Word Of Mouth: Enrico Primarti's New York City

Italian-born Chef Enrico Primarit of Alma 33 shares his favorite spots in and around New York City:

Brunch: Brooklyn Label

Fancy: Lure Fishbar

Best Value: Cafe Habana

Bar Scene/Drinks: Employees Only

Business Lunch: Aqua Grill

Burger: Five Leaves

Pizza: Gnocco

Sandwich: Bread (Spring Street)

Food Truck: Mud Coffee Truck

Regional: The Standard Grill

Hidden Gem: Yakitori Taisho

Mexican/Latin-American: Mesa Coyoacan

Japanese: Hasaki

Spanish/Tapas: El Porron

Thai/Southeast Asian: Nha Trang (Baxter Street)

Wine List: Morrell Wine Bar

Chinese: Dim Sum Go Go

Seafood: Blue Water Grill

Steak: Peter Luger

Italian: Falai

Barbecue: Peter Luger

Desserts: Falai

Indian: Tamarind

Vegetarian: Candle 79

Wild Card: Manna Kitchen