uclaLabrat
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5 napkin is pretty awesome, they're also a bourbon bar, which I found exceptional. Haven't had a bad meal at 5 napkin, that place is really damn good.I like that place a lot.
speaking of the Theater District, Delta Grill also has really great cajun food.
personally, I'd take 5 Napkin Burgers over Shake Shack, though, unless you want your friends to experience an hour waiting in line as part of the "experience" (or if you can go there for an early lunch right as they open)
I don't know what the big 4 is for Pizza, I know about Lombardi's and Grimaldi's, I'm pretty sure John's is one of them. John's is hands down the best pizza I've had in my life. Best location is theater district on 44th between 7th and 8th:
http://www.johnspizzerianyc.com/
It's an awesome place, old converted church with a giant open ceiling and mezzanine and murals on the walls. Check it out if you haven't been.
I don't know if any trip to NYC is complete without hitting up the Comedy Cellar, but it's an awesome venue in Soho off bleeker. Call for reservations on the weekend, the Olive tree cafe above it is where the comedians hang out in between shows and sets so you can go introduce yourself. I almost said Hi to Greg Giraldo and Dave Attel but I didn't want to bother them, I'm kicking myself now. I did go up and introduce myself to Dave Attel afterwards, and I had a great time.