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

  • Fort Greene Greenmarket

    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…

  • Dun-Well Doughnuts

    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…

  • No 7

    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…

  • Cuba Libre

    Philadelphia

    Colonial America couldn't feel further away at this festive, multistory Cuban eatery and rum bar, part of a small chain found in several East Coast cities…

  • Tom’s Restaurant

    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…

  • Pilar

    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…

  • Babu Ji

    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…

  • Morandi

    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…

  • Blossom

    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,…

  • Mermaid Oyster Bar

    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…

  • Alta

    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…

  • Le Champignon de Tokio

    Philadelphia

    Tokyo-born Madame Saito, who's lived with her husband in Philadelphia for over 30 years and is a Le Cordon Bleu–trained chef, runs this convivial…

  • Dominique Ansel Kitchen

    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,…

  • Peaches

    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…

  • Roman's

    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…

  • Boqueria SoHo

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Channeling Barcelona, this expansive, welcoming tapas joint serves both classic and classic-with-a-twist morsels, dexterously assembled in the open…

  • Murray's Cheese Bar

    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…

  • Barney Greengrass

    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…

  • Farm Country Kitchen

    Long Island

    If you're heading to one of the Forks, make this Riverside gem your lunch stop en route before the road split. Set inconspicuously in a roadside country…

  • Claudio’s

    Long Island

    This Greenport legend was the nation’s oldest restaurant continuously owned by the same family (the Portuguese Claudio clan; since 1870) until 2018 when…

  • Tía Pol

    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…

  • Mile End

    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…

  • Otto Enoteca Pizzeria

    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…

  • Cheryl’s Global Soul

    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…

  • Westlake Fish House

    Long Island

    In the marina of the same name, this a Montauk favorite for all things sea. Montuaker Chef Shawn Hewitt, a former fisherman, now helms dishes such as blue…

  • Gourmet Garage

    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…

  • Lagusta's Luscious Commissary

    Hudson Valley

    Drop into this bright, politically active cafe just off the main strip for hearty vegan dishes made with nut-cheese (such as a baked mac 'n' cheese…

  • Kimchi Grill

    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…

  • Land

    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…

  • Luke's Lobster

    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…

  • Taïm

    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…

  • Five Napkin Burger

    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…

  • Federal Donuts

    Philadelphia

    Tucked behind a faded red, white and blue awning are these amazing doughnuts: specialty flavors include blueberry-lavender or strawberry cheesecake, with…

  • Dziupla

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    Authentically Polish recipes like pierogi (dumplings), stuffed cabbage and kielbasa (smoked sausage) are whipped up at Dziupla, where cathedral windows…

  • Bruce & Son

    Long Island

    Local favorite for affordable food that wows. The brown-sugar bacon is expectedly satisfying. LI bounty features throughout (heirloom tomato sandwich,…

  • Blossom on Columbus

    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…

  • Meatball Shop

    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…

  • Caracas Arepa Bar

    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…

  • Marie Eiffel Market

    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…

  • Farmicia

    Philadelphia

    Dedicated to simply crafted local and organic foods, the meals here are creative and soul-satisfying. Vegetarians are well-catered for, with a variety of…