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Choosing a favorite restaurant in New York City is a joyful task with myriad possibilities depending on the occasion, mood and even the time of year. Your favorite dive, fine dining destination and neighborhood favorite might all occupy top spots on your personal best list in spite of their disparate qualities.  Our list of NYC’s 45 best restaurants is the same, spanning each of those categories and more to comprise a catalog of all the places we wish we were at right now. They don’t have to be the newest or the most recently reviewed, just places that we’ve been to and want to return to again and again, and that we think that you will, too.  Best NYC restaurants at a glance: For an excellent slice: L'Industrie - The New York slice shop that made us fall in love with Burrata slices, now has a new locale in Little Italy (Little Italy, West Village and Williamsburg) For a spin on a classic diner: Thai Diner – Even six years later, crowds line up for Thai tea babka, French toast, and disco fries from this Thai diner. (NoMad) For killer tacos: Carnitas Ramirez – The taqueria is home to nose-to-tail pork cookery, just in taco form, and it all goes down in a laid-back setting (Lower East Side) For a classic steak: The Dynamo Room - The throwback steakhouse offers prime cuts of steaks and classic cocktails right off of Madison Square Garden (Penn Station) Updated June 2026: It is June, and it is certainly a good time to be a New Yorker. The Knicks are in the finals (and...

The Tony Awards provide a showcase and public record of Broadway performances that are otherwise local and fleeting, and the most memorable numbers from Broadway musicals on the Tonys can echo in theater history for decades to come. But which are the best of the best? We've surveyed every televised number from a nominated musical or musical revival since the first national Tony telecast in 1967 to create this list of the all-time top Tony performances. Note that we're limiting ourselves here to numbers from Tony-nominated Broadway musicals in the years they were nominated, which means no special material, musical guests or opening medleys—but plenty of classic tunes, go-for-broke dance numbers and dazzling Broadway divas. Without further ado, and accepting the possibility that some of your favorite Broadway shows may not have made the cut, prepare to be razzle-dazzled by the greatest of the Great White Way. RECOMMENDED: Complete guide to the 2026 Tony Awards 

Looking for the best things to do in NYC this weekend? Whether you’re the group planner searching for more things to do in NYC today or you have no plans yet, here are some ideas to add to your list for this weekend: incluing a huge outdoor Heated Rivalry watch party, free yoga in Bryant Park, an Italian film festival at Lincoln Center, the annual Dumbo Drop in Brooklyn, an art exhibition made entirely out of dog food (seriously) and more, plus free events around town. All you have to do is scroll down to plan your weekend! And cap off a great month with our round-up of the best things to do in May.  RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in NYCRECOMMENDED: The best New York attractions Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

Wear your sunblock: The best NYC events in June 2026 are things to do outside. When you’re not spending all your free time soaking up the sun at the best beaches or drinking atop the city’s finest rooftop bars, you'll be rocking your rainbow during the Pride March and catching Tribeca Festival screeners. Get your tickets now for the best happenings of the month and keep your fingers (and toes) crossed for good weather. RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar for 2026

This summer in NYC promises to be an unforgettable one. The city has a boundless energy once the heat cranks up, so it's time to start checking off our sensational list of things to do in summer in NYC. Some of the most popular New York attractions provide an endless list of things to do outside from rooftop movies and free dance parties to can’t-miss music festivals and more. Here’s how to make the absolute most of these steamy summer nights. Tip: You may want to request off for a few staycation days too so you can spend some time relaxing at a few rooftop pools during the week when they’re less crowded. RECOMMENDED: NYC events calendar for 2026

If you’re looking for the best things to do in NYC this week, or even for today, there are tons of fun options, including the returns of seasonal faves like SummerStage and Summer for the City, the Museum Mile Festival, Pride Month events, Knicks watch parties, outdoor movie series and more, plus awesome free events in NYC. For more ideas, scroll down to see this week's best things to do in NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in New York Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

New York City summers are their own special experience. They’re loud, sweaty, glorious and completely worth it. The parks fill up, the waterfronts come alive and the city that spent all winter daring you to step outside suddenly becomes the place to be. But between the bike rides, the ferry trips and the late nights in the park, it's easy to let the heat, the bugs and the general chaos of it all get the better of you. That’s why we teamed up with NewYork-Presbyterian to make sure you get the most out of summer, without it getting the best of you. NewYork-Presbyterian provides expert care across over 450 locations in New York City and Westchester, with world-class doctors from Columbia and Weill Cornell Medicine who can help you have your healthiest summer yet. So, think of this as your guide to doing the city right, with a little backup from some of NYC’s top doctors. Manhattan bike tour Photograph: Time Out Citi Bike’s fleet of over 20,000 bikes includes classic pedal bikes and more than 4,000 pedal-assist e-bikes, the latter being particularly useful if you’re planning a longer route, like the Hudson River Greenway from Battery Park up to the George Washington Bridge, or a loop around Central Park and into the neighborhoods beyond. You can find bike docks throughout the city and unlock them through the Citi Bike app or the dock kiosk. For a great ride, first be sure to always wear a helmet. And second, be aware that out in the open, moving between sun and shade with...

Looking back on the 2025–26 Broadway season, it's clear that the season itself was obsessed with looking back. Revivals dominated the year, whether of musicals like Cats and Ragtime or plays like Death of a Salesman and Becky Shaw. Conversely, there was a notable dearth of new musicals: only six in total, of which five were adapted from movies or TV shows. But that doesn't make predicting the Tony Awards any easier than usual. In fact, this year's competition includes extremely close races for several of the Tonys' biggest awards, such as Best Musical, Best Revival of a Musical and Best Actor in a Play. But we have studied the 2026 Tony nominations (not to mention our own TONY* nominations) and canvassed multiple voters, so now we are ready to make our final calls. Remember, of course, that these are our predictions, not our choices, and we may well be guessing wrong. But here’s who we think will win when Pink hosts Broadway’s biggest night on June 7, 2026.   RELATED: Buy tickets to Broadway showsRECOMMENDED: Complete guide to the 2026 Tony Awards    Photograph: Courtesy Matthew MurphyThe Lost Boys BEST MUSICAL  The Lost BoysSchmigadoonTitaníqueTwo Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) The race: Best Musical is the Tonys' biggest prize, and this year it's also the biggest question mark. It has been a notably thin season for new musicals on Broadway; after two seasons in a row with more than a dozen new musicals apiece, the 2025–26 crop offered only six, which is why...

Rioja sits in northern Spain, tucked just below Bilbao and the Basque coast, where the Ebro River cuts through a patchwork of valleys, sierras and Mediterranean pockets that no other wine region quite replicates. Three subzones, Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Oriental, span seven river valleys, each with its own microclimate. The result is a region that produces extraordinary range from a small footprint: vibrant whites, top quality aged reds, sparkling wines, rosés and the structured reds that built Rioja’s global name. What sets Rioja apart now is how seriously it takes the next chapter. Nearly 600 wineries operate in the region, and they’re moving fast on sustainability, with a sustainability council within the Consejo Regulador pushing organic certification, water and energy efficiency and lower emissions across the region. New classifications like single-vineyard and single-village wines have given winemakers sharper tools to express terroir. Younger winemakers are working with the region’s 14 official grape varieties in ways that would have been unthinkable a generation ago, including fresher styles, lighter extractions and whites that are starting to draw as much attention as the reds. Every bottle is grown, aged and sealed inside its home winery, traceable from vine to cork. That kind of rigor is why Rioja has long been a trusted pour, and why it keeps showing up on the lists of sommeliers who care about where a wine comes from. It's a region that earned its...

Last updated April 13, 2026: Pickleball is back in Central Park, outdoor movie season is finally here, and Veselka is again turning out pierogi 24/7. Make the most of the spring season both indoors and out as city's iconic museums, big attractions and favorite restaurants host the coolest exhibits, shows and menus right now.  How we choose the best things to do in NYC: Time Out editors traverse New York City from end to end looking for the coolest things to do, the most delicious places to eat and the most impressive shows to see. We then pick the very best items to make it to this list each month.  From its art museums (The Met and MoMA) to its attractions (Broadway theaters and sunrises from the Empire State Building), we are certain that New York City is the best city in the world. Its dining and drinking scenes are still unbeatable with unrivaled bars, restaurants and creative culinary inventions. Every day, we’re discovering something new and wonderful about our city, whether it’s one of the best parks, incredible views, cool hotels, must-see art or quirky museums—and we’re highlighting the best of the best right here. Quick picks: The best things to do in NYC at a glance Central Park: The world's most famous green space, stop by to enjoy some peace and quiet. (Free entry) The Metropolitan Museum of Art: This massive museum spans 5,000 years of art history to get lost in. ($30/adult)  The High Line: This innovative reclaimed space turned railroad tracks into a cool...