New York

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Williamsburg, West Village   |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

This is my new all-time favorite NYC pizza. I don’t usually prefer white pizzas but the Fig & Bacon slice happened to be the most flavorful pizza because of the sweetness of the fig jam and the sweet and savory bacon. Adding their chili oil was like an explosion of flavors in the best way possible. I’m partial to red pizzas and the New Yorker slice was heavenly. Cupped pepperoni is my favorite kind of pepperoni, which they nailed. The dollops of ricotta elevated the slice. Highly, highly recommend.

Greenwich Village   |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

Potentially unpopular opinion: Bleecker Street’s Nonna Maria is the best pizza in NYC! Every bite is an explosion of flavor; the sauce, mozzarella, and basil work together beautifully. This was a slice of heaven and my favorite food experience in NYC.

Chelsea, Noho, Times Square, Grand Central, Tribeca   |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

Who would’ve thought that some of my favorite tacos would be in New York? Their carne asada is immaculate—perfectly seasoned and grilled. Not many asada tacos can compare to theirs. Their adobada tacos are also heavenly.

East Village, Midtown, 5th Ave   |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

Ippudo’s Akamaru Shinaji is in my top 3 bowls of ramen. The broth was perfection: the garlic oil and their spicy “Umami Dami” paste elevated the classic tonkotsu flavor. I also couldn’t get enough the thin noodles. Even though it was on the pricier end, it’s very worth and I highly recommend!

Chinatown   |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

One of my favorite places to get Pork Soup Dumplings! They were much bigger than your average soup dumpling, which I appreciated.

Greenwich, Union Square, TImes Square, Fulton St, Brooklyn   |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

The famous Joe’s Pizza has its walls plastered with pictures of dozens of celebrities and claims to have the best pizza in NY. It was one of my favorites, but I think there’s better (stay tuned!). My favorite slice was the Fresh Mozzarella because of the sweetness of the sauce and the yummy mozzarella.

Nolita   |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

I loved every component of this slice, especially the pepperoni. It’s a very well balanced and tasty slice!

Times Square, Midtown, Brooklyn   |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

We enjoyed this unique dining experience and of course, the ramen. You sit in solo dining booths so you can fully enjoy the ramen, free of distractions. We really enjoyed it, especially their Original Spicy Red Sauce and thin noodles.

East Village, Clinton Hill   |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

I was blown away by how good the Hangover Sandwich was. The remoulade and tarragon aioli were clearly the highlights because of how flavorful they were. I’m also not the biggest fan of pickles but theirs were perfect!

Brooklyn  |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

I liked their Niku Udon more than ones I had in Japan! I loved how the spicy chili crunchy garlic enhanced the broth. What a comforting and satisfying meal. 

Lower East Side, 34th St, Brooklyn  |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

I found my new favorite bagel. Their pastrami-cured salmon was the best smoked salmon I’ve ever had because of its freshness and flavor. Their everything bagel was perfectly seasoned as it wasn’t too overpowering. Even the cream cheese and tomato were high quality. It’s worth trying!

Lower East Side, Dumbo   |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

Eggs Benedict is my go-to brunch order and this made it into my top 3. I’ve never had one like it and the latkes as the base instead of English muffins was genius. They were perfectly crispy and went so well with the other components. The roe caviar was like the cherry on top of this masterpiece of a dish. Highly recommend!

Union Square, Greenpoint   |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

I found my new favorite ice cream. Each element was executed perfectly and I was astounded by the quality. The Cookies ‘N Panna flavor was delicious. This high quality ice cream was creamy, stretchy, and even airy. To top it off, the panna, olive oil, and sea salt toppings took this ice cream to the next level. Highly, highly recommend.

Multiple Locations   |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

The hype for this place is very well warranted because it’s one of my new all-time favorite cookies. They achieved the perfect, gooey center and the walnuts balanced the sweet chocolate chips so well. 

East Village   |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

I was blown away by how good this scone is—it’s undoubtedly the best one I’ve ever had. The outside was crunchy while the inside was warm and soft. The butter and raspberry jam took it to the next level.

35th St, Soho   |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

Black Tap’s CrazyShakes are out of this world. We thoroughly enjoyed the Cookie Shake, but our favorite is still the Cookies n Cream Supreme.

East Village   |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

This cookie had everything I look for: a warm, gooey center and the perfect amount of chocolate chips.

Soho   |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

This was pastry heaven. We had to get cronuts from where they were invented! They change flavors every month and June’s was Honey Peach & Graham Cracker.

Ukranian Village   |   Website

Food Rating: 10/10

Their pumpkin rolls smelled heavenly and I couldn’t wait to try them. The rolls were fluffy and the icing was perfectly sweet. 

East Village   |   Website

Food Rating: 9/10

I’m not a fan of banana pudding but loved this dessert! I can’t say no to a cruffin and this one was well executed. I also wish I could’ve tasted more of the lychee for the Raspberry Lychee Rose Jam & Cream Doughnut but this was a solid donut.

Brooklyn   |   Website

Food Rating: 9/10

We had 6 flavors for $10.50–not a bad deal! We went to their Red Hook location, which was also a mini ice cream museum (free entry).

StuyTown   |   Website

Food Rating: 9/10

I enjoyed the sweetness of this pastry!

Brooklyn, Midtown, Times Square   |   Website

Food Rating: 9/10

We had to get a slice of cheesecake while we were in NY! It was solid. I'd love to try their other flavors next time.

Ukranian Village   |   Website

Food Rating: 8/10

I love babka but wasn’t expecting and didn’t prefer the lemon filling. The bread was great though!

Breakfast: Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Co. 

Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Staten Ferry (View of Statue of Liberty)

Lunch: Joe’s Pizza

Oculus

9/11 Memorial

Friends Apartment (90 Bedford St)

Washington Square

Snack: Bleecker Street Pizza and/or Black Tap

Strand Book Store

Dinner: Ippudo

Drinks in Brooklyn

 Breakfast: Ess-a-Bagel

Central Park

Grand Central Station

Lunch: Ichiran

Rockefeller Center

Radio City Music Hall

Times Square

Snack: Junior’s Bakery

Vessel

The High Line

Chelsea Market

Dinner: Los Tacos No. 1

Lion King on Broadway

 Breakfast: Dominique Ansel Bakery

Coney Island

Lunch: Joe’s Shanghai and/or Prince Street Pizza

Chinatown

Little Italy

Snack: Red Hook Ice Cream Factory

East Village

Dinner: Love Mama

Nightlife in East Village