Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi knows a thing or two about good food, so of course we had to ask her about her favorite places to eat! A resident of New York City, Padma told us her favorite places to grab a bite don’t just have delicious food, they also have a great atmosphere. “If I’m making that effort to go out, it’s got to be an experience,” she told us.

Hear what else Padma says is the key to a successful restaurant, as well her favorite places to eat!

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