There’s a constant wait at Fish Cheeks for a reason. This Noho spot makes some of the best Thai food in the city, including an excellent crab curry.

Atla serves excellent Mexican food in a bright, all-day space in Noho. It’s great for a casual lunch or an upscale dinner.

Torien is a yakitori spot in Noho that serves a 13-course omakase for $150.

The Jones is in the tiny Noho space that used to house Great Jones Cafe. It’s a great spot for breakfast or a few seafood-focused small plates.

Bohemian has a secret phone number and referral process to get a reservation, but that’s not why you should care about this Japanese spot in Noho.

Gato, Bobby Flay’s Mediterranean spot in Noho, isn’t quite as good as it was when it opened, but it’s still a useful option in certain situations.

Lao Ma Spicy is where you go to get customizable Chinese dry pot near NYU.

The Bari is an upscale restaurant in Noho serving Korean and Japanese food.

The Bowery Electric is a bar and live music venue in Nolita where you can dance in the basement or see a band play.

Sorbillo is an Italian restaurant in the East Village from the people behind the most famous pizza place in Naples.

Vic’s in Noho is a restaurant to keep in your back pocket for when you need something easy and good.

Ghost Donkey is a little Mexican-themed cocktail bar with a few couches and a lot of red lights hanging from the ceiling.

The Wren is an after-work bar in Noho always filled with young professionals.

A 30-minute, $50, outdoor omakase experience.

An old, cash-only neighborhood bar.

Acme has dropped its impressive Nordic menu in favor of a pretty standard Italian/American one. It's now much more about the scene than the food.