Christina Izzo

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: Japan Parade, the Met's new fashion exhibit, a hip-hop jewelry exhibit at AMNH, Head in the Clouds music festival, Mother's Day brunches, and free events around town. All you have to do is scroll down to plan your weekend! 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. 

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 Uptown Night Market, Made in NYC Week, New York African Film Festival, a hip-hop jewelry exhibit at AMNH, a multi-sensory fashion exhibit at the Met, and 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. 

A New York summer is often a hot one, and prime outdoor dining season is sizzling, too. Throughout NYC, rooftop bars, restaurants with amazing views and lovely waterfront destinations are shining in their annual turn in the sun. And the best outdoor setups at these all-day cafes, Michelin-starred stunners, cozy dives, neighborhood favorites and city newcomers all have picturesque settings to get your attention, and great food and drinks to keep you coming back from now through next fall.      RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC

NYC's concrete jungle surprisingly has its fair share of gardens to walk in, but actually dining in one is a special treat. This past year, so many restaurants and bars have incorporated that secret-garden vibe into their décor by adding hundreds of flowers, vines and lush canopies.  Several are drop-dead gorgeous enough that we've listed them as the best outdoor dining spots in NYC; others are so beautifully tucked away that they made our guide to the best hidden backyards, gardens and patios for outdoor dining in NYC. But each of the following restaurants, bars and rooftops are top-notch if you're looking for a floral escape or garden getaway while you imbibe and dine in NYC.

As the sunny days get longer—blessedly adding more rooftop drinking and outdoor dining minutes to each week—space at New York's top al fresco spots can be limited, with entry as competitive as securing a table at the Waverly Inn circa 2008 or Via Carota in, well, any time really.  Short of making a reservation, one way to secure a spot is to patronize places still unknown to your friends and neighbors, unheard of by tourists and unfamiliar to even the most prolific TikTokers. (But note, being that this is neither the surface of the sun nor the bottom of the sea, there are few places that are truly secret.) Some restaurants and bars, however, do have areas that are more tucked away than the rest. These are your semi-secret gardens, surprising back yards, unexpected patios and cozy joints where you can feel a little hidden away in one of the biggest cities in the world.

‘Tis the season to celebrate mom, so after you’ve picked up a beautiful bouquet from one of the city’s best online stores for flower delivery and booked your mother an appointment at one of the many wonderful spas in NYC, you’re going to need a reservation for a special-occasion Mother’s Day brunch to show her just how much she means to you. Whether you want to soak up some sunshine with an outdoor dining option or splash out with a fine-dining feast, these are the best places to express all of your mom-related love and gratitude on Sunday, May 12.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Mother’s Day in NYC.

Some cities have more sprawl, sure, but we’re partial to the ones that stretch sky-high. And thankfully for all of us, New York City has plenty of that, from elevated parks like the High Line, to rooftop bars that pair tasty drinks with dizzying views, to beautiful buildings that skim the clouds. But instead of just serving up some of the best views in NYC, the city’s best rooftop restaurants do all that as well as offering some of the finest food and drink options at any elevation. So ready your Instagram filters and get ready for your most scenic foodie snap yet—these spots are your ticket to the top.  RECOMMENDED: The 50 best restaurants in NYC right now

Celebrating 4/20 is always a buzz, but the holiday in NYC has become an even bigger deal now that cannabis is legal for adult use in New York. Here's the rundown on everything you need to know about marijuana legalization in NYC. If you want to celebrate 4/20 in a big way this month, we know just the places to elevate your roll. You may gain some extra inspiration from watching the best stoner movies and best weed songs. Just remember to mind your manners with these weed etiquette tips from the Emily Post Institute. To keep the buzz going, check out the following 4/20 events in NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to NYC events in April

You’re just one person, right? You likely have existential concerns about the health of the planet. Maybe sometimes those veer into anxiety. If you live in New York City, odds are you recycle. Perhaps you even compost. Maybe you opt for metal straws or none at all, consuming frozen margaritas like a McFlurry or a water ice. And those efforts can add up.  There are, of course, even more ways to eat and drink a little more sustainably in the five boroughs. Even as admirable local sourcing and farm-to-table menus seem to have become the entry-level expectation, there are places that further endeavor to minimize food waste, reduce or reuse and aim to shade a bit more green than the overall food and beverage scheme. These are a few broad and specific ways to try to lighten your own footprint and put your money where your mouth is, when and where you can.  RECOMMENDED: The best Earth Day events in NYC

Some the best NYC events in April celebrate Earth Day. NYC isn’t the greenest city, but New York sure knows how to give Mother Nature a proper party and some much-needed recognition. The best Earth Day events in NYC including volunteering to clean up parks in NYC or beaches to ensure they stay litter-free. There are also plenty of opportunities to enjoy themed music, sustainable art and natural beauty. Get ready to do some tree hugging and check out fun things to do outside and inside. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Earth Day in NYC

For as many gut-busting meals that New York has to offer, the fair city also boasts plenty of virtuous dishes and drinks at its best vegan and vegetarian restaurants, wellness-minded coffee shops, and these top-notch juice bars. Combine fresh-pressed juices with some great outdoor yoga classes to get ready for beach season, or simply give you an invigorating alternative to your usual morning coffee routine.

Scoring a reservation at one of the best restaurants in NYC has basically become a competitive sport: you have to navigate reservation release schedules, set notification alerts for services like Resy, Opentable and Tock, or, most drastically, fork over some dough on the restaurant reservation black market—yes, that exists—to snag a seat at an in-demand dining room.  But it doesn’t always have to be such a nightmare making dinner plans in New York City. Here are 10 top tables that won’t require a reservation weeks in advance or a multi-hour wait while your hanger is setting in, from casual downtown cafés to fancy fine-dining restaurants. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best new restaurants in NYC

Pouring grade-A margaritas, palomas, and daiquiris for nine years, Leyenda (the Carroll Gardens bar owned by cocktail legends Julie Reiner and Ivy Mix) will be celebrating its anniversary on Monday, May 20, with a circus-themed birthday celebration. The festivities will feature beloved cocktails from Leyenda’s past, including the pisco-splashed Chilcano and the Pan Am Sour (bourbon, cachaca, Malbec red wine, orange and lemon juices and simple syrup). But don’t forget to pad out your belly, too, with equally fun eats like tequila-flamed shrimp arepas, tostadas de aguachile verde and yuca frita. Beyond the bevs and bites, you can have your face painted, enjoy mezcal pours and get down to entertainment from DJ Chichadelico.

What better way to toast the milestone 125th birthday of the Bronx Zoo than with the return of Brew at the Zoo, the New York landmark's sudsy, super-fun adults-only after-hours party. Adults 21 years old and older will get to experience the iconic destination between 6 and 11pm on Friday, June 21 for one night only, where they can enjoy more than 40 pouring stations with 100-plus drink varieties, live music, games, and the chance to stroll through the historic zoo grounds. Highlights of the night include "Animal Chronicles," a new showcase of 68 eco-sculptures that celebrate the zoo’s conservation achievements; other vibrant activities will include a Glow Party, salsa dancing lessons, a patio party with animal trivia and karaoke, designated areas with local food trucks, and more. Party animals (see what we did there?), unite! This will be a night to remember.

Krewe, the luxury sunglasses and eyewear company, is bringing some of its native NOLA vibes to NYC with its second annual Krawfish Boil. On Saturday, May 11th from 2pm to 7pm, the New Orleans-based brand will take over Gansevoort Street outside of their flagship store Maison du Krewe, equipped with a whopping 2,000 pounds of crawfish straight from Louisiana, along with wings from Popeyes, beer from Abita, ice cream from Van Leeuwen, live music and more surprises. The summery shindig is taking place in support of Memorial Sloan Kettering, with a portion of proceeds from ticket sales helping advance the integral work being done for cancer research at MSK. Score an early bird ticket for $75 until May 5; after that, entry price will raise to $95 until May 10 or $115 at the door on the day of.

For the fourth year, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music will host its Open Stages music festival, with 15 different stages on stoops, schoolyards, parks, and local cafes throughout Park Slope on Saturday, May 11. From 3pm to 7pm, you can hear performances from over 150 musicians, showcasing 40 genres of music—everything from Klezmer to opera to jazz. And if you’re bringing along the kiddos, the youngins can enjoy a Wizard of Oz-themed singalong at J.J. Byrne Playground and teen rock bands on the festival’s Gen-Z Fren-Z stage at Milk Bar.

This is not your average dating show: Poly Poly Oxen Free riffs on the same PowerPoint format of Tinder Disrupt, that other delightful live show from producer-host Rose Oser. But this one has a twist. A contestant’s current partner will be the one helping them find new love among a pool of eligible poly folks. (“Monogs and poly-curious folks, you’re invited too,” the organizers promise.) After getting to know our given dater, the main contestant is then kicked out of the room at Brooklyn Art Haus to let their significant other do the matchmaking. The contestant will then have to make a tough decision: should they follow their partner's recommendation on who they should date, or make a gamble? Find out on May 16.

Now in its 31st year, the New York African Film Festival is back at Film at Lincoln Center from Wednesday, May 8 to Tuesday, May 14 to explore "the intersection of historical and contemporary roles played by individuals representing Africa and its diaspora in art." Featuring more than 50 films from more than 25 countries, the festival "invites audiences to delve into the convergence of archival and modern experimentalism" under the theme of "Convergence of Time." Opening Night will feature the North American premiere of the acclaimed Nigerian film Over the Bridge by Tolu Ajaji. The Centerpiece this year is Perpetual Connections, a shorts program, and Dilli Dark by Dibakar Das Roy will serve as the Closing Night film. In a first-ever, the festival will include a dance performance along with the screening of a film, Making Men, which examines the question of masculinity.

A celebration of the First People of the New York City region is coming to the Museum of the City of New York the first weekend of May, in collaboration with the Eenda-Lunaapeewahkiing (Land of the Lunaapeew) Project. On Saturday, May 4, to coincide with the 400th anniversary of Dutch settlers' arrival in NYC in 1624, "We Are Still Here!" pays homage both to the resilience of the Lenape people and to the creativity of Indigenous communities, while honoring their fundamental role in shaping both the city and the country. The event will invite attendees to experience the diversity of Lunaapeew/Lenape culture through musical and dance performances from We Are Seeds; Lenape language workshops with Kristin Jacobs; interactive craft workshops; and panel discussions led by indigenous speakers and artists. Admission is included with museum entry. 

Are you a preservationist nerd? (Guilty!) Then head to the Museum of the City of New York’s new exhibition, which offers a behind-the-scenes look at the conservation of one of the museum’s prized possessions: Samuel Bell Waugh’s monumental, 170-year-old painting, The Bay and Harbor of New York. The exhibition explores the piece’s significance as one of the earliest depictions of immigration to the United States and welcomes the public to witness the preservation firsthand, gaining insight into the care and techniques needed to safeguard such a historical artifact. Conservator Gary McGowan will be on site, actively working on the painting in the gallery on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and visitors themselves will get the chance to interact with a variety of hands-on activities. It's on view through October 13.

You know when you can’t decide between chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, and jalapeño poppers? That’s where an appetizer platter comes in handy, satisfying a bunch of cravings without limiting you to one solitary dish. Consider this the appetizer platter of sketch-comedy shows: on Friday, May 10 at 9:30pm, Caveat will welcome funny sketches and scenarios from not one but five different comedy shows, including Fun In Moderation, Young Douglas, Soy Pony, Recent Cutbacks and One Bad Egg. Because with comedy, as with fried snacks, the more is definitely the merrier.

It’s been eight years since the world lost the musical genius that was Prince, but you can celebrate all that the icon created, championed, and inspired on Saturday, May 4, with an all-day marathon of free, Prince-related programming at Symphony Space on the Upper West Side. From 3pm to 5pm, explore the artist’s spiritual side with a sing-along, original choreography and an exclusive conversation with the team bringing Purple Rain to Broadway. Then delve into the women who inspired and were inspired by Prince, with deep-cuts and spoken word performed by Kendra Foster, Felice Belle and Nia Drummond from 5pm to 7pm. Prince's extensive catalog will be reimagined by the likes of brass bands and dance troupes from 7pm to 9pm, and finishing the festivities off will be an all-out celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Purple Rain album. 

After a five-year hiatus, Lorimoto Gallery has organized another rendition of Ridgewood Open Studios, a community-based art event featuring the works of over 80 participating artists—including Becky Yazdan, Fernando Pena, Leda Brittenham, Nikki Shapiro, Terra Supp and more—from Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5. The exhibition will kick off with four group shows opening simultaneously on Friday at 6pm, followed by an after-party at Pan with wood-fired pizzas, cocktails and a live jazz set by Ridgewood Jazz All Stars. 

It's the first Monday in May, a.k.a. the most fashionable day of the year: yes, the annual Met Gala is back, with a whole host of well-heeled, theatrically-dressed personalities from fashion, film, politics, sports, and more descending upon the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the Costume Institute Benefit. This year’s theme is “Garden of Time” and so you don’t miss a single bloom-filled fashion moment, Caveat is hosting a red-carpet viewing, with a fashionable (“and bitchy”) panel of commentators that includes Zack Signore, Justin Catchens, Emily Kirkpatrick, and Virgo Rising. There will be drinking games, bingo with prizes, and a garden-themed costume contest, during which you can take home the trophy for “Caveat’s Biggest Fashionista 2024.”

Wilson Tang knows New York dim sum: after taking over the city's oldest operating dim sum den, Chinatown's Nom Wah Tea Parlor, in 2010, he transformed the usually a.m.-only food experience into a proper dinnertime destination. Though he has since left that restaurant (he still owns other Nom Wah outposts, including Nom Wah Nolita), Tang's latest venture explores another beloved culinary tradition: the Hong Kong-style diner, known as a cha chaan teng, which translated to "tea restaurant." Think of it like a good old greasy spoon, a casual, affordable restaurant serving both Hong Kong cuisine and Western food.  RECOMMENDED: The 18 best dumplings in NYC, from soup dumplings in Flushing to mandu in Midtown  Operating every Sunday and Monday through June 16, Tang's pop-up Cha Cha Tang will take over John McDonald’s Hancock St. space at 257 Avenue of the Americas and Downing Street. There, the restaurateur will bring his playful takes on the Canto-Western comfort food he grew up eating in Hong Kong's cha chaan tengs to New York. The six-week pop-up will see chefs Doron Wong and Akiko Thurnauer in the kitchen, who will be cooking up dishes like a Cantonese roast duck sandwich on a sesame hero ($26), a Cobb salad with char siu pork ($21), milk bread French toast stuffed with taro cream ($19), General Tso's fried chicken with charred broccoli ($33), and macaroni soup with Spam wontons and bone broth ($18). There will, of course, be dumplings and other dim sum-y items, like scallion pa

Restaurants and bars owned and operated by Black New Yorkers are a big part of what makes this city's culinary scene so damn delicious, and next month you'll have extra reason to frequent such establishments as Black Restaurant Week returns to New York City and the Tri-State area for its fifth year. Kicking off on Juneteenth, a.k.a. Wednesday, June 19, the annual campaign celebrates “the diverse tastes of African American, African, and Caribbean cuisine throughout the country," with budget-friendly menu selections at restaurants, bakeries, cafés, food trucks and more throughout the five boroughs, as well as New Jersey townships.  From June 19 through Sunday, June 30, you can frequent up to 80 participating venues, including Red Rooster Harlem, Cascade Jerk, Twins BBQ Co., Collective Fare, Tamarind Island, Voila Afrique, Misfits Nutrition, Brooklyn Blend, Negril Village, Lee Lee's Baked Goods, The Real Mothershuckers and many more. There will be classic soul food, Caribbean favorites, African staples and more.  Born in Houston in 2016 and expanded to 15 markets internationally, Black Restaurant Week is "focused on restimulating local economies within the Black community by promoting Black-owned culinary businesses and professionals who cannot afford costly marketing campaigns," organizers stated in a press release. "In nine years, the organization has supported more than 3000 restauranteurs, bartenders, chefs, caterers, and food trucks."  According to the James Beard Foundatio

If there's one liquor that screams summer, it's rum—from the best daiquiris in New York City to tropical tiki bar cocktails, a rum-splashed drink instantly conjures up images of sun, surf and sand. So it's good timing then that the New York Rum Festival is coming back for its 7th edition, taking place next month on Saturday, June 8, at 100 Sutton Studios in Greenpoint. (Fun fact: did you know that New York State is one of the largest consumers of rum in the U.S.? We believe it!)  RECOMMENDED: The best piña coladas in NYC, from classic takes on the form to newfangled renditions Hosted by The Rum Lab, this year's spirited edition will invite both industry pros and rum enthusiasts alike to immerse themselves in the world of rum with samplings of over 160 expressions from around the globe, including Fiji, Spain, Martinique, Belize and more. A highlight of the boutique-style event will be the on-site portfolio of Rums of Puerto Rico, plus the new expressions by Rhum Barbancourt from Haiti and Planteray Rum from Barbados (previously Plantation Rum).  Along with discovering—and sipping, with four separate tasting sessions throughout the day kicking off at 1:30pm—rare and exotic varieties of the summery liquor, you can learn about the latest trends and developments in the industry and attend seminars on topics like "The Importance of Puerto Rican Rum for the Spirits Industry," "Transcontinental Aging" and "French Heritage." "This is an incredible opportunity for rum enthusiasts and i

For a while there, the landscape of meat-free burgers was a bleak one. Nowadays, graciously, there's a wide array of top-notch meat-free options throughout the city, from the famed plant-based patties over at Superiority Burger to those "Slut-sauced" options at Slutty Vegan. And now New York burger lovers are getting another no-beef entry with the arrival of Moonburger, set to hit NYC this summer.  RECOMMENDED: The best veggie burgers in NYC are some of the city’s best burgers, period Born as a drive-thru burger joint in Kingston, New York in 2021, Moonburger became known for its fast food-style vegetarian hamburgers—piled-high creations each made with a griddled Impossible patty, double onion, dill pickle, crunchy lettuce, special sauce and optional American cheese on a Schmidt's potato roll—oat milkshakes and "hot fries" (flavored with "a secret spice blend with a not-so-secret kick"). To make sure Moonburger's offerings appealed to both veggievores and meat lovers alike, founder Jeremy Robinson-Leon put together a strong panel of culinary personalities to advice on the menu, including cookbook author Alison Roman, Bon Appétit editor Amiel Stanek and Strange Delight restaurateur Anoop Pillarisetti. The team parlayed that patty popularity into a few more New York locations, including in New Paltz and Poughkeepsie. And now Moonburger is officially touching down in New York City, with a location set to open this July at 126 Bedford Avenue and North 10th Street in Williamsburg,

Hot dogs are having a bit of a moment—there’s an enormous frankfurter smack-dab in the middle of Times Square right now, in case you’ve somehow missed it. And while we’ve seen hot dog ice cream, churro hot dogs and hot dog fried chicken sandwich throughout the city’s frank-loving history, New York is now getting a hot dog cocktail. Yes, really.  RECOMMENDED: Try NYC’s best hot dogs, frankfurters and sausages from all over the five boroughs LilliStar, the celestial Brooklyn rooftop bar from the creators behind Broken Shaker, reopened for the warm-weather season atop The Moxy Williamsburg on Monday, April 15, and they’re officially cheers-ing to summertime with a whimsical new cocktail creation: the “Hot Doggin’ It” ($18), a savory beverage meant to evoke the nostalgic flavors of one of New York’s most quintessential eats. Don’t worry, you won’t find any actual dirty water in this drink—instead, it merely gives off the essence of the American classic via Vida, Lustau Vermut, tomato water and mustard seed agave. (There is a hot dog over on the food menu, served on a potato bun with red cabbage and harissa aioli for $12, in case you want the real thing.)   Keeping to theme, the “Hot Doggin’ It” cocktail is festively wrapped in an aluminum hot-dog wrapper and topped with a twee cocktail weenie. It’s not the only food-themed drink on the menu. There’s also the “’Nana Pudding” ($20), a clarified cocktail reminiscent of the comforting dessert with notes of vanilla and coconut (craft

Industry vets Igor Drca and Miljan Komnenic—the team behind the UWS restaurant The Consulate and the Brooklyn spot Recette—have opened their largest NYC restaurant yet, and it's got a hidden rooftop to boot.  RECOMMENDED: NYC's 14 best rooftop restaurants for food, booze and absolutely stunning views Marsanne NYC has softly opened in the Chelsea neighborhood, taking over the Forager's Market space at 233 Eighth Avenue, and the restaurant's design brief was seemingly "plant lover's dream." Interior designer Larisa Mihajlova custom-designed the 150-seat space "to reflect the modern and warm connection with nature," which means shrubbery projecting from the ceiling, art deco-style mirrors, and customized woodwork art installations. All of that greenery and the volcanic rock details fits nicely with the modern Mediterranean focus happening on the menu—from an open kitchen, chef Zivko Radojcic doles out plates like carbonara-filled agnolotti with smoked confit chicken; pan-speared scallops with eggplant caponata and pine nuts; and branzino with basil tapenade and sundried tomato. To complement, cocktails from beverage director Milos Kostadinovic are the kind of summery stuff you want to drink on vacation: a rummy Disco Sour sweetened with passionfruit and mango, and the Jardin, flavored with matcha and jalapeńo.  Speaking of bars, the 40-seater semi-private dining space “Le Mascaret Room” has its own dedicated drinks counter, as well a custom-made undulating wooden sculpture mo

If you're a ramen regular but want to mix up your noodle consumption a bit, it's thique cousin udon is a tasty alternative. And now Dashi Okume, the Japanese grocery store and natural broth shop in Greenpoint (50 Norman Avenue), is kicking off a new weekend dinner series spotlighting the slurpy-ready stuff.  RECOMMENDED: The best noodle soups in New York City, from classic chicken noodle to Malaysian curry laska Following their popular Oden Omakase series, the Brooklyn specialty store will feature Inaniwa-style udon noodles, a regional specialty of the Akita Prefecture of northern Japan that are "delicately thin and flat, known to be super smooth and silky on the palate, perfect for the warmer season." As the Dashi Okume crew wrote on their Instagram, "To produce this delicious udon, skilled artisans go through four processes of kneading, twisting, stretching, and drying. Particularly, the technique called 'Ayakake,' where the dough is stretched thinly by hand, creates an incredibly smooth texture, pleasant mouthfeel, and an unexpected firmness despite its thickness." Offered every Friday and Saturday evenings (seatings will begin at 8pm), the shop's Udon & Dashi Omakase will feature a seven-course tasting menu "that showcases the rich possibilities of dashi as a dashi store and fish from Toyosu in Japan, as we originate from the fish market," the team posted on social. The noodles will act as the main, served with two types of tsuyu dipping sauce and Hakusen hon mirin. Tho

A year after Brendon Beck and Derek Orrell debuted their daytime concept Oh Boy in Williamsburg, the pair have expanded the project with Oh Boy Supply & Record Cafe, a new addition that opened inside the FREEHOLD Brooklyn complex on Friday, May 3. A collaboration with FREEHOLD Hospitality, the Domino Park day-to-night newcomer will blend an a.m. cafe with an evening natural wine program, overseen by SAUCED, as well as a hearty vinyl music selection.  RECOMMENDED: The 25 best restaurants in Williamsburg, from K'Far to Kru The 1,000-square-foot restaurant and retail space—in great news, the team has been experimenting with product testing and packaging favorites such as their popular Oh Boy sauce—will offer a pastry program, grab-and-go bites and coffee roasted by local partner Sweetleaf during the daytime. In the evening, the outfit will serve a light bites menu with a natural wine program curated by SAUCED’s new Wine Hustler Club. Along with selling a selection of vinyl records, the new cafe will also host live music performances from artists from around the world. The collaboration with FREEHOLD also includes a new food menu from Oh Boy's chef Merrill Whiston III, who you might remember as the former chef de cuisine at Llama Inn. Of course, the menu will include that viral Oh Boy burger and Dirty Birdy chicken sandwich, as well as Peruvian-inspired plates like fresh ceviche and an aji panca-spiced mushroom sandwich, and cocktails from beverage director Rikki Nobre. The food

Night market season is officially here! And New York has plenty of great night markets returning to our city's streets this spring and summer, spotlighting borough pride (Bronx Night Market, Queens Night Market) and celebrating cultures, like the Latin Night Market, which is back to spotlight the cuisines and traditions of the Latin diaspora.RECOMMENDED: The 18 best Mexican restaurants in NYC, for house-made guacamole, tortillas and more Attracting nearly 20,000 visitors to the Dyckman area during its inaugural festival last year, the Latin Night Market will again showcase the best of what the rich South and Central American cultures have to offer on Saturday, May 17, from 4pm to 10pm at 238-224 Dyckman Street (Quisqueya Plaza). This year's festivities will a curated lineup of 50 vendors offering a diverse array of Latin, Carribean and Hispianic flavors: you can expect bites like empanadas, tacos, smoked chicharron, mozzarella arepas, skewered meats and more from Tacos El Guero, Pinche Vegana NYC, Mia's Cocina, Twisted Potato, Petisco Brazuca, Rosie's Empanadas, Downeast Lobstah, Perros Locos NYC, Pollos Napoles, Criollo Burgers, Chocolicious NYC, Jugo Juice, Treat Yourself Jerk and more. There will also be free samples, while supplies last from sponsors including Vita Coco, Coke Spiced and Liquid Death.  Along with the great grub, the vibrant affair will include live musical performances featuring genres such as salsa, reggae, rumba, Latin pop, hip hop and more. Among the p

New Yorkers love pizza—hell, we love it so much that we'll eat a pizza box made of pizza. So the Greenwich Village restaurant Savta is being very savvy, then, by replacing ordinary old sandwich bread with, you guessed it, pizza dough on its newly launched lunch menu. RECOMMENDED: The 29 best pizza places in NYC, including simple slices and elaborate whole pies Available Wednesdays through Fridays from noon to 5pm, the pizza dough sandwiches are the centerpieces of the lunch menu, which includes regular 'za, vegetable dishes and more. The not-so-traditional sammies include Italian-inspired options like the "Parma Affair" (with grilled chicken, San Daniele prosciutto, burrata and pesto), the "Caprese" (with frisée, tomato, burrata, balsamic glaze and basil), and the "Prosciutto Cotto" (with marinara sauce, ham, frisée, mushrooms and burrata). You can also get the bagel-esque "Smoked Salmon," loaded with cream cheese, tomato and red onion, as well as the "Bleecker Street Hot Dog," which comes with two beef sausages nestled with onions on a pillowy bed of pizza dough bread, drizzled with ketchup, mustard and sweet relish. Now, we know there's a lot of contention around whether or not a hot dog is a sandwich, but we'll let you decide which side of the bun, er, pizza dough you're on.  "I put a lot of love into the pizzas, too, fermenting the dough for 3-4 days to create a flavorful crust," owner Vincent Benoliel—who's also behind Pasta Corner in midtown—previously told Time Out. If

Ever wanted to hop right into the pages of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and have yourself a tea party alongside the Mad Hatter, the March Hare and the rest of those classic Lewis Carol characters? Now you can: to tie into the New York Botanical Garden’s immersive exhibition, Wonderland: Curious Nature—which is set to open on Saturday, May 18, and run through Sunday, October 27—the gardens will also debut several whimsical food experiences this summer, including a picturesque tea party.  RECOMMENDED: The best afternoon tea NYC has to offer, with scones, sandwiches and more As garden guests journey down the rabbit hole in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory and across 250 acres done up in sights, settings and scenes straight out of Carol's iconic story, the Constellation Culinary Group will bring immersive, Alice-themed food and beverage moments to life, including trippy cocktails, afternoon tea experiences, a new prix-fixe menu at Hudson Garden Grill and more. At grab-and-go pastry and coffee spot Pine Tree Café, you'll find Alice’s “Drink Me” Lavender Lattes, served hot or iced; a Queen’s Lemonade inspired by the Queen of Hearts; and themed pastries including Illustrated Wonderland Sugar Cookies and Mad Hatter Chocolate Brownies. There will also be sandwiches, salads and wraps, with all-day service stretching from 10am to 6pm on Tuesdays through Sundays.  The Rose Court will transform into a Queen of Hearts-inspired pop-up at the blooms-filled Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, wh

Manhattan's Flatiron area has been the unofficial headquarters of Jean-Georges Vongerichten's ABC concepts, which include his seasonal dining room ABC Kitchen, his Latin-inspired restaurant ABC Cocina and his plant-forward spot ABCV. Now the prolific French chef and restaurateur is bringing all three across the bridge in a massive new 300-seat restaurant, JGV's first foray into Brooklyn.  RECOMMENDED: The 50 best restaurants in NYC right now, including dazzling newcomers and familiar faves Hot off the news that the famous toque will be repurposing that old 18,000 square-foot Spice Market space in the Meatpacking District and turning it into a swanky, members-only club dubbed Chez Margaux, Vongerichten will be bringing his ABC restaurant trilogy to Dumbo, at 55 Water Street to be exact, which, if you're a Time Out New York regular, you know to also be the building complex where you can find our very own Time Out Market New York.  Per Eater, Lois Freedman, head of Jean-Georges management, confirmed that the new restaurant is still in the design phase and construction on the project will start this season. The still-to-come eatery will reportedly be run in a similar vein as the chef's most recent London entry, which opened last month at the Emory Hotel in Knightsbridge: that restaurant, called ABC Kitchens, incorporates "delicious elements" of all three existing ABC concepts, ABCV, ABC Cocina and the O.G. ABC Kitchen. That London menu currently boasts dishes like tacos stuffed w