1. THE URBAN GROCERSGUIDE TOURBAN EATINGBy Caitlin Zaino

2. What iss Guide toUrban Eating?The Urban Grocers Guide toUrbanEating is a collection of food-focused city guides for the dynamicurban foodie. FromSydneysknockout food scene to Londonship eats, wereon a hungry questto uncover the most innovative farein the worlds trendiest cities.Each guide will focus onexceptional, stylish, sometimes off-the-beaten path but always stellar food-related mustdos from theCaitlin Zaino launchedperspective of afoodie. Our aim is toThe Urban Grocer in 2010.handpick aselection of our favorite Herlifelong love affair withplaces to eat and drink not easily food began in her Italianfound in your typical travel guide.grandmothers kitchen two decades earlier and shesSo whether its munching onbeen enthusiastically chasingsugary masterpieces, sneaking into food ever since.underground joints, or hanging outin chic foodboutiques, The UrbanToday, she is a food writer,Grocers Guide to Urban Eating iseditor, television host and producer, on aquestlike your own private foodie friend touncover the most cutting-with insight into thefreshest urban edge food discoveries infoodspots.theworlds hippest cities.2 3. 3 4. sGuide toUrban EatingNew Yorkers are lucky. Thiscityis one of the best in the world foreating. From the Bronx to Brooklyn,Manhattanto Queens, hiddengems abound. But in theinterest ofkeeping this a pocket-sized guide,weve stayed almost exclusively inManhattan. Anentire book can and probably will be reserved forBrooklyn alone with its boundary-pushing food scene (though wecouldnt resist giving it just a little lovehere too).From Harlem to the Lower EastSide, Manhattan is saturated withincredible, creative, well-executed,out-of-this world eateries and foodspots. We couldnt possibly coverthem all. And thats not what werehere for. Instead, weve aimed tohandpick a selection of spots specificto the urban foodie, whether nativeto New York or visiting. And so,without further ado, The UrbanGrocer proudly presents its first-everGuide to Urban Eating, New York.4 5. Contents06. Eat22. Drink34. Sweet44. Shop52. Take Away58. Markets66. Food Pilgrimages76. Events80. Directory 5 6. 6 7. 7 8. 10. Empelln Cocina 14. Burger Joint11. Bohemian15. Momofukus Pork Buns12. Co. 16. Hecho en Dumbo8 9. 17. Red Rooster Harlem 21. Jeepney18. The Breslin20. Crif Dogs 9 10. Empelln Cocina Barrio Latino105 1st Ave | Between E 6th & E 7th St |NY, NY 10003+1.212.679.1939 Chef Alex Stupak left his old gig as a pastry onMexican cuisine and fuses contemporary chef at molecular powerhouse WD~50flavors to create exciting dishes like grilled to open both this fashionable space and wagyu flat iron steak with creamed corn Empelln Taqueria. Unlike its older sisterand tamal fries, or spaetzle, sweet breads and in GreenwichVillage, Empelln Cocina duck egg with green chorizo gravy. Eventhe isdecidedly more upscale and sophisticated.guacamole is (successfully) made with a Here, Stupak employs inventive riffstouch of pistachio.10 11. BohemianHiddenG em 57 Great Jones St | Between Bowery & Lafayette St | NY, NY 10012Reservations at Bohemian are a must but hallway before happening upon frosted glassscoring them is a challenge. As their website doors. Ring the buzzer then step into whatreads: the location and contact info is notlooks like a retro living room. Once inside,open to the public. The concept is word-of-feast on delights like uni croquettes, short ribmouth and reservations are granted mostly sashimi, and Washugyu beef sliders. At $58through a referral. After youve snaggeda pop, the tasting menu is a steal though a laa coveted spot, enter butcher shop Japancarte is also an option. The food is brilliantPremium Beef and walk through a narrowmade even more so by its secrecy. 11 12. Co.IconicNew York230 9th Ave | At 24th St | NY, NY 10001+1.212.243.110512 13. If youre expecting a super thin, bare bones onions, olives, aged pecorino, and oregano.pizza, this isnt it. But if its the creative The food at Co. is meant to be shared,variety youre after, then youre in the right aconcept reinforced by the long, woodenplace. The masterpiece of SullivanStreetcommunal tables that dominate theveryBakery owner, JimLahey, Co.s Roman-style cool dining room. Thewine list too offerspizzas range from the classic to the creative. aneclectic selection of boutique and garageTake the Popeye, atasty combination favorites from aroundthe world.of pecorino, gruyre, mozzarella, spinach,black pepper, and garlic. Ourfavorite?Meatball,made of crushed tomatoes,mozzarella, veal meatballs, caramelized13 14. Burger Joint IconicNewYork119 West 56th St | Between 7th & Ave of the Americas |NY, NY 10019+1.212.708.7414 The secret is well out on this one. Thelines covered in tags, Madonna posters, and faded are long and the tourists are here, but reviews. There is no wait staff to serve the man-oh-man it is one of the best burgershandful of tables and, more or less, the only in town. Hidden safely behind plungingthing to order is hamburger, cheeseburger, brown curtains, the Burger Joint at Le Parker fries. Wrapped in wax paper and served Meridien hotel is worth unveiling. Enterthein brown bags, theburgers are simple but lobby, walk behind the reception, pull thewell-executed and some of the best this city curtain, and slip just under the neon sign. offers. Pair it with amilkshake for an iconic Inside, dark lighting is matched with walls NewYorkexperience.14 15. MomofukusPork BunsIconicNewYork Ssm Bar: 207 2nd Ave | Corner of 2nd Ave & 13th St | NY, NY 10003 Noodle Bar: 171 1st Ave | Between 10th & 11th St | NY, NY 10003Chef David Chang is an iconic New York playersteamed buns with a schmear of hoisin andin the food industry in his own right. And any slices of cucumber hug rich pork belly thatsone of his NYC eateries is well worth a visitdripping with flavor and not to be missed.for their imaginative and inspired cooking.For the buns (and so much more) our choiceWherever you land in his empire, be sure toChang spots are Ssm Bar and Noodle Bar,order the infamous pork buns. Light-as-air both of which are walk-in only. 15 16. Hecho en Dumbo BarrioLatino354 Bowery | Between 4th St & Great Jones St | NY, NY 10012+1.212.937.4245 Uber hip Hecho en Dumbo serves what manyeats. Exposed brick, vintage furniture, and consider the best tacos in town. What began aceiling covered with barn wood from as a pop-up is now a thriving permanent space Montreal make up the stylish interior. in the Bowery where dedicated diners come Bookthe Chefs Table for a five-course tasting time and again for contemporary Mexican menu enjoyed while overlooking the kitchen.16 17. Red RoosterHarlemIconicNewYork 310 Lenox Ave | Between 125th & 126th St | NY, NY 10027 +1.212.792.9001Walk the streets on a Sunday in New YorkSamuelsson celebrates American comfortand youll see strollers blocking sidewalks food and theneighborhoods diverse culinaryand lines of couples, friends, and families traditions. Sundays brunch comes withpouring out from restaurants. Its brunch a side of Gospel. The dynamic scene alonetime in Manhattan. For something different, is worth the trip but the cooking sings too,head to Harlem where Ethiopian-born,full of unexpected slices of SamuelssonsSwedish-raised, NY-based chef MarcusScandinavian heritage. 17 18. The Breslin Bar and Dining RoomEditorsPick16 West 29th St | Between 5th & 6th Ave | NY, NY 10001+1.212.679.193918 19. If swine makes you swoon and carnivore ismeaty goodness is courtesy of British-your middle name, this nose-to-tail, gastropub born April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman ofis calling. The interior is dark, the ceilings high, TheSpotted Pig fame.and the tables covered with butcher paper. If youre pining for ale to wash down thatStart your meal with the Scotch Egg a whole bone marrow slathered toast, you will not beegg wrapped in sausage, breaded, and fried. disappointed by the extensive list of craft brewsOne cut into the spherical deep-friedness on offer. But if youre still wanting for adrinkand the oozing, creamy yolk it produces or two (or three) to nurse you through yourwill certainly seduce. Searedsweetbreads food coma, the Ace Hotels lobby bar next dooralso standout and thepigs foot for two with serves up stellar cocktails amongst hipsters andcreamy shallots issaid to be dreamy (weve yet big, leather couches that beckon to be loungedto find a partner who will take it on). All this in if, of course, you cansnagone. 19 20. Crif DogsIconicNewYork113 Saint Marks Place #2 | Between Ave A & 1st St |NY, NY 10009+1.212.937.4245 Talk about a hot dog. At Crif Dogs on deragon, made with cream cheese, scallions, St.Marks place, the frankfurters areand everything bagel seeds. Located above deep-fried then topped with an array of the speakeasy, Please Dont Tell, CrifDogs is unexpected ingredients. Try the Tsunami,aplace for loud music and way too many NYU a bacon-wrapped dog with teriyaki,students. But the hot dogs are tasty, cheap, pineapple and green onions. Or merge twoand the perfect hangover cure which you NY institutions into one with the Jon-jon may need considering the bar downstairs20 21. JeepneyOne to Watch201 1st Ave | Between 13th St & 12th St |NY, NY 10003As of October 2012, Jeepney has only had itssausage, and Luzon Tamales amongst othersoft opening but it is one to watch. This innovative Philippine-influenced plates meantover-the-top gastropub serves-up family-to be shared. Washit down with their tropicalstyle eats that flip traditional Filipinocuisine drinks and Asianbeers, while trying to noton its head. From the same owners asstare at the scantily clad pin-up girls thatMaharlika also Filipino and also in the stand out amongst the colorful, if not overtlyEast Village Jeepney rocks flash-fried pork kitsch,interior.belly, a Chori burger topped with longanisa 21 22. 22 23. 23 24. 26. Pouring Ribbons 29. ABC Beer Co. 27. Yopparai30. Everyman Espresso 28. Terroir Tribeca 31. Stumptown Coffee Roasters24 25. 32. Abrao33. O Caf 25 26. Pouring Ribbons Booze Worthy225 Avenue B, 2nd Floor | Between 13th & 14th St |NY, NY 10009+1.917.656.6788 Cocktail fiends make a beeline to Pouringgin, lemon, plum brandy, lavender-infused Ribbons. Run by a group of in-the-know Cinzano Bianco, honey syrup, and grapefruit barmen including 2012 bartender of the bitters. Or try their take on classics like year Joaqun Sim this 88-seat secondthe Manhattan. Bitters are made in house, floor cocktail space sits appropriatelyice is shaped for its glassware, and the above a liquor store. Inside, the seasonally menu is plotted on a cocktail matrix of changing menu is brief and simple, divided refreshing versus spirituous and comforting into two sections: classics and houseversusadventurous. cocktails. Gofor Death & Taxes made of26 27. Yopparai Booze Worthy 151 Rivington St | Between Suffolk & Clinton St | NY, NY 10002 +1.212.777.7253Izakaya are on the rise and Yopparai is one an impromptu tasting. To soak up the alcohol,of our favorites to hit the scene. The intimate Yopparai dishes out small plates of Japanesespace is hidden away on the Lower Eastpub snacks, like squid sashimi with sea urchinSide, up a narrow flight of stairs. Press the or a rock shrimp and black cod pancake.buzzer, make your way into this repurposedThis hidden space is one of the most seriousapartment (reservations help), and get readysake-drinking spots in the city leaving youto spend the night sipping ceramic cups fullmomentarily transported to Tokyo aLowerof hot and cold sakes. With over 50 bottles onEast Side version of Tokyo, that is.offer, the well-executed sake list will beckon 27 28. Terroir Tribeca Booze Worthy24 Harrison Street | At Greenwich St | NY, NY 10013+1.917.656.6788 Wine bars can be a tough sell. The crowdboot (think, Bone Marrow Bruschetta and doesnt always work, the food doesnt alwayscrispy duck frise salad). Wines are from work, and selling glasses of Pinot Noir for $15 all over the map from Long Island to Puglia, a pop doesnt always work. Terroir TribecaLoire Valley to Mendoza and everything in is awine bar that does, however, work. between keeping oenophiles (very) happy. Housed in a stylish, repurposed industrialInwarmer months, Terroir runs a pop-up space Terroir Tribeca boasts an extensive space on the High Line perfect for lingering range of unique wines and tasty food to onasummernight.28 29. ABC Beer Co.BoozeWorthy 96 Ave C | Between 6th & 7th St | NY, NY 10009 +1.646.422.7103Alphabet City Beer Co. (ABC Beer Co., fortheselection is stellar, and the vibe is laidbackshort) is a craft-beer-shop-cum-bar nestledand inviting. Grab a pint, or sample severalin the East Village. This artisan brew haven half pints, while noshing on meat, cheeses,has twelve rotating beers on tap and overand fresh bread at large wooden communal350 craft beer bottles on their menu, offering tables. If lingering isnt what you had in mind,everything from blonds and ciders to oatmeal ABC Beer Co. also offers all beers to go.stouts and pale ales. The price is nice,29 30. Everyman EspressoBuzzSoHo: 301 West Broadway | Between Canal StWorthy& Grand St | NY, NY 10013Union Square: 136 East 13th St | Between 3rd& 4th Ave | NY, NY 10003+1.212.533.0524 Everyman Espresso is often touted as serving New York. Coffees are brewed to order and the best espresso in New York. Owned byeverything from the espressos to cappuccinos one of the citys star baristas, Sam Penix, this to cold-brewed Americanos promise to top-notch spot is dedicated to perfecting deliver. Everyman Espresso has two locations, thecraft of coffee. Everyman serves Counterone in Union Square and another in SoHo. Culture Coffee roasted in North Carolina, andNeitherdisappoints. sources its milk from a creamery in upstate30 31. StumptownCoffee Roasters BuzzWorthy 18 West 29th St | At Broadway | NY, NY 10016Admittedly Stumptown Coffee Roasters isamounts of top-notch espresso-based drinksnot native to New York nor is it a hiddenas well as French press and cold brew coffees.gem, but their stellar brews are too good to Whiletraipsing around Manhattan, the cash-overlook. Tucked beside the Ace Hotel, thisonly Stumptown, with its friendly baristasPortland-born artisanal coffee roaster has and smooth brew, is the jam for true coffeeamassive reputation for pushing out copious nerds. 31 32. AbraoBuzz Worthy86 E. 7th St | Between 2nd Ave & 1st Ave |New York, NY 10003+1.212.388.9731 Join the hipsters at Abrao for legendary olive pastries too. These guys know their stuff and oil cake served alongside knockout espressosthe community is in on their secret. and drip brews. This tiny space, which is little more than a storefront window, servesBrave the line, especially in the morning addictive cortados and macchiatos fromits well worth the wait for some of the best a countertop, as well as savory plates andjava intown.32 33. O Caf Buzz Worthy96 Ave C | Between 6th & 7th St | NY, NY 10009 +1.646.422.7103When youve reached your limit with allcakes with almond, cinnamon, and clove.those Americanos, hoof it over to Brazilian- Discussionare held in-house weekly oninspired O Caf. Hand-selected beans and everything from sustainable agricultureresponsibly sourced quality coffees fill to French press techniques. Likeitstheir menu, which focuses oncelebrating coffee, theinterior too was sustainablytheflavors of Brazil. Go for the chocolate- designed using reclaimed materials andinfused latte, Latte Bahia, paired withrecycledlamps.Brazilian-inspired sweets like honey33 34. 34 35. 35 36. 38. Momofuku Milk Bar 39. La Churreria 40. Doughnut Plant36 37. 41. Papabubble42. Mast Brothers Chocolate37 38. Momofuku Milk Bar EditorsPick251 East 13th St | Between 2nd & 3rd Ave | NY, NY 1000315 West 56th St | Between 5th & 6th Ave | NY, NY 10019561 Columbus Ave | Between W 87th & W 88th St | NY, NY 10024 Two words: Crack Pie. This legendary more). Milk Bars three locations in Manhattan dessert from David Changs bakery-inspired (and two in Brooklyn) feature evolving menus Momofuku Milk Bar, is as addictive asthat take a playful approach to familiar thename suggests. A super sweet buttery favorites. Think, cereal milk soft serve ice filling gives way to rich oatmeal crust that cream and cereal milkshakes that taste like will keep you coming back for more (andthe bottom of your morning breakfast bowl.38 39. La ChurreriaFacebookFanFavorite 284 Mulberry St | Between E. Houston & Jersey St | NY, NY 10012 +1.212.219.0400Step inside this tiny storefront and emergein athick cup of hot chocolate, or filled withwith a bouquet of paper cones, piled highdulce de leche. Take them away or enjoy themwith curvy churros, warm and sweet. At one at one of Le Churrerias tables and stools ofof New Yorks first authentic Spanish churroswhich there are not many while soaking inspot, La Churreria, this traditional breakfast the Spanish tiled interior. If sweets arent yourbeauty is served by the cone-full. Made of thing, their Iberian-influenced sandwichesfried dough lightly dusted with sugar, the have a cult-like following.churros are brilliant on their own, dipped 39 40. Doughnut Plant IconicNew York379 Grand St | Between Essex & Norfolk | NY, NY 10002+1.212.505.3700 What Magnolia Bakery was to cupcakes,with inventive flavors. Fresh fruits and Doughnut Plant is to doughnuts. This Lower nuts, herbs and flowers, create unexpected East Side spot has transformed the seemingly doughnuts and glazes, like rose, matcha green simple doughnut into imaginative and yeastytea, ginger, and pumpkin. Favorites include masterpieces that incited a citywide trend.crme brle and their trademarked (literally) Inspired by the owners grandfathers recipes, filled square doughnuts in flavors like Peanut Doughnut Plant marries old-school techniques Butter with Blackberry Jam.40 41. Papabubble Editors Pick 380 Broome St | Between Mulberry St & Mott St | NY, NY 10013 +1.212.966.2599Stepping into Papabubble is a treat to bebare countertops and use their color-staineddevoured in itself. The scent of homemadegloves to pull, turn, twist, and roll massivecandy saturates the minimalist boutiquestrands into delicious artisanal candies. Betterand curvaceous glass jars packed withyet is the offer to sample the just-made, still-kaleidoscopic sweets line the shelves, nextwarm sweets. Try their classic and inventiveto hanging silver bags of bright lollypops.flavors from lavender and passion fruit, toAllcandy is made on the premises andchili mango and mint. And be sure to buyat almost any given time you can watch extra one jar is never enough.Papabubbles candymakers pour sugar onto the41 42. Mast Brothers Artisan Chocolate Chocolatier215 Water St | Between Beekman St & Fulton St |New York, NY 10038+1.212.766.226642 43. Mast Brothers Chocolate is a BrooklynTheirhandsome Manhattan boutique boastsborn-and-bred chocolatier and a staple a rustic interior with exposed brick wallsofthat boroughs artisanal food movement. and wooden shelves lined with chocolates,Andthough their factory and original shop all hand-wrapped in gold foil and locallyremain in Brooklyn, their retail space ondesigned and printed paper.Water St demands a visit to sample someofthe finest bean-to-bar products anywhere.Combining responsibly sourced cacao fromsmall farms in Latin America and Madagascarwith old techniques employed in new ways,the brothers behind the company are churningout stunning bars in a range of flavors.43 44. 44 45. 45 46. 48. La Bote Epice 49. Kitchen Arts & Letters46 47. 50. Harlem Shambles51. Saxelby Cheesemongers47 48. La Bote Epice Spices724 11th Ave | Between 51st & 52nd St | NY, NY 10019+1.212.247.4407 La Bote Epice is a peculiar shop withallowing Sercarz to discover your tastes astorefront that consists mainly of open and guide you through his 40+ unique spice space and artwork. But it is here that spiceblends. Whether its as exotic as orchid root maestro Lior Lev Sercarz sells magical blends or as comfortable as smoked cinnamon, of meticulously sourced and painstakingly LaBote Epice blends flavors with narratives, paired spices. Youre invited to treat thejustsubsistence. unobstructed boutique like an open-air market where youd converse and visit,48 49. KitchenArts & Letters Bookstore1435 Lexington Ave | Between 93rd & 94th St | NY, NY 10128+1.212.876.5550This is the ultimate foodies bookstore.specialties from around the world. KitchenOver13,000 food-loving titles line its shelves Arts & Letters is definitely for true foodwith everything from cookbooks to food- nerds and professionals. Step in, chat withfocused fictions to food history books, not tothe very devoted staff, and try to not buymention rare, hard-to-find, and out-of-printtheentirestore.49 50. Harlem ShamblesBoutiqueButcher2141 Frederick Douglass Blvd | Between W 115& W 116 St | NY, NY 10026+1.646.476.4650 Boutique butcher shops are very on trendbutchered on the premises and if youd like and for one of the best New York has to something custom, theyre all too happy to offer, make your way to Harlem Shambles.oblige. If youre visiting New York and do not This artisanal shop, owned by two brothers, have access to akitchen, Harlem Shambles exclusively sells humanely raised, grass-fed, sells ready-to-eat Cornish pasties, Australian hormone and antibiotic free meats sourced meat pies, and steak & kidney pies too. directly from local New York farms. Cuts are50 51. SaxelbyLocalCheesemongersCheeses Essex Street Market | 120 Essex St | NY, NY 10002 +1.212.228.8204Saxelby Cheesemongers is a small boothand farmstead cheeses from 40-plus smallcrammed from floor-to-ceiling with a plethora producers around the Northeast. The ownersof regional cheeses and fresh dairy products. close relationship with the dairies resultsLocated in the Essex Market one of four in a unique and wide-ranging selection ofremaining public markets in New York beautiful cheeses sold with an expert andSaxelbys serves American-only artisanalpersonal touch. 51 52. 52 53. 53 54. 1 1. Chozen Ice Cream 2. Anarchy in a Jar When in New York, reach for an ice cream Anarchy in a Jar creates handmade jams, with chutzpah. Created by Manhattanite jellies, marmalades, and chutney in a range Ronne Fisher and her two daughters,of luscious flavors using nothing but seasonal, Chozenis all-natural ice cream inspired locally sourced ingredients. A sampling of bythesweets and desserts of their favorite the sweet and sticky goodies on tap includes Jewish holidays. Think, coconut macaroon,ginger pear jam, strawberry balsamic jam, chocolate babka, and apples and honey. and grapefruit marmalade with smoked salt. Ingredients are sourced from local dairyAnarchy in a Jar is purchasable at specialty farms and authentic Brooklyn bakersshops and markets, including Murrays nowthats kosher.Cheese, Beechers Handmade Cheese, Purchase pints at groceries andand Whole Foods. theoccasional bodega. Zabars and Dean & Deluca are a sure bet.54 55. 2 33. Brooklyn BrineIf you have an affinity for all things pickledthen Brooklyn Brine is an absolute must.Based out of, well, Brooklyn, this buddingcompany is a labor of love with a simplemission: Damn fine pickles. Mouth-wateringseasonal delights are handcrafted with theaid of local and organic produce. Pick upajar (or two) of their Curried Squash, MintedEggplant, Hop-Pickle, and the obligatory,NYCDeli Pickle.Elis Manhattan, Dean & Deluca, andNorthern Spy Food Co. are among the dozensof gourmet shops to sell Brooklyn Brinearound Manhattan. 55 56. 4 4. Empire Mayonnaise5. Andrews Local Honey Think mayonnaise is Plain Jane? ThinkUrban beekeeping is thriving and since again. Enter Empire Mayonnaise. Launched NewYork legalized the practice in 2010, hives by a chef and a designer, these small jars have popped up all over the citys rooftops. contain luxury mayo in exotic flavors. Often One of the local pioneers of the movement is inspired by the seasons, Empire Mayonnaise Andrew Cot of Andrews Local Honey, who boasts an impressive catalogue of mayo fromhosts hives throughout Manhattan and the black garlic to pistachio, and smoked paprikaboroughs. From the Upper East Side to the to lime pickle. Better yet, the rad labelHigh Line and rooftops and hideaways in elevates this unexpected mayonnaise into between Andrew tends to bees on the daily. agift-worthy condiment. The result is a rich honey with smooth flavorsthat varies in taste, texture, and color from Pick up your own jars at Murrays Cheeselocation to location. and Beechers Cheese.Andrews Local Honey is on sale at theGreenmarket in Union Square on Mondays(March until December) and Wednesday(yearlong).56 57. 557 58. 58 59. 59 60. 62. Chelsea Market 64. Fulton Stall Market60 61. 64. New Amsterdam Market 61 62. 62 63. ChelseaMarket75 9th Ave | Between 15th& 16th Streets | NY, NY 10011Its the place where the Oreo cookie wasinvented. Back in 1912, Chelsea Market wasbetter known as the Nabisco factory and asyou walk on the original factory floor throughexposed brick passageways, its easy toimagine its industrial past. Having food in itsheritage has stayed with this space. Todayitsa thriving urban market that stretches twoentire blocks bound by 9th and 11th Avenues.Here, bakeries, produce vendors, and fishmarkets stand beside stellar restaurantsand creative sweet shops. For excellentfarm-to-table plates, visit The Green Table.For imaginative gelatos, popsicles, andshaved ice, hoof it over to Peoples Pops andLArte del Gelato. Artisanal olive oils andsalts? TheFilling Station is your stop. If itstraditional Aussie eats, check out Tuck Shopfor their handmade pies made fresh on thedaily in flavors like BBQ Pork and Thai GreenChookCurry.Yes, it is crowded and, yes, the line forthe bathroom is insanely long almostalways. Butwith over 30 indoor shops andrestaurants, Chelsea Market is the ultimatefood mecca. Come for lunch, stay for dinner,then take away dessert to nosh on whilestrolling Chelseas High Line, the elevatedrailroad track turned urbangreenway. 63 64. 64 65. Fulton StallMarket + NewAmsterdamMarket Fulton Stall Market Under the Fulton Market Building at the South Street Seaport | Between Fulton & Beekman St | NY,NY10038 New Amsterdam Market South Street | Between Beekman St & Peck Slip | NY, NY 10038On the weekends, downtown Manhattanhosts a handful of noteworthy food markets.Trek down to Fulton Stall Market at theSouth Street Seaport housed in a coveredoutdoor space that once served as thelegendary fish stalls. Today, permanent androtating vendors serve a range of inventivefood products and fresh produce.Next door is New Amsterdam Market,opened on Sundays and home to somevery cool food-related events (think,PickleFestivals).65 66. 66 67. 67 68. 1. Chefs Table, Brooklyn Fare 2. Brooklyn Brewery 3. Rye 4. Nitehawk 5. Brooklyn Farmacy and Soda Fountain 6. Smorgasburg68 69. McG uineGreenpointsse Av 278BlvdntKeWi2llia6ems Avburg Bri4d dge Metropolitan AveorBrdfoo3 Bek lynBr id ge Brooklyn Queens ExpyWaterfront 1District5 Brooklyn 69 70. Brooklyn Over the past decade, Brooklyn has emerged as the poster child for New Yorks new urban food1 movement. Dont let crossing the river discourage you from exploring all the amazing food finds its hip neighborhoods have to offer. 1. Chefs Table The Michelin-starred Chefs Table at Brooklyn FareBrooklyn Fare is a good place to startaBrooklyn tour. With room for only 18,thetasting menu here is phenomenal.200 Schermerhorn St | Outside its intimate walls, BrooklynBrooklyn, NY 11201Fare is a caf, grocery store, and+1.718.243.0050 cooking schooldynamo.70 71. 22. Brooklyn Brewery When in Williamsburg or Greenpoint, book a visit to the legendary Brooklyn Brewery to taste their small batch 1 Brewers Row | Brooklyn, craft brew. On Sundays their mini- NY 11249food festival, SmorgasBrewery, +1.718.486.7422 isamust for beer tastings and exploring theboroughs best garage gourmets. 71 72. 3 3. Rye Staying in uber trendy Williamsburg, youll find Rye: aspeakeasy-style restaurant thats gained accolades 247 S 1st St | Betweenfrom the citys food critics for its Havemeyer & Roebling St | creative and locally-focused play Brooklyn, NY 11211 onNewAmerican culinary classics. +1.718.218.804772 73. 44. NitehawkNitehawk is a cinema-cum-supper-clubwhere you can forget your typical movietheater fare and get ready for unique 136 Metropolitan Ave eats like spiced pumpkin popcorn | Between Wythe Aveand homemade jerky made with lime & Berry St | Brooklyn,leaf, Thai chili, and ginger, or poutine, NY11211sliders, and pork belly skewers. Washit +1.718.384.3980down with craft beer and cocktailswhile watching your favorite flicks.73 74. 5 5. Brooklyn FarmacyIn Carroll Gardens, The Farmacy, & Soda Fountain housed in a restored 1920s pharmacy, serves old-school fountain sodas and Brooklyns famous egg creams, perfect 513 Henry St | Betweenfor a nostalgic Saturdaymorning. Sackett St & Union St | Brooklyn, NY 11231 +1.718.522.626074 75. 66. SmorgasburgOn Sundays through November, Smorgasburg is held on the DUMBO waterfront. Housed at the historic Smorgasburg DUMBO: Tobacco Warehouse, vendors, farmers, 30 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201and food entrepreneurs sell fresh and prepared eats for happy and hungryBrooklynites. Smorgasburg Williamsburg: 27 N 6th St | Between N 6 & N 7 St | Brooklyn, NY 1121175 76. 76 77. 77 78. 78 79. JanuaryNYC Restaurant WeekFebruaryNew York City Winter WineFestMarch Village Voice Choice EatsTime Out for HungerCoffee and Tea FestivalNYCMayNinth Avenue Food FestivalLUCKYRICE Asian FoodFestivalNew York Culinary Experience ** All events are annual and dates are approximate. Please check listings closer to presumed dates.Taste of TribecaTaste of Hope NY New Taste of the Upper West SideBig Apple Barbecue Block PartyJuly Plate by Plate Annual Tasting BenefitNathans Hot Dog EatingContestSeptember Taste of the VillageVendy AwardsLe Grand FoodingFeast of San GennaroOctober YC Foom New York City WineFood FestivalWhiskyFest New YorkNovemberNew York TasteLower East Side Pickle Day79 80. 80 81. 81 82. RESTAURANTS BohemianBurger Joint57 Great Jones St119 West 56th StBetween Bowery & Lafayette StBetween 7th & Ave of the AmericasNew York, NY 10012 In Le Parker Meridien New York, NY 10019 +1.212.708.7414 The Breslin Bar and Dining Room Chefs Table, Brooklyn Fare16 West 29th St200 Schermerhorn StBetween 5th & 6th AveBrooklyn, NY 11201New York, NY 10001 +1.718.243.0050+1.212.679.1939 Brooklyn FarmacyCo. & SodaFountain 230 9th Ave513 Henry St At 24th StBetween Sackett & Union St New York, NY 10001Brooklyn, NY 11231 +1.212.243.1105+1.718.522.626082 83. Crif DogsJeepney113 Saint Marks Place #2201 1st AveBetween Ave A & 1st StBetween 13th St & 12th StNew York, NY 10009New York, NY 10003+1.212.614.2728 +1.212.533.4121Empelln CocinaNoodle Bar105 1st Ave 171 1st AveBetween East 6th & East 7th StBetween 10th & 11th StNew York, NY 10003New York, NY 10003+1.212.780.0999Hecho en Dumbo Red Rooster Harlem354 Bowery310 Lenox AveBetween 4th & Great Jones StBetween 125th & 126th StsNew York, NY 10012New York, NY 10027+1.212.937.4245 +1.212.792.900183 84. RESTAURANTS Rye Ssm Bar247 S 1st St207 2nd AveBetween Havemeyer & Roebling StsCorner of 2nd Ave & 13th StBrooklyn, NY 11211New York, NY 10003+1.718.218.8047CAF AbraoEveryman Espresso86 E. 7th St301 West BroadwayBetween 2nd Ave & 1st Ave Between Canal & Grand StNew York, NY 10003New York, NY 10013+1.212.388.9731 2136 East 13th StBetween 3rd & 4th AveNew York, NY 10003+1.212.533.0524 O CafStumptown Coffee Roasters482 6th Ave 18 West 29th StAt 13th StAt BroadwayNew York, NY 10011New York, NY 10016+1.212.229.223384 85. DRINKINGAce HotelPouring Ribbons20 W 29th St 225 Avenue B, Second FloorBetween Broadway & 5th Ave Between 13th & 14th StsNew York, NY 10001 New York, NY 10009 +1.917.656.6788Alphabet City Beer Co. Terroir Tribeca96 Ave C 24 Harrison StreetBetween 6th & 7th StsAt Greenwich StNew York, NY 10009 New York, NY 10013+1.646.422.7103 +1.212.625.9463Brooklyn Brewery Yopparai1 Brewers Row151 Rivington St79 N 11th St Between Suffolk & Clinton StsBrooklyn, NY 11249 New York, NY 10002+1.718.486.7422+1.212.777.7253 85 86. TAKE AWAY SHOPPING Doughnut PlantChelsea Market379 Grand St 75 9th AveBetween Essex & NorfolkBetween 15th & 16th StsNew York, NY 10002 New York, NY 10011+1.212.505.3700 La Churreria NYCFulton Stall Market284 Mulberry StUnder the Fulton Market Building at theBetween E. Houston & Jersey St South Street SeaportNew York, NY 10012 South Street+1.212.219.0400Between Fulton & Beekman Sts New York, NY 10038 Momofuku Milk Bar Harlem Shambles251 East 13th St 2141 Frederick Douglass BoulevardBetween 2nd & 3rd AveBetween W 115 & W 116 StsNew York, NY 10003 | +1.347.577.9504 New York, NY 1002615 West 56th St+1.646.476.4650Between 5th & 6th AveNew York, NY 1001986 87. Kitchen Arts & Letters New Amsterdam Market1435 Lexington AveSouth StreetBetween 93rd & 94th Sts Between Beekman St & Peck SlipNew York, NY 10128New York, NY 10038+1.212.876.5550La Bote Epice Papabubble724 11th Ave380 Broome StBetween 51st & 52nd Sts Between Mulberry & Mott StsNew York, NY 10019New York, NY 10013+1.212.247.4407 +1.212.966.2599Mast Brothers ChocolateSaxelby Cheesemongers215 Water StEssex Street MarketBetween Beekman & Fulton Sts120 Essex StNew York, NY 10038New York, NY 10002+1.212.766.2266 +1.212.228.8204 87 88. SHOPPINGWHERE TO BUY FOOD PRODUCTS Smorgasburg DUMBO Beechers Handmade Cheese30 Water St 900 BroadwayBrooklyn, NY 11201Between 19th St & 20th StsNew York, NY 10003+1.212.466.3340 Smorgasburg WilliamsburgDean & Deluca27 N 6th St 560 BroadwayBetween Wythe Ave & Kent AveBetween Spring & Prince StsBrooklyn, NY 11211New York, NY 10012+1.212.226.6800 Elis Manhattan 1411 3rd Ave Between 80th & 81st Sts New York, NY 10028 +1.212.717.810088 89. WHERE TO BUY FOOD PRODUCTSUnion Square GreenmarketZabars 1 Union Sq W 2245 Broadway Between 16th & 17th StsBetween 80th & 81st Sts New York, NY 10003 New York, NY 10024 +1.212.788.7476+1.212.787.2000 OtherMurrays Cheese Nitehawk 254 Bleecker St136 Metropolitan Ave Between Leroy & Cornelia Sts Between Wythe Ave & Berry St New York, NY 10014 Brooklyn, NY 11211 +1.212.243.3289+1.718.384.3980Northern Spy Food Co. 511 E 12th St Between Avenue B & Avenue A New York, NY 10009 +1.212.228.5100 89 90. 1. Empelln Cocina 11.Pouring Ribbons 19.MomofukuMilkBar2. Bohemian12.Yopparai20.La Churreria3. Co. 13.Terroir Tribeca21.Doughnut Plant4. Burger Joint14.ABC Beer Co.22.Papabubble5. Momofuku15.EverymanEspresso23.Mast Brothers6. Hecho en DumboChocolateopyright 2012 Caitlin Zaino 16.Stumptown7. Red Rooster Coffee RoastersHarlem17.Abrao8. The Breslin18.O Caf9. Crif Dogs10.Jeepney 283 8th Ave18 Chelsea 7th Ave 16 Washington8 Square Park 5th Ave 4th St 14th St 23rd St 34th St42nd St 1315Lafayette St 2Park A 2322 Soho615Lexinery20 29Bow5 19Br17 15 10 1st Aveook 9StEssexlyn 27 12 11 Houston 21 East idge BrLower 14 VillageEast SideBrooklyn St Williams East River burg Bridge 90 91. 24.La Boite Epice 28.Chelsea Market25.Kitchen Arts 29.Fulton Stall Market&Letters+ New Amsterdam Market26.Harlem Shambles27.SaxelbyCheesemongers 2411th AveUpper West Side ydwaBroa 1926 HarlemCentral ParkLenox Ave 719459th St65th St 79th St 86th St96th St110th St116th St Avengton Ave25Upper East SideW S NE91 92. PHOTOGRAPHERS Cover Ruben Colomer on Flick Pg 26Top: Alice Gao (-Ruben-) From left to right: Pg 02-031982Chris911 on Flickr Image via Robb Report (Thank you 1.000.000 Times) @AndrewJacobWarren Pg 04-05April Younglove on Instagram, on Flickr (aprilskiver) Paul Wagtouicz, Robb Report Pg 06-07 The Breslin Bar and Dining Rooms Pg 27From left to right: website Robyn Lee on Flickr (roboppy), Yopparai on Facebook, Pg 0809All photos are duplicates from Christopher G. Moy, the relevant pages corresponding Andrew Lin on Instragm (lindrew) to each location. Pg 28Kat Bryant Pg 10 Left: Edsel Little on Flickr (EdselL)Pg 29Top: ABC Beer Co. on Facebook Top: Matt Ducker Bottom right: ABC Co.s Website Bottom: Adam Goldberg on Pg 30From left to right: Flickr (ALifeWorthEating) @majman on Instagram, @janeanger on Instagram, Pg 11 Michael T. on Flickr Opening Ceremony New News, (nicknamemiket) Everyman Espresso on Tumblr, Pg 1213Co. on Facebook Ray Lam on Instagram (@vurt) Pg 14 Top: Burger Joint on FacebookPg 31Top left: Stumptown Coffee Bottom left: Vincent Desjardins Roasters on Facebook on Flickr Top right: Robert Rowe Bottom right: Greg MaBottom: Stumptown Coffee on Flickr (Yogma) Roasters Website Pg 15 Top right: Pg 32Abrao on Facebook Lindsay Rhee on Flickr (linsters)Pg 33O Cafs website Bottom right:Pg 34-35 Papabubble on Flickr (papabubble.es) Momofuku on Facebook Pg 3637 All photos are duplicates from Pg 16 Hecho en Dumbo on Facebook the relevant pages corresponding Pg 17 Left: Sarah Ackerman to each location. on Flickr (Sarah_Ackerman) Pg 38Momofuku Milk Bar on Facebook Top right: Red Rooster HarlemPg 39La Churreria on Facebook on Facebook Pg 40Doughnut Plant on Facebook Bottom right: Marcus Samuelssons WebsitePg 41Top left: Peter Ash Lee Pg 18-19 The Breslin Bar and Dining Rooms Top right: Seth Smoot website for Remodelista Pg 20 Top left: Eric Litmer on Instagram Bottom: Lindsay Comer on Flickr (lindz.comer) Bottom left: Crif Dogs on Facebook Pg 42Top left: Mast Brothers Chocolate Right: Luke D on Instagram on Facebook (@ldivita) Bottom left: Image via Glenwood Pg 21 Jeepney on Facebook Right: Mast Brothers Chocolate Pg 22-23Jenny Downing on Flickr on Facebook Pg 2425All photos are duplicates from Pg 43Top left: Ibid. the relevant pages corresponding to each location. Top right: Image via Garance Dor92 Bottom: Mast Brothers Chocolate on Facebook 93. Pg 44-45Brooklyn Brine on FacebookPg 66 Semio on FlickrPg 4647All photos are duplicates fromPg 70-71Top left: Brooklyn Farethe relevant pages correspondingon Facebookto each location. Top right: Ibid.Pg 48 Top left: Marilynn K. Yee Bottom left: Ibid. Top right: THOR on FlickrBottom right: Jooeon Kim(geishaboy500) Pg 72-73Top left: Rye on FacebookBottom left: Ibid. Top right: Nitehawk on FacebookBottom right: La Boite Epice Center: Rye on FacebookPg 49 Kitchen Arts & Letters on Facebook Bottom left: IbidPg 50 Top left: Harlem Shambleson Facebook Bottom right: Nitehawk on FacebookTop right: Blake Adair Bachmanon Instagram (@bachman) Pg 74-75Top left: Image via Shiny BriteBottom left: Dave CookBottom left: Image via Je Blagueon Flickr (Eating in Translation) Top right: Phil Kline for NYC GoBottom right: Harlem Gal Inc. Bottom right: Jen CarlsonPg 51 First top left: Saxelby forGothamistCheesemongers on Facebook Right: The SoHoSecond top left: Ibid.Pg 76-78Rob Larsen on Flickr (Rob React)Right: Image via ZsaZsa BellagioPg 78 From left to right: South of Main St,Bottom: Saxelby Cheesemongers Brooklyn Brine on Facebook, on FacebookStumptown Coffee Roasters Website, ABC Beer Cos WebsitePg 52-53Jen Carlson for Gothamist Pg 80-81Lachlan Hardy on FlickrPg 54 Image via Sweet Tarte Pg 82-89All photos are duplicates fromPg 55 Brooklyn Brine on Facebookthe relevant pages correspondingPg 56 Empire Mayonnaise to each location.on Facebookpg 90 Left: Atlantic YachtingPg 57 Top left: Andrews Honeys websiteRight: Fabio Felipe on FlickrTop right: Empire Mayonnaises(Felipegonzales)website pg 91 Top left: @Robert DoranMiddle: Alina Karas on Instagram on Instagram (robdoran)(@alinakaras) Top right: Pat Guiney on FlickrBottom left:: Dino Giordano (Mr. Mystery)on Flickr (alsjhc)Bottom: 24gotham on TumblrBottom right: Siona Karen on FlickrPg 58-59 Ruthanne Reid on Flickr(thisreidwrite)Pg 6061All photos are duplicates fromthe relevant pages correspondingto each location.Pg 62-63Chelsea Market on FacebookPg 64-65Bottom left: Fulton Stall Marketon FacebookRest: New Amsterdam Market93 on Facebook 94. 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