Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
The Southern-inspired menu here seems designed to soak up booze: fried chicken and a mean mac ’n' cheese, pulled pork and slaw, plus marvelous doughnuts…
Must-see restaurants in New York City
Upper West Side & Central Park
Across the street from Lincoln Center, this spot has red-checked tablecloths, a buttoned-down crowd, friendly bartenders and a solid menu. If you’re in a…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Tucked away on a picturesque corner of the Village, this intimate, attractively designed eatery is a favorite on date night. It has a small menu of…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Skip the national Mexican-food chains in favor of this citywide favorite that promises high-quality meats and veg tucked safely in a sea of thick…
New York City
Granny's recipes have been passed down to these Brooklyn purveyors of plump pierogi (Polish dumplings), whose soft dough is stuffed with cheese and potato…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
This old-school diner – an anomaly on this mostly upscale stretch of real estate – is a comfy, quiet spot for traditional Jewish-diner fare like chopped…
SoHo & Chinatown
One of the best places to chomp on Cantonese cuisine, bright, bustling Amazing 66 draws waves of local Chinese immigrants pining for a taste of home. Join…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
With seven NYC locations, Westville has earned many admirers for its reasonably priced market-fresh fare. Set on a peaceful, tree-lined stretch of 10th St…
SoHo & Chinatown
A fast-moving favorite that's famous for its roast pork and BBQ-style chicken, duck and ribs, Big Wong also does a mean rice crepe for breakfast. You'll…
SoHo & Chinatown
This unpretentious family-run restaurant serves some of the best sandwiches in the neighborhood, nay, the city. Try the smoked white-fish salad sandwich…
SoHo & Chinatown
Here since 1882, just a half block from Mulberry, is the legendary Ferrara Cafe & Bakery, brimming with classic Italian pastries and old-school ambience…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
So much more than your usual Greek restaurant, Snack Taverna eschews gyros for a seasonal selection of scrumptious small plates to accompany the flavorful…
Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
SoHo & Chinatown
Chinatown's favorite ice-cream peddler keeps it local with flavors such as green tea, pandan, durian and lychee sorbet, all written on a whiteboard. The…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Sweet tooths will fawn over L’Arte Del Gelato, where gelato flavors are made fresh every day and come in over 20 varieties. It’s the perfect snack to take…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
An old-school dive bar with cheap beers on tap – it all sounds pretty standard until you take a mouthwatering bite out of the bacon- and cheese-covered…
New York City
Fried chicken, bible-thickness waffles, and paprika-swirled shrimp 'n' grits compete for attention with heavily garnished Bloody Marys at this…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Tasty loaves of bread and pastries serve as a fine tribute to the hundreds of ovens that once inhabited the Chelsea Market buildings.
New York City
Can you really pass up a chance to eat where George Washington supped in 1762? (Yes, it's been documented; he ate here.) Choose classics like slow-roasted…
