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Slinging hand-carved pastrami since 1888. Grab a ticket at the door, tip your cutter, and don’t lose that ticket.

The gold standard of the New York slice since 1975. No frills, no seats worth mentioning, no notes.

Island heat with downtown polish — jerk from the grill, vintage reggae vinyl spinning all night.

Smoke pouring off drum grills on Flatbush Ave. This is the real thing — counter service, foil container, perfection.

Red-sauce theater with tuxedoed captains and tableside Caesar. The toughest table in the city — worth the hunt.

Eric Ripert’s temple of fish — three Michelin stars and arguably the finest seafood in America.

Maine lobster trucked down fresh, piled into buttered rolls in a Brooklyn shed near the water.

The Queen of Soul Food since 1962. Sunday gospel brunch is dinner and a show in one booth.

Tijuana-style tacos that ended the argument about whether NYC can do tacos. It can. Right here.

The cart that launched a thousand carts. Yellow rice, red sauce if you dare, white sauce always.

Four generations of appetizing — hand-sliced smoked salmon on bagels that need no toasting.

The tonkotsu that started New York’s ramen boom. The welcome shout alone is worth the wait.

Beer-hall gruff since 1887. Dry-aged porterhouse, thick bacon, and waiters who’ve seen everything.

Six ounces of molten cookie that ruined all other cookies. Still warm if you time it right.

This slice shop has turned pizza into an art form with its legendary Sicilian SoHo Squares and Neapolitan pies. Don’t miss the crispy pepperoni that practically sings its own tune with each bite.

Get ready for a flavor explosion at The Simpson, where award-winning Caribbean-American soul food meets Brooklyn flair. Celebrity chef Patrick Simpson whips up dishes that make every meal a vibrant celebration.

This uptown gem serves up sizzling steaks and Southern-style sides in a vibrant setting that pulses with Motown and RnB vibes. With exposed brick and local art, Casa Ricardo offers an energetic dining experience that's impossible to ignore.

This waterfront gem serves up fresh seafood with a charming, casual vibe. Perfect for those lazy summer days when a delicious lobster roll or seafood platter is calling your name!

A hidden gem on City Island, The Black Whale serves up fresh catches with a side of island vibes. Perfect for seafood lovers looking for a casual yet delicious dining experience.

Dive into a seafood paradise at The Original Crab Shanty where the garlic bread is practically legendary, and the crab dishes are nothing short of spectacular. This family-owned gem serves up a delightful blend of New England-style fare that’ll make you feel like you're dining by the shore.