Best Places to Eat in New York City

The Lobster Place

http://www.lobsterplace.com/

You can get the freshest lobster always steamed perfectly at The Lobster Place at the Chelsea Market.

Han Joo

http://www.ahoynewyorkfoodtours.com/2012/the-best-thing-i-have-ever-eaten-han-joos-grilled-pork-belly/

Han Joo has great pork belly, bursting with flavor, grilled right in front of you and they are also famous for their cold noodles.

Apiary

http://www.apiarynyc.com/

Apiary is a hidden gem during Restaurant Week. Their Chilled Corn Veloute is quite refreshing and their duck confit is bursting with flavor!

Ippudo NY

http://www.ippudony.com/

Ippudo has the best ramen in all of the East Coast. The line typically stretches down the block but it is well worth the wait!

Lasso Pizza

http://lassonyc.com/

Love their pancetta and arugula pizza

S'Mac

http://www.smacnyc.com/

S'Mac is a great place for a snack or a small lunch in the East Village. S'Mac's sit down area is usually packed but their Mac N Cheese taste that much better in a cast iron skillet.

Eileen's Cheesecake

http://www.eileenscheesecake.com/

There are a ton of places selling cheesecakes in NY but there is only one Eileen's Cheesecake!

Georgetown Cupcake

http://www.georgetowncupcake.com/

Georgetown Cupcake opened up in SoHo not too long ago and it is quickly becoming one of the favorites

Quan Sushi

http://www.quansushinyc.com/

Quan Sushi is go to place for sushi. It is tiny but their food is very fresh and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg. This is their Pink Lady Roll. It is loaded with salmon tempura, tuna, yellowtail & avocado, rolled in soy paper and served with a special sauce

Tuck Shop

http://www.tuckshopnyc.com/home.php

Tuck Shop makes awesome meat pies that are great for a quick snack or on the go

Porsena

http://porsena.com/

Porsena is my go to place for pasta. It is cooked perfectly al dente and absolutely delicious!

Baked By Melissa

http://www.bakedbymelissa.com/#

So addictive!

Jacques Torres Chocolate

http://www.mrchocolate.com/

Jacques Torres Chocolate Bar in Chelsea Market. My favorite spot for hot chocolate.

Luke's Lobster

http://www.lukeslobster.com/

Easily the best lobster rolls in the city.

Nom Wah Tea Parlor

http://nomwah.com/

13 Doyers Street. The oldest Dim Sum parlor in Chinatown, make sure to try their traditional egg roll.

Rouge Tomate

http://rougetomatenyc.com/

Suggested by Darya Mead:

Went here on a business trip-- I don't usually go for hyper modern but the food was fabulous and well presented! Here's a pic of a dessert