Ever wanted to eat like an insider? Check out the top NYC spots from Nate Adler, whose Spanish-inspired restaurant, Huertas, dishes out tasty tapas and drinks to hungry East Village-goers in an intimate space on First Avenue. From the best bagels to where to grab a late-night bite, this local expert’s picks will help you discover some of the city’s most delectable dishes.

Churros with chocolate. Photo provided by Huertas. Photo by Sydney Kramer.

Nate Adler’s Top 10 Spots in NYC:

Eats
1. Bagels - Absolute Bagels, near where I grew up on the Upper West Side (108th and Broadway)
2. Ice cream - Ample Hills Creamery
3. Burger - Diner

Drinks
4. Coffee - Tilda All Day
5. Glass of wine - June
6. Cocktail - The Boulevardier at Huertas is the best in the city. We make our own Red Vermouth in-house and combine it with Michter’s Whiskey and Contratto Bitters.

Where to go for...
7. Brunch - Maialino (splurge) or Rucola (really good and low key)
8. Fancy dinner - Gramercy Tavern
9. Late-night bite - momofuku noodle bar
10. People watching - El Rey

The Boulevardier cocktail. Photo provided by Huertas. Photo by Nancy Borowick.