6203 Millhouse Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516
35.989150, -79.073917
This is the best pulled pork barbeque. There can be no debate.
79 St. at Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
40.780675,-73.97342
This may be my favorite museum in the world. One of my early childhood memories is of the Hall of Marine Life.
32 E 2nd St., New York, NY 10003
40.725089,-73.990702
On a trip to the city I was introduced to the wonder that is Anyway Cafe.
69th St. at Shore Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11220
40.6394,-74.037917
Also known as the American Veterans' Memorial Pier, this place offers a fine view of Manhattan and Staten Island.
344 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
40.666440,-73.981963
My current favorite Thai restaurant. I almost always order the spicy noodles.
239 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003
40.737897,-73.987949
A little on the expensive side, but a great place to get breakfast.
381 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
40.665310,-73.982873
My favorite wine bar. Bring on the bacon-infused bourbon!.
711 W Rosemary St., Carrboro, NC 27510
35.910677,-79.066538
One of the few little burrito places I've been to that serves ceviche, and they do it well.
75 9th Ave., New York, NY 10011
40.741898, -74.004756
Lots of small shops and restaurants offer great lunch options. It's also just an interesting space to visit.
228 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
40.670045,-73.978951
Much more than a simple confectioner, the menu offers sweets paired with matched adult beverages.
207 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
40.721319, -73.993541
Of the two locations, I'm partial to this one. The service is rough, the portions are generous, and the karaoke is loud.
5160 Bogue Sound Dr., Emerald Isle, NC 28594
34.674599,-76.980524
Perhaps the most important place in the world for me. For about a decade, I visited at least once a year.
5602 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11220
40.638807, -74.009698
Freshly prepared dumplings and scallion pancakes. Need I say more?
6301 8th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11220
40.633492, -74.011607
The Hong Kong Supermarket has some competition, especially in the produce department.
284 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
40.668364, -73.980363
It's the best burger in Brooklyn.
Grand Army Plaza & Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 10019
40.674194,-73.970647
It's always fun to head to the farmers' market on a weekend morning.
152 W 49th St., New York, NY 10019
40.759532, -73.981508
Billed as the bar that sushi chefs go to when they get off shift, this place is very very popular. Expect to wait.
15, YungKang Rd., Taipei City, Taiwan ROC
25.0325, 121.5298
Beyond "awesome", not easily described. Try the strawberry ice.
6 E 32nd St., New York, NY 10016
40.746977, -73.985105
Previously named "Todai", this restaurant has an exceptional sushi and seafood buffet.
1114 8th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
40.664239, -73.980499
A great little place to grab a burger or (my favorite) a steak salad.
156 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007
40.715959, -74.010240
We love your brunch and lust after your desserts.
423 W Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516
35.910453, -79.062643
I have a lot of fond memories of this place and I love going back. The bar is super cool. The food is top-shelf.
Fifth Ave. and 42nd St., New York, NY 10016
40.752971, -73.981272
Yes, it looks like a museum, but the Reading Room on the third floor is a great place to plug in your laptop and work.
200 E 11th St. New York, NY 10003
40.731306, -73.988594
A combination of Asian convenience store and noodle stand. And the best part? It's pretty inexpensive. Not cheap: this is good food.
312 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
40.667758, -73.980867
A dive bar to call home with an interesting split personality; it can be filled with old locals one night and karaoke singing girls the next.
1129 Weaver Dairy Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27514
35.963910, -79.056737
The place where I really learned to play and appreciate 8-ball.
49 Canal St., New York, NY 10002
40.714848, -73.991681
Monica and I have enjoyed a few Malaysian-style restaurants in the city, but this is the one we visit most often.
23 W 18th St., New York, NY 10011
40.739196, -73.993441
I went here often when I was in school, and I still go back occasionally when I am working on a personal project or a gift. They have just about all the crafty stuff you could want.
3310 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604
35.825082, -78.586672
I waited a long time for a Vietnamese restaurant to open in Raleigh. This one was everything I could have hoped for.
5924 8th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11220
40.635775, -74.009260
Bubble tea, just like in Taiwan.
141 1st Ave., New York, NY 10003
40.727982, -73.985044
There are now quite a few ramen places in New York City, but this one is still the best. They now have a second location near NYU.
Clinton St. & Bay St., Brooklyn, NY 11231
40.671834,-74.003456
In summer and fall you can go there to watch serious club futbol players and eat serious Latin American street food.
102 North End Ave., New York, NY 10007
40.717686, -74.014015
This is the best mainstream movie theater in New York. Big, relatively new, almost never crowded.
93 University Place, New York, NY 10003
40.733640, -73.992985
Fast, cheap, and out of control. The drinks are really expensive, but otherwise this is a great place for lunch.
100 Mott St., New York, NY 10013
40.717369,-73.997387
This is not your typical Chinese food. An intimidating array of options representing various Chinese cooking styles can accompany the signature item, mini buns.
121 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
40.745358, -73.984675
They have my favorite green tea (with my favorite tea name): 8 treasures of the Shaolin.
110 W 51st St., New York, NY 10020
40.761798, -73.983032
It's expensive, but it's also the best burger I've ever had. Just ask for the "Green & Hot", and get the bison version.
4337 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
47.660189, -122.313148
My U-Dub lab-mates with were hooked on the stuff, and I don't blame them. Cheap, fast, and good. But I only ever had the teriyaki.
101 E Weaver St., Carrboro, NC 27510
35.911157, -79.072274
When I'm in Carrboro, I always have one lunch here. It's one of the best community-based organic markets I've ever been to.
77 7th Ave., New York, NY 10011
40.739348, -73.999077
When I was in school, this was the place to get a deli sandwich.
41 East 30th St., New York, NY 10016
40.745089, -73.984392
A cute little place with a very casual atmosphere.
No. 17, 31 Lane, Jin Shan S. Rd. Sec. 2, Taipei City, Taiwan ROC
25.0329, 121.5282
The best beef noodles. The pork intestine is not bad either.