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Au Cheval
🍔Cheeseburgers · New York, NY
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New York, NY
Au Cheval
🍔Cheeseburgers · New York, NY
Your Crown Jewel pick earns this restaurant a bonus point on the leaderboard.
Au Cheval
New York, NY
Au Cheval's double with the fried egg is exactly what it promises. The patties have proper sear and the dijonnaise cuts through the richness. Cortlandt Alley location is a vibe.
Pommes Frites
New York, NY
Pommes Frites on MacDougal has been doing Belgian-style double-fried fries since the 90s. The cone with peanut sauce is my order. Over 30 dipping sauces to choose from.
LOS TACOS No.1
New York, NY
Los Tacos No. 1 is the real deal. The adobada on a corn tortilla with a squeeze of lime is transportive. Chelsea Market location can get hectic but the line moves fast.
Joe's Pizza Broadway
New York, NY
Joe's is the standard. Thin crust, proper fold, cheese that pulls just right. Been eating these slices since I was a kid crossing the bridge.
Taiyaki NYC Japanese Ice Cream
New York, NY
Taiyaki does soft serve in a fish-shaped waffle cone. The matcha and black sesame flavors are legit, not overly sweet
Katz's Delicatessen
New York, NY
Katz's has been hand-carving pastrami and brisket since 1888. The brisket on rye with mustard is New York on a plate. Worth every penny.
The Donut Pub
New York, NY
Donut Pub on 14th has been around since 1964. Open late, classic glazed that's crispy outside and pillowy inside. Old school NYC
Xing Fu Tang
New York, NY
Xing Fu Tang makes the brown sugar boba fresh in front of you. The stir-fried tapioca pearls have that caramelized chew that puts other boba shops to shame.
Ichiran
New York, NY
Ichiran's solo booth setup is perfect for a focused ramen experience. You customize everything on the order sheet. The tonkotsu is rich, porky, and the noodles have ideal chew.
Sushi Nakazawa
New York, NY
Nakazawa's 21-course omakase in the West Village is an experience. Each piece tells you something about the fish. The rice seasoning is flawless.
Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - East Village
New York, NY
Nan Xiang soup dumplings are the real deal. The crab and pork xiao long bao burst with hot broth when you bite in. East Village outpost has shorter lines than the original.