On the ground floor of the Chelsea Hotel. Dark red decor, paella and sangria rule.
Expensive
Frankie and Johnnie's
Old school vibe, solid steaks and a good $30 prix fixe lunch deal.
Donovan's Pub
Great burgers and authentic Irish food under the 7 train in Woodside, Queens.
Zarela
Gourmet Mexican food.
Trattoria L'incontro
Quality, authentic Italian food. Great pizza from their brick oven.
Peter Luger
A classic, historic New York City steakhouse. Situated near the Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn. Sawdust covered floors, gruff German waiters, large steaks and bigger tabs. Worth the trip from anywhere.
One If By Land
Dripping with history, this restaurant is located in a historic carriage house in Greenwich Village.

