https://www.yakitorikono.com/

NYT three starred yakitori. fat t takes yakitori very seriously.

https://www.semma.nyc/

The choice for Southern Indian from the kings of the NYC Indian scene.

https://www.atomixnyc.com/

Leading the pack on the Korean fine dining trend.

https://www.jean-georges.com/restaurants/united-states/new-york/abc-kitchen

Vegetable focused food from Jean Georges.

https://www.cosmenyc.com/

The NY outpost from the Pujol team for sophisticated modern Mexican. Adult in just the right way.

https://www.sushiichimura.nyc

The latest from a long-time master.

https://www.kfarbrooklyn.com/

Casual Israeli at the Hoxton, open for lunch and brunch.

https://www.stanselm.net/

A meat centric bistro classic, open for lunch.

https://www.dinernyc.com/

The restaurant that put Williamsburg on the foodie map, open Fri lunch and weekend brunch.

https://winsonbrooklyn.com/restaurant

Casual, fun and creative Taiwanese American. Walk ins for lunch.

https://www.misinewyork.com/

For those pasta cravings, Fri-Sun lunch other days at casual offshoot.

https://www.lilianewyork.com/

Grown up Italian in a lovely space, opens at 4pm for a late lunch.

https://www.laserwolfbrooklyn.com/

K’Far’s big brother with more expansive menu and soaring city views.

https://www.eyvalnyc.com/

Is it even possible to resist fancy kebabs?

https://www.bonniesbrooklyn.com/

The Cantonese American hotness.

https://www.llamainnnyc.com/

For when those Peruvian cravings hit.

https://www.fourhorsemenbk.com/

A wine bar with cooking chops.

https://aldamarestaurantbk.com/

Contemporary Mexican comes to Brooklyn.

https://www.ensenadanyc.com/

For casual, lighter Mexican seafood.

https://cafecamelliabk.com/

The new Southern/Gulf Coast kid on the block, flagged by NYT as one of the best new restaurants.

https://hudabrooklyn.com

A ‘new Levantine bistro’ for a casual night out.

https://www.le-bernardin.com/

If it is old school, white table cloth fine dining you want then Eric Ripert’s seafood temple is the clear choice.

https://www.onewhitestreetnyc.com/

Rising Tribeca newcomer with French inflected farm to table fare.

https://www.deptofculturebk.com/

When Nigerian fine dining is a trend five years from now, this restaurant will be responsible.

https://www.cotenyc.com/

The Korean BBQ/American steakhouse mash-up you never knew you needed.

https://thegrillnewyork.com/

The once and always king of midtown power dining.

https://www.tatiananyc.com/

Brand new African at Lincoln Center.

https://www.cafecarmellini.com

For old school continental feels,

https://contra.nyc/

If you find yourself on the Lower East Side.

https://www.urbanhawker.com/

Singapore by way of Midtown.

https://taimkitchen.com/

For elevated Falafel and some Israeli sides.

http://www.superiorityburger.com/

The best veggie burgers ever, seriously. Reopening soon.

https://unapizza.com/

For your pizza needs.

https://www.laboratoriodelgelato.com/

The best gelato ever.

http://murrayscheese.com

A Bleecker St institution and among the finest cheese shops in the world. Sandwichmaker par excellence.

https://www.lyseenyc.com/

Delightfully twee Asian patisserie from a Korean fine dining pastry chef.

https://www.penny-nyc.com

The Claud team takes on the raw bar.

https://www.damenewyork.com/

British style seafood. It is a thing, apparently.

https://www.sailor.nyc

April Bloomfield returns to the scene.

https://www.nubeluzbyjose.com/

For stunning views atop the Nomad Ritz.

http://www.pdtnyc.com/

Speakeasy’s may be hackneyed, but PDT was one of the originals and still among the best.

https://shinjisbar.com/

Tokyo style hospitality. If you go one place for fancy cocktails, this should be it.

https://www.lebainnewyork.com/

The choice among Meatpacking District lounges.

https://www.aldosohmwinebar.com/about

For when you need a sophisticated spot for a midtown business rendezvous. Wine and nibbles.

https://www.overstory-nyc.com

The views AND the serious drinks.

https://www.cloverhillbk.com/

Brooklyn Heights newcomer drawing them over the East River.

https://www.clarobk.com/

Michelin starred Oaxacan, oh my.

https://hometownbbq.com/

NYC’s best barbecue in a lively spot. Cruise the red hook waterfront to work it off.

https://www.albadawinyc.com/

For your middle eastern cravings.

https://www.peckinghouse.com/

Rather luscious looking fried chicken from former fine dining pros.

https://www.theodoranyc.com

New, casual wood fired med fare.

https://www.jejunoodlebar.com/

Korean ramyun noodle bar with surprisingly inventive non-noodle options.

https://juanyc.com/

A new Korean tasting menu for those times you can’t get a reservation at Atomix.

https://www.shukonyc.com/

Ever so slightly more reasonably priced sushi.

https://ladywong.com/

For fancy Southeast-Asian pastries.

Moono

Brand new casual Korean from the Jua team.

https://lecoucou.com/

Clean French cooking in a sexy space.

https://www.claudnyc.com/

The new and feted kid on the French scene, a wine bar all grown up.

https://kingrestaurant.nyc/

Nailing the line between casual and sophisticated. Italian-ish.

https://www.frenchettenyc.com/

Lively Tribeca bistro.

Libertine

The latest bistro hotspot, leaning towards traditional fare.

https://www.blackseedbagels.com/

May not have the history, but the bagels are better.

https://www.cafehabana.com/

One of the Nolita originals. Perfect before some boutique browsing.

http://www.thedoughnutproject.com

Possibly the best donuts in existence.

https://www.kopitiamnyc.com/menu

Malay breakfast, for your kaya toast needs.

https://ilovebuvette.com/

Feel like a West Village local.