Jersey Shore
Nautical theme, coffee-bag-covered chairbacks, subtle music and a long list of 'bad-ass' waffles. And nice, fresh coffee. Lovely.
Must-see restaurants in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania
New York
Unpretentious pub fare – burgers, fries, pizza and some specials. Despite the name its location is inland, with no dock view.
The Adirondacks
Inventive breakfast sandwiches, fresh bagels and tasty lunch options are served in this cozy, mountain-themed cafe on Main St.
Pennsylvania
Stop by for great homemade ice cream, gelato, sorbet and smoothies, a perfect way to cap off a day on the river. Cash only.
The Hamptons
Find gourmet sustenance at this fantastic natural-foods market with take-out sandwiches and a long smoothies menu.
Catskills
Sophisticated seasonal Italian fare, including thin-crust pizzas, in a farmhouse with a large communal table.
Chinatown & Center City East
For cheap, fast eats, nothing beats one of these 'Vietnamese hoagies,' as locals call banh mi.
Jersey Shore
Nothing says summer like the traditional orange-and-vanilla swirl cone, a Shore favorite for 100 years.
Pittsburgh
Don't leave Pittsburgh without tasting the burnt-almond torte, Prantl's signature confection.
New York City
The flagship bakery for a popular local brand of baked goods is small, but filled to the brim with treats: flaky Danish pastries, buttery croissants,…
Harlem & Upper Manhattan
Harlem's 116th St has become something of a Little Senegal in recent decades, with restaurants like Pikine serving up a taste of home to West African…
Grounded Organic Coffee & Tea House
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
We won't blame you for having flashbacks to your '90s grunge look when you step into this coffeehouse, which seems to have been encased in amber since…
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn & Dumbo
Danny Meyer's feel-good fast-food empire has taken New York (and many other cities) by storm, earning admirers for its tasty 100% Angus beef burgers,…
Upper West Side & Central Park
It doesn’t get more New York than bellying up to this classic stand-up joint – founded by a former partner of crosstown rival Papaya King – in the wake of…
East Village & Lower East Side
The werewolf theme is a bit silly but do stop in for one of these wraps stuffed to bursting with inventive ingredients. The Brothers Grimm has grilled…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This is one of the biggest and best of the old-school NYC diners. The food is tasty and its location in the heart of the Chelsea bar scene couldn't be…
New York City
Texan native Liz Solomon found NYC missing one thing: Austin-style breakfast tacos. So in 2017 she started to make her own, shipping flour tortillas in…
SoHo & Chinatown
Pizza’s certainly not indigenous to NYC, but New York-style pizza is a very particular item, and the first pizzeria in America was Lombardi’s, which…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
A splash of color near the Williamsburg Bridge, this ramshackle spot serves Brazilian dishes like moqueca (coconut-milk fish stew) and picadinho a Carioca…
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn & Dumbo
From the end of May through mid-September, Fornino dishes out excellent wood-fired pizza, sandwiches, beer and Italian treats right on Pier 6. The rooftop…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
Old-fashioned, American-style desserts abound at this side-street bakery with 1950s cafe tables, serving icebox cake, peach pie, banana cream pie, red…
New York City
An anchor of farm-to-table cooking in Prospect Heights, the Vanderbilt serves up small plates of seasonal American fare – chickpea burgers, rib-eye steak,…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
On a nice day grab a seat in the tiny courtyard of this corner joint featuring fresh-made burritos, tacos and quesadillas made with short ribs, carne…
Staten Island
Enormously popular with locals enjoying a boozy lunch, this elegant spot is perched by the water and its staff aim to please. Lunch brings brisket…
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…
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…
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Sure, you'll be dining with busloads of tourists and your cardiologist might not approve, but hunkering down at one of the picnic tables for a full family…
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…
