I’m leaving for New York tonight to spend two weeks with my sister. We’ll also be be going down to DC to visit my younger sister during the weekend. I love New York. My wife and I always felt we would end up either overseas or in NY. I love the pace of the city, the buildings, the people and of course, the food. Which brings me to the following request. I am looking for the “must eat” places to grub in NY. If you are a grub master, I would love to hear from you. You will know if you are a grub master if people always ask you where to eat cause you just know the hidden treasures of the city.
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Red Bamboo
140 West 4th Street between 6th Ave and Macdougal Street on the right side
Vegetarian Paradise 2
West 4th Street between 6th Avenue and MacDougal Streets in the West Village
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105 First Ave. (East Village)
between 6th and 7th Sts.
212-982-5870
New Green Bo
The best chinese food you will ever have – located in the center of chinatown……just order some vegetable dumplings, and you will stuff your face silly.
66 Bayard Street
New York NY 10013
(212) 625-2359
Sushi of Gari: best sushi place in the city. Order the Gari’s special- the master chef will prepare a six course meal based on your preferences (like no shell fish, or avacados). Truly amazing concotions and good price too.
402 east 78th street
(212)517-5340
P.S. Try and make reservations a day before (its real small).
Burgers: If the weather is nice, check out the Shake Shack, which is in Madison Sq. Park (23rd and Madison). You can sit out in the park, eat a terrific burger, and drink a beer. And it’s not too expensive.
Williamsburg: If should end up in the trendy area in north Brooklyn, look for “Diner” at Broadway and Berry.