The restaurant business is a tough, competitive business. Some restaurants come and go faster than an Internet date!

And when something new opens, if they don't make a good first impression, word-of-mouth will kill them. Everything you could possibly want is in New York! Restaurants owned by renowned chefs, New York style pizzerias, Jewish delis, ethnic specialties, the most divine bakeries, diners, hot dogs and gyros from street vendors!


It's all here.

 (photo by UK NAKED MEN)


Some of the good old standbys as well as some newbies are listed below!


Bamboo 52
344 W. 52nd,  New York, NY (next door to Therapy) 212-315-2777
Hell's Kitchen gay hotspot for sushi!Vibrant, bustling, plus great bamboo garden out back!

B.E.D. New York
530 W. 27th st, 6th floor. 212-594-4109
Slightly overrated perhaps, but I still love Sunday brunch on the rooftop here on a gorgeous day!

Better Burger
178 8th Ave, New York, NY 212-989-6688
Where Chelsea boys beef it up without ruining their physique. 11-11 daily.

Bone Lick Park
75 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 212-647-9600
The gay owners' sense of humor comes out in this barbecue restaurant's double-sided name.

Cafeteria
119 7th Ave, (at 17th) New York, NY 212-414-1717
This 24-hour greasy spoon is the 4am pit stop of choice for clubbing men. Hip, mixed crowd.

Cowgirl
519 Hudson St, New York, NY   212-633-1133
Rowdy gals drink up mason jar margaritas at this down-home Village spot.

East of Eighth
254 W 23rd St, New York, NY    212-352-0075
Contemporary bistro with a  flirty scene that heats up this Chelsea restaurant's garden year-round. 2 levels.

Elmo Restaurant and Lounge
156 7th Ave, New York, NY   212 337.8000
Loved for its eye-catching scenery as much as its chic homestyle dishes.

Food Bar
149 8th Ave, (17-18th) New York, NY 212-243-2020
Chelsea couples flock to this neighborhood favorite for a fabulous brunch.

44 & X
622 10th Ave, New York, NY   212-977-1170
An intimate and delicious Hell's Kitchen escape with a loyal boy following.

LIPS
2 Bank Street,  (at 7th ave.) New York, NY  212-675-7710
New York drag legend. The ultimate in drag dining.

One if by Land, Two if by Sea
17 Barrow St, (West Village)New York, NY   212-255-8649
An updated menu breathes new life into this romantic 18th century carriage-house restaurant. Beutiful, charming, classic! One of my old favorites!

 The Dish
201 8th Avenue (btwn 20-21)  New York, NY  212-352-9800 
Sip on a cocktail from their unique menu or grab something Greek, Italian or organic. To eat. Hearty food - charming staff.

Vynl
754 9th AVE. (at 51st St.) New York, NY  212-974-2003
The cast of regulars is as colorful as the decor at this Asian-accented Theater District diner. Top-notch service. Excellent diner-ish menu.

Still want more?


Chelsea , Chinatown , West Village, Brunch winners, Top 10


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