New York City is already a mecca for foodies, but there are still many incredible spots that have yet to be discovered. Whether you're in search of pop-up dinners, hidden bars, or meals held in secret locations, you can easily find interesting experiences if you know where to look.
We recently spoke to food documentarian Liza De Guia and chef Russell Jackson, who's noted for his work in the underground dining world. The pair are currently hosting a Bravo original digital series called "Going Off the Menu", which explores the best of Los Angeles' exclusive and underground culinary scene.
We asked De Guia and Jackson about their favorite underground dining spots in New York, from the swankiest supper clubs to the best invite-only dinner events. Whether you're a fan of flaky Danish sweets or incredibly fresh ceviche, these hidden gems have got your cravings covered.
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Meyers Bageri, hidden inside Margo Patisserie in Brooklyn
"All I can tell you is that these pastries have fast become my weakness," De Guia says of Meyers Bageri.
Run by Noma co-founder Claus Meyer, the pop-up bakery operates out of Margo Patisserie in Brooklyn and serves everything from "intricately braided cinnamon swirls" and marzipan-stuffed croissants to wild blueberry danishes.
Head there on Saturdays, when the treats are served, "to delight your sweet tooth with what I believe are the best pastries in NYC," De Guia said.
Raoul's Burger
"This might be SoHo's best-kept under-the-radar secret," De Guia says of the off-the-menu burger served at Raoul's.
The bar-only burger is ideal for steak lovers, with a combination of tender brisket meat and peppercorns that are topped with melted cheese, watercress, and cornichons.
That's not even the best part, according to De Guia. "What makes the burger is the bowl of au poivre dipping sauce that the bartender insists you use French dip-style," she said.
They only make 12 of these juicy burgers a day (except for weekend brunches), so make sure to get there early.
Stanley's Pharmacy
"For hangover elixirs and all-natural cure-alls in a glass, I head to this groovy, bright and welcoming, stay-as-long-as-you-like counter tucked into a forgotten little corner of Chinatown," De Guia said.
The tiny counter she's referring to is Stanley's Pharmacy, a playful creation by pharmacist Stanley George.
George, who used to be a pharmacist to celebrities in Beverly Hills and Hollywood, has turned the shop into a hangout for the chic, with a variety of herbal teas, artisanal sodas, and tonics to cure everything from headaches and hangovers to insomnia and sinus infections.
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