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I totally travel to eat too! Definitely bookmarking this for when I go to NYC (someday). Thanks for sharing such wonderful reviews!
Great write up! I’m longing to get to NYC, hopefully this year. Heading to Milwaukee and Madison next month and can’t wait to eat through the cities.
Have such a great trip to Madison and Milwaukee Terri! Be sure to stop by the Old Fashioned in Madison for a basket of fried cheese curds. They are heavenly!
I want a fried cheese curd RIGHT NOW!! :)
Now I do too, Laura!
What a fun post! My little sister lives in NYC but we always seem to do the same things whenever I go in to see her! haha creatures of habit apparently :)
Hi Erin, what a nice surprise to get your post on a Sunday evening! I hope you are taking tomorrow off! I, too, love NYC! Especially the Frick and the food! I had just read a review of Momofuku Ko in the May 18th New Yorker (if you haven’t read it, I think you will enjoy). Guess you didn’t want to get their $175.00 tasting menu! Glad they have some more down to earth prices at other locations! Interesting that they own the Milk Bar Bakery! I want to try everything at both their Noodle Bar and Bakery! I also just read about the cronuts and that they are over 1,300 calories each (but who’s counting)! The DKA you settled for sounded divine (and probably a lot less calories???) Glad you and Ben had such a fun time. Thanks so much for sharing!
I was in NYC memorial weekend also…with visitors from Europe. Concur on 911 memorial as a must see (we both missed the WTC observatory by days!). I’ve been to Bar Americain for the same reason you went to Gato. Highly recommend it. My son has recommended Shake Shack. It’s on the agenda next time.
Awesome Erin. I have only driven through NYC, crazy really I didnt make time to check the place out. Tis top of the list to visit, and will most def be following your fabulous foodie advise. :)
So glad you enjoyed your time in NYC! Looks like you ate some fantastic food… I approve :) I get so excited when blogging friends come and visit the city! I’ve only eaten on the dining room side of GT, and it was fantastic… sorry to hear the Tavern side wasn’t as spectacular! Good to know. Barbuto should definitely be on your list for next time. Jonathan Waxman is the man and his Roast Chicken is amazing. Also make sure you get the Pasta Carbonara. It won’t be on the menu most likely, but they can always make it (and it’s kinda life changing). I have 3 food suggestions for your next visit that are currently some of my absolute faves: Hearth (I find myself coming back here again and again… the tasting menu is only like $75 and is a great value), Ivan Ramen (if you have a hankering for ramen, check out his Lower East Side location… the Triple Pork Triple Garlic mazemen is something special, as is his Pork Meatballs), and if you are into Ice Cream/Gelato… il laboratorio del gelato, Morgenstern’s Ice Cream, and my 100% fave, Ample Hills Creamery.
Hey girl I’m glad y’all had a blast!! I have never been to New York, but I would like to someday!! My parents have but that was in the 70’s and that is a crazy story! They left their truck and cattle trailer on the other side of the tunnel in New Jersey . When they were ready to leave the city the taxi driver said he couldn’t take them over there. So- they caught a ride with a stranger Oh my word can you imagine now days doing that! Well if you want to get back I guess and pray the whole time!!
yay!! what an awesome write up Erin! from now on, I’m going to send people HERE when they ask me for recs :) Barbutto is closing soon, so you must come back ASAP! so glad we could hang while you were in town!! xoxo
I love NYC and love your recap post, looks like you guys had a fantastic time! I am totally thinking of going this winter sometime, I’m going to keep this post bookmarked so I don’t forget anything!
you did well! Now come back so we can get you to dinner at ABC kitchen
It’s a date!
I must say you did a thorough NYC tour!! I am originally from NY and you’ve shed some light on a few sites I haven’t even seen. You just made me home sick. lol
Thank you, Tony! I hope you have a chance to cure that homesickness soon!
Thank you for this post! Looks amazing! I’m visiting NYC and Boston this summer. I’m gonna try to check out a few of the places you mentioned. Dominique Ansel Bakery is definitely at the top of my list though!! :)
Enjoy your trip, Stephanie! Dominique Ansel is definitely a must. :)
hey girl- love the post! I would love to visit New York just to eat!!!!
There really is so much food to choose from! Thanks Shawnna!
I couldn’t NOT comment on this post – as exploring NYC’s dining establishments is one of Michael’s and my favorite past times :) Here are a few more to add to your list:
Nicer restaurants:
– Lupa: Also Mario Batali, and perhaps a cozier environment than Babbo. Just as good, though!
– Carbone: I’ve never been, but heard wonderful things. Right across the street from Lupa.
– Locanda Verde: Amazingggg brunch.
– Amali: Really lovely Mediterranean food.
– Little Owl: Very cute and cozy in the West Village
– Cosme: It’s all the rage in New York these days (Obamas, Adele, and others loved it); I found it a bit overpriced, but the duck carnitas are mouth-watering.
Casual restaurants:
– Parm: For a casual lunch, the eggplant parm sandwich is not to be missed. Same owners as Carbone.
– Shake Shack: It’s making the rounds across the US, but one of my favorite burgers.
– Fuku: Chicken sandwiches are a must (also a David Chang establishment)
Bakeries:
– Two Red Hens: I (ashamedly) have not tried Dominique Ansel yet, but Two Red Hens is just about the best bakery I’ve ever been to.
– Levain: You will never ever forget the taste of their chocolate chip walnut cookies.
Oh! And one more – Raines Law Room for cocktails. You have to get there at 5pm (when it opens), though, if you want a seat.
FINAL suggestions for brunch: Jack’s Wife Freida and Prune (AMAZING)
THIS IS AMAZING CATHERINE!! Cosme: we couldn’t get in (no surprise!) and Levain the line was sooooo long, we ran out of time to wait. I can’t wait to go back. Thanks so much for all these fabulous suggestions!
you missed the ethnic restaurants. many times you cannot get certain cuisines except in the Big Apple or even if you can, the local version won’t serve the true native delicacies which define a national cuisine — but you’ll find those amazing dishes on the menu at a New York city outpost of that cuisine. I will mention just three in passing — for example Pasteis de nata is an world renowned pastry from Portugal but you can find it at Bica Restaurant. Salad Olivier is a famous salad in Russian Cuisine and can be found in several restaurants such as Russian Tea Room. Shakshuka is Israel’s answer to pizza featuring eggs, and can be found at several Israeli restaurants such as Dizengoff and Miriam’s I Brooklyn. As far as bakeries go — Payard Bakery was left off the list although Francois Payard would arguably be considered one of the great pastry chefs of our time. And City Bakery is known for its tarts, not the croissants.
Hi Arthur, thanks for the recommendations! I’m always looking for new places, so I’ll keep those in mind for next time.
Thanks for posting this I will definitely visit these places during my 3 days trip back to NYC …
Enjoy Kate!! So many yummy options!
I went to the Newyork its really a very beautiful place to visit and I also have taken the experience of different restaurant over there. The menu covers of those restaurants are so attractive . Thanks for the wonderful post.
Thank you ALICE! I love NYC so much too!