When I heard they were making handmade rolled ice cream on the spot in Chinatown I had to check it out for myself.  10Below lives up to its na... [more]

A&E Supply Co in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn is a restaurant, coffee shop and whole animal butcher.  By day you will be able to buy gr... [more]

For full-on Brooklyn-esque style, you can't beat Alice's Arbor in Fort Greene which runs to multi-ethnicity (both staff and guests) and a look that... [more]

The outdoor cafe-style seating is the bait that often hooks people into Bait & Hook.  The restaurant sits on a corner at 14th and 2nd Aven... [more]

Bella Luna, a neighborhood fixture on the Upper West Side, has a new home.  The location on Columbus Avenue near 87th Street, is in a building... [more]

Marco Canora, the chef at Hearth, is upping the ante when it comes to creating rich and powerful broths. We tried a wonderful beef broth infused wi... [more]

A delightful, sometimes verging on excellent, meal is yours at Bustan on the UWS. The décor is eclectic with navy tiles on the walls along w... [more]

Who doesn't love a good grilled cheese sandwich?  The folks at Cheese Grille on the Lower East Side are making it irresistable.  Located ... [more]

Chicks to Go is a funky spot in Rockaway that is pumping out some terrific Peruvian food.   The star is the rotisserie chicken marinated for h... [more]

When you hear Coffeemania, you're probably thinking coffee shop, but this spot located within walking distance of Bryant Park offers much more. It'... [more]

For a spot that caters to Indian food addicts who may  (or may not ) want the additional boon of a menu that's also Kosher, vegetarian and lar... [more]

Somewhere between a diner and a coffee shop, Eat Here Now fills the bill when you crave an unassuming lunch or breakfast and lack the energy for an... [more]

The days of the Automat are making a comeback. Eatsa is offering a futuristic, fully automated dining experience just steps away from Grand Central... [more]

A gleaming silver Airstream trailer is the first thing that catches your eye as you enter El Luchador near the South Street Seaport. Above it, stin... [more]

Looking for authentic Mexican food?  Go where the Mexicans go.  El Tanampa is a hidden gem in the South Slope.   Located in the... [more]

A taste of Tbilisi in Brooklyn.  The Georgian Dream Cafe Bakery is serving authentic Georgian cuisine in a bright, cheerful spot meant to rese... [more]

Gia Lam is a Vietnamese outpost in Sunset Park known for its home-style cooking.  Summer rolls come stuffed with sauteed beef or shrimp. ... [more]

If you want a slice of pizza (or whole pie to share) or a fairly classic dish of spaghetti with tomato sauce or homemade lasagna, Gino's Pizzeria &... [more]

Nothing about goa taco is what I would call ordinary.  The restaurant looks more like a sushi bar with its long narrow wooden counter and stoo... [more]

New York's newest "hot pot" hot spot located in a converted auto shop in Sunset Park.  It's called Good Harvest and folks are lining up to get... [more]

House of Lasagna in Murray Hill has a BIG, BOLD signs urging people to come in and taste it.  So we did.  Take three steps down and you a... [more]

There's a new kid on the block in Park Slope, a playground for diners looking for  serious eats in an attractive, if noisy setting.  Hugo... [more]

Ice & Vice is operating its "I Scream" stand in Times Square offering soft serve and scoops with a variety of designer cones, including a pink ... [more]

Don't let the crowds at K-Town's Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong or its long name scare you off.  This offshoot of a popular Queens restaurant, named a... [more]

Thai comes alive at Kao Soy.  Located on Van Brunt Street in Red Hook, the restaurant draws a mix of hipsters and young families able to eat w... [more]

Ducks hanging in the window are usually a good sign that what lies ahead is a true Chinese experience.  Everything we tasted at Kings Kitchen ... [more]

Handy if you want to visit the Statue of Liberty, the Museum of the American Indian or any other Lower Manhattan treasure, La Dama is a fairly mode... [more]

La Esquina, a popular spot ... [more]

La Sirena is serving up style and elegance at the Maritime Hotel. Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich are the forces behind this dining experience that... [more]

Zut alors!  Le Moulin a Café  is one of the most adorable spots in the city to say nothing of the UES. The shelves are stocked wit... [more]

Having lived in Brooklyn's Chinatown for a number of years, I got spoiled feasting on pan-fried or steamed pork dumplings for as little as a buck f... [more]

Entirely unlike any Japanese restaurant I've ever visited, very new MOCU-MOCU offers snacks, beverages ranging from coffees to alcohol and features... [more]

Nathan's Famous is one of the most iconic brands in the world.   It's restaurant on Surf Avenue in Coney Island is where it all began more tha... [more]

Looking to feel your oats?  Try OatMmeals.  This tiny spot in Greenwich Village offers it every which way for breakfast, lunch and maybe ... [more]

Oaxaca, an absolute shoe box of a place on the UWS specializes in a few Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and tortas. The space is extremely s... [more]

Poké (pronounced poh-kay) is the new sushi.  At Pokéworks in Midtown a line can be found out the door during peak hours for this... [more]

The original Pongsri Thai launched in 1972 in Chinatown and has provided goodies for the likes of Thailand's Queen Sirikit and other Thai notables.... [more]

There are plenty of places to find a good burger in New York City, but nothing quite compares to the one Chef April Bloomfield is cooking up in her... [more]

If you're looking for old world charm, reliable service and the taste of Spain, head to Sancho's.  It's run by two friendly gentlemen who guid... [more]

Yorkville once filled with German restaurants and shops.  But over the years most have disappeared.  Heidelberg still remains on Second A... [more]

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Surfish is a Peruvian bistro in Park Slope serving tradional ceviches and tapas.  While the place is quite small, the flavors are huge.  ... [more]

Somehow Tad's Steaks has managed to survive the passage of time.  I can remember lining up for a steak as a kid with my dad, when Tad's was in... [more]

Taheni Mediterranean Grill in Park Slope, Brooklyn is serving up traditional foods like hummus, baba gahnoush, fatoush and falafel. Grilled sirloin... [more]

Rogers Avenue in Crown Heights used to be a no-man's land.  But that is changing fast, thanks to restaurants like the The Food Sermon where yo... [more]

Walking into Tsuru Ton Tan, a Japanese noodle shop occupying the former Union Square Cafe space, you are instantly greeted by a friendly waitstaff ... [more]

I passed by Untamed a number of times before finally stopping in.  It's located on West 39th Street, a block slowly growing into a food destin... [more]

There has been a proliferation of bubble tea shops across the city in recent year, but Vivi stands out and not just because of its bubble gum-color... [more]