NYC & Company today announced the launch of the third phase of the Just Ask The Locals campaign that includes city dining tips from local chefs and celebs. Though the chefs and restaurateurs are quick to plug some of their own establishments, it’s interesting to see some of the other places around the five boroughs they frequent and some of their favorite foods around the city…here’s a taste:

Eric Ripert – digs the wood-buring oven at Peasant, eats late night at Balthazar, L’Absinthe and Yakitori Totto, romances at Chanterelle, Danube and Annisa and calls Peter Luger legendary.

Mario Batali — Katz’s pastrami sandwich, Morandi, Centro Vinoteca, Gottino, Spotted Pig and for a recession special he goes to Mamoun’s Falafel (though I doubt he goes there cause his wallet’s tight). His off the beaten path spots include Mario’s in the Bronx and Ferdinando’s Focacceria in Brooklyn for the spleen sandwich and panelles. 

Padma, Colicchio and others after the jump…

Colicchio – Spotted Pig, Hearth (to see Marco Canora cooking), Terroir Wine Bar, Allen & Delancey for a romantic meal, celebrations at Masa, Gramercy Tavern, Jean Georges and Le Bernardin and the wine lists at Babbo, Per Se and Daniel (apparently someone’s not hurtin’ in these tough economic times)

Padma Lakshmi – Shake Shack, Indochine, Peasant, Veritas, La Esquina, Daniel and a hidden gem in the E. Village — Il Posto Accanto (next door to and same owner as Il Bagatto)

Danny Meyer – his must-go places for visitors include Barbuto, Peter Luger and Prune, 2nd Ave Deli for lunch, late night eating at Spotted Pig, Yakitori Totto, Degustation, Arturo’s and ‘ino, and burgers at his own Blue Smoke, DB Bistro and JG Melon, and finally sushi at Gari, Sushi Ann and Sushi Yasuda.

Marcus Samuelsson — Burgers at Shake Shack and Pop Burger (really?), must-go places include Aquavit (shameless plug), Jean Georges, Republic (really?), WD-50 and Peter Luger, late night eats at Brasserie, Blue Ribbon Sushi, Florent (someone should tell him it closed), Spotted Pig and anywhere in C-town, recession specials at Dumpling House, AQ Cafe (another shameless plug), Katz’s Deli, Les Ambassades and Mamoun’s Falafel, and for romantic meals he recommends Prune, August, Daniel, The Elephant and Peasant.

What I Learned — apparently NYC chefs and restaurateurs love Spotted Pig (but we knew that), Prune (we figured that), Peasant (actually didn’t know that), Shake Shack (who doesn’t), Daniel (cause they can afford it), Mamoun’s Falafel (hottest hot sauce in the city), Peter Luger (even hard for them to get in) and Katz’s.

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