"The Dish: Potato Pierogi These stuffed dumplings at Veselka have kept the party going, soaking up booze in the East Village since 1954. But this Ukrainian diner's pierogi aren’t just drunk food. They’re just as life-giving when eaten in the morning, alongside a big plate of pancakes and your third refill of perfectly weak coffee. The dumplings come with a few different fillings, but you can never go wrong with classic potato. They’re crispy when fried, and chewy when boiled, but if you ask nicely, they’ll let you order half-and-half for a textural whirlwind. " - bryan kim, sonal shah, willa moore, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, neha talreja