This famous rolled ice cream shop might be small on the inside, but its portions are huge, its flavors are exotic, and its ice cream is smooth, rich, and light!…
The new abcV is the latest from Chef Jean-Georges‘s Flatiron district empire, and it is a true vegetarian paradise! Lunch here included roasted cauliflower with turmeric-tahini dipping sauce; ancient grain…
Located on the eastern edge of Midtown, Aquavit is a Scandinavian restaurant that caters (no pun intended) to the high-powered executive crowd. All of their colorful dishes are stunning and…
There’s nothing quite looks like a good hen-of-the-woods dish; they are just the best kind of mushrooms. Black Barn, located at the north end of New York City’s Madison Square…
Even a classic barbecue joint like Blue Smoke, one of Danny Meyer‘s many Union Square Hospitality Group restaurants in the broader Flatiron neighborhood of New York City, knows how to…
A true Mediterranean delight on the Upper West Side, Bustan is always packed with hungry customers. I had green shakshouka (taboon-baked eggs with creamed spinach, fior di latte, and white…
Ever since this upscale Mexican restaurant started serving lunch, it’s been a go-to for me and my friends. Everything on their menu is extremely fresh and delicious, and they offer…
A popular Lebanese restaurant in the heart of the Flatiron district, Ilili is stunning, from the decor to the cocktails to the dishes themselves. I like their unique combination of…
True to its name, this popular Midtown restaurant serves delicious Indian fusion food. Chefs Manish Mehrota and Vivek Rana serve delicate, flavor-balancing Indian food with unique ingredients and a modern…
When my son told me he wanted to try this place, I rolled my eyes and thought, “No, not another ramen restaurant!” But, much to my surprise, this particular ramen…
Ever wonder where I shop for all my recipe ingredients? While not technically a restaurant, Kalustyan’s is a true spice heaven in the middle of Murray Hill. Every time I go…
I absolutely love this vegetable-forward Italian restaurant in New York City’s bustling Flatiron district. Their farro salad has apples, arugula, pomegranate, goat cheese, pickled onions, and pistachio; and their toscana…
Landmarc Restaurant is a great place to grab a drink or quick meal in Midtown, which is not always known for its stellar dining options. I usually stop here before…
Widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in the entire world, and certainly one of the best in the United States, for many years running, Thomas Keller’s Per Se…
The Upper East Side has a lot of hidden gems, and Pil Pil is at the very top of that list. A traditional Spanish tapas restaurant with a New York…
This newcomer to the Murray Hill neighborhood seems like a bit of an odd concept — an Australian cafe/diner — but at the end of the day, they do what good…
A true New York City staple, Sarabeth’s Park Avenue South location is a great lunch spot. They serve breakfast until 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, so you can get a yummy scrambled…
A new Upper East Side gem in the old Fishtail spot, Tavern62 by David Burke is a beautiful restaurant with a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere. While the menu is still…
The sit-down restaurant of a popular healthy quick-service chain in New York, Chicago, and Washington D.C., The Little Beet Table menu is almost all vegetables. Their Japanese pumpkin soup, has…
This artisan ice cream truck-turned-shop with locations across New York and Los Angeles is a true neighborhood gem, no matter what neighborhood it’s in! They serve classic and vegan ice…
The West Village is regarded as one of the best, if not THE best, neighborhoods in New York City, certainly in terms of restaurants. Via Carota is no exception, and…
The fourth United States location of this popular fast-casual British chain, Wagamama is a new Flatiron district delight and lunchtime hotspot! They are most known for their ramen, gyoza, edamame,…