Serious Eats: Bronx Mexican restaurant with homemade tortillas. The menu has its share of duds, but the enchiladas and egg and chorizo sandwich are plenty satisfying and a good value.
Village Voice: Pizza with no cheese…how…and more importantly, why? But the Sicilian Breakfast Pizza is a thick square of warm pastry and tomato-ey goodness.
New York Habitat: Good spot on the UES when your sweet tooth is craving some red velvet. Can't go wrong with any dessert here but you should definitely try the pumpkin cupcake.