I like their pad thai but the sound level in there is catastrophic. Go on your own or risk laryngitis.

Reliably clean public restroom on mezzanine level.

Some of the tastiest and most expensive Mexican food in town. Excellent margaritas and guacamole.

$6 for a side order of rice? Gimme a break. The food's decent, but the prices are exorbitant.

Why settle for Barnes and Noble when there's Strand in NYC? Miles of books, incredible photography section.

The world's largest cobb salad. With Crab. Of course.

Divine cupcakes served here next to children's bookstore

Requisite Chelsea pitstop if you're a gay tourist to the city.

It's expensive and there's often an annoying crowd waiting at the bar, but it's worth a visit.

Absolutely fabulous! Go during lunch when you don't have to wait 2 hours to slurp up noodles.

GORGEOUS porcelain and ceramic tiles. Excellent customer service.

Happy hour (5-7PM) gets you two drinks for the price of 1. Avoid weird salsa.

Recession-friendly Italian, excellent pastas.

I've been told to go for an early lunch and skip the insanity of the evening crowd.