New York City
Spreading across NYC (and far beyond) from the East Village, this chain of seafood 'shacks' works directly with fishers to ensure the provenance of its…
Must-see restaurants in New York
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This tiny joint whips up some of the best falafel in the city. You can order it Green (traditional style) or Harissa (with Tunisian spices) – whichever…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This inviting spot always draws a crowd. Juicy burgers are served in a vaguely upmarket brasserie setting with comfy leather booths, big glass windows and…
Queens
Purported to be the oldest continuously operated Sichuan restaurant in Flushing, Szechuan House often finds itself at the top of NYC best-of lists for…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Authentically Polish recipes like pierogi (dumplings), stuffed cabbage and kielbasa (smoked sausage) are whipped up at Dziupla, where cathedral windows…
Queens
To find this easy-to-miss place on busy Roosevelt Ave look for the flower displays – the main order of business here. For foodies, though, the tiny tofu…
Long Island
Local favorite for affordable food that wows. The brown-sugar bacon is expectedly satisfying. LI bounty features throughout (heirloom tomato sandwich,…
Queens
Rosario's is a fully stocked Italian deli, its meats and cheeses dazzling in their own right. But its brilliant secret is its flawless, crisp-crust pizza,…
Upper West Side & Central Park
The elegantly modern surrounds at this upscale vegan restaurant elevate the plant-based menu to a higher realm. Opt for something veggie-forward like the…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
If the frat-boy humor doesn't deter you – 'naked balls' and 'family jewels,' har har – you can enjoy hot and tasty meatballs and sandwiches amid a steady…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Within a simply furnished, color-splashed restaurant, fluffy arepas (cornmeal flatbread sandwiches) are turned out to perfection. 'Miss Piggy' is an arepa…
Long Island
This wildly popular gourmet deli is right near the North Ferry and makes for a perfect pit stop, especially if you want to put together a picnic on the…
West 79th Street Boat Basin Café
Upper West Side & Central Park
New owners and an award-winning Culinary Institute of America chef revitalized this perennially popular waterside spot a few years back. The Robert Moses…
New York City
This old-school pizza parlor has been in the same family since 1924, as the wall of photos attests. Toppings are basic and traditional (pepperoni,…
East Village & Lower East Side
Providing no-fuss sushi with fresh daily specials in the heart of the East Village, Kanoyama is a local favorite that has so far been overlooked by the…
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn & Dumbo
A simple, wholesome all-vegetarian buffet is served in the basement of a Hare Krishna temple, nourishing devoted vegheads and downtown workers who seek an…
Queens
Follow the scent of chargrilled decadence (not to mention the plumes of smoke wafting along 31st St) to this celebrated food truck, one of the best in…
The Hamptons
This roadside shack on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation dishes up perfectly messy Maine lobster rolls in various flavors (Hamptons is the most popular,…
Upper East Side
This pocket-sized 'sausage bar' operated by Schaller & Weber serves its German sausages hot-dog-style on a brioche bun, in 10 different varieties. You can…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Many a late-night Billyburg excursion ends up at this laid-back hot-dog joint, with no-nonsense beef-and-pork and veggie weiners done how you like, with…
The Bronx
This boldly painted but unpretentious eatery in the South Bronx whips up outstanding fare from Oaxaca – one of Mexico's great culinary destinations. It's…
New York City
A joyous neighborhood bakery that brims with Danish pastries, brownies, pies, rosemary focaccia and more. This casual cafe serves breakfast favorites…
Hudson Valley
A little bit of New Orleans in the Hudson Valley, The Parish serves up creole classics like po' boys, jambalaya, gumbo and buttermilk-fried chicken (plus…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Cafe by day and restaurant and cocktail bar by night, this unobtrusive, friendly local place has a loyal clientele. Alongside the rotating menu of…
The Bronx
From May to mid-October, third-generation fishmonger Frank sets up a seafood stall outside his shop, allowing passersby to slurp on freshly shucked…
New York
You'd be right in thinking that sleepy Cape Vincent is an odd place to find a globally minded fine dining restaurant, and yet Crave is right on the town's…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Impress your gluten- or lactose-intolerant travel companions with this pizza spot where dietary-sensitive cuisine is the norm. In addition to gluten-free…
New York City
This small, family-run hideaway serves up consistently fresh dumplings from a variety of former Soviet countries. There are pelmeni (Siberian meat…
Staten Island
Gastronomes make the pilgrimage from across the city for Denino's thin-crust pizzas loaded with molten mozzarella. Perfect pies – try clam, meatball and…
The Hamptons
Away from the main drag tucked into a residential area you'll find Sag Harbor's best deal at this gourmet provisions market and deli. Perfectly crunchy…
New York City
An all-day hangout with a sweeping bar and plant-filled interior, this photogenic joint occupies a former hardware store made glamorous. Crowd-pleasing…
New York City
Light, crispy crêpes bretonnes (made with a buckwheat flour blend) are stuffed with savory or sweet fillings and served up with French flair at this…
The Adirondacks
This very average looking diner on the outskirts of Saratoga Springs has a few aces up its sleeve: it makes great coffee, has an incredible homemade…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This outpost of the gourmet European cafe chain dishes out fresh salads and tartines (open-faced sandwiches) in the middle of Central Park. Beautiful…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
Chef Kerry Heffernan's menu features sustainably harvested seafood at this restaurant on the Sherman Zwicker, a 1942 schooner moored on the Hudson, with…
Hudson Valley
With produce sourced from a dozen local farms, including Stone Barns, the menu at Sweet Grass changes with the weekly harvest, but you can bet on finding…
Catskills
A circular bar and wraparound windows with mountain views take center stage at the appealing restaurant and bar of Scribner's Catskill Lodge. The food…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Conceived by a Momofuku dessert chef with a soft spot for junk food, the big draw at Milk Bar is the delicious, chewy cookies. A popular teeth-rotter is…
Upper East Side
Stop in at this Manhattan institution for its signature New York–style black-and-white cookies – soft, cakey discs dipped in vanilla and chocolate glazes …
Queens
Red-checked tablecloths, local craft beers on tap and the heavenly scent of beef brisket and burnt ends set the stage for a carnivorous feast at this…
