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David Burtka's Favorite 10 Restaurants in New York City

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by David Burtka
Updated March 11, 2019

We asked David Burtka about what he loves most - food! You’ve maybe seen him from a handful of Broadway shows, maybe you saw him on hit TV show How I Met Your Mother, or even when he was a guest judge on a few fan-favorite culinary shows. David and his husband, Neil Patrick Harris, both currently reside in NYC, Harlem to be exact. They’re both huge foodies. Having an expertise in both food and entertainment, David has high expectations when it comes to restaurants. So as you can imagine, when looking for a place to eat, the ambience and food are things he looks for. Take a peek at some of his top culinary destinations next time you’re in the Big Apple.

ABC Kitchen
4.4 (6561)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Gramercy Park
All good bets for a night out around Union Square. Fresh produce, delicious flatbreads, and during brunch you can shop at ABC while you wait for your food to arrive - how convenient!
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LynnF
Dined 2 days ago
The food was amazing - because of the creative approach to cooking, the menu was full of delicious culinary choices. Our meal was flavorful and delicious. However, the service was lacking. After are order was taken we never saw our waiter until the bill was presented. We had several requests - more water, another cocktail and our bill - and each of these requests we had to stop another waitstaff member to get these for us. We will try again, and hopefully the service will improve.
All good bets for a night out around Union Square. Fresh produce, delicious flatbreads, and during brunch you can shop at ABC while you wait for your food to arrive - how convenient!
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LynnF
Dined 2 days ago
The food was amazing - because of the creative approach to cooking, the menu was full of delicious culinary choices. Our meal was flavorful and delicious. However, the service was lacking. After are order was taken we never saw our waiter until the bill was presented. We had several requests - more water, another cocktail and our bill - and each of these requests we had to stop another waitstaff member to get these for us. We will try again, and hopefully the service will improve.
Le Coucou
$50 and over
French
SoHo
One of the most elegant nights out you can have in the city. The decor transports you to a cozy spot in Europe. The food is fancy, yet approachable and utterly delicious.
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Dined on Jan 20, 2024
Beautiful place. Great service and delicious food. With the extensive and expensive vine list the menu could have a salad dish and a choice of a side dish or two.
One of the most elegant nights out you can have in the city. The decor transports you to a cozy spot in Europe. The food is fancy, yet approachable and utterly delicious.
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Dined on Jan 20, 2024
Beautiful place. Great service and delicious food. With the extensive and expensive vine list the menu could have a salad dish and a choice of a side dish or two.
Upland
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Gramercy Park
Go here when you are hungry - I mean it. This place offers massive portions of rustic Italian pastas and fantastic proteins. It consists of a chic, open-space dining room that somehow feels cozy at the same time. This place is perfect for a large group.
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JeremyKVIP
Dined on Nov 12, 2019
Great food, great atmosphere. Shame they ran out of the hen of the woods mushrooms!
Go here when you are hungry - I mean it. This place offers massive portions of rustic Italian pastas and fantastic proteins. It consists of a chic, open-space dining room that somehow feels cozy at the same time. This place is perfect for a large group.
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JeremyKVIP
Dined on Nov 12, 2019
Great food, great atmosphere. Shame they ran out of the hen of the woods mushrooms!
Sushi of Gari - Columbus Avenue
4.8 (1159)
$50 and over
Sushi
Upper West Side
A staple for sushi in NYC. The fish is always fresh, and the dishes are always innovative. They have multiple locations throughout the city - all are delicious. Pro tip: the one in the Upper West Side is often easiest to get in at the last moment.
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DavidVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Our favorite sushi restaurant in the city. Melts in your mouth and great sauces. Made us riceless hand rolls that were spectacular. Luv it there!!
A staple for sushi in NYC. The fish is always fresh, and the dishes are always innovative. They have multiple locations throughout the city - all are delicious. Pro tip: the one in the Upper West Side is often easiest to get in at the last moment.
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DavidVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Our favorite sushi restaurant in the city. Melts in your mouth and great sauces. Made us riceless hand rolls that were spectacular. Luv it there!!

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