Want to eat and drink like an insider? Check out the top NYC spots from Reed Adelson, the owner of Virginia’s, an Alphabet-City favorite that’s been satisfying downtown diners with its seasonally inspired American bistro fare since it opened last spring. From his favorite donut shop to where to people-watch, this local expert’s picks will help you discover some of the city’s most incredible places.

Photo provided by Virginia’s.

Reed Adelson's Top 10 Spots in NYC:

Eats
1. Donuts at Doughnut Plant
2. Supreme Pizza [tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, mini meatball, roasted garlic] at Rubirosa
3. Basic B ice cream [Mexican vanilla, black lava sea salt] at Ice and Vice
4. Egg custard ice cream at Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
5. Brunch - The Dutch
6. Fancy dinner - The NoMad

Drinks
7. Coffee from Two Hands
8. "Start me up" [bourbon, rum, Strega, honey, ginger, lemon, orange bitters] at The NoMad

Best-Kept Secrets
9. People watching at The Mark by Jean Georges
10. Late-night bite at Village Yokocho

Photo provided by Virginia’s.