Ryan Bright: "Favorite running and biking paths in NYC. Beautiful views of the river and NJ skyline. Plenty of seating along the path. Bring a blanket and picnic in the grass on a sunny day!"
Emily Wilson: "Imagine a perfect boxed cake, but 20x better and you've got Umber's The Devil in Ganache. No other chocolate cake will ever compare. I hope to eat it on my birthday every year for the rest of my life."
Andy Rosenberg: "Great spot to bring a date or your parents who are visiting you and asking if you have found a nice girl yet. The Ricotta Lemon Pancakes are fantastic. Pay with Cover and skip waiting for the check."
Bommy: "Cozy and quiet place to relax, sip all kinds of oolong teas, and converse with a friend. Small space so don't bring a crowd. Owners are friendly. Pineapple linzer cookie is delicate and delicious."
Fred Wilson: "Swing by 2-3 hours before you want to eat and put your name in chalk on one of the walls. Then come back and have an amazing meal. Works every time"
Eater: "Swing by Via Carota's bar and get a late-night rarity in New York: tripe, braised with tomatoes and pecorino, meant for scooping up with crusty grilled bread. Pastas are simple and trend vegetarian."