2 Spring is an American Brasserie serving coastal cuisine, including fresh seafood and farm fresh meats. Chef Jesse Schenker, formerly of Recette a... [more]

A taste of Taiwan awaits at 886, a modern Taiwanese restaurant on St. Marks Place in the East Village. Restaurant vets Eric Sze (Momofuku, The Tang... [more]

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]

All-day brasserie, Bistrot Leo, is bringing a taste of France to SoHo courtesy of John McDonald of Mercer Street Hospitality and former Daniel Boul... [more]

Executive Chef Sung Park and his team are relaunching Brasserie Seoul in Downtown Brooklyn, opening with a refreshed culinary focus and r... [more]

Davelle on the Lower East Side is an all-day café, also known as a kissaten in Japan. Here the meal of choice is Oden, a Japanese dish where... [more]

Emmy Squared, the popular spot for Detroit-style pizza in Williamsburg, now has a second location in the East Village. Pizzas include The Emmy with... [more]

I've eaten my fair share of fried rice and Fan Fried Rice Bar in Bed-Stuy is up there with the best of them. This tiny spot on Dekalb Ave... [more]

Gem is half neighborhood coffee shop and half dinner party. Run by teen chef Flynn McGarry, the cafe is a place to drop in for morning coffee and h... [more]

Grain House, a popular spot for Sichuan food in Queens, now has a location on the Upper West Side. The restaurant is located on Amsterdam Aven... [more]

Two Michelin-starred chef Garbiel Kreuther is now in charge of the culinary program at New York's Baccarat Hotel. Kreuther is overse... [more]

Japan Village is now open at Industry City. Bright orange carp adorn the front of this sprawling 20,000 square foot food hall and Japanes... [more]

After what seemed like an eternity, Lilly Bloom is now open in Bay Ridge. The shop is offering sweet and savory items, everything from layer cakes,... [more]

Little Tong Noodle Shop now has a second location in Midtown East for its Yunnan-inspired dishes. Think Mixian rice noodles in flavorful broths, se... [more]

Simplicity is key at this modern lobster shack in the Seaport District. The lobster rolls are served on a toasty split-top bun with a generous amou... [more]

John Verlander is the force behind this pint-size restaurant cooking up authentic creole dishes when he's not shucking oysters. There are just... [more]

Madame Vo BBQ is a funky spot serving up top notch Vietnamese style barbecue. While most appetizers are prepared in the kitchen, grilled meats are&... [more]

Mikkeller, a brewer based in Denmark, is hoping to hit a home run with its craft beers at Citi Field. With 60 rotating beers on tap, communal dinin... [more]

Mission Ceviche is a bright spot at the Canal Street Market. The ceviche is on par with some of the best Peruvian restaurants and priced affordably... [more]

100% Italian. That's what you will find at MotherDough in Park Slope. The pizza shop is owned and operated by Elisa Rizza who studied her craft in ... [more]

A new yakitori spot in NoMad, called nonono, is turning up the industrial chic in this bi-level space. Littles spheres dangle from a concrete ceili... [more]

Nusr-Et, a Turkish steakhouse with locations around the world, can now be found in Midtown. At the center of it all is butcher Nusret Gök... [more]

Lovers of Tuscan truffles will love the Oak Tuscan Truffle Lounge. There are truffles in just about everything. In fact, each dish is top... [more]

Poke Junke calls itself an enabler for people looking to feed their poke addiction. The space is slick with lots of neon and vibrant images lining ... [more]

Quality Eats is now in NoMad offering a modern take on the traditional steakhouse with off-cut steaks, handcrafted cocktails and playful desserts. ... [more]

Ramen Hood, the popular vegan noodle shop from LA’s Grand Central Market, has taken up residence at Chefs Club Counter in NoLiTa, bringing a ... [more]

Chef Matthew Sadownick is heading up the kitchen at this tavern in the Theatre District utilizing techniques he  picked up at Union Square Caf... [more]

Scarpetta, known for its bold Italian flavors, has taken up residence at The James Hotel in Flatiron, and is now LDV Hospitality's signature brand.... [more]

Seamore's Up Top at Urbanspace Vanderbilt is already proving to be a popular spot for fresh seafood. Owner Michael Chernow has been steadily ... [more]

A stylish pizzeria, by brothers Joe and John Iovino, is now open on Staten Island's North Shore. Seppe Pizza Bar at the Urby development is offerin... [more]

Silky Kitchen in the East Village specializes in authentic Hunan delicacies. Look for dishes like Beef & Daikon Dumplings, Pig Ears Salad, Brai... [more]

Michelin Star Chef Massimo Sola is expanding his pasta empire with Sola Lab in the Financial District. The centerpiece of the space is one long sha... [more]

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The sign outside reads, “Feed me tacos and tell me I’m pretty”.  Inside, Taco Electrico feels more like a disco than a taco ... [more]

Tairyo is a friendly neighborhood spot for sushi, ramen and more. Starters include pork gyoza, pan fried, with a soy dipping sauce, and glazed duck... [more]

The Pastagram, a spot aimed at capturing the Instagram crowd, is offering an assortment of made-to-order pastas that they're betting are ... [more]

The Richmond, a New American bistro, is offering artisanal cocktails and craft beers at this stylish spot on Bay Street in Staten Island. The resta... [more]

Woo Lae Oak is back, and now simply called The Woo. Seven years after its Mercer St location closed, a new 3-story modern Korean restaurant has eme... [more]

For those who may feel priced out of the Meatpacking District, there is The Woodstock, a free-spirited establishment located near The Highline offe... [more]

The bold flavors of the Caribbean can be found at this small stand inside Chelsea Market. Tings is serving up real deal Jerk Chicken serv... [more]

Crowds gathered for the opening of TKK Fried Chicken in Flatiron.  TKK is a Taiwanese chicken chain that has been around since the 1970s. ... [more]

Inspired by the vibrant taquerias of Mexico City, Toro Loco is bringing its festive Mexican fare and cocktails to the Financial District.... [more]

Urbanspace at 570 Lex is step above the rest.  The food hall on the corner of 51st Street and Lexington Avenue offers an interesting collectio... [more]

Vien, known for its hawker-style street food, now has a second location on Fifth Avenue in Midtown. Founder Mark Sy is focusing on&n... [more]

Staying trim while eating waffles? Sign me up. That is the idea behind Viking Waffles in the East Village. Here waffles are designed to be high pro... [more]

Woodpecker is chef David Burke's new wood-fired American restaurant in NoMad. The space features a full bar, private dining room and... [more]

Yoon Haeundae Galbi is a one-of-a-kind Korean restaurant. Owner Bobby Yoon is continuing a family tradition by offering an updated version of the r... [more]

Catch your own dinner at Zauo. This Japanese seafood restaurant in Chelsea lets diners use fishing poles to literally catch their own meal from&nbs... [more]

There is no other place in the city quite like ZAVŌ. That's how the owner describes it. The multi-story venue in Midtown offers an opulent set... [more]