This is just the tip of the iceberg so do let us know if there's something specific you're looking for.

MANHATTAN

Breakfast / Brunch - Sadelles. Veselka. Bubby's (best pancakes in NY).

Lunch / Dinner - Veselka. Shoo Shoo. Katz Deli. The Smith (there are a few). Keens Steak House. Dante. The Dutch. Osteria 57. Tavern on the Green. Balaboosta. Charlie Bird (apparently Beyonce's favorite) Not a restaurant, but Korean BBQ in KTown.

Bakery / Coffee Shop - Dominque Ansel. Levain. Milk Bar.

Bar/ Cocktails - Employees Only. Milady's. Broken Shaker. The Plaza Palm Court. The Roost (if you want to visit the bar where we met!)

Pizza - Joe's. Prince Street Pizza. Emmy Squared.

BROOKLYN

Breakfast / Brunch - K'Far. Kelloggs Diner (Recently had a refurb and is now excellent) actually good at any time including for a late night drink and snack.

Lunch / Dinner - Birds of a Feather. Rule of Thirds. Hometown BBQ (Redhook) Pilot. Aurora. Fornino.

Bakery / Coffee Shop - L'Appartement 4F.

Bar/ Cocktails - Pilot. Harriet's Rooftop. Bar Blondeau. Westlight. Dolly's. George & Jacks. Midnights. Fresh Kills Bar. Talea Beer Co. With Others. Strong rope Brewery (Redhook)

Pizza - Emmy Squared.

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