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Expect an intimate omakase experience here where the freshest of fish gets served atop pillowy mounds of expertly prepared sushi rice. And at $69 for a 13-piece omakase, Shinzo is a steal. Beer and sake are also available, but they're also still BYOB, too.
HAGS is a fine-dining experience unlike any other. Helmed by executive chef-owner Telly Justice and sommelier-owner Camille Lindsley, it’s a tiny East Village haven that’s both creative and welcoming, and most of all, fun.
One of the city’s most beloved pop-ups, Banchan by Sunny, finally has a brick-and-mortar space. Expect cozy service, a superb wine list (curated by Parcelle) and of course, lots of rotating banchan and soulful Korean fare.
Eastwood feels like dining in your culinary-minded friend’s living room, complete with a small-but-mighty wine list, big sunny windows, and a vinyl playlist spinning all night long. Go for a Scotch egg, some schnitzel, and something from the draft list, and do feel free to snuggle in.
Leave it to Amanda Cohen to still be blowing to smithereens every preconceived notion about vegetarian dining. The chef-owner of Dirt Candy is a James Beard nominee, a pioneer of the vegetable-forward culinary movement, and a leader intent on building a better industry: With their no-tipping policy, the...
While Dame previously moonlighted as the city’s best fish and chips shop, that was only a fraction of what makes it so special. Built around modern British cookery with a team that’s honed their chops at the Beatrice Inn, The Spotted Pig, and Cherry Point, Dame is a riveting take on the seafood bar where the...
Fresh, vibrant, and downright delicious, the pho at Hanoi House combines the best of both worlds: A soothing warmth that comes from passed-down family recipes, with a flavorful and bold complexity expected from a team of Stephen Starr alums.
Lord’s is the grown-up sequel from Patricia Howard and Ed Szymanski of Dame where a nose-to-tail ethos pervades. The duo dives deep into housemade charcuterie, off-kilter English dishes, and bistro classics with the same playfulness and attention to detail that made Dame a runaway hit.
It’s the original location of cocktail master Meaghan Dorman’s classic, history-filled bar. Expect tufted couches, caviar bumps, and of course, a list of Dorman’s superlative signature drinks.
When something as simple as anchovies and butter is a revelation, you know it’s special. And such is the case at La Vara, where wife-and-husband team and tapas extraordinaires Alex Raij and Eder Montero explore Spain’s Moorish and Jewish heritage to craft some of Cobble Hill’s most riveting small plates. Bo...
Whether you call them European banchan or Asian tapas, one thing’s for sure: Mokyo is a small-plates wonderland, where the polished dishes sing of Asia — but look beyond, too. Behind it all is chef Kay Hyun, whose Vongerichten kitchen training, Korean heritage, and love affair with Spanish flavors transform...
Lively, hip, and offering excellent renditions of Chinese-American staples, Kings County Imperial is ideal for group dining — and the mock eel does not disappoint.
The premier Manhattan destination for Staten Island-style (read: thin crust with vodka sauce) pies.
I Sodi is a gleaming example of a perfect neighborhood restaurant and the Tuscan fare, from acclaimed chef Rita Sodi (Via Carota, Commerce Inn) is no joke.
As the Manhattan sister restaurant to perfect-neighborhood-restaurant Hart's (of Bed-Stuy), you'll find the same beloved lamb burger here, plus a strong selection of Portuguese-inspired seafood.
DCP's innovative signature cocktails are inspired by food: Think Japanese Cold Noodle, Cold Pizza, Key Lime Pie, NY Beet Salad, Mango Sticky Rice. And the food, featuring their juicy and flavorful Taiwanese-inspired fried chicken sandwiches, is the perfect pairing, no matter which drink you choose.
You’ll want to join the swells sipping Pink Tuxedos (vodka and vermouth enhanced with beet, cherry, and chocolate) at this intimate bar located one flight up a stunning staircase from SAGA, the elegant new tasting-menu restaurant from the same team behind Crown Shy.
Look for a unique approach at this Alphabet City omakase-only destination from the Ume Hospitality Group (Shinn, Sanyuu), where offerings combine layers of smoked, cooked, and raw ingredients for innovative sushi that’s as special as it comes.
