Barney Greengrass

"BGG is brunch royalty. That’s why we can use that abbreviation and just assume you know what we’re referring to. This 1908-established Jewish deli has plenty of room for you to sit and eat a real brunch, which sets it apart from a lot of the city’s classic smoked fish spots. The no-frills diner-esque space opens at 8:30am, and you probably want to get here by 10am if you don’t want to have to wait for a table. Bring a small group, and get some scrambled eggs, oblong-shaped latkes, and near-translucent nova. This place doesn’t accept credit cards, so bring cash." - neha talreja, will hartman, bryan kim, kenny yang