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Our favorite bars, bakeries and restaurants in New York.

Polpettine alla Siciliana @ Morandi Restaurant

211 Waverly Place New York, NY

A good meatball is hard to find, but we've fallen in love with Morandi's Sicilian take on traditional polpettine that are made with savory pine nuts and sweet raisins.
Fried Green Tomatoes @ Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

646 West 131st Street New York, NY

Fried Green Tomatoes at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que are a southern staple that's a culinary standout in the heart of Harlem.
Raviolo al Uovo @ Maialino At Gramercy Park

2 Lexington Avenue New York, NY

While any of the pasta dishes are a standout at Danny Meyer's Maialino, we can't resist the Raviolo al Uovo that features one giant ravioli stuffed with ricotta, egg yolk and fresh sage and drizzled with warm brown butter.
Lamb Meatball Sliders @ Locanda Verde

377 Greenwich St New York, NY

Executive Chef Andrew Carmellini takes classic sliders to new heights with his Lamb Meatball Sliders that are topped with Caprino cheese and crisp cucumber.
Salted Caramel Sundae @ ABC Kitchen

35 East 18th Street New York, NY

While the farm to table flagship offers endless entree options, we can't leave our seats until we've indulged in the sundae with salted caramel ice cream, candied peanuts and popcorn, whipped cream and chocolate sauce. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory tastes.
Black Spaghetti @ Babbo

110 Waverly Place New York, NY

A stellar standout on Mario Batali's menu is the Black Spaghetti that's dyed with squid ink and tossed with rock shrimp, spicy salami Calabrese, green chiles and jalapeño pesto.
Peking Duck @ Peking Duck House Restaurant

28 Mott St New York, NY

Head to Chinatown for a Peking Duck delicacy that's carved tableside, topped with cucumber and scallion slices, drizzled with Hoisin sauce and rolled into a soft pancake.
Artichoke Pizza @ Artichoke Basilles Pizza

328 E 14th St New York, NY

When we're looking to indulge in Italian eats, we head for the signature pie at Artichoke Basilles Pizza. Hearty artichokes mix with a creamy cheese sauce atop the most wonderfully crisp, yet doughy crust.
Dos Enchiladas @ Dos Caminos Park

373 Park Ave S New York, NY

Double the enchiladas, double the sauce. What's not to love? When we're craving enchiladas we head straight to Dos Caminos for their Dos Enchiladas, which includes two corn tortillas stuffed with roasted chicken and Chihuahua cheese and smothered with mole poblano and tomatillo verde sauces.
Chili Rellenos @ Garcia's Mexican Cafe

70 - 09 AUSTIN STREET, 2ND FL. Forest Hills, New York

It's a Mexican staple that we can't live without. Garcia's Chili Rellenos includes two whole roasted peppers stuffed with your choice of meats and cheeses.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts @ Alta Restaurant

64 West 10th Street New York, NY

The tapas hotspot has a long list of tasty bites, but we can't resist their Crispy Brussels Sprouts served with fuji apples, crème fraiche and pistachio nuts.
5 Napkin Veggie Burger @ 5 Napkin Burger

630 9th Ave New York, NY

This vegetarian delight is served on a multi-grain roll and topped off with housemade 5N sauce, bread and butter pickles, lettuce and tomato. Vegetables have never tasted so good.
Hot Potato Chips with Blue Cheese Sauce @ Bar Americain

152 W 52nd St New York, NY

Bobby Flay's signature contemporary American hangout in the heart of New York City serves up some of the best seafood and steaks, but the can't-miss dish is the Hot Potato Chips with Blue Cheese Sauce. One order won't be enough.
Sour Cream Pancakes @ Bubby's Restaurant Bar-Bakery

120 Hudson Street New York, NY

Bubby's is the ultimate brunch spot, and you definitely won't be disappointed by their baked goods, hearty sandwiches and unbeatable Sour Cream Pancakes are served up hot with maple syrup.
Crab Cakes @ Del Frisco's Steakhouse

1221 Avenue Of The Americas New York, NY

A steakhouse known for its seafood? You bet. You can't go wrong with Del Frisco's signature seafood dish, a baked lump crab meat cake served atop a bed of Cajun lobster sauce and garnished with fresh scallions.
Amelia Cocktail @ Employees Only

510 Hudson Street New York, NY

Shaken or stirred, this trendy Hudson Street spot serves up some of the best original cocktails in the city. The Amelia is a mix of Russian Standard Vodka and St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur that's shaken with pureed blackberries and lemon juice. Cheers!
Chicken Tenders @ Hill Country Chicken

1123 Broadway New York, NY

This Chelsea neighborhood hotspot is well worth the lines. You can't go wrong with their classic chicken tenders dunked in homemade Ranch dressing or sweet and tangy barbecue.
Dobos Torte @ Hungarian Pastry Shop

1030 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY

Indulge in this classic Hungarian pastry that stacks layer after layer of sponge cake and rich chocolate buttercream, and is topped off with the classic hard caramel glaze.
Stracciatella Gelato @ Grom

233 Bleecker Street New York, NY

The Stracciatella Gelato is this fine Italian gelato shop's take on traditional Chocolate Chip. With bittersweet chocolate chunks and a creamy vanilla base, you really can't go wrong. Opt for a cone, rather than a cup, and top it off with a dollop of their homemade whipped cream.