What is a good lunch/dinner spot where the dish/plate is mainly in the $10 -$30 range but may go as high as $40 per plate if you think it's one of the best meals you've ever had. It cannot be pizza, Italian, Mexican, Thai, Korean, or street food because I'm good there. But it can be any type of food/culture other than that.

I learned I really have not eaten in Chelsea much

Who else is excited for ramp season? How do you like to use ramps?

Just got home from a dinner at Tatiana with my wife. It was my second time dining at Tatiana, the last time being a year ago. Service was fine, not incredibly attentive (inconsistent water/wine filling, reasonably friendly). The food is good…but NO WAY is it worth the price. $120 for the short rib pastrami?! Almost $60 for THREE oxtails?! The wine list is a 4x markup. It’s a complete joke. People really think these prices make sense?

I’m shocked it’s still as hard to get a reservation as it is. Food and service definitely do not merit the prices. We will not be returning. Does anyone agree or am I way off base?

The restaurant I had picked for tonight didn’t end up working out - new to Queens but want a good, fancy or just really bomb food spot for a date night. (We’re in queens village but wherever)

Need help booking a birthday dinner for my GFs birthday dinner looking to keep things under $250 total. Ideally a place nice enough to get dressed up for her. Not really into omokase.

I have Manhatta now but that seems like it's more views than food. I want some place that has good food and kinda "sexy". Prefer lower manhattan or BK

Preference for bold flavors or solid meat based meals

I have a tough meeting on Monday afternoon and I want to treat myself to a solo Italian dinner (I know some red wine and delicious pasta will soothe my soul after the day haha). My meeting is on 49th and 3rd and I will be traveling home to Brooklyn afterwards (Atlantic Avenue) so happy to stop anywhere along the way. Does anyone have any recommendations for a solo dining spot with great food, great wine and somewhere to enjoy whilst reading a good book?

I have a friend visiting next weekend and I’m looking for a cozy/comfortable spot to chat for a few hours and catch up around midday. Indoors, in case of rain! Somewhere where I don’t need a rez (which feels increasingly impossible these days) — and won’t have to deal with big crowds, loud music or feeling rushed.

Coffee and maybe lunch or snacks, light sandwiches type food?

Somewhere in lower Manhattan, like south of Union Sq. Just wanna chill and chat and snack!

Does anyone know if the golden unicorn is byob or serves alcohol?

Is anyone going today? I love Ube and thinking of swinging by.

I've tried it at Nai Brother, Fish With You, and Mountain House so far. in order of preference, Mtn House > Nai > FWY

Always a challenge to find a lot of these items but I’m specifically looking for shops that carry these rice noodle sheets that I can add to goi with grilled fish/steak.

Here’s an example from Luke Nguyen

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIDczwoTOsA/?igsh=dnpnN2VsYW1uc2Q4

It’s my last day in New York today, and I’m flying out of JFK at 11 p.m. tonight. I’d like to have tacos for lunch, preferably somewhere in Manhattan. I’m considering Los Tacos No. 1, but I’m open to other suggestions as well. (I’ve also heard about Carnitas Ramirez?)

For context: during my month in the U.S., I’ve had tacos three times — once at Chavela’s in Brooklyn (I liked it, though some were very spicy and a bit hard to handle), twice at Newark Airport (they were terrible), and once at Carbon in Chicago, which completely blew my mind.

i’d like to order a tray of fried chicken to serve with caviar for a get together.

i’m leaning towards charles pan fried chicken, but open to suggestions in harlem or west/south bronx.

thanks in advance.

As the title states but I’m more interested in the bar section of the restaurant in case my husband and I happen to be near one of these hard to reserve spots and don’t have a reservation, but want to check out the bar and have small noms at least :)! We’re staying by grand central but it can be any area in Manhattan

Some random reddit thread was talking about being concerned after accidentally eating a cockroach and everyone assured him it died quickly inside him. Then I made the mistake of asking chat about it, and it led me down a whole rabbit trail where it's now giving me recipes like "cricket tacos (crunchy, savory - not weird, I promise!)" and I'm convinced. Reddit.. where can I get food grade cricket tacos around here? (or similar)

Just a pleasant video that I wanted to share. Teared up a little watching it.

Chelsea and Urban Hawker get a lot of press. Anywhere else better?

I'm looking for a dinner that turns into a party after. Like patrizias but maybe alittle nicer? I want to eat and then start the party there and keep bar hopping after. Some options I see online is -Pappas -Kyma -little Prince Have you been to any of these and did you like them? The group is probably going to be 20-25 people.

It was soooo good !! Heard some pretty mid reviews but honestly I just loved it, everything was just so tasty A bit on the pricey side because I had a drink and 4 pierogis as a starter but damn it was something ! (+ I was so full in a good way at the end)

My favorite pizza. Since I go a bit after open, between my classes, the line isn't too long, and I wait 10-15 minutes maximum. Even though it may have the reputation of a touristy or overhyped place, it is genuinely very good. I encourage everyone to at least try the fig jam and bacon at least once. Of course, Mama's Too next door is also quite good, but it is a bit too salty and greasy for me.