Go-to breakfast spot.

Another go-to breakfast spot.

I also love Jody Williams' and Rita Sodi’s Via Carota for lunch or dinner.

The NoMad is fun, too, especially for drinks in The Library.

For bagels.

There are multiple locations, but also a good spot for bagels.

Another spot for bagels.

For bagels.

Visit Runner & Stone in Gowanus for French-style pastries.

For outstanding contemporary cuisine.

For outstanding contemporary cuisine.

Visit Atla for modern Mexican.

For amazing sushi.

More amazing sushi.

I seriously dream about the sliced beef tripe and tendons, duck tongues and ma po tofu at Szechuan Gourmet. Go to there at lunch only and stick to the Szechuan dishes.

The pork and chive dumplings at Lam Zhou Hand-pulled Noodles are juicy and insanely cheap and even better if you ignore all the sticky surfaces.

One of my favorite Thai places.

You can’t beat the Haianese chicken at Eim Khao Mun Kai in Elmhurst.

For posh Italy-inspired cuisine, check out Lilia for delicious pasta dishes and dessert.

For more delicious pasta dishes.

Great New York Style pizza.

More great New York Style pizza.

You won’t find a better version of Rome’s traditional flat breads than Sullivan Street Bakery.

For craft beer.

For craft beer.

For natural wines.

For natural wines.

For Italian-style cocktails and atmosphere, I love Cafe Dante.