http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/40241 New Yorkers may never agree on what the city's "essential" restaurants are, but here are a few that most would have to agree are stone-cold classics. en Copyright 2004 Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/38/93/40241r1.jpg http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/40241 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Harry met Sally for a memorable lunch at this Lower East Side pastrami mecca. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7084968/new_york_ny/katz_s_deli.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles This classic West Village burger joint is open until 4am. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7117729/new_york_ny/corner_bistro.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Chinatown's original Shanghainese hot spot continues to deliver exceptional home-cooked cuisine. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11313393/new_york_ny/nice_green_bo.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The "Sex and the City" girls ate the infamous cupcakes; get in line for your own. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7117258/new_york_ny/magnolia_bakery.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Transcendent pies at a family-friendly Brooklyn landmark. Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7330989/brooklyn_ny/grimaldi_s_pizzeria.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/search?cw4=1&flavor_id=2&constrained=1&cslink=cs_restaurants_cw4_1&started=1 Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles A classic French bistro with a healthy dose of New Yawk attitude thrown in. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7109254/new_york_ny/raoul_s.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The "Sturgeon King" is no slouch when it comes to lox or sable, either. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7169133/new_york_ny/barney_greengrass.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Chinatown's most popular restaurant proves its excellence again and again. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7113307/new_york_ny/joe_s_shanghai.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Soul-food favorite dishing out hearty portions along with some of the nicest service in New York. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7173715/new_york_ny/sylvia_s_restaurant.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles A casual venue for straightforward American cooking before the theater. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7186261/new_york_ny/joe_allen.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles World famous for cheesecake, this flagship location also serves stick-to-your-ribs fare. Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7330896/brooklyn_ny/junior_s.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/search?cw4=2&flavor_id=2&constrained=1&cslink=cs_restaurants_cw4_2&started=1 Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Soho's late-night mecca for haute comfort food. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7109120/new_york_ny/blue_ribbon.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles With outstanding American fare and impeccable service, it sets the bar for neighborhood dining. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/39468843/new_york_ny/hearth.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Balthazar owner Keith McNally works his magic at this painstakingly French bistro in the Meatpacking District. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11351508/new_york_ny/pastis.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Batali and his paisanos keep the endless crowds happy at this Roman osteria in Soho. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11351590/new_york_ny/lupa.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles West Villagers' go-to spot for stellar seafood and a come-as-you-are welcome. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11447701/new_york_ny/mary_s_fish_camp.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/search?cw4=4&flavor_id=2&constrained=1&cslink=cs_restaurants_cw4_4&started=1 Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles The crown jewel in Mario Batali's empire serves over-the-top Italian in a charming, tucked-away West Village spot. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7104890/new_york_ny/babbo.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Eric Ripert's old-line French spot dishes out elegant seafood with class and consistency. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7143737/new_york_ny/le_bernardin.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Maybe the city's most beloved downtown restaurant, with excellent service, an approachable air and consistently excellent New American fare. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7087431/new_york_ny/gramercy_tavern.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Antiqued brasserie has a style that gets better with age. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7108720/new_york_ny/balthazar.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Thomas Keller's exquisite NYC debut is a destination for fresh, inspired and indulgent French-New American fare. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/38760213/new_york_ny/per_se.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles A New York classic for fresh, simply prepared seafood. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7129100/new_york_ny/grand_central_oyster_bar.html Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/search?cw4=4&flavor_id=2&constrained=1&cslink=cs_restaurants_cw4_4&started=1 Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/38069 Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700 http://newyork.citysearch.com/section/restaurants Wed, 23 Jun 2004 07:39:23 -0700