Queens
This new Asian food hall – moved over from Flushing – is a cornucopia of 26 vendors that will transport you from Thailand to Taiwan. Choices include…
Must-see restaurants in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
New York City
Catfish serves Cajun cuisine with flair, in an atmosphere that is sheer fun. Rich, garlicky shrimp 'n' grits join jambalaya (veg, spicy rice and andouille…
New York City
Floor-to-ceiling windows flood this popular oasis with light. The menu features numerous brunch-style sandwiches and egg dishes, from comforting pastrami…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
A brilliant brunching pit stop before (or after) tackling the verdant High Line across the street, Cookshop is a lively place that knows its niche and…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This buzzing little joint off Amsterdam Ave serves delectable bowls of piping hot ramen. Tonkotsu (pork broth) ramen is a favorite, though vegetarians…
New York City
Though Ample Hills' Red Hook location now churns the ice cream, this scoop shop serves the small chain's magnificently creative flavors – honeycomb,…
Queens
Chef-fashionista Mina Stone took over this coveted spot inside the school-turned-museum MoMA PS1 in late 2019 (no need to pay museum admission) and calls…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
The price is high, but the quality is phenomenal at this tiny sushi spot that opened to much acclaim in 2013. There are no cooked dishes and little in the…
Midtown
Get an honest-to-goodness New York steakhouse experience at this classic joint, a former mob hangout that’s been around for nearly 50 years and still…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Giant, fluffy omelettes, hearty burgers and heaps of tater tots (regular or sweet potato) have made Big Daddy's a top choice for both breakfast and late…
Queens
Chef Ali is a larger-than-life personality and an anchor on the Steinway strip known as Little Egypt – though his creative, earthy food, often served…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Seasonal, local ingredients drive this perennial favorite, a vibrant, country-chic institution aglow with copper sconces, murals and dramatic floral…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Jacob's elevates the humble pickle to exalted status at this dark, loud and boisterous good-time eatery. Aside from briny cukes and other preserves, you…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Greenpoint's best pizza place has a cozy cabin-in-the-woods vibe, with flickering candles and old-school soundtrack. Diners huddle over creatively topped…
The Hamptons
These sibling Mexican restaurants produce Long Island's best and most authentic south-of-the-border cuisine. On one side, high-quality taqueria La Fondita…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Run by chef Michael Psilakis, homey, contemporary Kefi channels a sleek taverna vibe while dispensing excellent rustic Greek dishes. Expect favorites such…
Harlem & Upper Manhattan
This classy Michelin-recommended neighborhood restaurant shows a new side to Harlem, taking inspiration from Italy and Spain with flavor-packed dishes…
East Village & Lower East Side
Sit down and feast on shiny boiled bagels and perhaps the best lox (smoked salmon) in the city in all the comfort of an old-school diner, in this…
SoHo & Chinatown
Offering arguably the best Peking duck in the region, the eponymous restaurant has a variety of set menus that include the house specialty. The space is…
New York City
One of New York’s tastiest pizzas comes from this unlikely little spot run by dough virtuoso Mark Iacono. Pizzas are all one size, with crisp but pliant…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
Sleekly renovated office-and-retail complex Brookfield Place is home to Hudson Eats, a shiny, upmarket food hall. Decked out with terrazzo floors, marble…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Pear-wood paneling and a yellow-gray palette lend a 1960s Mad Men feel to Daniel Boulud's restaurant championing cuisines from the Mediterranean and North…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
This polished, high-end office-and-retail complex offers two fabulous food halls. Francophile foodies should hit Le District, a charming and mouthwatering…
Harlem & Upper Manhattan
After pioneering San Francisco’s underground supper clubs, noted chef Russell Jackson made his NYC debut in 2019 with a five-course tasting menu of Asian,…
Midtown
Murray Hill (aka 'Curry Hill') has no shortage of subcontinental bites, but funky Dhaba packs one serious flavor punch. Mouthwatering standouts include…
SoHo & Chinatown
Named in honor of two 19th-century racing horses, this buzzing bistro leads the charge with competent twists on comfort surf and turf. Request a table in…
Midtown
Genius idea: take a neglected subway passage and turn it into an underground food hall and shopping avenue where commuters can grab a morning coffee or…
Queens
Carnivores with a taste for decadence will appreciate Quebecois chef Hugue Dufour's satisfying take on steak. Try the showstopping New York strip, with…
New York City
A modern Italian joint named for the co-owner's champion racehorse, Speedy Romeo's biggest draw is its wood-fired, neo-Neapolitan pizzas, which range from…
New York City
Weathered sofas and creeper plants draped across whitewashed walls…Green Grape Annex follows an understated hipster aesthetic to the letter, and the…
SoHo & Chinatown
This no-frills storefront doles out some of the best banh mi in town – crisp, toasted baguettes generously stuffed with hot peppers, pickled carrots,…
Midtown
Celebrity chef José Andrés has put his own spin on Euro food halls like Eataly and Le District with Hudson Yards' buzzing new Mercado Little Spain…
SoHo & Chinatown
Famed for its version of the Brooklyn blackout cake, regularly called the best chocolate cake in the USA, this prim little bakeshop has plenty of other…
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn & Dumbo
Brooklyn's largest food hall arrays more than 40 street-food vendors and gourmet grab-and-go options within the City Point retail center's basement…
Marsha Brown Creole Kitchen & Lounge
Pennsylvania
For a near-divine meal in a renovated former church, this unique New Hope creation is inspired by the Louisiana cooking and Southern roots of its owner…
SoHo & Chinatown
It's hard to resist this Italian charmer, nostalgically cluttered with copper pots, kerosene lamps and antique furniture. Sink your teeth into seasonal,…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
A whisk-me-away-to-Paris feel, a romantic bistro ambience, pleasing wine list and capable European dishes give Sauvage its ooh-la-la. Menu highlights are…
Midtown
New York has clearly embraced the poke trend, but some places do it better than others. Sons of Thunder’s version of the Hawaiian dish can be tailored to…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Inside a brick building in the heart of the Meatpacking District is this buzzing food emporium. A raw, industrial space lit by skylights, it features a…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Another success story from restaurateur Mario Batali and chef Andy Nusser, Casa Mono features a great, long bar where you can sit and watch your Michelin…
