NYC ESSENTIALS
Some things never change; and some, like these essential New York establishments, never should.
The most iconic spots in New York City you need to try (at least once).
UPSCALE
GRAMERCY / FLATIRON
Modern American | Fine-Dining | $$$$
Number 1 Rated Restaurant in the World, Clever, Innovative, Incredible
MIDTOWN
Steakhouse | Fine-Dining | $$$$
Major Food Group’s over-the-top Mid-Century Chophouse set in a revamped NYC Landmark
MIDTOWN WEST
French, Seafood | Fine-Dining | $$$$
Eric Ripert's Michelin-Starred Tasting Menu with an Exceptional Wine Program
EAST VILLAGE
Korean Fusion | Inventive Upsale | $$$$
David Chang's Whimsical Michelin- Starred Tasting Menu with Inventive Beverage Pairings
HIGH END
GREENWICH VILLAGE
Italian | Fine-Dining, Exceptional DIshes | $$$$
GREENWICH VILLAGE
Italian | Old-School Dishes Redone with Lively Atmosphere | $$$$
GREENWICH VILLAGE
Italian | Rustic Mediterranean-Italian Farmhouse | $$$
GRAMERCY, NOMAD
Japanese | Innovative Omakase | $$$$
GRAMERCY / FLATIRON
New American | Upscale Country Tavern | $$$
MEATPACKING
Italian | Fine-Dining, Gluten Free Options | $$$$
SOHO
French | Fine-Dining in a Beautiful Setting | $$$
SOHO
Seafood, Steakhouse | Something for Everyone in a Sleek SoHo Setting | $$$
MIDTOWN EAST
American, Steakhouse | Classic Americana, Uptown Chic | $$$$
MIDTOWN WEST
American, Steakhouse | Classic NYC Establishment | $$$$
WILLIAMSBURG
Steakhouse | NYC Classic Institution, Cash Only | $$$$
MID-LEVEL
MANHATTAN
GREENWICH VILLAGE
Modern Steakhouse | Hole | $$$
GREENWICH VILLAGE
Steakhouse | Vintage Tavern, Outstanding Burgers & French Bistro Fare | $$$
WEST VILLAGE
Italian, American | Vibrant Urban Setting, Outdoor Seating | $$$
WEST VILLAGE
Italian | Hip, Lively, Inventive Pastas | $$$
WEST VILLAGE
Italian | Inventive, Hip | $$$
WEST VILLAGE
New American | Hip, Lively, Chic, Great Bar | $$$
WEST VILLAGE
Asian | Underneath RedFarm, Peking Duck Feast | $$$
WEST VILLAGE, UPPER EAST SIDE
New American | Playful, Inventive | $$$
WEST VILLAGE, EAST VILLAGE
New American | Detroit-Style Pizza & an Outstanding Burger | $$$
SOHO
Thai | Eclectic, Michelin Star | $$$
SOHO
Italian | Neighborhood Spot, Reinvented Italian-American Classics & Pizza | $$
SOHO
New American, Tapas | Small Plates with Big Flavor in a Chic Space | $$$
SOHO
Signature dishes with Monthly Guest Chefs from Around the World | $$$
EAST VILLAGE
Korean Fusion | Inventive Dishes from David Chang | $$$
EAST VILLAGE
New American | Neighborhood BIstro Nailing the Classics | $$
EAST VILLAGE
Vietnamese | Inventive, Quality Ingredients | $$
LOWER EAST SIDE
Chinese | Fiery, Creative takes on Sichuan Cuisine, Lively | $$$
FINANCIAL DISTRICT
New American | Outstanding Views of NYC, Tasting Menu | $$$
MEATPACKING
Tapas | Creative Dishes, Lively Atmosphere | $$$
GRAMERCY / FLATIRON
New American | Casual-Chic Brasserie | $$$
GRAMERCY / FLATIRON
New American | Market-Focused Fare from Chef JGV | $$$
GRAMERCY / FLATIRON
Vegetarian | Hip, Healthy Vegetable-Centric Fare from Chef JGV | $$$
GRAMERCY / FLATIRON
Middle Eastern | Inventive, Flavorful in a Airy Space | $$$
BROOKLYN
WILLIAMSBURG
Italian | Housemade Pastas, Wood-Fired Food | $$
BUSHWICK
Italian | Market-Driven Dishes, Pizzas, Patio | $$
WILLIAMSBURG
Italian | Fine-Dining | $$$
WILLIAMSBURG
Oyster & Cocktail Bar | New Orleans Style | $$
CLINTON HILL
New American | NYC's Best Pies, Burgers & More| $$
FORT GREENE
Italian | Housemade Pasta's | $$
CARROLL GARDENS
Italian | Simple, Ingredient Focused Pizza & More | $$
PARK SLOPE
Italian | Classic, Old-School Charm | $$
CASUAL
SOHO
Pizza | Square Slice | $
WEST VILLAGE
Italian Deli, Market | Sausage & Mozzarella | $$
LOWER EAST SIDE
Classic NY Jewish Deli | Pastrami | $$
MEATPACKING
Mexican | Tacos | $
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Pizza | Classic Cheese Slice | $
BREAKFAST & BAGELS
SOHO
Brunch | Bagel Towers, Smoked Fish | $$$
WEST VILLAGE
French | Toasts, Bakery | $$
LOWER EAST SIDE, UPPER EAST SIDE
Classic NY Jewish Bakery | Bagels, Lox | $$
Clinton Street Bakery
LOWER EAST SIDE
American | Pancakes | $
Absolute Bagels
UPPER WEST SIDE
Bagels | $
Tompkins Square Bagels
EAST VILLAGE
Bagels | $
Ess-A-Bagel
MIDTOWN EAST
Bagels | $
Pick-A-Bagel
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Bagels | $
BAKERIES
Arcade Bakery
SOHO
Pizza | Square Slice | $
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Italian Deli, Market | Sausage & Mozzarella | $$
City Bakery
UNION SQUARE
Bakery | Pastrami | $$
Daily Provisions
NOMAD, FLATIRON
Cafe | Pastries & Sandwiches | $$
Dominique Ansel Bakery
SOHO
Cafe | Pastries, Desserts | $$
Levain Bakery
UPPER WEST SIDE
Bakery | Cookies & Breads | $
Mah-Ze-Dahr
WEST VILLAGE
Bakery | Baked Goods & Soft Serve | $$
ICE CREAM
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Ice Cream | Dairy & Vegan | $$
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Ice Cream | Creative | $$
Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Ice Cream | Creative | $$
LOWER EAST SIDE
Ice Cream | Inventive | $
EAST & WEST VILLAGE
Ice Cream | Soft Serve Cones | $