Word Of Mouth: Marie Elena Martinez' Best Of New York
Marie Elena Martinez is a native New Yorker and works as a freelance travel and food writer for such outlets as the Boston Globe, The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Miami Herald, Men's Fitness, Women's Adventure, and Newsday. Her penchant for wine, cheese, vanilla ice cream, and hot sauce is equaled only by her love of constantly discovering New York's manifold flavors.
Brunch: Cookshop, Norma's, Stanton Social
Fancy: Jean Georges
Best Value: Lupa
Bar Scene/Drinks: BondST
Business Lunch: Ai Fiori, Bar Americain
Burger: J.G. Melon
Pizza: Joe's
Sandwich: Katz's Deli
Food Truck: Falafel cart on 53rd St. and 6th Avenue
Regional: Great Jones Café
Hidden Gem: Little Owl
Mexican/Latin American: La Esquina, Rosa Mexicano, Barrio Chino
Japanese: Blue Ribbon Sushi
Spanish/Tapas: Mercat
Thai/Southeast Asian: Pam Real Thai
Wine List: Landmarc
Chinese: Chin Chin
Seafood: Le Bernardin
Steak: The Palm (the original 2nd Avenue location)
Italian: Babbo, Locanda Verde, Il Bagatto, Bar Italia, Campagnola (too hard to narrow down!)
Barbecue: Hill Country
Desserts: Serendipity
Indian: Junoon
Vegetarian: Angelica Kitchen
Wild Card: Blue Ribbon Bakery