May 2019
This month we’ve got news on where to find perhaps the best roast beef sandwich—plus excellent macaroni and cheese, Korean hot pot and Cuban meat pies—in NYC. And if you’re curious about the world of natural wines and a wide spectrum of rosés, your search is over; we’ve got news on that too. Read on for more.
April 2019
Times Square is not traditionally synonymous with fine dining, but an enterprise between chef-restaurateur John Fraser and hotelier Ian Schrager has changed the game. Fraser is often ahead of the curve, his innovative takes on plant-based cuisine embraced by carnivores and vegetarians alike. This month we’ve also got news on a Chicago-based gem hidden in a Chinatown alleyway, where to get the best breakfast sandwich in Brooklyn and a Danish café near Union Square with amazing breads and desserts. Read on for more.
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701West
Fine dining from John Fraser is offered high above the fray of Times Square.
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Ardyn
Visit an alluring New American restaurant and lounge in Greenwich Village.
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Bagock Fried Chicken & Doughnuts
Eat classic American fried chicken and fresh-made doughnuts in Williamsburg.
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Ole & Steen
A Danish café near Union Square serves healthy grains, pastries and sandwiches.
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San Pedro Inn
Hit this Red Hook roadhouse for a good beer selection and cheap tacos.
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Spicy Moon Vegetarian Szechuan
A small, friendly vegetarian paradise calls the East Village home.
March 2019
Nolita’s slender streets are lined with independent retail shops, cozy cafés and bars, and now three exciting new restaurants. Read on for details about them as well as info on seven other outstanding arrivals across the City.
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Gran Tivoli
A handsome Italian restaurant has a seductive lounge in its basement.
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Hudson & Charles Dinette
A couple of new-wave butchers have opened a next-door West Village café.
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Hunky Dory
Innovative American food and cocktails in an all-day Crown Heights café
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Mint Kitchen
Dine on healthy, fast-casual Middle Eastern food near Union Square.
February 2019
A waterfront seafood restaurant on Staten Island and new-wave Korean food in Brooklyn are just two of the reasons to check out this month’s roundup of recently opened restaurants. We’ve also got details on novel pizza specialists, a stimulating Vietnamese barbecue spot in the East Village and where to find the best cocktails and high-caliber bar food near Brooklyn Academy of Music.
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La Central
Try bold, Pan-American food in a cool boutique hotel near the High Line.
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La Rossa
Thin-crust pizza with innovative toppings take center stage in a contemporary Nolita café.
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Mission Chinese Brooklyn
Find spicy, inventive Chinese food in a neon-lit setting in Bushwick.
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Teo
Find spectacular Japanese cooking with Southern twists from a Momofuku alum.
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Violet
Innovative pasta and grilled pizza share space in an East Village kitchen.
January 2019
This month’s roundup has details on Thai curries and Cantonese steamed rice rolls that are sure to thrill your palate. A corner deli in Brooklyn might be cooking up the best bagels and bialys in the City. And if you’re into ramen, read on; there’s a sensational new joint in the East Village you need to know about.
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Franks Wine Bar
A snug, ambitious bar in Brooklyn serves hundreds of natural and classic wines.
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GupShup
A modern Indian fusion restaurant brings colorful dishes and decor to Gramercy.
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The Hive
This Williamsburg gathering place excels at burgers, fish tacos and beer.
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Joe’s Steam Rice Roll
Enjoy delicate Cantonese-style rice rolls made to order in a Chinatown food hall.
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Shelsky’s Brooklyn Bagels
Find old-school bagels, bialys, schmears and classic deli sandwiches.
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TabeTomo
Try sensational ramen and a highly curated selection of sakes in the East Village.
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Taladwat
Complex Thai curries stand out in an attractive, rustic Hell’s Kitchen space.
December 2018
The Upper West Side has seen an influx of exciting dining destinations. Head to the neighborhood for contemporary spicy Hunan dishes, luxurious Italian from a rising-star chef and modern, healthy Greek fare. Over at the Time Warner Center, David Chang has two new ventures. And those who love sandwiches—especially of the po’boy and banh mi varieties—have a new reason to make a beeline for Brooklyn.
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Atlas Kitchen
This contemporary Chinese restaurant offers both familiar and unexpected specialties.
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Bāng Bar
David Chang stuffs his inventive griddled flatbreads with spit-roasted meats.
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Benno
Try Jonathan Benno’s flagship Mediterranean restaurant in the Evelyn Hotel.
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Devon
This stylish neighborhood bar on the Lower East Side serves shareable snacks.
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Fava Mediterranean Bistro
This charming West Village duplex features Mediterranean fare and a daily happy hour.
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Nai Tapas
Head to the East Village for modern and traditional tapas, Spanish wine and flamenco.
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Po'Mi
Serious chefs are behind this sandwich shop honoring the po’boy and banh mi.
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Pomona
Try inventive New American cuisine and cocktails in an underground space.
November 2018
This month we’re giving you the lowdown on exciting new Taiwanese, Indian, Korean, Italian and Greek restaurants. And even though it’s cold out, ice-cream impresario Nick Morgenstern is on fire with his second location. The larger Greenwich Village spot has 88 flavors to try, as well as sundaes and cakes. Read on for more, including places in Williamsburg, Cobble Hill and Jackson Heights that are breaking new ground.
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10 Corso Como Café
Traditional Italian food is served at this café in a high-design lifestyle boutique.
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Fournos Theophilos
This all-day Greek café, bakery and gourmet market is a great spot for a quick meal in Midtown.
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Morgenstern’s Finest Ice Cream
Morgenstern’s second location has both classic and crazy ice cream flavors dreamed up by an inventive pastry chef.
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The Queensboro
This modern, spacious New American restaurant also has a great cocktail list.
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Saint Julivert Fisherie
This global seafood counter with a smart wine list is found in Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill.
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Shake Shack Innovation Kitchen
Try (and rate) new menu items at Shake Shack’s test kitchen in the West Village.
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Woo SoHo
The elegant Korean restaurant with do-it-yourself table grills is an interactive experience.
October 2018
New Yorkers share a passion for pizza, willing to stand in line for the very best even with perfectly good slices on nearly every corner. In our latest roundup, get the details on a retro Brooklyn joint catching buzz, plus where to find the lustiest chicken sandwich and most exciting North African street food. There’s also good news about Missy Robbins’ follow-up to Lilia, the Williamsburg restaurant that won her Best Chef: NYC from the James Beard Foundation in 2018.
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Bluebird London
Visit a beautiful modern British restaurant in the Time Warner Center
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The Flying Fisherman
This modern seafood brasserie is on the Upper West Side near Lincoln Center.
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Holy Ground
This underground retro supper club combines barbecue and steakhouse favorites
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Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop
Paulie brings retro decor and great pizza to Greenpoint.
September 2018
At a sleek spot in Brooklyn, chef Nasim Alikhani offers a fresh take on Persian cuisine. Elegantly prepared Hunan rice noodles are all the rage in the East Village. Meanwhile, in the Financial District, after-work crowds are whooshing up 60 stories to visit Danny Meyer’s latest tony establishment. See the details in our September roundup, which includes the City’s most exciting new cocktail bar and the long-awaited reopening of the Four Seasons.
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Cardoncello diVino
Southern Italian mushrooms are the cornerstone of this hospitable osteria.
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Charley St
Enjoy healthy grain bowls, toast and eggs from a charismatic Australian chef.
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Existing Conditions
This spacious cocktail den features great bar food in Greenwich Village.
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The Four Seasons Restaurant
The mid-century modern gem offers New American cuisine and a powerhouse clientele.
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Manhatta
Feast on stunning views of the City and a compelling New American menu.
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Noted Tribeca
This all-day café and cocktail lounge serves Korean-accented bites.
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Sofreh
Dine on beautifully prepared Persian food in a sleek Prospect Heights spot.
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The Usual
A contemporary canteen in the Nolitan Hotel serves foods diners crave.
August 2018
Jonathan Benno’s brilliant cooking has thrilled patrons at Lincoln Ristorante and Per Se for years, and now he’s landed at a modern new Italian restaurant in the Flatiron District. Our August roundup has the details, plus where to go for the most amazing couscous, grilled Japanese yakitori, wood-fired Mexican and modern Chinese in a stylish setting.