"Barney Greengrass is Upper West Side brunch royalty. This 1908-established Jewish deli has plenty of room to sit and eat, which sets it apart from a lot of other classic smoked fish spots. It's also conveniently near the Museum of Natural History. Barney Greengrass—or BGG, as we like to call it—opens at 8:30am, and you should get here by 10am unless you’re ready to wait. Bring cash, and get some scrambled eggs, oblong latkes, and near-translucent nova." - bryan kim, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, sonal shah