Word Of Mouth: Caroline Potter's Best Of New York City

Caroline Potter is the Chief Dining Officer for OpenTable, a site dedicated to online restaurant reservations. On her OpenTable blog, Dining Check, Caroline reports food news.

Brunch: Norma's

Fancy: Daniel

Best Value: Jo's

Bar Scene/Drinks: Pegu

Business Lunch: Gramercy Tavern

Burger: 5 Napkin Burger (My friend and burger blogger, Darren Atkins of DmanBurger, helped me pick this as I eschewed burgers this year.)

Pizza: DiFara

Sandwich: Once Upon a Tart Roasted Turkey

Food Truck: King of Falafel and Shawarma

Regional: The Redhead

Hidden Gem: Perilla

Mexican/Latin American: La Superior

Japanese: Megu

Spanish/Tapas: Casa Mono

Thai/Southeast Asian: SriPraPhai

Wine List: SHO Shaun Hergatt

Chinese: Golden Unicorn

Seafood: Le Bernadin

Steak: Dylan Prime

Italian: Del Posto

Barbecue: Fette Sau

Desserts: Le Bernadin

Indian: Tabla

Vegetarian: Dirt Candy

Wild Card: Le Veau d'Or