City Guide: New York
New York
If you’ve come to New York to eat, you’ve come to the right place. The island is crammed with more than 25,000 restaurants and bars—from Jewish delicatessens to contemporary Mexican, not to mention it is home to the very first Shake Shack. But in addition to tackling the dining scene, consider a food tour of Arthur Avenue, hopping on a school bus with Scott’s Pizza Tours, and following our 48-hour eating tour of New York’s classic institutions.
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If you’ve come to New York to eat, you’ve come to the right place. The island is crammed with more than 25,000 restaurants and bars—from Jewish delicatessens to contemporary Mexican, not to mention it is home to the very first Shake Shack. But in addition to tackling the dining scene, consider a food tour of Arthur Avenue, hopping on a school bus with Scott’s Pizza Tours, and following our 48-hour eating tour of New York’s classic institutions.
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Mission Chinese
This lively, modern Chinese eatery serves a menu of unabashedly fiery Sichuan fare. -
Dirt Candy
Vegetarians and carnivores will be happy to break bread at this award-winning vegetable restaurant. -
Bar Sardine
Bar Sardine's all-day menu is built for that spontaneous need for refuge—the best kind of neighborhood spot. -
Ivan Ramen
Chef Ivan Orkin brings his ramen prowess from Tokyo to New York with creative, silky and savory noodles. -
Death & Co
A decade after establishing itself as a globally influential craft cocktail bar, Death & Co. is still humming. -
Murray’s Cheese
Murray's, a shrine to exemplary cheese, stands out on what's become the gastronomic section of Bleecker Street. -
Prohibition Walking Tour
Discover New York City's storied speakeasies, the history of gangsters, and the mystery of the green fairy. -
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A vegan eatery with a cult following due to damn good cupcakes and veggie burgers. -
Balaboosta
In addition to the terrific “Mediterranean-meets-Middle East” fare, this Nolita spot is lovely, warm and intimate. -
Ippudo
The ramen spot of your dreams, only with a long line. But still! -
Cosme
Cosme chef Enrique Olvera brings his modern Mexican cuisine to the Flatiron with addictive dishes like the husk meringue with corn mousse. -
Blue Hill at Stone Barns
For those who value farm-to-fork eating, Blue Hill Stone Barns is a must-visit destination. -
Gramercy Tavern
The beloved, warm and welcoming Gramercy Tavern manages to be all things to all folks. -
Arthur Avenue Food Tour
Visit generations-old butcher shops, bakeries, and cheese shops on a tasting tour through New York's Arthur Avenue. -
Red Farm
This is not the New York City Chinese food of your youth, this is the New York City Chinese food for the rest of your life. -
Shake Shack
Visit the original location of this serious burger and fries empire in scenic Madison Square Park. -
The NoMad Bar and Library Bar
The NoMad is where cocktail fiends go to find respite inside one of the most-talked-about restaurants of the millennium. -
Shopsin’s General Store
A 600 item menu is offered at this shoebox-sized restaurant tucked inside the Essex Street Market. -
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
The oldest-running Chinese restaurant in New York City serving phenomenal dim sum. -
Il Buco Alimentari e Vineria
Italian cuisine with a deep wine list for those who dine in and essential Italian provisions including gelato, to go. -
Fuku
The mastermind of the Momofuku empire, chef David Chang goes fast-casual at his must-go fried chicken sandwich joint. -
Crif Dogs
New York City hot dog vendors have nothing on this creative hot dog temple with a semi-secret cocktail lounge. -
Union Square Café
Even in its new location, Union Square Café shines with its signature seasonal American fare in a warm and welcoming setting. -
The Dead Rabbit
A unique bar, The Dead Rabbit won the title of World's Best Bar two years in a row for its extensive and inventive menu of tasty cocktails. -
Xi’an Famous Foods
The go-to spot for authentic, hand-pulled Chinese noodles in New York is inarguably Xi'an Famous Foods. -
Mace
Deep in the East Village lies Mace—a unique bar with botanical, spice, and herb influenced cocktails. -
Loring Place
Chef Dan Kluger has a thing for vegetables, and it seems vegetables may have a thing for him because they do wonderful things in his hands. -
Barney Greengrass
For more than a century Barney Greengrass has been the spot to get a bagel and a schmear— just don't skip their signature smoked fish. -
Scott’s Pizza Tours
The best way to tackle New York City's unique pizza scene is with Scott's Pizza Tours. -
Dizengoff
Israeli chef Michael Solomonov brings his celebrated Philadelphia hummus joint to Chelsea Market. -
Via Carota
This West Village retreat is an ode to the chef's own 17th century Tuscan home and the rustic fare of the region.