Must-see restaurants in New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania

  • Bonsignour

    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…

  • Anchor Bar

    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…

  • Savona's Trattoria

    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…

  • Dancing Cat Saloon

    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…

  • Cantina Loco

    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…

  • Sissy's Cafe

    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…

  • Ulrich's 1868 Tavern

    Buffalo

    Buffalo's oldest bar has been partially modernized and now draws a slightly younger clientele. Traditional German schnitzel is on the menu alongside…

  • Peacefood

    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…

  • Village Natural

    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…

  • CJ’s

    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…

  • Urban Vegan Kitchen

    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…

  • P & G's

    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…

  • Furfari's Soft Pretzels

    Philadelphia

    This family-owned business has been baking soft pretzels since 1954. As well as the regular ones, try their cinnamon twist pretzels or those shaped like…

  • Matthew's on Main Street

    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…

  • Mac's Drive In

    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…

  • Philly Style Bagels

    Philadelphia

    The special taste of these bagels comes partly from the fact that they are boiled before baking in a mixture of beer and water. Their classic lox sandwich…

  • Han Dynasty

    Philadelphia

    West-side outpost of a local mini-empire of sizzling Sichuan goodness. It's a shed-like space with some communal shared tables – perfect for large groups…

  • Fairway

    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…

  • Joe's Pizza

    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…

  • Red Fire Sun Roasting

    New York

    This solid option on Oswego's main drag has lots of modern American favorites and a few international options, like barbacoa braised beef tacos, on the…

  • Koch's Deli

    Philadelphia

    This Jewish-style deli has been dishing out gut-busting sandwiches, packed with prime meats, cheeses, fish and salads, since 1966. Takeaway only

  • Pamela's

    Pittsburgh

    Unpretentious Pamela's has a few branches around the city, all with a classic chrome-diner look and signature lacy-thin pancakes. Cash only.

  • Poppleton

    Finger Lakes

    Specializing in crepes, sandwiches and wraps, this roomy bakery-cafe has plenty of sweet treats as well as solid coffee and other beverages.

  • Amy's Bread

    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.

  • Wind-Chill Factory

    The Adirondacks

    This humble ice-cream stand has fresh flavors in massive serves, and its burgers use high-quality beef.

  • ADK Corner Store

    The Adirondacks

    This general store caters to the early-start hiker with great breakfast sandwiches.

  • Nolitas Cafe

    Hudson Valley

    Nolitas Cafe is where the locals head to for a cheap breakfast that's a cut above your typical diner fare. It's known for its sandwiches and wraps, good…

  • Fraunces Tavern

    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…