This week on the Sandwich Board we’ve enlisted one of our chefs for his favorite restaurants in New York. Since Chef Yousef Ghalaini is heading out west, we got ahold of his list of restaurants that he would visit if he had 24 hours in the city. We’ll see y’all there…

I’m In The Kitchen Sandwich Board: Yousef in the City June 1, 2012

Golden Unicorn:
“I love dim sum from golden unicorn- its 4 stories of hot carts and you just get whatever you want. There’s something for everyone and it’s a true experience.”
YG Pick: Turnip Cake with Sausage and Peppers
Chinatown- 18 East Broadway, (212) 941-0961

Barbuto:
“The open kitchen is incredible and when it’s nice outside and the garage doors open up, you’re right on the street in the heart of the west village.”
YG Pick: Brick Oven Chicken
West Village- 775 Washington Street, (212) 924-9700

Taverna Kyclades:
“Greek food doesn’t get more authentic than this. I would definitely eat dinner here if I only had one night in New York.”
YG Picks: Peasant Salad, Grilled Calamari and Squid
Astoria, Queens- 22-07 Ditmars Blvd, Astoria, (718) 545-8666

Village Yokocho:
“This is my late night spot and it’s also a great place to meet up with a bunch of friends for a good time.”
YG Picks: Yakatori, Kimchi Fried Rice and of course, Sake.
East Village- 8 Stuyvesant Street, (212) 598-3041

Russ & Daughters:
“You have to get something for the flight back? I’d definitely stop by Russ & Daughters before heading back to California, I don’t care if you’re not supposed to bring fish on an airplane!”
YG Pick: Smoked Fish Bagel
LES: 179 East Houston, (212) 475-4880