Mail. 

Note II: Lalo is also good for brunch.

This is a very adorable cafe on the Upper West Side. The tables are all very close to each other, but the staff is very friendly and their desserts are AMAZING. It's especially enjoyable in the winter when they put Christmas lights up:) 

8. Devocion: 69 Grand St.

This is a Colombian coffee shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It's in a huge space and everything looks extremely "Pinterestable" (imagine exposed brick walls, a huge kitchen, transparent coffee making room). and yet manageable to get some work done and/or meet up with friends over coffee. I'd also suggest coming here during the day as the ceiling is made out of glass for the most part, which provides some pretty good natural lighting.

9. Chalait: 224 W 4th St.

• Matcha cortado (with soy milk is how I had mine) 
• Muesli Toast 

Chalait is one of those places that Instagram made famous. I've been seeing a lot of photos posted from this place on social media so I decided to give it a try, and I'm very glad that I did because both of the items I've tried were yummy. One thing to keep in mind is that they don't have a lot of seating available so either expect to wait a while (especially on weekends) or get your matcha to go. 

Side note: very friendly staff :) 

10. Greecologies: 379 Broome St.

• Yogurt with carrots & sour cherries (or anything you want, really)
• Coffee

This place looks like a minimalistic apparel boutique from the outside with white walls and white wooden floors and a minimalistic seating area by the front windows. It's actually a Greek yogurt / coffee shop. The staff is super friendly and there's a lot of seating available. I actually ended up sitting here for about an hour. The next time I'm there, I'm going to try their butter coffee (that's right, BUTTER coffee). 

11. Laughing Man Coffee: 184 Duane St.

This is a tiny, but very cute Australian coffee shop owned by Hugh Jackman. The staff is extremely friendly and a pleasure to talk to. I had an almond milk latte and it was one of the best I've had in New York. I also love this neighbourhood, so will definitely be coming back very soon :) 

12. Irving Farm Coffee Roasters: 71 Irving Pl.

This is an adorable coffee shop that's below ground level, located a few blocks south of Gramercy Park. The coffee's great, and they have a lot of gluten-free snack options (the pumpkin and sunflower seed granola bar is highly recommended!). 

13. Happy Bones: 394 Broome St.

This is a cute little spot in Nolita. There's not a lot of room to sit inside, but they have a bench outside in the summer. There's a large skylight inside, exposed brick walls, etc etc. 

14. Sweatshop: 232 Metropolitan Ave.

A Williamsburg classic with cute and hot Aussies who play their Aussiness to the extreme as a marketing technique that works like a charm. This little spot in Williamsburg has amazing coffee, friendly staff, outlets (on the ceiling!), Wi-Fi, good music (most of the time), some yummy breakfast snacks, and is especially breezy in the summer as all the windows are opened up. 

15. Bakeri: 150 Wythe Ave.

This is an adorable bakery and coffeeshop that has two locations; one in Williamsburg, another in Greenpoint. All of their pastries are gluten-free and everything is made in-house, which means that you walk into a gushing wind of butter, chocolate, flour and sugar smell. Their tiny cookies are all I had as I tried to control myself, and they were magnificent. They serve all their beverages in china cups (though I must say that their coffee was not the best). There isn't a lot of room to sit, but it's definitely worth the visit. 

16. Spreadhouse: 116 Suffolk St.

Spreadshop looks like a quiet nightclub meets a retail boutique with purple and blue neon lights near the entrance and white walls. When you walk in, however, you're pleasantly surprised. There are swinging chairs hanging from the ceiling, a large farm table where people work on their computers, a huge bar that serves coffee as well as alcohol (the place is open until midnight). Overall, it's a huge, spacious place. Bonus points for playing great 80s funk music. 

17. Black Star Bakery: 595 Metropolitan Ave.

This is a clean, laid-back coffeeshop with a tiny porch in the back that's big enough to hold just one table. There's good music, they have hemp milk (my favorite), high ceilings, lots of sunlight, and just an overall clean vibe. 

18. The Vale Collective: 113 N 7th St.

This is a great spot that's part coffeeshop, part retail store for a women's collection. It's beautifully decorated, has a huge wooden community table with high (but comfortable) bar seats, free Wi-Fi, delicious candles burning, along with some great music and friendly staff. It's pretty under the radar, so doesn't have the buzz that most coffeeshops in the neighborhood have received. Plus, coffee is pretty good and they made me a flat white even though it wasn't on the menu. 

|| for dessert ||

1. Ample Hills: 305 Nevins St. 

This is an amazing ice cream parlour near Park Slope in Brooklyn. They have a changing selection of flavors all the time, so I'll leave it up to you to pick which one you want to try :)

2. Morgenstern's: 2 Rivington St.

Ice cream. See for yourself: http://www.morgensternsnyc.com/flavors/
Need I say more?

3. OddFellows Ice Cream Co: 175 Kent Ave.
Go where your heart takes you in terms of picking your flavors. I don't think you can go wrong.

4. Momofuku Milk Bar: 382 Metropolitan Ave.

• Cornflakes ice-cream 
• Chocolate chip cookie

To be honest, I think this place is overrated. It's gotten very popular recently, and as someone having tried their ice cream, a cake, 2 different cookies, and their coffee, I can say with honesty that the only thing I would go back there for is their cornflakes flavored ice cream. That is all. I put the cookie up in that list to make it look a little richer to be honest, but it's nothing too special at all.

Oh, and if you see Karlie's Cookies at the checkout, I would highly recommend that you do NOT purchase one. They don't taste anything like cookies, probably because cookies aren't meant to be healthy.

5. Dominique Ansel Bakery: 189 Spring St.

• Chocolate chip cookie
• S'mores
• Cookie shot 

Dominique Ansel is the home of the cronut, which I haven't tried. It's not a great place to sit down and eat, but I definitely recommend getting their goodies to go. The s'mores is out of this world good (there's ice cream INSIDE the melted marshmallow). 

6. Sant Ambroeus: 259 West 4th St. 

• Cookie plate
• Vanilla ice-cream with hot chocolate 

Sant Ambroeus has three locations in Manhattan, all of which are equally fancy. If you aren't in the mood to treat yourself to a fancy lunch or dinner (which may be a good idea because their pasta looked amazing as well), definitely come here for desserts. All of their cookies are amazingly delicious, but the ice cream with hot fudge poured all over it is something else. I'll just leave it at that. 

7. Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream: 48 E 7th St.

• Banana & walnut ice cream (vegan) 
• Peanut butter ice cream (vegan)
• Coffee

I stumbled upon Van Leeuwen while searching for a cute place to get some coffee late on a Saturday evening. They were playing Billie Holliday on a record player in the back of the store and the staff was extremely friendly. They have lots of flavors and they let you taste as many of them as you like:) Everything was yummy. Definitely going back here soon! 

8. Chloe's Soft Served Fruit: 25 E 17th St.

I found out about Chloe's a few days ago and it was the best food related discovery I made in a very long time. If you like froyo, you'll love Chloe's because it's fruit served as froyo. They take whatever fruit (their selection changes daily), add some water, a very small amount of organic cane sugar, and put all of them through a food processor, which gives it a froyo-like consistency and texture. You get to add any toppings you want so you can make it as dessert-y or as healthy as you'd like! Everything is gluten, dairy, and fat free. 

9. Sweet Revenge: 62 Carmine St.

• Truffle mac & cheese
• Soup of the day: spicy tomato
• CUPCAKES! 

You may think it's weird that the first two out of the three items listed above are not desserts since the restaurant itself is listed under "for dessert". However, both of those dishes were so good that I simply couldn't not include them on here. What's cool about this place is that they have a whole page of their menu dedicated to matching cupcakes with wines and other drinks. So, definitely come here with an appetite for dessert because they have almost hundreds of options to choose from. Bonus points for the extremely friendly staff! 

|| for drinks ||

1. Casa Mezcal: 86 Orchard St.

• Guacamole
• Drink: Llano en Llamas (it's spicy)   

This is a Mexican restaurant / bar. The drinks are delicious and they have great music at night.

2. Mother's Ruin: 18 Spring St.

This is a cute little place to grab drinks and eat some bar snacks if you enjoy them as much as I do. Their French fries are A-MAZ-ING.

3. Jimmy @Thompson: 15 Thompson St.

This bar is inside the Thompson Hotel in SoHo. It has a very nice terrace, which is open when it's warm out. There's an outdoor pool + nice music + typical NYC view.

4. Beauty & Essex: 146 Essex St.

You can trust Beauty & Essex to never disappoint in terms of the crowd. There's good drinks & music. Tends to get really loud upstairs.

5. Miss Favela: 57 S 5th St.

This is a Brazilian restaurant that's famous with its long brunches on Saturdays (I was once there for 6 hours). They have live music and after a certain point, everyone gets up and starts dancing. It's really fun if you go with a big group.

Their margaritas are superb. 

6. Le Bain: 848 Washington St.

This is a popular venue for people in their 20s. There's always a long line at the door and to be honest, I find it really overwhelming. That said, the rooftop terrace has an amazing view, and their drinks are delicious AND they have a crepe bar with a huge collection of ENORMOUS Nutella jars, though they also serve savory crepes. 

Important to note that I think the lower level that's indoors should be avoided at all costs. 

7. Wythe Hotel: 80 Wythe Ave.

You should go here for the following reasons:
- Beautifully decorated interior 
- Amazing view of Manhattan from the rooftop

8. The Tippler: Chelsea Market

• Moscow Mule 
• Booty Collins
• Chelsea Smash
• Birthday Shot (if you're into shots -I'm not- this one's almost like a dessert)

This is a fun speakeasy in Chelsea Market. Their cocktails are tasty and the music isn't deafening so you can actually hear the person next to you if you're trying to have a conversation. 

9. Asia de Cuba: 415 Lafayette

This is actually a restaurant, but I only joined my friends for drinks at the end of their meal. All the cocktails we had were great. I forget the name of the one I tried, but it was with lime, jalapeno, and basil and it's definitely worth trying so take a look at the menu to see if you can find it:) 

10. Apotheke: 9 Doyers St. #1

This is a sort of under-the radar speakeasy (it's quite popular, but you wouldn't know it was a speakeasy if you walked past it on the street [you would also probably not walk past it under normal circumstances]). 

Their mixologists wear white coats and the bar actually looks like an apothecary. The drinks are not my favorite in the city, but they're pretty good regardless. 

I would suggest coming here with a larger group if possible. 

11. Hotel Delmano: 82 Berry St.

This is a great little spot in Williamsburg to visit either during the day on the weekend, or potentially in the evening during weekdays (even though I haven't tried that myself yet). I came here on a late Saturday afternoon and it was quite busy (in a nice way though). They have a very extensive list of delicious cocktails, as well as wines by the glass, bottle, and some other drinks and bar snacks. 

12. Pravda: 281 Lafayette St.

This is a "Russian-inspired" basement speakeasy in SoHo/Nolita. Very spacious, so people aren't on top of each other. You have the option to sit at the bar or at one of the many tables (especially if you want to have dinner). All of their cocktails are tasty' I'd highly recommend the Cucumber Margarita as a light, summery option, or The Nolita if you're in the mood for something sweeter.

13. St. Anselm: 385 Metropolitan Ave.

This is a hidden gem in Williamsburg. The restaurant itself looks cute (although a little dark), but the back yard where you can't get any food service is spectacular. It's a huge back yard surrounded with tall brick walls, lots of trees, leaves on the grass floor below your feet, string lights, and some chairs and tables to sit on and around. My friend and I grabbed a bottle of wine from inside and spent hours just chatting outside, enjoying the beautiful weather. 

14. St. Mazie: 345 Grand St.

This is a tiny spot in Williamsburg with a tiny back yard that has string lights and flowers hanging from the ceiling. They have live music most nights (which can get a little too loud if you're sitting inside), which is fun to listen to if you're sitting outside and can actually have a conversation at the same time. Their cocktails are pretty strong, and their staff is pretty friendly. 

15. The Ship: 158 Lafayette

This is a hole-in-the-wall spot in Nolita that you would not even know existed if you walked past it every single day. You have to go down a very steep and long set of stairs the minute you walk in, but once you're down there, its quite spacious and airy. Their drinks are some of the best I've had lately in New York, and they have some snacky foods you can order if you're really hungry. I have this Turkish habit of wanting to eat nuts with my drink, which is surprisingly hard to find in this country, but they entertained my request by bringing me a shot-glass of crushed peanuts, which I gladly ate. 

|| for breakfast / brunch ||

1. Sarabeth's: 339 Greenwich St. 

• Strawberry and banana oats
• Buttermilk Pancakes

This is your typical American brunch venue. The space is pretty big, but gets very crowded on the weekends so it makes sense to make reservations or be prepared to wait at the bar for 15-20 minutes while you drink an orange juice on weekends.

2. Extra Virgin: 259 W 4th St.

• Fritatta
• Baked Eggs

This place is always full. So either go when you're not starving so that you can put your name down and walk around the Village while waiting to get a call, or don't go here for brunch on the weekend. The menu isn't that authentic, but the food is tasty and the crowd is always very trendy and good-looking. 

3. Morandi: 211 Waverly Place

• Bruschetta (one of the best things I've eaten in New York)
• Poached eggs on butternut squash

This is a true Italian restaurant. It's dimly lit with almost no natural lighting. The staff are one of the most friendly I've ever seen in New York, and the food is so good that it almost made me cry. 

4. 44.5: 626 10th Ave.

• California Omelet 
• Oatmeal

This restaurant in Hell's Kitchen is not in a very popular location, but the atmosphere is very hip and modern, and there's a nice backyard which is open in the summer/early fall. 

5. The Smith: 55 3rd Ave.

• Sicilian baked eggs
• Egg White Omelette 

This is another traditional American brunch venue. Again, reservations are definitely necessary if you're trying to come here on a weekend. They have 2 other locations in upper Manhattan. 

6. Friend of a Farmer: 77 Irving Place

• Assortment of breads (lemon, zucchini, chocolate chip)
• Healthy omelet 
• Pumpkin pancake 
• Orange juice 

This is a farm-to-table restaurant and you can actually taste the freshness in everything you eat. Service is very fast, and they bring a complimentary apple-cinnamon bread mid-brunch, which is a nice surprise. Their orange juice is super pulpy, sweet, and fresh, so definitely worth the try. If going in for brunch, try to get there before 11 AM because the line can get out of control after that. 

7. Hotel Americano: 518 W 27th St.

• 3 eggs any style (you can ask them to make it with 2 eggs instead)
• Guacamole & pita chips 
• Acai bowl 

I came to Hotel Americano on Saturday for brunch and it was pretty crowded, though the space is not that large in the winter when the only seating available is indoors. The portions are great as you don't feel stuffed at the end of your meal, but rather quite satisfied, with room for some coffee. There's live jazz music, which adds a lot of character and warmth to the atmosphere. 

8. Five Leaves: 18 Bedford Ave.

• House made ricotta
• Steel-cut oats 
• Truffle fries
• Ricotta pancakes
• Five Leaves burger

This is an adorable bistro in Greenpoint that usually has a very long wait on the weekends. The seats outside are ideal, but the wait for them was much longer when me and my friend went on Friday, so we asked to be seated inside, which turned out perfectly well. Everything on the menu sounds deliciously fresh (the house-made ricotta was my personal favorite), service is great, music is great, and there's an overall neighborhoody feeling that's very welcome. I definitely want to return to try their dinner menu:) 

9. Re.Union: 544 Union Ave.

• Avocado Toast
• Matcha Latte
• Yogurt & Granola

Re.Union lies between Williamsburg and Greenpoint, and is a cute little neighbourhood coffeeshop/ breakfast/ lunch spot. The ambiance is quite casual, the staff is extremely friendly and the food is delicious. It's very Instagram and Pinterest-friendly with an adorably decorated wall with a bookshelf with old radios and accessories, service is fast and pleasant; definitely worth the visit! 

|| for lunch / dinner ||

1. Max: 181 Duane St.

• Pizza Tartufata
• Spaghetti Del Marinaio
• Spaghetti Alla Chitarra

I stumbled upon Max when me and my mom got hungry walking around in Tribeca. I went back two days later and then once more after that. Their Pizza Tartufata is the best pizza I've had in New York, and their spaghettis are equally delicious. I say this is a must-try.

2. Acme: 9 Great Jones St.

• Chicken & Eggs
• Lamb tartare
• Mushroom mousse & cherry sorbet

This is a Scandinavian restaurant with an interesting menu. The reason I've eaten here is because my friend is a chef here, and I tried some items on the menu that I would not have normally ordered myself. I'm happy to say that I was pleasantly surprised. 

The ambiance is pretty hip and trendy and always busy, even on weekdays. 

3. Locanda Verde: 377 Greenwich St.

• Sheep's milk ricotta
• Roasted beets
• Squid ink linguini

Note: Robert De Niro is the owner of this fabulous restaurant.

Please go here. Just go. And do yourself a favor. Make sure you try the sheep's milk ricotta when you do because it tastes DELIGHTFUL.

4. Empellon: 230 W 4th St.

• Guac & chips
• Tacos (mushroom + brussel sprouts)

Everything I've tasted here is pretty delicious. The space is nice too but nothing too memorable. Their chips and guac + margaritas are must-tries. 

5. Jack's Wife Freda: 224 Spring St.

• Mediterranean breakfast
• Halloumi
• Yogurt & grapefruit 
• Vegetable curry bowl
• Spiced beet dip
• Salt & Pepper Eggplant

This is a Mediterranean restaurant that's always fully packed. It's good for brunch, lunch, AND dinner. They don't take reservations, so be prepared to put down your name and walk around while you wait. 

6. Egg Shop: 151 Elizabeth St.

• Spandex
• Buttermilk biscuit with honey butter

This is a cute little place that recently opened up in Nolita, near China Town. Their dishes are pretty small, but everything is delicious. If you want to taste a few items off the menu, sharing may be a good idea. They don't take reservations so you can expect a line outside the door, especially on weekends. 

7. Antica Pesa: 115 Berry St.

• Tagliolini Cacio e Pepe
• Lo Zuccotto

This is a great Italian restaurant and this specific branch is in Brooklyn. They have a great bar with tasty drinks and all of their dishes are delicious. 

8. Balaboosta: 214 Mulberry St.

• Hummus
• Branzino
• Lamb chop
• Banana bread pudding

This is the best Middle Eastern restaurant I've been to in New York. Everything on your plate has been put there for a purpose, and I can still taste the flavors of all the dishes when I close my eyes. The atmosphere's very warm and cozy, with dim lights and a brick oven in the main dining area. 

9. Butcher's Daughter: 19 Kenmare St.

• Watermelon Salad
• Black bean burger
• Avocado toast 
• Green juice

This is a small venue in Nolita that's always packed, but with a short waiting time. It's actually a juice bar so the menu has an extensive list of juices that all sound amazing, but I've only tried the green, which is why it's the only one on the list. 

10. Pies n Thighs: 166 S 4th St.

• ALL Pies they have to offer
• Biscuits

This is a chill, cute, and most important of all, tasty little place in Brooklyn. The menu is made up of fried chicken, biscuits, beans, and pies. I've tried 6 pies in one sitting and they were all AMAZING. The biscuit comes with a side of honey butter for which I would crawl all the way back there. 

11. Giovanni Rana: 75 9th Ave.

• Beef tartare
• Charcuterie plate 
• Scallops 
• Crispy cauliflower
• Truffle mushroom ravioli

This is a yummy Italian restaurant in Meatpacking. It's a huge location with tall ceilings, very tastefully decorated interiors, and friendly staff. At the back of the restaurant, there's a section where they make their own pasta, and then they put it on display.
Side note: Their bread may be better than any of their dishes so make sure to try it.

12. Tartine: 253 W 11th St.

• Onion Tart
• Artichoke gratin
• Salmon

This is a cute little BYO with yummy food, so feel free to bring your own wine if you're planning on drinking. Also, I'd recommend going when it's warm outside so that you can sit outdoors because the inside is a little tightly packed. 

13. Charlie Bird: 5 King St.

• Brussel Sprout Salad
• Black Bass

This is an upscale restaurant with a small but tasteful menu. Fun side note that I bumped into Gwyneth Paltrow here once.

14. Fig & Olive: 10 E 52nd St.

• Fig Tart
• South of France Eggs & Salmon

Fig & Olive has a few locations in Manhattan, and this one on the Upper East Side is pretty spacious and nicely decorated. It's pretty busy on the weekends (I waited for 30 minutes after putting my name down), but definitely worth the wait. 

15. Epistrophy: 200 Mott St.

• Fried eggs with Proscuitto 
• Whatever pasta that they have

This is one of the many small restaurants on Mott Street. It's tightly packed, but with interesting looking people. The staff is not that friendly, but the food is tasty. They have live music on some nights. 

16. Hop Kee: 21 Mott St.

• Crab
• Vegetable Fried Rice
• Snails
• Flounder 

If you're looking for a fancy Chinese restaurant, this is NOT the place to go. If you're looking for a TRUE Chinese dining experience, then look no further. This is an under-the radar restaurant that's also under-the-ground, but has been around for a very long time. My friend's parents brought us here because they've been going for the past 36 years and have enjoyed it every single time. The staff is all-Chinese, and they value creating a rapid turnover, which effects the way they treat you. They tend to come off as a little rude, but remember to not take it personally.

17. Ellary's Greens: 33 Carmine St.

• Brussel Sprouts with walnuts and sweet potatoes
• Salmon
• Zucchini soup
• Roasted cauliflower 

This is an extremely healthy restaurant with all organic ingredients. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, as everything is hearty, woody, and warm. They also make their own fresh juices there, which are definitely worth trying. 

18. David Burke Kitchen: 23 Grand St.

• Bison Tartare 

I would normally not put this restaurant on my list because it's among the list of the mainstream touristy expensive ones, so obviously delicious restaurants that I don't want to make a part of my list, but it ended up here for two reasons: 1. their bison tartare 2. their terrace, which is open for service in the summer.

19. Gemma: Bowery Hotel

• Burrata
• Shakshuka
• Truffle fries
• Beet salad
• Branzino

This is the restaurant on the entrance floor of the Bowery Hotel. The tables are placed very close to each other so you end up hearing your neighbors' conversations, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Finally, the couple on the table next to me were sharing a pizza and it looked really good. 

20. L'Artusi: 228 W 10th St.

• Beef tartare
• Cheese plate
• Salmon 
• Pasta with mushroom ragu & ricotta salata
• Chocolate sea salt cookies

This is an AMAZING restaurant. As you've probably realised from my list so far, I have a huge weakness for Mediterranean food. I came here with a huge group so had the chance of trying a lot of the items on their menu. I can say with confidence that I would go back to eat everything I didn't have a chance to eat during my first visit. 

The first floor has an open kitchen with a large dining area. Upstairs, there are more tables for smaller groups and couples, plus a huge room for group dinners with access to their wine cellar. 

They make their own butter and bread here. Definitely worth trying. 

Finally, the chocolate sea salt cookies are like little pieces of heaven in your mouth. So save some room for them in your belly during the meal. 

21. 12 Chairs Cafe: 56 MacDougal St.

• Shakshuka
• Hummus
• Vegetarian couscous
• Roasted beets

This is, hands down, the best Israeli restaurant I've tried. There are only a handful of tables, which means that you end up waiting for a long time in line in order to sit down, but I would advise strongly against not waiting. Eat anything and everything you want to, you can't go wrong. 

22. Maison Kayser: 921 Broadway 

• Salade d'endives
• Spinach ravioli

Maison Kayser has a huge bakery with rows of eclairs and macarons lined up on the entrance. If you can get past this section without making a purchase,  hats off to you. The items on the menu are very basic, yet taste beautiful. If you're around Union Square and feeling hungry for a fancyish meal, give this place a try.

23. Souvlaki GR: 116 Stanton St.

• Hummus
• Tzatziki 
• Greek fries
• Lamb chops

This is a TYPICAL Greek/Turkish restaurant with an extremely strong Aegean vibe. As someone who spends her time by the Aegean sea every summer, I felt like I was back home in Turkey, eating at one of the local restaurants. The food is amazing and they also have Raki (Uzo) if you want to enjoy a drink or two with your dinner. Sometimes, they also have live music, which adds to the overall ambiance of the space. 

24. Spice Market: 403 W 13th St.

• Salmon
• Vegetables in green curry 
• Coconut sticky rice

This is a gigantic restaurant in Meatpacking with two floors that almost make you feel like you can get lost if you do not follow the hostess. The item looks very rich, but you might struggle finding something that sparks your interest if you do not like heavily-spiced foods. It's also a little cold inside, which is unexpected because the venue is decorated using warm colors and has a welcoming vibe overall.

25. SushiSamba: Below Hotel Gansevoort (in Meatpacking) 

• All of their sushis 

This sushi restaurant is below the Hotel Gansevoort in Meatpacking. It's an upscale sushi place, but certainly a safe option if you want to have good sushi. 

26. Acqua: 21 Peck Slip (@Water St.)

• Linguine alle vongole e gamberi
• Conchiglie al pomodorini secchi e caprino
• Pizze Diavola
• Pizze Bianca al Prosciutto

Again, another great Italian restaurant on this list. It's right next to the Brooklyn Bridge (great view of it for touristic purposes), and everything I've tried was amazing-tasting. Even the stuff I personally didn't eat, but watched the people sitting next to me eat looked amazing. 

27. Bottega del Vino: 5 E 59th St.

• Carpaccio di Manzo
• Prosciutto e Carciofi 
• Chitarucci ai Profumo di Limone con Gamberi 
• Linguine alle Vongole 
• Soufflé di Cioccolato 

This is another mainstream upscale restaurant on the Upper East Side. It's on the list because I have great memories there and the food tasted great in each of those memories, but there's nothing too special in terms of ambiance and menu composition. 

28. La Esquina: 225 Wythe Ave.

• Bistec tacos
• Chips & guac (they have a special guac that's definitely worth trying)

This is a very casual venue (this specific one is in Brooklyn's Williamsburg), one that you can just walk into when you are hungry or craving chips, guac and margarita. Eat all you want, no one is going to judge you. :) 

29. All'Onda: 22 E 13th St.

• Carrot appetizer
• Mussels 
• Garganelli 
• Olive Oil Cake

I went here for Restaurant Week, so didn't get the chance to try the entire menu like I usually do. However, everything I and my friends had was simply delicious. The plating was extremely purposeful as well. It's a pretty small restaurant with not much decoration, but it's simple and on-point if you're looking for some good Italian food. 

30. Gottino: 52 Greenwich Ave.

• Fig, ricotta & roasted almonds bruschetta
• Pesto & goat cheese bruschetta
• Brussel sprout salad
• Scrambled eggs with Proscuitto
• Nutella crepes 

This is a hidden gem in the West Village. Portions are quite small, so sharing may be a good option as everything on their menu is tasty. If you don't like sharing, then I'd suggest ordering an appetizer along with your entree. The decoration and ambiance inside isn't anything fancy, but the food is well worth the visit. 

31. Hu Kitchen: 78 5th Ave.

• Quinoa bowl
• Hu Chocolates (fig & puffed quinoa and almond butter)
• Frozen yogurt
• Freshly squeezed juices & smoothies

Hu Kitchen is a health-conscious venue that has several different stations where you can get different foods from (they have a hot bar, a bowl bar, a cold bar, smoothie/juice/coffee bar, and dessert bar). In addition, they have pre-prepared snacks and items, which you can purchase for your home. Portions are very reasonable and you can taste the health in each bite:) 

32. Alta: 65 W 10th St.

• Almonds
• Bacon wrapped dates with olives 
• Fried goat cheese with lavender honey
• Beef tartare 
• Gnocchi 
• Sticky toffee pudding 
• Sangria

This is a tapas-styled Spanish restaurant that's under the ground and dimly lit. That said, I went late on a Friday night and it was still bustling. There's quite a bit of noise, not disturbing at all, but rather quite lively. The waiters are extremely friendly (ours was particularly entertaining), and all of the dishes taste great. Their sangrias are huge, so keep that in mind while ordering if you intend to drink. 

33. Rosa Mexicano: 1063 1st Ave.

• Frozen pomegranate margaritas (with salt on the rim!)
• Chips & guacamole (one basket is enough for two people)
• Fish tacos with corn on the cob (on the side)
• Beef enchiladas 

Rosa Mexicano is an amazingly delicious and underrated restaurant. I honestly don't think you can go wrong with anything, but some are better than others. You must try the guacamole and chips because that's what they are famous for. I went in on a Sunday evening, and it was still pretty packed, so I would suggest making reservations before going in. 

34. Freemans: 191 Chrystie St. #2F

• Grilled Trout with sea salt & lemon
• Cheeseburger (beware: the fries are REALLY greasy) 

Freemans is another one of those places that have been put on my radar thanks to Instagram. It's at the end of a narrow alley in Nolita, with string lights hung outside it's painted blue doors. It's a very adorable little place, on the inside and out, but the food isn't anything mind-blowing. If you're the type of person who's ok with eating some good (not great) food because of a great atmosphere, then you should definitely check this place out. Make sure you make a reservation before you go because if you're seated in the back, it's really dark, you're out of sight of the waiters, and don't get to really enjoy the adorable setting. 

35. Ruby's Cafe: 219 Mulberry St.

• Mushroom Fusilli 
• Whaleys burger
• Side of Brussel sprouts

Ruby's is a small, cozy, but bustling Italian restaurant run by Aussies (as are a few other venues in Nolita). The wait can be long on the weekends, and it doesn't look like much from the outside, but every single dish I tried was salivatingly amazing. They are famous for the Whaleys burger, which has pineapples, beets, and a fried egg in it. 

Let that sink in for a second. 

The Fusilli is gluten free and I think they change the flavors each season. 

The Brussel sprouts have a very acidic dressing made of balsamic, lemon, and thyme. Also delicious. 

Anyways, those are all the dishes I tried, but do yourself a favor and visit Ruby's. You won't regret it. 

36. RedFarm: 2170 Broadway

• Mango & arugula salad
• BBQ’d duck omelette with tomato rice & mushrooms 
• Steamed lobster dumplings (gluten free)
• Chicken dumpling with truffle oil (*special)

I'll start by saying that what RedFarm looks like on the outside has nothing to do with what it is on the inside. Staring in from the street, me and my friend were under the impression that it was a farm-to-table restaurant with organic foods and items like avocado toast or scrambled eggs on their brunch menu. Turns out, it's an Asian restaurant known for their dumplings. 

There's a large communal table in the center of the room so you get to sit pretty snugly with the people next you. There are exposed brick walls and small flower pots hanging from the ceiling above the table, so it's a cute little space. 

Everything on the list above is worth trying. That said, the omelette takes some time to make and is HUGE, so I wouldn't suggest placing another order if you're giving that one a try. The couple next to us were trying some other items on the menu and EVERYTHING looked amazing so, by all means, eat as your heart desires:) 

37. Mercer Kitchen: 99 Prince St.

• Turkey burger (all burgers are available with gluten free bread)
• Mercer burger
• Shrimp & avocado arugula salad
• Butterscotch pudding 
• Cheesecake 

Mercer Kitchen is located at the Mercer Hotel in SoHo. It's kind of an upscale venue, but you don't need to dress up or anything if you're going there during the day on weekdays, or for brunch/lunch on the weekends. The crowd is usually international, but not touristy. I'm honestly not a big fan of the crowd here, but the food is great. If you can sit at the library inside the hotel lobby, it's perfect because the ambiance is much warmer and more cozy. 

38. Obica: 928 Broadway

• Squash Soup
• Insalate Soncino 
• Parmigiani di Melanzane 
• Branzino

I walked into Obica with a friend on a windy Sunday evening because (1) we were really hungry, (2) it said "Pizza" on the windows, (3) it looked cozy, (4) it was right in front of us. In other words, we had no expectations walking in. Let me tell you that this place looks tiny from the outside, but actually extends like 200 blocks inwards when you walk in. It's all black interiors with warm yellow lighting. There were a lot of families with kids dining, and the whole place smelled of truffles. I didn't get to try their pizzas because they don't have gluten-free options, but every table had a pizza on it, and every single one looked great. All the dishes we tried were amazingly tasty too, and the staff are Italian from Italy. Very friendly, warm, and helpful. Overall, great experience. Definitely going back here. 

PS: They have a mozzarella bar so you can try some of the different types of mozarella that they have to offer. 

39. Tacombi at Fonda Nolita: 267 Elizabeth St.

• Chips & guac
• Green juice (it's called "Verde") 
• Basically all of their tacos (the vegan one is really good!) 

Tacombi is an extremely adorable, very casual, but cozy and warm restaurant in the heart of Nolita. There's a small Volkswagen food truck right inside the restaurant, and the entire interior is lit with small string ligths. The walls and floors are bare cement, which adds to the casual, industrial feel of the place. It actually reminded me a lot of the movie "Chef" :) The food is pretty yummy, and all their tacos are gluten-free, which made me especially happy. Good vibes all around, definitely will be coming back here.

40. Tiny's: 135 W. Broadway

• Kale Salad
• Burrata 
• Gnocchi 
• Burger 

This is, as the name suggests, a tiny restaurant in northern Tribeca. It has a dark and cozy interior, and even though the service was a little slow on a Friday, the food was very delicious. I personally didn't try the burger, but the girl sitting next to me was eating it and I almost drooled all over her because it looked SO amazing. She finished it pretty quickly too, so I assumed I can't really go wrong by including on the list here in case anyone wants to try it out. I no longer eat meat, so I can't, but I don't want to stop anyone else from enjoying it:) 

41. Taverna Kyclades: 228 1st Ave.

• Vegetarian chips 
• Piperies (roasted peppers)
• Saganaki 
• Greek salad
• Beet salad
• Eggplant salad
• Grilled octopus 

One of the things that I miss most about home is the food. There are a lot of Turkish restaurants in the city, but none of them come even close to what I'm used to eating when I'm home. That's why I was so happy to find out about Taverna Kyclades in the East Village last Sunday after work. Upon walking in, I felt like I was at a seafood restaurant back home with the fish that were displayed on ice, the hospitality of the restaurant staff, and all the items on the menu. One thing you must do is not order everything at once. The great thing about eating mezze is ordering a couple at a time, taking it slow, and enjoying every bite. I would also highly recommend accompanying your food with raki (or Uzo, as it's called in Greek), the traditional Turkish alcoholic beverage. I personally didn't try the grilled octopus as I'm now on a vegan diet, but my friends who tried it said it was one of the best they've ever had. 

. 42. Tipsy Parson: 156 9th Ave.

• Charred brussel sprouts
• Gluten-free/vegan biscuits
• Mint & chocolate gelato
• Vegetarian entree* 

I've been meaning to try Tipsy Parson ever since I saw the documentary "Seymour: An Introduction". It's a warm, cute little spot in Meatpacking with small plates hung on the walls and dim lighting. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, which fits in perfectly with the overall atmosphere of the venue. When I told them I was vegetarian, they were very sweet as the chef offered to make a vegetarian entree for me, which tasted delicious! I'll definitely be going back here to give their brunch a try. 

43. Rosemary's: 18 Greenwich Ave.

• Fusilli Alla Napolitana (gluten free option available)
• Cabbages 
• Chopped salad "Siciliana" 

Rosemary's is a place I'd been meaning to try for a while, but haven't been able to due to the long wait times I was faced with each time I attempted to walk in. Finally, I managed to have a 10PM dinner this past Saturday. I'm a sucker for design when it comes to restaurants, and believe that a restaurant with beautiful interiors serve beautiful food. This is certainly true for Rosemary's; an Italian eatery with exposed brick walls, string lights, open kitchen, and a rooftop garden used to grow vegetables and plants--a true urban "farm" to table experience. I'll admit that the food was delicious, yet not extremely memorable, but I would return here just for the experience of dining at such a beautiful and pleasant restaurant. 

44. Lighthouse: 145 Borinquen Pl.

• Ceviche 
• Cracked Potato
• Roasted Heirloom Carrots
• Masabacha
• (Grilled Octopus)

Lighthouse isn't the first place you'd think of eating in Williamsburg. It's located slightly awkwardly next to the highway and doesn't have much going on immediately around it. However, the large windows that open up during the summer to let a nice and cool afternoon breeze in, the friendly staff, and the delicious food definitely make it one of the best I've been to in Williamsburg. Their ceviche is one of the most delicious I've had in a while, and most of the dishes are for sharing, which is great if you're indecisive and hungry for e v e r y t h i n g just like me. The grilled octopus is written in brackets above because I didn't try it (I have a weird thing with octopus), but my friends were a huge fan of it. 

45. Little Beet Table: 333 Park Ave. S

• Roasted Carrots, whipped ricotta, sumac & pistachios 
• Roasted Sweet Potatoes, smoked sea salt & olive oil
• Grilled Beets, greek yogurt & pumpkin seed-almond granola
• Organic Almonds, roasted & spiced
• Slow Cooked Salmon, avocado caponata, pistachio & black olive oil 

Little Beet Table is located less than a block from my office and that's why I haven't eaten there until now; I didn't want to be reminded of work during my time off. However, I'm very glad that I decided to give it a try today. First thing you should know about Little Beet is that every item on the menu is gluten-free, which is great if you're intolerant like me (or just health conscious). All of the ingredients are fresh, organic, and treated with respect. They taste exactly like they're supposed to, and all of the items on the menu do justice to the ingredients. Nothing is overdone and everything is on the plate for a reason. It kind of reminded me of the episode of the Netflix documentary series "Chef's Table" with Argentinian chef Francis Mallmann. The atmosphere is very warm, as are the staff. Overall, very highly recommended! 

46. Santina: 820 Washington St.

• Avocado trapanese Cecina 
• Artichoke & grapes
• Kale sunchoke salad
• Spicy potatoes 
• Grilled mushrooms 

Santina served as the most beautiful hanger solution after a few hours of walking around at the new Whitney Museum. In fact, I can go so far as to say that this may be my new favorite restaurant in New York. Every single dish was exploding with flavour; I could taste each ingredient separately, yet they all worked perfectly together. Everything on the plate was put there for a reason and I was extremely happy, perfectly full, and in high spirits after our meal was over. The Southern Italian Mediterranean culture is visible not just in the dishes themselves, but also in the way in which they are presented; colourful plates that mix and match and a colorful decoration to complete the picture. 

47. The Place: 310 W 4th St. 

• Watermelon & toasted halloumi salad
• Pan roasted polenta dusted Atlantic cod 

I've been meaning to try The Place since last summer, when I walked past it on my way to meeting a friend. It's an extremely adorable little spot with outdoor seating just below ground level right next to the sidewalk on W 4th Street. To be completely honest, I felt that the dishes were good but not great, but the atmosphere was well worth the experience of eating there, not to mention the great service provided both by the maitre d, as well as our lovely server. 

48. Cafe Clover: 10 Downing St.

• Tomato heirloom
• Organic Scottish salmon
• Poached halibut 
• Steamed broccoli 
• Blistered shishitos 

Ever since I saw a photo of Cafe Clover's Quinoa Tagliatelle on Instagram a couple of months ago, I've been meaning to eat here. Finally, a few days ago, I got a chance to go for dinner. Everything we ordered (including cockails) was delicious, but nothing was stand out enough for me to want to go back as soon as possible. That said, it's definitely worth trying for someone who hasn't eaten there at all. Ask to be seated outside if/when the weather is nice as the ambiance on the street is quite pleasant. 

49. Montmartre: 158 8th Ave.

• Mussels 
• French fries 
• Whole Fava pods 
• Scottish salmon 

After an amazing dining experience, Montmartre has definitely become one of my favorite restaurants in New York. The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in until the minute we left. All dishes were absolutely delicious and the little back garden is to die for! It's decorated with string lights and there's a really cute neighborhoody/ friendly vibe that's fostered by the staff and adopted by the diners (or was at least the case the night I ate there). We ended up meeting the manager, who is an extremely adorable man, who kept checking in with us. I have a lot of dietary restrictions (gluten & lactose intolerant + pescatarian) and they went through the entire menu with me to make sure I knew all my options, and then checked with the kitchen to try to accommodate some of my requests. At the end, we ended up taking shots with our server and left feeling full, satisfied, and happy.

50. Hundred Acres: 38 MacDougal St.

• Eggplant puree 
• Freestone peach & vine bean salad
• Crab cake 
• Composed vegetables
• Pan roasted trout 

Hundred Acres is an adorable neighborhood spot in SoHo that serves American cuisine (what that means, I still haven't quite figured out). The atmosphere is extremely adorable, especially in the summer when the windows by the street are all open. There's a beautiful room in the back with a large skylight, and the entire restaurant is decorated with beautiful plants and soft, warm lighting. Small sidebar that if you eat red meat, you should try the Wagyu Sirloin Steak because it made my mouth water just to look at it. AND their cocktail menu looked amazing (they have a green tea margarita that I'm going to try the next time I'm there)! Overall, cute little spot and definitely worth the try.

51. Rosarito Fish Shack: 168 Wythe Ave.

• Guac & chips 
• Tacos: Pescado, Langosta, Sake, Huitlacoche
• Peruvian ceviche 
• Corn on the cob 
• Margaritas! 

I'm not sure why I haven't reviewed this restaurant yet because I've been here at least 3 times over the past two months. This is a very casual, summery seafood spot on Wythe, just a block away from the water, which adds to the beachy vibes that I assume they're shooting for. Every single dish I've had here has been absolutely delicious every single time, and the service is always great too (very friendly and helpful servers!). I'll admit that I had 5 of their margaritas in one sitting because they were SO incredibly delicious (this is coming from a very picky drinker and a huge margarita fan). 2 different experiences if you sit outside versus inside; both really enjoyable because they usually have good music playing indoors. 

52. Sobaya: 229 E 9th St.

• Kabocha to shiitake
• Shrimp shumai
• Sake Yuan Yaki
• Tuna avocado don

This Japanese restaurant is pretty tightly packed, but not claustrophobic. Service is great, staff very friendly. The dishes are pretty small (unless you get one of the rice bowls) and everything tastes delicious. 

53. Craftbar: 900 Broadway

• Olives & Marcona Almonds
• Marinated beets
• Skuna Bay salmon

This is a huge restaurant near Union Square. I went on a Thursday and it was packed. Plating was beautifully executed and all of the dishes tasted great. The portions are on the European side, so you don't feel like going to sleep after your meal, which is always great. 

54. Palma: 28 Cornelia St.

• Cavolfiore Palma
• Orecchiette alla Checca
• Zuppa di Pesce
• Cocktails

This is by far the most authentic, adorable restaurant I've been to lately. I really felt like I was back home in the Mediterranean, in my grandmother's backyard (with tens of other people also there), enjoying a delicious, homemade meal. I had the zuppa di pesce and would've licked the bowl if there weren't people around me. The cocktails were also delicious. This is a great place to take your parents, go on a date, or just with a good friend. Not ideal for large groups. 

55. Westville: 210 W 10th St.

• Mixed vegetable plate
• Grilled salmon
• Salmon teriyaki 

Imagine Westville as a healthy fast-food restaurant. It's the kind of place you can just go by yourself, order takeout from, or grab a quick bite with your friend while also sticking to your diet. They have lots of vegetarian options and even though it's the most mind blowingly delicious meal of your life, it's quite tasty, very affordable, and quick. 

56. Cafe Cluny: 284 W 12th St.

• Hake Veronique
• Organic king salmon
• Cluny burger
• Artichokes Barigalle 

I'd been meaning to try Cafe Cluny for a long time now as it's on one of my favorite streets in the city. It's located on a corner and is elegant in the way that it doesn't try to stand out from the crowd. That said, if you're from here, there's no way you haven't heard of it. Inside, it's dimly lit and tables are cozily placed right next to one another. Everything we tried was delicious; our waiter was very helpful and sweet. All in all, great experience. 

57. Seamore's: 390 Broome St. 

• Reel Deal with red curry / salsa verde
• Chips & guac

Seamore's was all the haze this summer when it first opened its doors at its fancy corner spot in Nolita. Especially on the weekends, there was always a wait at the door, which made me curious as to what all the fuss was about in regards to a casual seafood restaurant. So I finally decide to meet a friend over an early dinner on a Tuesday, where there were more than enough empty tables. Even though my dish was quite tasty, I will say that social media certainly had a lot to do with its success. That is not to say that I won't eat there again, but I'd rather go to a proper taco place rather than Seamore's for my shrimp or lobster tacos and chips & guac in the future. 

58. Navy: 137 Sullivan St.

• Green salad with daily fish
• Egg bowl

Navy is a cute little neighborhood restaurant in SoHo. It's very laid-back and gives you a sense of comfort that it most probably gets from being a local in the neighbourhood for such a long time. Both of the dishes listed above were very tasty, but the one thing on the menu that they're known for (but that I couldn't try because of my gluten intolerance) was the mussel toast. So if you ever happen to visit them, please do yourself (and me) a favor and try that toast because the table next to me got it and I still can't forget how it looked. 

59. Cookshop: 156 10th Ave.

• Shakshuka
• Almond toast
• Breakfast bowl
• Burger

Cookshop is a trendy, "hip", and buzzing spot that's very "in" nowadays. It's in the heart of Chelsea and on the weekends, is packed with people who look like they would hang out in Chelsea. It's a pretty large restaurant that has less and less lighting as you move further away from the entrance. That said, all of the items on the menu are delicious, and you can't really go wrong with your order, regardless of what you decide to get. 

60. Ramen Yebisu: 126 N 6th St.

• Lemongrass soup

This is a sneaky place in Williamsburg that's easy to walk past if you're not paying attention. The menu is highly extensive, but if you're vegetarian, limits things quite significantly (and that's not a bad thing as it makes it easier to make up your mind). The lemongrass soup was absolutely delicious and highly recommended! 

61. August: 791 Lexington Ave. 

• Chilled cantaloupe soup
• Baked cauliflower
• Baked salmon
• Summer squash

This is by far the most elaborate, complex, and elevated meal I've had in New York for as long as I can remember. All of the dishes are so simple, yet so complex at the same time. There's so much thought and science and thinking that went into creating each dish that even in the first bite, all of your senses are activated and you can feel the synapses in your brain going off like crazy, trying to make sense of what just entered your mouth. There are many layers to each dish and all of them blend in and harmonize perfectly. I would love to return here to try some of the other dishes they had available on the menu. 

62. Aita Trattoria: 798 A Franklin Ave.

• Omelette
• Avocado Benedict
• Salad
• Broccolini 

This is a cute little restaurant located in Clinton Hill. During the summer, they wind open their windows, so it feels like you're sitting outside even if you're indoors. All of the ingredients are fresh, which makes the dishes feel very light and hearty at the same time. Side note that they have the most adorable wall decorations as well. 

63. Upland: 345 Park Ave S.

• Heirloom tomatoes
• Norwich Meadows baby carrots
• Busiate with Maine lobster
• Cacio e pepe 

Upland is located a block away from my office, but I hadn't been there in the past ten months since I started working at my current job. Even though it's a huge restaurant, they've successfully managed to maintain a great overall feeling of unpretentiousness and personability. All of the dishes are extremely tasty, plating is beautiful, and the staff is extremely friendly. Overall, it's a great experience that makes you want to return for more.

64. Stanton Social: 99 Stanton St.

• Wok charred edamame
• Potato & goat cheese perogies 
• Asparagus & snap pea salad
• French onion soup dumplings
• Hamachi tartare
• Red snapper tacos
• Pan seared scallops

This is a dimly lit, buzzing restaurant with lots of amazing options on the menu, which are great for sharing. I went here for a friend's birthday party and since it was the 15 of us, we got to order almost everything on the menu. I had to skip all of the non-seafood meat dishes, but every single thing I tried was delicious. One little criticism I will share is that the menu didn't have a lot of personality, in that it was eclectic in a way that didn't make a lot of sense. However, everything was delicious nevertheless. 

65. Bo's Kitchen & Bar Room: 6 W 24th St. 

• Oysters
• Fries
• Brussel sprouts
• Cocktails!

This is a cute spot that has happy hour with oysters, which is exactly what I was looking for when I walked in. I enjoyed the East Coast oysters significantly more over the West Coast ones, but the sweet potato fries were to die for, and their cocktails were yummy. Nothing extremely memorable in terms of atmosphere and interiors, but the dishes were quite tasty. 

66. Roebling Tea Room: 143 Roebling St.

• Crab toast
• Cooked greens side
• Beets and eggs
• Veggie burger

This is an adorable spot in Williamsburg, especially in the summer when you can sit outside on the patio for hours in the shade, which is what I did. I was extremely full when I went here, but the person I was meeting with was having a full meal, and everything looked delicious (and according to her, tasted delicious too). I had their matcha tea latte with almond milk, which was perfectly refreshing and not too sweet. Overall, pretty good experience. A little warning to have some cash with you when you go here as they either don't accept cards at all, or have a minimum requirement. 

67. Cow & Clover: 291 Kent Ave.

• Roasted brussel sprouts
• De Puy lentils with basil
• Wood roasted P.E.I. mussels 

This is a cozy spot located right by the water in Williamsburg. Its huge interiors are decorated with an open kitchen with a huge brick oven lining up the wall of the entire restaurant. The overall vibe is very "Williamsburg": chic enough to have dining there be an occasion, but relaxed enough so that you can go here with workout clothes on a Sunday evening and no one will care. All of the dishes I tried were tasty, although the mussels could have used a little bit more seasoning.