Word Of Mouth: Chef Suvir Saran's New York
Brunch: Balthazar
Fancy: Asiate at night for dinner, enjoying views of Central Park.
Best Value: Moustache on Bedford Street
Bar Scene/Drinks: Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Business Lunch: Four Seasons Restaurant with Julian Niccolini when planning my menu.
Burger: Shake Shack
Pizza: Di Fara in Brooklyn, Dominic is the best!
Sandwich: 'ino on Bedford Street, Jason Denton and his team are sandwich geniuses.
Food Truck: Big Gay Ice Cream Truck
Regional: Vatan for Gujarati Vegetarian Fare from India
Hidden Gem: Tanoreen in Brooklyn for the BEST Middle Eastern and Palestinian Food in New York City.
Mexican/Latin American: Cucharamama, Hoboken, Maricel Presilla is the Queen of Latin Cuisine in my world.
Japanese: Megu Midtown for sushi, see chef Nori
Spanish/Tapas: Boqueria
Thai/Southeast Asian: SriPraPhai in Queens
Wine List: Babbo
Chinese: Chinatown Brasserie
Seafood: Le Bernardin
Steak: Peter Luger
Italian: Salumeria Rosi
Barbecue: Hill Country
Desserts: Spot Dessert Bar
Indian: Vatan
Vegetarian: At home.
Wild Card: Momofuku