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The Shawarma is the centerpiece of Al-Sham, a Middle Eastern restaurant on the corner of 77th Street and Fifth Avenue in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.&... [more]

Now Brooklyn has its own Baba.  Because at Baba's Pierogies in Gowanus, it's grandma who's doing the cooking and there is a little bit of love... [more]

Black Mountain Wine House is an apt name for this transporting little wine bar in Carroll Gardens. It feels like it was air lifted from the Black M... [more]

Time Warner Center is now home to Bluebird London. The stylish restaurant with panoramic views of Central Park is offering a modern take on the&nbs... [more]

The service is attentive and the ambiance pleasant both at the big bar up front and the spacious dining room behind it. There is sidewalk seating&n... [more]

Chama Mama is a true charmer. The restaurant is serving up Georgian cuisine on 14th Street in the West Village. The space is beautifully decorated ... [more]

Del Frisco Grille is a nice alternative when visiting Rockefeller Center.  The restaurant offers dining inside as well as al fresco (weather p... [more]

Dos Caminos is a lively spot for Mexican. The Times Square location, with its large corner windows is perfect for people watching. Try to snag a se... [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]

Eataly's been such a success in Flatiron that it appears there's room for two.  The sprawling Italian market now has a second location in the ... [more]

One of the best brownies in New York City can be found at the Fat Witch Bakery in the Chelsea Market.  They’ve been in business for year... [more]

Brooklyn's Chinatown in Sunset has an abundance of places to usher in the "Year of the Monkey."  We found ourselves at Favor Taste on 61st Str... [more]

Fish Cheeks is a lively spot serving up just as lively Thai food in NoHo.   Brightly colored chairs fill the space with fish-shaped light... [more]

Friedman's is debuting a new restaurant called Friedman's Kitchen + Bar at the Pearl Hotel in the heart of the Theater District. Chef Linda Ja... [more]

One way to give a top notch restaurant a try is to hit the bar. I got my first taste of this at Gordon Ramsey's more]

Authentic New York City barbecue being served up on the Brooklyn waterfront.   That's what you will find at Hometown Bar-B-Cue, on Van Brunt S... [more]

Summon your inner Brit, say Patrick Stuart or Maggie Smith, and step into Jones Wood Foundry, a little bit of the U.K. on East 76th Street that cal... [more]

Walking through Alphabet City in search of lunch, we found ourselves in front of Kafana, an Eastern European restaurant. It has outdoor in the... [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]

I enjoy a good sense of humor.  That's why I was drawn, in part, to Kobeque at the 32nd Street Food Gallery in K-Town.  For starters, bla... [more]

A true taste of Peru awaits on a sleepy street in Bath Beach, Beach. This welcoming spot is known for its Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken an... [more]

The Nomad food scene continues to grow.  Ulivo, on West 28th Street, describes itself as a trattoria and pastific... [more]

For a taste of Thai that's a cut above the standard, (yes, your fave Pad Thai and other goodies are here as well), Land delivers. The dining space ... [more]

For a second time in less than a week I found myself the spectator at an open-air kitchen.  The first was at 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]

Le Verdure is the station at Eataly dedicated solely to vegetables.  It's also the spot I've avoided for years, u... [more]

It seems as though more and more restaurants are resorting to tighter spaces these days as they compete with rising rents. But that doesn't mean yo... [more]

Let them eat cake!  And more cake!  Now that Magnolia Bakery has set up shop in a stylish townhouse at Rockefeller Center there is g... [more]

Jose Andres' Mar at Little Spain offers... [more]

Miss Lily’s in SoHo is is known of its lively Caribbean cuisine.

Chef de Cuisine Kahari Woolcock continues to br... [more]

Mission Ceviche on the Upper East Side has good energy, whether you are grabbing a pisco sour or one of their other lively cocktails at the bar or ... [more]

Nanking, a popular Asian spot in the Theater District, has opened a to-go location near Union Square. Nanking Express is actually quite elegant for... [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]

There's always someplace new to explore in Brooklyn's Chinatown.  Luo Xing Ta is one of them.  The restaurant caters primarily to a Chine... [more]

Nom Wah Tea Parlor is Chinatown's oldest dim sum house.  Opened in 1920, the restaurant is located off the beaten path on Doyers Street, a nar... [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]

If your experience of Greek restaurants in Queens is limited to walking past a large selection of fresh fish to be paired with the ubiquitous Greek... [more]

Modern Mexican is the theme at Oxido in the Flatiron District.  The space has a nice vibe with some counter seating and well-spaced booths.&nb... [more]

Totally charming from the rustic wooden tables and big stone bar as you enter to the covered garden behind filled with apricot roses and well-space... [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]

When you enter Poulette on the Upper West Side the first thing that hits you is the wonderful aroma of rosemary and thyme. The next thing is the ro... [more]

For a short trip to Switzerland head to Alphabet City.  This tiny spot on Avenue A near 12th Street, run by Edgar Villongco, is serving up the... [more]

New York City is certainly the kind of place to go from rags to riches, but have you ever heard of Rice to Riches?  If not, you really need to... [more]

When all is said and done,  a big, juicy steak gets plenty of attention especially from the guys.  At recently opened Rocco Steakhouse in... [more]

It looks like Ruby's survived Coney Island renaissance and boy are we glad.   The restaurant which opens onto the boardwalk is serving up... [more]

On a quiet strip of Third Avenue in Brooklyn's growing Gowanus section you will find Runner & Stone.  The first thing you notice as you wa... [more]

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

Take a trip along the Mekong River with a visit to Somtum Der in the East Village where Thai food comes alive with fresh herbs and spices.  So... [more]

A quick glance at Sugarfina at Westfield World Trade and you might think you are entering an upscale art gallery. Look a little closer and you are ... [more]

Sushi Lab at the Sanctuary Hotel in Times Square is now offering assorted hand rolls and omakase. The small counter is located in the hotel's lobby... [more]

A sexy new spot for food and cocktails awaits at Sweetbriar, an upscale American restaurant serving comfort foods using live-fire techniques at the... [more]

The Vanderbilt food court continues to draw large crowds.  On my last visit it seemed like one giant party.  At Suzette, which I thought ... [more]

Tavern 62, David Burke's new restaurant, features a rustic bar with an antique race car mounted to the wall.  A painting of an American flag h... [more]

Call it mostly Mediterranean and note it throbs with energy.  Welcome to Tessa, a yearling-plus eatery that's justifiably popular judging from... [more]

The Nomad food scene continues to grow.  Ulivo, on West 28th Street, describes itself as a trattoria and pastific... [more]

Dim sum fans are packing into Tim Ho Wan near Union Square.  Those not familiar with dim sum should expect small plates of delicious dumplings... [more]

For my money, the UES' TiramiSu is one of the better Italian-American spots along Third Avenue. Nothing fancy but decent, straightforward food in a... [more]

As in "you can't judge a book by its cover,"  you can't always figure a restaurant by the exterior because it would be absurdly easy to walk b... [more]

We were in Union Square to catch a movie at the local cineplex (Yes, I couldn't resist "King Kong: Skull Island"). We were also searching for a pre... [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]

On one of the coldest days of the year, we found ourselves in one of the city's hottest restaurants, literally. Ugly Baby, in Carroll Gar... [more]

The Nomad food scene continues to grow.  Ulivo, on West 28th Street, describes itself as a trattoria and pastific... [more]

Union Hall has somewhat of a split personality. The front of the place looks like you're about to enter a library or a den in some dark mansion wit... [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]

The golden age of the food court continues as places like Le District, more]

The story is a familiar one: Local food enthusiasts recreate one beloved treat and turn that item into a cottage business, first as a food truck ph... [more]

Walk past Vanessa's Dumpling House and you will most-likely find a line right out the door.  The place always seemed to be packed with student... [more]

Cozy Ukranian cafes are a characteristic feature of the East Village, and Veselka (Ukranian for “rainbow”)  is a 24-hour cafe/rest... [more]

Winona’s, a modern European café and natural wine bar, opens in Williamsburg on November 12th. Owned by husband and wife team, Executi... [more]

When you feel the need to fire up your senses, a trip to Xi'an Famous Foods is in order.  

At their newest location on West 4... [more]