Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Looking part gallery, part rustic farmhouse, sustainable, produce-focused ABC Kitchen is the culinary avatar of the chichi home-goods department store ABC…
Must-see restaurants in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
SoHo & Chinatown
Named after the crime-com film starring Heath Ledger, Two Hands encapsulates Australia's relaxed, sophisticated cafe culture. Dream of Byron Bay over…
New York City
Though it looks humble, the crowds arriving at this Mediterranean restaurant promise greatness and the exceptional tapas-style dishes deliver. Olea's day…
New York City
The hot dog was invented in Coney Island in 1867, which means that eating a frankfurter is practically obligatory here. The top choice: Nathan’s Famous,…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
On the main drag in Greenpoint, Peter Pan doesn't go in for gimmicks or fancy presentation, just soft doughnuts made from long-perfected recipes, and…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
An anchor of the Greenpoint scene, Five Leaves draws a mix of neighborhood regulars to outdoor tables and the vintage-filled interior. Stop by in the…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
The flagship of chef Danny Meyer’s gourmet burger chain (this is where it all started – in a hot-dog cart), Shake Shack whips up hyper-fresh burgers, hand…
Midtown
This Peruvian restaurant is a favorite among New Yorkers for its delectable food, frothy pisco sours (try the Passionfruit!) and breathtaking ambience…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Cajun soy 'shrimp', jerk-marinated soy 'chicken', 'cheesecake' so rich you can barely finish? The soul- and Asian-food temptations Red Bamboo concocts…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
Augustine is a hip, upscale eatery from famed New York City restaurateur Keith McNally. The food combines classic French brasserie fare with an eye toward…
SoHo & Chinatown
Whether you're looking to share a plate of cheese with your friends or indulge in a proper New York brunch, the Grey Dog won't disappoint. It does…
Buffalo
Las Puertas ('The Doors') serves up modern Mexican plates in a colorful, minimalist restaurant. The selection of mains is limited, but there are plenty of…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This falafel and shawarma restaurant in lower Manhattan specializes in big, dripping platters and wraps that are served up quick and don't cost much. A…
Queens
Down in the Rockaways are some of the best tacos in the five boroughs. The Rockaway Surf Club draws inspiration from beachside California taquerias, with…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
For breakfast without the eggy mainstays or a refreshing lunch, make a pilgrimage to this exquisite wood-lined eatery. By day it's Okonomi, serving only…
SoHo & Chinatown
The butcher's daughter certainly has rebelled, peddling nothing but fresh herbivorous fare in her whitewashed cafe. While healthy it is, boring it's not:…
New York City
From the team behind Smorgasburg and Brooklyn Flea, Berg'n is a large factory-feeling food hall with long wooden tables where you can feast on smoky…
Queens
A chaotic jumble of hanging ducks, airborne noodles and greasy Laminex tables, Golden Mall's basement food court dishes up fantastic hawker-style grub…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
Paris on the Hudson reigns at this sprawling French food emporium selling everything from high-gloss pastries and pretty tartines to stinky cheese and…
Queens
Sandwiched between a National Guard recruiting office and a 7-Eleven, you might not look twice at Addã, which is Indian slang for 'place to hang out.' But…
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn & Dumbo
Situated at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, this floating wonder offers unrivaled views of downtown Manhattan – not to mention solidly rendered modern…
Midtown
Ensconced in the beautiful beaux-arts Vanderbilt Hall, this airy food hall has upped the ante for food in New York's grandest station terminal. Pull up a…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
The classic diner experience receives a plant-based makeover at Champs. The menu is packed with all-American classics like Philly cheese steaks, Nashville…
Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant
Midtown
This buzzing bar and restaurant within Grand Central is hugely atmospheric, with a vaulted tiled ceiling by Catalan-born engineer Rafael Guastavino…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
The rustic warmth of Rabbithole's dining room (rough-hewn tables, brick walls, a tailor's dummy and other eclectica) is matched by its kitchen (they cook…
Upper West Side & Central Park
The vintage French posters and marble-topped tables make this longtime Upper West Side date spot feel like a Parisian cafe. But really – you're here for…
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn & Dumbo
Tucked into out-of-the-way Vinegar Hill (east of Dumbo), this homey spot is decked out with thrift-store bric-a-brac. Don't let the low-key decor fool you…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
One of the West Village's hottest restaurants, Rosemary's serves high-end Italian fare that lives up to the hype. In a vaguely farmhouse-like setting,…
Midtown
With only a small neon burger as your clue, this speakeasy-style burger hut lurks behind the lobby curtain in the Parker New York hotel. Though it might…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Mario Batali’s sprawling temple to Italian gastronomy is a veritable wonderland. Feast on everything from vibrant crudo (raw fish) and fritto misto …
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This James Beard–award-winning gastropub is a favorite with Villagers, restaurant and bar industry types, as well as celebrities like Kanye West. The…
The Bronx
In what appears through the window to be a closet of a vinyl records shop – with Grand Master Flash's first playback turntable proudly on display – is…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Slurp briny oysters, sweet clams, tangy ceviches, well-matched wines and herbaceous cocktails at this charming bar and cevicheria, an outpost of the East…
Staten Island
One of Staten Island's best culinary destinations, this delightful, warmly lit Italian eatery attracts foodies from near and far. The draw: exquisite old…
SoHo & Chinatown
'Gelso' means mulberry in Italian – a reference to this historic intersection in Little Italy. Except here the red-checkered tablecloths have been…
Midtown
Named in honor of a poor Greek painter who was paid for his art in food, Fournos Theophilos is a scrumptious archive of Greek food heritage in an area of…
Philadelphia
This awesome place aims to connect people of all ages to eat, drink, share and learn something new. It doesn't like to be labeled as one thing or another,…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Occupying the site of a legendary 1922 West Village speakeasy, Chumley's maintains its historic air while upgrading everything else. The ambitious…
Midtown
Showing off the sleek design principles and seasonal, creative flair you'd expect from an architect of Denmark's New Nordic food revolution, Claus Meyer's…
Midtown
The oldest Mexican restaurant in New York City, this east-side stalwart has been serving up old-school charm since 1959, from the rustic metal lanterns…
