Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner (and Dessert) in NY

There are so many options when it comes to eating in New York; that visit restaurants, and check out the trendiest food stops in town has become a huge tourist activity. Locations for food fixes range from the most luxurious to the simplest dining places: from trendy food carts, food trucks, and street foods to bars, dessert shops, ice cream parlors, and many more. This city has become a food hub for many different cultural groups who have settled in throughout the years. And the influx of cultures may be the reason why New York’s dining spots are growing in numbers. There is no specific cuisine that reigns in the city; your senses will take you where you need to go. To help you along your culinary adventure, here is our list of the ten places not to miss while in NYC. From breakfast to dinner and yummy desserts, we try to fill your gastronomic cravings in all the ways possible.

Breakfast:

The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W. 29th St., nr. Broadway

212-679-1939

*Consider having breakfast at this One Michelin Star restaurant in Midtown West. A gastropub at heart, The Breslin Bar & Dining Room may not be your typical breakfast hub, but it does serve meals that are truthfully satisfying. Try their full English meal with the sausage, egg, tomato, and bacon or you can also opt for their ham and cheese sandwich that will give you the energy you need to last through the day. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room is under the kitchen supervision of Chef Peter Cho and is located at the Ace Hotel.

Clinton Street Baking Co.

4 Clinton Street

646-602-6263

*This New York-favorite breakfast joint has yet to be given negative reviews by its loyal patrons. Since 2001, the Clinton Street Baking Co. has been consistent in giving the best breakfast meals to diners, from its signature omelets to crazily delicious pancakes of different flavors. The blueberry pancakes are the must-tries, being voted twice as the best in the city by New York Magazine. Dishes created by its chef/owner Neil Kleinberg started with small hand-mixed baked goods, which captured many gastronomes in the area, eventually giving in to the demand and expanding to a go-to breakfast joint.

Brunch:

Balthazar Restaurant

80 Spring St. (Crosby St).

212-965-1414

*Live your dreams of a breakfast in Paris with Balthazar Restaurant’s French-style brasserie. It is one of the hottest brunch restaurants in SoHo and in the entire New York City. From its Paris-style bistro look to its delicious eggs entrees, croissants, bagels, French toasts, and a whole a lot more. Pop in to enjoy their special Sunday brunch on a no-rush, lazy weekend. And if you can’t make it during the day, they’re open till midnight in case you’ve got some dining out plans.

Egg

135 N 5th St.

718-302-5151

* True enough, this brunch restaurant is popular for its egg dishes, but it does not necessarily revolve around a single item. Egg is a Southern-style breakfast joint that has extended its menu for foodies who’d like to have some decent lunch meals, and now it’s popular for its brunch menu. It may be a bummer that Egg only has limited seats, but nonetheless, it gathers a huge  crowd that is ready for some heavy stuffing action. Consider having some Grafton Cheddar Omelet with broiled tomatoes for breakfast or order its famous buttermilk biscuit and you’re sure to have a good day ahead.

Lunch:

Slice, the Perfect Food

535 Hudson St # 1

(212) 929-2920

* Slice, the Perfect Food is one of New York’s favorite healthy lunch joints. Their pizzas are made with the freshest, most natural and organic ingredients. All the stuffing and toppings may not be as healthy as the core ingredients, but it wouldn’t kill to have portion control while dining. An order of their triangular pizza can be divided into four slices, so sharing would be a great idea. Let the mozzarella ooze in every bite of Slice’s delicious pizza lunches.

Peter Luger Steakhouse

178 Broadway.

718-387-7400

* It may look like your typical New York steakhouse, but when it comes to dining, nothing beats a good old steak that is just perfect in every aspect. Peter Luger Steakhouse is the best steakhouse in the entire New York City and it has a Michelin Star on hand to prove it. Speaking of the finest steaks, you must try their signature porterhouse steak that has been a foodie favorite for many, many years. They have different daily lunch specials, making each lunch treat interesting and gastronomically satisfying.

Dinner:

Gramercy Tavern

42 E 20th St

(212) 477-0777

*This has been New York’s most popular restaurant for many years. Its loyal diners have witnessed Chef Michael Anthony’s extraordinary talent in preparing inventive American cuisine. Gramercy Tavern resembles a laid back, elegant tavern that mesmerizes diners while they wait for a wonderful meal ahead. Experience seasonal dishes with bold flavors in this critic’s pick restaurant.

Le Bernardin

155 W 51st St

(212) 554-1515

* Le Bernardin is one of the Theatre District’s best seafood restaurants. Chef Eric Rupert’s menu of American and seafood cuisines has been making waves for over a decade. It belongs to the elite of Top 50 Restaurants around the world and has kept a Michelin Star under its name for years. Experience the beauty and richness of seafood wonders like tuna, oysters, and fish courtesy of Chef Eric Rupert and his team at Le Bernardin.

Frozen Finds:

L’Arte Del Gelato

75 7^th Avenue S. (Barrow St.)

(212) 924-0803

*If it is authentic Italian ice cream you want but you’re stuck in New York, it is authentic Italian ice cream you’re going to get without booking a flight to Italy. With frozen desserts made fresh daily, L’Arte Del Gelato provides the best gelato in New York City. This ice cream joint is also known for their classic flavor of the month surprise; for the month of October, sample their Pumpkin Gelato (Gelato di Zucca).

Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

65 Bayard St

212-608-4170 or 757-752-8696

*What’s more interesting than the stuff that you can find in Chinatown? Finding stuff to eat in Chinatown! A popular ice cream joint in this town is known as the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, scooping up ice cream lovers since 1978. A visit to this ice cream joint means a taste of authentic Chinese flavors of herbal green tea, lychee sorbet, and the signature flavor of Almond cookie ice cream. Stop by this colorful frozen palace when you hit the wonderful streets of Chinatown.