Bluegrass jam sessions every Sunday night, 5 until late. Beginner's sessions Monday nights at 7. $5 Guinness.
This is the best place to shop for spices in the city and also get a falafel sandwich there. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef
The finest meats and cheeses in all the land. Get the Black Forest sandwich or anything with roasted red peppers.
Skip Penelope, this place is 1 block away and never crowded. Eggs benedict, scotch egg and hangover pasta are good choices.
The only(?) 24-hour hardware store in NYC. And they have everything. No prices on the shelves though, so... I don't know what to tell you about that.
Curry ramen is really good. If you're not a ramen snob you won't be able to distinguish this place from Ippudo or Totto.
the best seats in the place: at the upstairs bar (much less crowded). if you're feeling light, small plates: pork scratchings, scotch egg, etc. if you're hungry: lamb burger, pork belly, etc.
This might be the best Thai restaurant in the neighborhood, but maybe it's just the best one that's close to my apartment.
A very enjoyable bistro atmosphere in a neighborhood not known for great places. The cheese counter is special, making the cheese/fruit/meat plate an excellent choice. Worth a try.
Go early on a Sunday night, get yourself on the list for the front room and get a drink at the bar while you wait. Seasonal new American dishes, reasonably priced for a 1-star spot, always delicious.
This place has a fabulous list of cocktails. If you don't want dinner, go to the bar and turn a left into the library lounge. Get a Paris Is Burning.
Pro tip: on Monday nights from 5 - 10 PM, Hill Country offers all-you-can-eat brisket, ribs, chicken, and sides for $25. [Eater 38 Member]
Serious white-tablecloth Mexican food (not Tex-Mex). Mole poblano is totally worth the wait.
Best delivery sushi I could find in Murray Hill. They're pretty fast, too... at my door in under 15 minutes.
