Will Hartman
NYC Staff Writer
Will Hartman was born and raised in Westchester County, and has strong opinions on things like potato cones and why everyone who can should spend an hour at Walter’s Hot Dogs. Before working at The Infatuation, he wrote for a restaurant-industry magazine, and worked in restaurant kitchens and as a butcher. Will is passionate about chicken noodle soup and being disappointed by The Mets, and is constantly impressing himself by finding cream cheese in new locations on his face whenever he eats a bagel.
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Page 3Where To Eat When You’re Visiting NYC
Coming to New York is exciting and intimidating. Let us take some of the pressure off by suggesting where to eat.
The Best Places To Eat In DeKalb Market Hall
Oxtail grilled cheese, al pastor, and Katz's pastrami without the long line.
The Lions Bar & Grill
Get a casual drink and one of the best burgers in the East Village at The Lions.
Pan Pan Vino Vino
A bakery by day, and a quirky wine bar at night, Pan Pan Vino Vino might be the most Greenpoint cafe ever.
Arepa Lady
Unsurprisingly, you can get arepas and empanadas from Arepa Lady, a solid lunch option at DeKalb Market Hall.
The Times Square Chain Restaurant Power Rankings
Choose your fighter: Dallas BBQ, Olive Garden, or Margaritaville.
Hard Rock Cafe
The Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square is fine for looking at music memorabilia, and buying merch from the gift shop.
Henry Public
Henry Public is a great place to spend a quiet night in Cobble Hill with a friend, a burger, or just whatever book you’re reading.
Dave & Busters
It's a good thing Dave & Buster's has plenty of arcade games to distract you from the food.
Harlem Seafood Soul
The Dekalb Market Hall location of a Harlem food cart, this stall has solid chicken and waffles.
Hoexter's
Hoexter's is a throwback to the 1970s, complete with gorgonzola bread and flannel wallpaper.
NYC's Greatest Old-School Italian Restaurants, From Oldest To Newest
Because you don’t eat enough baked clams.
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao
Bring a group to this East Village branch of a popular soup dumpling chain for an easy, impromptu dinner.
Tacos El Porky
Tacos El Porky makes decent but not essential tacos in the East Village. It's a solid option for lunch or after a night out.
Hellbender
At Hellbender in Ridgewood, enjoy fried Oaxaca cheese and a rum cocktail called the Taxidermy Jaguar while staring at a taxidermy jaguar.
The Best Bars In The East Village
There are a lot of bars in the East Village. Here are the ones we like best.
Class On 38th
Remember Class On 38th the next time you’re in the Garment District and want drinks and good izakaya food like monkfish karaage.
Red Rover
Red Rover in Greenpoint is useful for anyone who wants to drink coffee, do some work, and have a glass of wine in one place.
L'Industrie Pizzeria West Village
The second outpost of NYC’s best slice shop serves the same great pizza in the West Village.
The Best Restaurants In The East Village
Our favorite spots in a neighborhood packed with great places to eat.
Tolo
This Chinese wine bar bridges the sceney-ness of Dimes Square and the flavors of Chinatown with smart, soulful food, and funky pours.