A Zen Place in Hell’s Kitchen

While there are no shortage of restaurants in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood, discovering the healthy vegetarian/vegan joints among the throngs of Thai and sushi venues can be tricky. That's why Zen Palate is so refreshing.

Besides being easy on the wallet, the menu has Asian staples including ...

Levain Bakery: Huge Cookies on Upper West Side

Arguably the most popular and mainstream baked good in the world is the cookie. Dating back to the 7th century, cookies were created out of the revolutionary and new found sugar trade. Over time, as cookie recipes were mastered, the baked treat was seen as an optimal snack for travel ...

Chinatown Ice Cream Factory Has Different, Tasty Flavors

Manhattan's Chinatown is renown for its fake purses, fake watches, fake DVDs and very real Chinese food. Aside from the appeal of cheap food and bootlegged goods, there is an even larger, more dairy-oriented appeal for both rigidly-traveling locals and "Gucci"-seeking out-of-towners. Despite winning numerous awards its creamy ...

Beard Papa's Cream Puffs are a NYC Delight

In the food world, the word “chain” usually sends shivers down the spine of a foodie. Chain” is often synonymous with evil corporations, billions of dirty dollars, unhappy animals, but most importantly, mass-produced/lackluster food.

Since there is only one Beard Papa’s location in New York City, “chain” would ...

Pommes Frites: Best Fries in NYC's East Village

Whether it's as a side order, a snack or a drunken munchie, fries always make sense. What's great about fries is that they work in all different sizes and styles too--thick, skinny, shoe-string, long, short, crispy, well-done, seasoned, unseasoned and even soggy.

Everyone has their favorite place for ...

Dinosaur BBQ: Great New York Barbecue in West Harlem

There are very few things Syracuse and Rochester has that Manhattan doesn’t. Up until 2004, one of those rare entities was Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, a popular and delicious barbecue restaurant. For years, students and locals in Syracuse enjoyed the ribs, chicken wings, pulled pork sandwiches and plethora of other Dinosaur ...

IL Vagabondo: Authentic Italian Food on Upper East Side

Similar to the recent craze of over-labeling foods as “organic,” when it comes to Italian cuisine, the word “authentic” tends to be thrown around just as much. Unfortunately, most Italian restaurants are about as authentic as a plastic tree.

But how do you know whether your local Italian restaurant is ...

Top Restaurants on the Upper West Side

The Upper West Side neighborhood of New York City's Manhattan borough lies between the Hudson River and Central Park. Known for its upscale shops, bars and restaurants and the clientele that patrons them, the Upper West Side boasts some of the best restaurants in a city known for great ...

Top Restaurants in the Flatiron District

The Flatiron District in Manhattan, named after the beautiful and iconic Flatiron Building at Fifth Avenue and 23rd Street in New York City, teems with retail shops, many loft-style apartments and an active nightlife scene.  

The Flatiron District also has some of the best restaurants in New York City.

The ...

Classic to Cool American Cuisine and Cocktails at 525LEX

In the mood for some good, old fashioned comfort food with a gourmet twist? 525LEX is the place to visit for a satisfying meal that'll make you feel right at home. Located in the New York Marriott East Side at 525 Lexington Avenue at 49^th Street, the hardwood ...