Alma

”Casual, ever popular spot serving nouvelle Mexican with a side of wow: the view of Manhattan from the covered rooftop...”  More

Applewood

”A folksy, hearth-warmed room sets the scene for farm-fresh cooking at this creative mom-and-pop op (literally—the owners’ toddler is usually...”  More

Baked

”At the new Baked in Brooklyn, co-owner Matt Lewis and his head baker, Blair Vansant, specialize in homey desserts with...”  More

Beast

”Brooklyn’s most inventive tapas bar, where the wild things are on the walls (an odd mythological-monsters theme) and the plates...”  More

Blue Ribbon Brooklyn

”Roomier, friendlier, and better than the acclaimed SoHo original, with a superb raw bar and a comically diverse menu of...”  More

Blue Ribbon Sushi

”A branch of the great Blue Ribbon Sushi is next door at No. 278....”  More

Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory

”The obsessives at BICF make only eight basic flavors (hey, remember plain old 'chocolate' and 'vanilla'?)—but take the time to...”  More

The Brooklyn Pizza Factory

Chip Shop

”Anglophiles rejoice at the Chip Shop, where the cod fillets—and even Twinkies—are deep-fried. At the adjoining Curry Shop (dinner for...”  More

Christy's Jamaican Patties

”A coconut patty—a flaky golden crust filled with coconut—at Christy's Jamaican Patties...”  More

Di Fara

”Instead of prepping ingredients in advance, he’ll ...”  More

D.O.C.

”Tapestries hang on the walls, and vintage spirits, absinthe, and more than wines are displayed on 19th-century desks. Tastings, classes...”  More

Dressler

”The latest from the owner of Williamsburg’s beloved Dumont, this gorgeous bistro goes one better, with bold flavors (striped bass...”  More

Egg

”...in search of the best fried chicken in NYC...”  More

Franny's

”Yes, the brick oven–fired pizza is fabulous (try the clams, chile, and parsley combo). But the secret weapon is the...”  More

The Good Fork

”It’s Korean-meets-French-bistro food (crispy sweetbreads; steak with kimchi, rice, and a fried egg) at this tiny, low-key room on Red...”  More

Grimaldi's

”Grimaldi’s Pizzeria with its coal-oven pies is waiting just steps away....”  More

The Grocery

”There’s no flash or attitude at this 30-seat, husband-and-wife-owned jewel in Smith Street’s crown—just assured, inspired, greenmarket-based cooking that would...”  More

Jacques Torres Chocolate

”French expat Torres is New York’s best and most imaginative chocolate maker; this tiny shop attached to his waterfront factory...”  More

Marlow & Sons

”By day the general store in front doubles as a coffee house. After 5 p.m., locals gather at communal tables...”  More

Moutarde

”Parisian-style brasserie Moutarde brings hangar steak, escargots, and free-range poulet to the neighborhood....”  More

Nana

”Can't decide between Japanese, Malaysian, and Thai? Nana fuses them together (rib eye in scallion-teriyaki sauce, spicy soft-shell crab, 'everything'...”  More

Peter Luger

”Everyone knows Luger’s has the best straight-ahead porterhouse in NYC, but did you know about the fantastic burger served only...”  More

Phô Cho Lon

”Follow it with a savory bowl of phô (beef noodle soup) at nearby Phô Cho Lon...”  More

Press 195

”Any of the 30 panini at Press 195 makes an ideal snack. There's even a pressed Nutella-and-banana sandwich with vanilla...”  More

River Café

”...has romanced diners since it opened its doors in 1977...”  More

Sea

”At Williamsburg's Sea Thai, the Zen-meets-Jetsons design is as fabulous as the menu, which includes geyser shrimp in a clay...”  More

Sette Enoteca E Cucina

”An alluring, vine-fringed patio, a reasonably priced wine list, and earthy Italian cooking (like a great pappardelle with oxtail) make...”  More

Sparky's All-American Food

”When he opened Sparky's All-American Food in Brooklyn, New York, in 2002, former dot-comer Brian Benavidez wanted to focus on...”  More

St. Helen Café

”Impeccable lattes are the lure at this handsome, intimate café. Sip one next to the carp pond in the backyard...”  More

Tanoreen

”Dinner way out in Bay Ridge? Sign us up, if we’re having Rawia Bishara’s revelatory Middle Eastern food (tender braised...”  More

Thanh Da II

”A closet-size shop where local Vietnamese kids indulge their cravings for banh mi: barbecued pork, ham, pâté, cilantro, and pickled...”  More

Thomas Beisl

”Critics are also raving about Thomas Beisl, an authentic Viennese bistro in Fort Greene, across the street from the Brooklyn...”  More

Tommaso Restaurant

Tom's Restaurant

”...Tom greets every customer...”  More

Zebulon

”Some of the city’s hottest jazz and Afrobeat is performed every night—free—in this sultry, low-lit lounge, tucked in beside a...”  More