Roberta’s is a pizza place in Bushwick that kickstarted a Neapolitan pie movement in NYC and then started selling frozen pizzas nationwide.

Xilonen is a Mexican restaurant on a corner in Greenpoint with a fully vegetarian menu and a great brunch.

Santo Bruklin is a casual Brazilian spot in Carroll Gardens with a nice backyard and some of the best pão de queijo in NYC.

Zanmi is an excellent Haitian restaurant in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

Blue Willow is an upscale Chinese restaurant in Midtown that specializes in Szechuan and Hunan food.

Yellow Rose in the East Village specializes in fantastic Texan food and homemade tortillas made with Sonoran flour.

Like its other locations around the city, Xi’an Famous Foods’ Flushing location serves spicy, satisfying western Chinese food we often dream about.

Colonia Verde is a Latin American restaurant in Fort Greene that’s ideal for date night outside.

Thai Farm Kitchen’s Seaport location serves some of the best Thai food in Manhattan.

Point Brazil is a buffet in Astoria that offers specialty meals on the first Saturday of every month that you should go out of your way for.

Beija Flor is a colorful, group-friendly spot in LIC where you’ll find some of the best Brazilian food in NYC.

New York Pão de Queijo is a small all-day Brazilian spot in Astoria where you should order a burger on the outdoor patio.

Berimbau is a casual West Village spot that serves the best Brazilian food in NYC.

Kilo is a Brazilian spot in Astoria with a buffet, grill station, and full bar.

Rangoon is an excellent Burmese restaurant in Crown Heights. Come for your next date night, small group dinner, or solo outdoor meal.

Edy’s Grocer is a Lebanese deli in Greenpoint where you can pick up dips, or have a nice brunch or lunch.