New York City
This sweet little shopfront restaurant is a Ditmas Park staple. The interior provides a simple but romantic setting to enjoy Mimi's famously creamy hummus…
Must-see restaurants in New York City
New York City
You may have seen its food truck vending lobster rolls across New York, so why not stop by the flagship restaurant? Nautical decor, with roughly…
New York City
Devotees of lamb belly, brisket and sweet pulled pork queue reverently for juicy BBQ at this casual home-style restaurant in Red Hook. Haul your tray,…
New York City
Brooklyn's first full-scale Whole Foods is a colossal emporium of gourmet goodies, frequented by well-heeled shoppers filling their carts with organic…
SoHo & Chinatown
Still the king of bistros after more than 20 years, bustling (OK, loud) Balthazar is never short of a mob. That’s all thanks to three winning details: its…
New York City
Somewhere between old-school bistro and upmarket espresso joint is brick-lined Lincoln Station, where folks amass around the long center table, fresh cold…
Lakeside Restaurant at Loeb Boathouse
Upper West Side & Central Park
Perched on the northeastern tip of the Central Park Lake with views of the midtown skyline in the distance, the Loeb Boathouse provides one of New York’s…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This dark-toned, upscale North Indian gem harkens back to the culinary heritage of Lucknow and the cuisine of aristocratic Nawabs. Chef Gaurav Anand will…
New York City
On an idyllic corner just off Fort Greene Park, quaint, old-timey Walter's serves up rich Southern and bistro fare with a few French accents, making it…
SoHo & Chinatown
Estela is on many of NYC's top spots to eat lists, but it may be resting on its laurels just a bit. The food is tasty, no question, with quirky flavor…
Upper West Side & Central Park
A small patisserie and boulangerie that brings a bit of Left Bank love to Morningside Heights. Folks line up in droves for the baked good and sweet treats…
New York City
Upscale American cuisine is beautifully conceived at Sidecar, an atmospheric spot with stamped-tin ceiling and leather boot seating. Classic dishes are…
SoHo & Chinatown
This clean French bistro, homewares store and 'secret garden' feels like it's been picked up and placed here from Provence. Enjoy quiche lorraine or…
New York City
This beloved neighborhood farmers market is held at the southeastern corner of Fort Greene Park every Saturday, year-round. Purveyors of local and…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
'Brooklyn's finest artisanal vegan doughnuts' might sound like peak hipster, but here reality exceeds the hype. Light, almost croissant-like doughnuts are…
New York City
This intimate Fort Greene stalwart showcases the talents of chef Tyler Kord. Comforting bistro dishes are given surprising accents: the half-chicken gets…
New York City
Open since 1936, Tom's traffics in Brooklyn nostalgia and delivers good, greasy-spoon cooking three blocks from the Brooklyn Museum. Breakfast is served…
New York City
Home-spun Cuban recipes are whisked efficiently to the hungry diners and bar flies populating this boozy Bed-Stuy eatery. Roasted meats, flavorful stews…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
A playful spirit marks this Australian-run Indian restaurant near Union Sq. Many dishes play fast and loose with tradition, such as 'naan pizza' with…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Run by celebrated restaurateur Keith McNally, Morandi is a warmly lit space that spills onto the sidewalk in summer. The hubbub of garrulous diners…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Cozily occupying a historic Chelsea town house, this beacon to hungry vegans is a peaceful, romantic dining spot that offers imaginative, all-kosher tofu,…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
If you're craving a plate of oysters and don't mind a crowd, head to this West Village favorite. Happy hour is until 7pm daily (all night Monday) when you…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This gorgeous town house highlights the neighborhood’s quaintness, with plenty of exposed brick, wood beams, flickering candles, massive mirrors and…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
The much-garlanded creator of the cronut (croissant-doughnut hybrid) owns this small, sunlit bakery, where you can nibble on perfectly flaky croissants,…
New York City
A homey atmosphere and beloved Southern staples – like cornmeal-crusted catfish and shrimp po' boys – have won Peaches a loyal following. Shrimp and grits…
New York City
Solo diners nursing the daily 'sour' or 'bitter' cocktail at the bar are just as welcome at Roman's as larger parties of blow-ins or tables full of…
SoHo & Chinatown
Channeling Barcelona, this expansive, welcoming tapas joint serves both classic and classic-with-a-twist morsels, dexterously assembled in the open…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Lovers of fine cheeses no longer have to settle for takeout orders from Murray's famed West Village fromagerie. Gourmet mac ‘n’ cheese, melted-cheese…
Upper West Side & Central Park
The self-proclaimed ‘King of Sturgeon,’ Barney Greengrass serves the same heaping dishes of eggs and salty lox, luxuriant caviar and melt-in-your-mouth…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Churning out quality Spanish and Basque tapas in closet-size surrounds, Tía Pol is the real deal, as the hordes of locals swarming the entrance can attest…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Just north of Washington Square Park, this is a refreshingly affordable part of Mario Batali’s empire, where thin pizzas are cooked on flat-iron griddles…
New York City
You can almost taste the smoked meats as you enter this small Boerum Hill eatery, which has exposed-brick walls and a couple of communal tables. Try…
New York City
Around the corner from the Brooklyn Museum and botanic garden, this homey brick-and-wood favorite serves unpretentious cooking that draws on a world of…
SoHo & Chinatown
This foodie-forward supermarket has been a New York institution for over 25 years. Originally a wholesale supplier to restaurants, it sells great produce…
New York City
The culture-straddling, counterintuitive marriage of Korean and Mexican food first purveyed from the famous Kimchi Taco truck has a bricks-and-mortar home…
Upper West Side & Central Park
It's no secret that good Thai food is hard to find in Manhattan (Queens is where the real-deal eateries reside). Although Land serves Americanized…
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…
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…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Authentically Polish recipes like pierogi (dumplings), stuffed cabbage and kielbasa (smoked sausage) are whipped up at Dziupla, where cathedral windows…
