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Rezdora

The menu celebrates the Emilia-Romagna region in the north eastern section of Italy and centers around home-made pastas. Try the "regional pasta tasting" for $90 to sample 5 standouts. Expect long waits for walk ins.

Haenyeo

Park Slope

Jenny Kwak of Dok Suni fame is cooking up Korean inspired seafood and specialties in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The restaurant is named after the legendary female divers from Jeju Island, South Korea. NY Times top 10 restaurants of 2019!

Adda Indian Canteen

Long Island City

Adda, meaning "a place where people hang out" serves up "unapologetically" authentic Indian food in Long Island City. The paneer is house-made and contributes to what is considered one of the best saag paneers in the city. Also try the goat curry called junglee maas ("wild meat"), lotus root kofta, butter chicken, and tandoori-cooked cauliflower.

Veselka

East Village

For more than fifty years, customers have crowded into Veselka, a cozy Ukrainian coffee shop in New York City's East Village, to enjoy pierogi, borscht, goulash, and many other unpretentious favorites. Veselka (rainbow in Ukrainian) has grown up from a simple newsstand serving soup and sandwiches into a twenty-four hour gathering place without ever leaving its original location on the corner of East Ninth Street and Second Avenue. Veselka is, quite simply, an institution and has long been a favorite of downtown denizens. If your new to Ukrainian Cuisine, make sure to try the pierogi, Ukrainian-style dumplings that are handmade daily in the kitchen and served boiled or fried with sauteed onions, apple sauce & sour cream. Fillings include potato, cheese, meat, spinach & cream cheese, sauerkraut & mushroom, arugula & goat cheese.

The Sea Grill

Midtown

The Sea Grill embodies the essence of the sea and the glamour of New York, combining both classic elegance and contemporary flair in its design. Featuring scrumptious regional seafood dishes such as Grilled Cavendish Farms Quail, Gulf of Maine Shrimp, Hawaiian Snapper, and Casco Bay Lobster, the restaurant also caters specifically to Broadway theater going audiences by offering seasonal pre-theater menus which are available daily from 5pm to 6:30pm. The Sea Grill wraps diners in a sublime, sophisticated scene that conveys the depth and comfort of the sea.

Tatiana By Kwame Onwuachi

Midtown

A tapestry of New York City inspired cuisines, woven together by chef Kwame Onwuachi. "This is my love letter to New York – written with the flavors, aromas and textures of my childhood, inspired by my culinary muse (and beloved sister) Tatiana." Kwame's big sister looked after him while their mother worked as a chef in New York City. As the loving caretaker of his early food-wishes and dreams, Tatiana serves as the inspiration for this restaurant, and will forever hold a special place in Kwame's heart.

Kochi

Hell's Kitchen

Hell's Kitchen restaurant featuring an elegant Korean tasting menu. The nine-course, $75 meal is presented primarily on skewers and features dishes like a saengseon-gui (binchotan-grilled Mackerel) and andong jjimdak (slow cooked chicken requiring a 4 day preparation)

Cka Ka Qellu

Prepare to be transported to an old village tavern somewhere in Albania or Kosovo when you enter this Bronx standout. Delicious creamy dips, dumplings, pickled peppers and sausages abound.

Anton's

West Village

A throwback European restaurant in the West Village that honors the food and decor of old New York. The menu includes a "macaroni" section, raw oysters, salads and entrees like roast chicken and grilled pork rib chop with applesauce. Cocktails includes pre-batched martinis that come straight from the freezer. The owners of Frankies 570 are silent partners.

Benno

Flatiron District

Former Per Se and Lincoln chef, Jonathan Benno's skills are on full display at his Michelin starred fine-dining restaurant inside the Evelyn Hotel in the Flatiron District.

St. Andrews

Theater District

The kilted traditions of Scotland on display in Times Square With authentic Scottish cuisine as well as a classic steak and seafood house for those a bit squeamish to try the Manhattan’s only homemade haggis. Of course there is a wide selection of Scotch Whisky, and tasting menus and suggested food pairings are offered. For those that give the Scotch menu the rigorous exploration it deserves, perhaps a wee bit of haggis will be called for!

Amy's Bread — Chelsea Market

Chelsea

This Chelsea Market outpost of the ever-growing Amy's Bread empire has terrific breads, foccaccia, sandwiches, cupcakes, and other terrific baked goods. Most tranquil time here seems to be the early morning hours, before the hordes of students and tourists invade the Chelsea Market.

Grand Central Oyster Bar

Midtown

The Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant first opened its doors way back in 1913, in what was then a brand new, state-of-the-art, Grand Central Station. With its cavernous architecture and sweeping white tiled ceilings, the restaurant evokes this old New York in all its grandness. Over the years, the Oyster has become a fixture in the Midtown dining scene, and a favorite stop for everyone from businessmen doing a power lunch, to tourists who want a unique experience. The raw bar is spectacular, with daily offerings of dozens of different oyster varieties flown in fresh from all over the world. Few places remain consistently as satisfying as the Oyster Bar, whether you sit shoulder-to-shoulder at the counters, or at the white-tablecloth tables in front, or back in the saloon. Service remains charming and effusive, regardless of your order. Whether the signature clam chowder, a dozen (or two or three) oysters on the half shell, the remarkable lobster club sandwich, a smoked trout or any of the dozens of other dishes, time seems to pass more slowly in this subterranean seafood palace.

Doughnut Plant

Lower East Side

Doughnut Plant was started in August 1994 by Mark Isreal. HIs recipe goes back to the early 1900's, created by his grandfather. Innovative products and quality ingredients make for great doughnuts.

Queen of Sheba

Hell's Kitchen

Years ago we swore by the Ethiopian restaurants clustered around West 122nd Street in Morningside Heights as well as one player in SoHo. But in recent years, Queen of Sheba has been our favorite, with its authentic dishes, friendly service and congenial atmosphere. After a glass of honey wine, you might just feel like you're in the micro Little Ethiopia of L.A. or Washington. If you fear spicy food, ask your waitress for suggestions, and remember injera bread and not beverages will temper the fiery-hot stews.

Ethos Taverna

Kips Bay

Many say that this is Manhattan's finest casual Greek restaurant and its peers consider it one of the best restaurants in the area. A warm, romantic setting awaits you while a dazzling display of fresh fish on ice flown in daily from all over the world entices you. Energetic, polite wait staff provides impeccable service...you'll feel part of the family. Nice wine list with an emphasis on Greece. Lunch is served daily Monday through Friday and dinner is served seven days a week.

Tori Shin

Upper East Side

Charcoal yakitori made with organic chicken and a fine selection of sakes make Yakitori Torishin—one of the many yakitori restaurants taking over New York storefront—one of the best bets. Their approach is true to their Japanese roots and includes over forty different chicken skewers, just like their original locations in Tokyo.

Harry Cipriani

Central Park

After lengthy renovations and negotiations, the reopened Harry Cipriani at the Sherry-Netherland hotel remains a clever duplicate of the original Harry's Bar in Venice. Packed daily with chic New Yorkers and visitors from all over the world, Harry Cipriani offers the classic Harry's Bar menu of unique Cipriani specialties and classic Italian favorites. Service is superb; and whether you are a regular with your own table (many customers have lunch or dinner at Harry Cipriani every day) or a first time guest, you are received with warmth and enthusiasm.

Superfine

Dumbo

Located in DUMBO, Superfine is a casual neighborhood eatery with a warm vibe. The interior offers brick walls and high ceilings, with a separate bar, dining room and even billiards to kill the time while waiting for a table. The kitchen turns out respectable Southern American inspired fare like seared duck breast with rutabaga and sliced shiitake mushrooms, and grilled pork chops with mashed potatoes and bitter greens.

Katz's Delicatessen

East Village

Born on the Lower East Side in 1888, with its famous decades-old signs such as "Send a salami to your boy in the army" and window display of thank-you letters from former U.S. presidents, Katz's has repeatedly earned the moniker of most authentic New York deli. Generation after generation has stood before the carvers, watching as they skillfully slice a pile of pastrami, turkey, or corned beef by hand. And they've also passed through Katz's unique counter ticket system. On your way into the store, you're given a ticket, which serves as your check. When you order food your ticket is marked, adding to your total. When you've finally gotten your fill, you hand back your ticket at the cashier and settle up. It all sounds perfectly obvious but it is amusing to watch the confusion of first time visitors when handed their ticket on arrival. Speaking of visitors, you'll find people from all walks of life here enjoying enormous sandwiches, hot dogs, sauerkraut, and all sorts of crowd-pleasing favorites. Jane and Michael Stern praise Katz's in "Road Food" as the quintessential New York experience, which continually wows tourists and real New Yorkers alike. And for you non-meat lovers out there, note that Katz's prides itself on carrying a variety of great vegetarian options. All of their delicious knishes are vegetarian. As are their split pea soup, potato latkes, and their classic noodle kugel. Most desserts are vegetarian as well, including New York Cheesecake and chocolate/cinnamon rugalach. And no Katz's meal would be complete without their in-house brined sour and half-sour pickles! Here's the full history of this New York institution from the folks that built it: In 1888, a small deli by the name of Iceland Brothers was established on Ludlow Street in New York’s Lower East Side by the Iceland brothers. Upon the arrival of Willy Katz in 1903, the name of the store was officially changed to "Iceland & Katz". Willy’s cousin Benny joined him in 1910, buying out the Iceland brothers to officially form Katz’s Delicatessen. Their landsman Harry Tarowsky bought into the partnership in April 1917. Katz’s Deli was moved across the street, to its present location, during the construction of the subway system. The vacant lot on Houston Street (pronounced "House-ton" after a Dutch emigrant of the same name) was home to barrels of meat and pickles until the present storefront facade was added between 1946-49. In the early part of the twentieth century, the Lower East Side was home to millions of newly immigrated families. This, along with the lack of public and private transportation, forged a solid community such that Katz’s became a focal point for congregating. On Fridays the neighborhood turned out to enjoy franks and beans, a Katz tradition. During World War II, the three sons of the owners were all serving their country in the armed forces, and the family tradition of sending food to their sons became the company slogan “Send A Salami To Your Boy In The Army.” During the peak of the Yiddish theater, the restaurant was forever filled with actors, singers and comedians from the many theaters on 2nd Avenue, as well as the National Theater on Houston Street. Although the age of the Yiddish theater has passed, Katz's is still has its fair share of famous customers, whose photos now line our walls. The next change in ownership took place when Willy Katz passed away, and his son Lenny took over for him. In the late 70’s, both Benny Katz and Harry Tarowsky passed away, leaving the store to Benny's son-in-law Artie Maxstein and Harry's son Izzy Tarowsky. However by the mid-1980’s, the new generation of owners realized that they had no immediate family of their own to whom they could leave the store. Long-time friend and restaurateur Martin Dell, along with son Alan (who was a chef and a manager at a neighboring deli) and son-in-law Fred Austin, officially bought into the partnership in 1988 on the 100th anniversary of the store. Alan’s son Jake officially joined the store in late 2009 and is currently in charge of all major operations.

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