"In a year of exciting restaurant sequels, Carnitas Ramirez has us at Top Gun: Maverick levels of excitement. Following up the success of their original Greenpoint location, the new spot in the East Village only does carnitas. Tacos cost $5, and you can order individual parts of the pig, like lengua or costilla, that get cleaved up on a big wooden chopping block in front of you. The green storefront has big open windows, and you can get $7 beers." - will hartman