Fresh, pan-Latin offerings include flavors from Mexican street fare and ceviche to pineapple guava ribs and chimichurri.
Pleasantly overstuffed tortas and savory tacos al pastor have made the tiny servingroom and takeaway counter one of the area’s biggest hits.
Local home cooks turn to owner Luis Perez for expertly hand-spiced sausages, turkey wings, and custom cuts of rabbit, dried fish, pork, and more.
Aside from 24-hour service, a crowd-pleasing breakfast menu that includes dollar tamales, pan dulce, and more set this eatery apart.
Time-tested recipes, addictive red sauce, and coal brick-baked pies have been the dishes du jour since the 1930s, when the legendary local pizza chain got its start at this very spot.
The old school-style restaurant is often likened to the Italian version of cheers: with time, the friendly staffers all know your name (and ziti order) by heart.
From bright blue walls to a dozen-plus nacho plates, the tucked-away spot is known for irrististibly rich (and inventive) takes on Latin comfort dining.
This D.I.Y. joint prides itself on customized options, from slider-sized patties and buns to oversize and veggie burgers topped with housemade sweet chili sauce.
The sibling-owned eatery spans the whole of island-born cuisine -- from Trinidadian callaloo and roti to Guyanese masala curries -- with expert taste.
Earl’s Beer and Cheese’s slightly-more-serious sister restaurant boasts extended wine selections and quirky high-end dishes from foie gras fluffernutters to a handful of wines on tap.
Permanent holiday lights, dollar games of mini pool, and all-day happy hour prices are among the two-room dive saloon’s top charms.
Blink and you’ll miss the bright red door, old-fashioned cocktails, and crowd-pleasing mac ‘n cheese at this tiny drinking gem.
After pairing simple couscous and hummus plates with house wines, wind down with a choose-your-own-flavor hookah share.
Expertly paired craft beer and cheese plates add up a perfectly low-key date or happy hour night destination.
Sidle up to tequila flights, mezcal cocktails, and a fresh seafood-filled menu at the southwest and Day of the Dead-inspired restaurant.
Feast each of your senses on a crowd-pleasing mix of Puerto Rican pub fare and a live music roster representing the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Haiti, jazz fusion, and more.
Crowd-loved happy hour and game day margaritas and draft beers are paired with savory ribs, baked macaroni and cheese, and fifty cent chicken wings.
The buy-in-bulk wholesale club is a destination for both local families and Madison Avenue shoppers looking to stock up on household supplies.
The cavernous indoor-outdoor market is a go-to for vintage chandeliers, clocks, and more that owners have salvaged from old buildings just before they made their way to landfills.
The recently opened mega-store outpost at 116th Street is both a Manhattan retail destination and anchor to the East River Plaza Mall.
Though just a few blocks long, Jefferson park is constantly bustling with activity -- from runners and pick-up basketball games to DIY outdoor fitness seekers and families.
Core-building and benchmark-based training is the focus at the no-frills CrossFit outpost.
In addition to workouts, and aquatics center, and adult gaming leagues, the family-friendly workout facility offers party space, martial arts training, and competitive race training.
Uptown- and Staten Island-based salon scene fixture Eddie Rodriguez’s largest location also offers body, skin, and nail services in addition to his city-famous cuts and color.
In addition to takeaway sweets, the sweet-smelling cooking space doubles as a catering facility, personal chef source, and gift center for those looking to ship owner Ayala Dunchin’s goods.
From breakfast hits like whole wheat pancakes, feta cheese empanadas to an inviting patio and weekly open mic nights, you won’t go wrong making a weekend of eating here.
Fresh croissants, chantilly creamed pastries, and expertly buttered baguettes are the go-to goods at the classic French-flavored neighborhood bakery.
Baked snacks, pressed grilled cheese croissants, and impeccable service keep the rave reviews (and local coffee lovers) coming back for more.
The Bronx-based bakery favorite is a go-to for special occassion carrot, German Chocolate, and red velvet slices.
The center for Latin American arts and culture has hosted exhibits and activists since 1969.
Check out some of the most famed and beloved graffiti in the city, where many notable artists now put their street art on display.
Stop in to look at over a million artifacts of New York City history that spans from its Dutch origins to now.
The two-story book store and reading den plays home to celebrity author readings, community writing workshops, and story hours for kids.
The converted loft space serves as both a haven for African and African American artists in residence and site for curated shows from across the country and around the globe.
