I've written about Chez Lucienne in the past. They serve an excellent burger—the best in the neighborhood—and have been serving good food at a decent price with outdoor seating long before the more recent gentrification of the blocks around 125th and Lenox. Warm lazy Saturdays and Sundays are the finest time to go, when the quality of the brunch offerings are matched only by the quality of the people-watching on what I believe to be one of the most interesting intersections in the city. More

Today, Guinness World Records announced Serendipity 3 in New York City as home of the world's most expensive burger for $295. What do you get for that price? Wagyu beef, cave-aged cheddar, black truffles, caviar, a gold toothpick, and more. More

A killer lunch counter in Union Square, a tourist guide to the Empire State Building, and a visit to a one-of-a-kind market in Bushwick. Check out the top stories of our week. More

Prima has just two desserts on the dinner menu, both equally simple and beautifully executed. The first is the Mille-Feuille; the second is this Chocolate Mousse ($9). More

Nom Wah Tea Parlor might be the oldest dim sum parlor in New York, but its latest manager Wilson Tang has proven adept at championing its history through modern social media. That's how we found out about their fried dim sum sampler ($9.95), a tantalizing platter guaranteed to make any fried food lover drool. More

Ample Hills Creamery is one of our favorite new ice cream shops in the city, and they're celebrating their first anniversary this Saturday with a chance for you to win a week of free ice cream. More

Strawberries, summer squash, spring greens, sugar snap peas and pea shoots were all plentiful at the market this week. Check out the slideshow for a closer look. More

My usual visits to Dominique Ansel Bakery consist of pastry followed by cake followed by ice cream. That is, until I discovered the sandwiches. More

Madison Square Eats, the pop up smorgasbord in Worth Square across from Madison Square Park, is only running one more week (next Friday, June 1st, is the last day). So if you haven't paid a trip, now's the time. More

Food friendly events for the weekend and beyond. More

You'll find these golden pastries alongside the croissants at Bien Cuit in Cobble Hill. See that dollop of mascarpone in the center? Smear it all around and make sure you get a bit in each bite. More

Prospect Heights bar Cornelius has made a name for itself with its famous $1 oyster happy hour, offered on weekdays until 8 PM and weekends until 6 PM. But given that sustenance can't be had on Blue Point oysters and wine specials alone, Cornelius has a number of other dishes to satisfy post-work cravings. More

No food lover would ever wish Celiac disease on themselves, but for Jen Wells, the diagnosis was a blessing in disguise. We caught up with Jen in between conference calls and cupcake baking to talk about her baking journey, the growing demand for gluten free sweets, and what her customers are loving. More

In the summer I rarely want rich or creamy food, with one exception: the avocado. Few things in this life are as buttery as they are refreshing, and The Avocado sandwich (10.95) at Mudspot makes for a light, summery lunch. More

Zabb Elee in the East Village is our pick for the best Thai food in Manhattan, and it's a great place for vegetarians as well. More

I stop by Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria on a weekly basis for gelato (a frequent rotation of flavors keeps things fun), but that doesn't mean you should overlook their other sweet bites. In particular, this Fruit Focaccia ($3.50). More