Caffe Buon Gusto is a casual Italian restaurant on the UES, and it's one of the best date spots in the area.

Citi Grill is a West African spot in Jersey City that’s a great option for takeout and delivery.

Taqueria Emilio is a small taco spot that’s a great late-night option Inwood.

George’s is a small counter-service pizza spot in Washington Heights that serves some very good slices and garlic bread.

Malecon is a Dominican spot in Washington Heights that specializes in rotisserie chicken.

Floridita is a Cuban spot in Washington Heights that serves one of the best Cubano sandwiches in the city.

Super Pollo is a casual spot in Ridgewood that serves some great roast chicken.

The rotisserie chicken at Pio Pio is one of the best ways you can spend $10 anywhere in the city.

Like the other locations of Chirping Chicken, this one in Hell’s Kitchen serves great roast chicken and sides in a counter-service setup.

Abracadabra is a mostly-vegetarian cafe in Williamsburg that feels like it could be in Joshua Tree.

Bombay’s is an Indian restaurant in the Financial District that’s a great delivery option for lunch or dinner.

The Midtown East location of Marinara Pizza serves a big variety of round and square pies, and is a good option for a quick lunch or delivery.

Sofia Pizza Shoppe is a tiny slice spot that serves some of the best pizza in Midtown.

Archie’s is a pizza place in Bushwick serving simple pan pies that are exactly what you want before or after a night out.

Tao is a huge restaurant and nightclub in Chelsea with drinks and food that are pretty good, but extremely expensive.

Taladwat is a casual Thai restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen where you can get two entrees with rice for $18.