Will Hartman

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In the West Village, Slicehaus stands out for the fancy toppings you can add to your pizza.

The best zeppole, sausage and peppers, and other festival bites to eat at the Feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy.

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New York City has a ridiculous number of bars. Dive bars, sports bars, cocktail bars, beer bars, bars with DJs, bars with bathroom mirrors that are particularly flattering, speakeasy bars inside of subway stations, and more. But you’re not reading this guide because you want to know about every bar in New York City. You’re here because you want to know about the most pleasant places to sit outside on a hot summer day, perhaps with an interesting glass of wine, an expertly made cocktail, or a col…

Enjoy some babka pizza and NYC’s best view at Breads Bakery’s Brooklyn Bride Park location.

In the East Village, Titi's second location has the same great empanadas as the original, along with some sandwiches and late hours.

Have your next tofu-fueled group dinner at DubuHaus in Koreatown.

Taqueria El Chato is a great late-not spot in Greenwich Village.

At Crevette, a summery seafood restaurant in the West Village, the chicken frites stands out.

Entre Nous is a Clinton Hill wine bar with good French food and lots of people on dates.

Bananas works for a back-up date in the East Village.

Look past the window dressing at Mr. Moto’s “residence” in Williamsburg, and you’ll find some high quality fish in the kitchen.

In Greenpoint, Bagel Joint has some interesting flavors and sandwiches.

Wildair is a casual wine bar on the Lower East Side, attached to the acclaimed tasting menu restaurant Contra.

EJ’s Luncheonette is a classic Upper East Side diner with a big scene on weekend mornings.

Don't go to Madison Square Garden and spend $32 on a sad fried lump.

At Elbow Bread, a bakery on the Lower East Side, the palmiers have caraway seeds, and the pretzels look like hugging arms.