East Village & Lower East Side
Hotel Chantelle is all about its perfect rooftop dining area. Don't bother coming for a predictable evening meal – or wasting time in the dark, drab…
Must-see restaurants in New York
Upper East Side
Offers views of Central Park from the 3rd floor of the Guggenheim Museum. Good for a short time-out to prevent aesthetic exhaustion, the cafe serves…
East Village & Lower East Side
Since 1894 this family-owned bakery has been churning out creamy, delicious European pastries: cheesecakes, tiramisu, Bavarian cream tarts, fruit tarts,…
SoHo & Chinatown
This place has no shortage of fans, descending en masse for Joe's cult-status crab-meat xiao long bao. Frankly, you can find better soup dumplings in town…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
New York’s most storied steakhouse (in operation since 1887) serves up an amazingly tender porterhouse, dry-aged on site and sliced up for two. À la carte…
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn & Dumbo
An efficient anytime spot for a casual bite in Dumbo. Join the morning crowd over avocado toast, baked eggs with chorizo, or brioche filled with smoked…
Queens
This Astoria bar and restaurant has a breezy rustic vibe that sets the mood for an impromptu happy hour or an offbeat dinner. Dig into some upscale pub…
Upper East Side
Founded in 1925, this picture-perfect diner is a bygone slice of NYC. Sadly it's more a tourist attraction than neighbourhood favorite these days. Slip…
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn & Dumbo
Among the Middle Eastern restaurants along Atlantic Ave, the Salem family's business stands out for its homespun recipes and warm service. Smoky baba…
The Adirondacks
One of the dishes at this restaurant, helmed by chef Ric Orlando, is called 'Thai-Italian Love Penang Curry,' which gives you a good idea of the fusion…
New York City
Crispy dosas (lentil and rice crepes) and copiously spiced curries are expertly prepared at this understated restaurant less than 10 minutes' walk from…
The Hamptons
This favored sports bar, rich with historical photos and memorabilia, boasts a hearty menu featuring a bacon-cheeseburger named for baseball legend Babe…
New York City
It's a worthwhile stop for its high-quality espresso and satisfying sandwiches (grilled cheese, tuna melt), but Southside Coffee has limited seating space…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Time stands still at this old-school diner hunkered below the High Line – the last humble (and reasonably priced) eatery in the Meatpacking District. Join…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Grab a cone or a milkshake, picking from eight classic flavors like butter pecan, peaches and cream, and vanilla chocolate chunk, at the northernmost tip…
SoHo & Chinatown
If you're hell-bent on having a Little Italy dinner, Da Nico is a classic. It's family-run and traditional in feel and the extensive restaurant highlights…
Hudson Valley
It's difficult to resist turning off the highway to visit this giant sparkling chrome diner. There's been a diner here since the 1950s, and even though…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Nestled on a quiet Village street, this shop offers dozens of delicious sandwich choices as well as salads, panini, empanadas and desserts. Get a roasted…
Buffalo
The story goes that Buffalo wings (deep-fried chicken wings in a spicy sauce) were invented here in 1964, although the restaurant has since changed…
Hudson Valley
This trattoria near the water in Kingston's Rondout district offers up old-world charm and classic Italian dishes with just a dash of modernity. All of…
Catskills
Next to the Catskill Distilling Company is this separate restaurant/saloon where the menu plays up to local music-festival lore, with dishes such as the…
Upper East Side
This intimate neighborhood trattoria serves fresh, regionally inspired dishes and housemade pastas by Roman chef Sandro Fioriti (ignore the Italian menu…
East Village & Lower East Side
This famed food truck put down roots in a no-frills East Village storefront in 2013, quickly becoming one of downtown's favorite taco joints. Order yours…
Buffalo
Hip and always packed, this Allentown restaurant with a backyard patio serves up tacos, burritos and quesadillas. Some come with a twist such as the…
Western New York
Founder's Cafe is a popular grab-and-go spot for sandwiches, salads, and wraps. Fresh ingredients and solid coffee make it better than your typical…
Hudson Valley
There's a good mix of raw green juice, veggie wraps and classic meat-heavy sandwiches at Sissy's Cafe. Many of the ingredients come from local sources and…
Buffalo
Buffalo's oldest bar has been partially modernized and now draws a slightly younger clientele. Traditional German schnitzel is on the menu alongside…
The Hamptons
As unpretentious as you can get in East Hampton – it's a diner, folks! Breakfast, including hearty omelettes, is served all day in the family-oriented…
East Village & Lower East Side
The epitome of an East Village hole-in-the-wall, Minca focuses all of its attention on the food: cauldron-esque bowls of steaming ramen served with a…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Peacefood is a vegan and vegetarian diner's best friend with its tasty pizzas, roasted vegetable dishes, pan-seared dumplings and other delicacies. It…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Vegetarians, vegans and those who dine with them have been flocking to this unpretentious West Village restaurant for ages. The menu is anchored by large…
Long Island
Open year-round, CJ’s is raucous and fun and a great place to wait for your ferry. It’s packed on summer weekend nights, so get here early. Renowned for…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This spot serves solid vegan cuisine in a moody, fun environment. Stop by for brunch and feast on chick-un and waffles with garlic kale and maple mustard…
Hudson Valley
In a building dating from 1900, this restaurant and bar has a convivial vibe and blockbuster serves of sandwiches, salads, burgers and the like. The bar…
Queens
This small, family-owned restaurant makes you feel welcome the second you arrive. It specializes in warm pitas stuffed with spicy, grilled meat or crispy…
East Village & Lower East Side
This Manhattan bar-restaurant with nautical touches has happy-hour specials worth celebrating and theme days that can't be missed. There's a good time any…
Catskills
Matthew's serves up burgers, sandwiches and salads, as well as more elaborate seafood and meat dishes at dinnertime; locals cozy up to the bar from the…
Finger Lakes
Midway between Seneca Falls and Geneva, this classic drive-in restaurant established in 1961 (and little changed since) serves up burgers, fried chicken…
New York City
Well stocked with grocery essentials, this enormous supermarket also has an impressive spread of artisan breads, gourmet cheeses, olives, smoked meats and…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
No-frills pies are served up indiscriminately to students, tourists and celebrities alike – everyone’s stopped by for a bite, from Kirsten Dunst to Bill…
