Morgan Carter

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 July 2026: It's never been a better time to be a sports fan. Even now, the streets continue to bleed orange and b

The average American eats about eight slices of pizza a month. That's a lot of cheesy goodness, and while chain restaurants account for plenty of those orders, the nation's finest pies are found at independent pizzerias from coast to coast. From classic hole-in-the-walls to trendy dining rooms, America's pizza scene is as diverse as the country itself. The iconic New York slice, with its deeply satisfying foldable crust, is a quintessential benchmark, but Chicago's deep-dish decadence and vegetable-forward West Coast pies deserve just as much attention. And don’t forget Detroit’s square pan style or New Haven’s coal-fired, thin-crust slices—the list goes on. No matter your preference, one thing is clear: Great pizza is everywhere; you just have to know where to look. We’re here to point you in the right direction with our guide to the best pizzas in America to try right now.

Cada año elaboramos una clasificación definitiva de las mejores ciudades del mundo para comer y beber. El objetivo es rendir homenaje a los chefs, los fogones y los puestos de comida callejera que alimentan a la ciudad, uniendo a locales y visitantes para saborear uno de los mayores placeres de la vida: una comida excelente. ¿Y cómo se decide la lista? Este año, el ranking de las Mejores Ciudades para Comer de Time Out se ha creado a partir de una encuesta a más de 24.000 residentes de todo el mundo. Les pedimos que valoraran la calidad general de la escena gastronómica de su lugar de residencia, el precio de salir a cenar y los puntos gastronómicos en los que creen que destaca su ciudad. A continuación, combinamos esas miles de respuestas con el criterio del panel de expertos culinarios de Time Out (editores y críticos gastronómicos de toda nuestra red), quienes votaron por las ciudades que consideran los destinos gastronómicos más estimulantes del planeta en este momento. Para garantizar que la lista refleje fielmente las capitales culinarias globales, solo la ciudad con la puntuación más alta de cada país logró entrar en el Top 20 definitivo. Como demuestra nuestra selección, vivimos un momento divertidísimo para salir a comer por la ciudad. Restaurantes desde Lisboa hasta Lima están sirviendo algunos de los platos más sorprendentes, atrevidos y francamente deliciosos que se puedan encontrar. ¿Qué hay en el menú? Polos de crema de mandarina en Nueva York, fideos de espina

Cada any elaborem una classificació de les millors ciutats del món per menjar i beure. L'objectiu és retre homenatge als xefs, els fogons i les parades de menjar de carrer que alimenten la ciutat. I com es decideix la llista? Enguany, el rànquing de les Millors Ciutats per Menjar de Time Out s'ha creat a partir d'una enquesta a més de 24.000 residents de tot el món. Els vam demanar que valoressin la qualitat general de l'escena gastronòmica del seu lloc de residència, el preu de sortir a sopar i els punts gastronòmics en els quals creuen que destaca la seva ciutat. A continuació, vam combinar aquestes milers de respostes amb el criteri del panell d'experts culinaris de Time Out (editors i crítics gastronòmics de tota la nostra xarxa), que van votar per les ciutats que consideren els destins gastronòmics més estimulants del planeta en aquest moment. Per garantir que la llista reflecteixi fidelment les capitals culinàries globals, només la ciutat amb la puntuació més alta de cada país va aconseguir entrar al Top 20 definitiu. Com demostra la nostra selecció, vivim un moment divertidíssim per sortir a menjar per la ciutat. Restaurants des de Lisboa fins a Lima estan servint alguns dels plats més sorprenents, atrevits i francament deliciosos que es puguin trobar. Què hi ha al menú? Polos de crema de mandarina a Nova York, fideus d'espina de peix a Copenhague i un sofisticat phở a Ciutat Ho Chi Minh. Hi ha alta cuina a Melbourne i fun dining (alta cuina divertida) a Ciutat del Cap

Sure, ‘sexy’ is completely subjective, but it’s hard to ignore the sultry appeal of the sumptuous bedding, moody lighting, and luxurious amenities on offer at New York’s most seductive hotels. From intimate rooftop bars with Manhattan views to freestanding bathtubs and private members lounges, there’s plenty on offer to transform your city break into one hell of a naughty vacation. After all, a weekend away is meant to be exciting, right? Scroll on for our top picks of New York City’s sexist hotels. Which area is best to stay in New York? Our guide to all the best places to stay in New York contains a pretty detailed breakdown of which neighborhood will be the best fit for you, but if you’re after a spot primed with cool bars, impressive views, and general sexy vibes, opt for the Meatpacking District or NoMad.  New York’s sexiest hotels at a glance: 🏙️ Best views: Times Square Edition 👛 Best value for money: Royalton New York 🍸 Best place to party: The Standard, High Line 💞 Best for a whirlwind romance: The Ned, NoMad 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in New York How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities,

Looking for a new spot to watch the big game? Our list of NYC’s best sports bars includes rowdy beer halls, low-key hangs with craft brews, some of NYC’s best dive bars and even a bar dedicated to all things Canadian. Whether you need a weekly place to root for your footie team or just want to drink a few great brews with friends, we’ve rounded up our favorite places to shout at a really big TV. RECOMMENDED: See all of the best bars in NYC Updated June 2026: It has never been a better time to be a sports fan. With the energy surrounding the Knicks and the FIFA World Cup upon us, plenty of New Yorkers are heading to their favorite bars or even taking to the streets to catch the action that's been projected onto buildings. As a result, we figured it was high time to update our sports bars list.  This go-around, we added a bi-level sports bar that's been in midtown for over 30 years: Mustang Harry's. We also updated our entry for the Clinton Hill sports bar Athena Keke's after a review.

Every year, we create a definitive ranking of the world’s greatest cities for eating and drinking. The aim is to celebrate the chefs, kitchens and street food stalls that feed the city, bringing locals and visitors together to savour life’s one greatest pleasure: an excellent meal. So, how is the list decided? This year, Time Out’s Best Cities for Food with Intrepid Travel was created on the back of a survey of more than 24,000 locals, based all around the world. We asked them to rate the overall quality of the food scene where they live, how affordable it is to eat out and the food spots they believe their city does best.  We then paired their thousands of responses with the insight of Time Out’s expert food panel – editors and food critics from across Time Out’s network – who voted for the cities they think are the most exciting dining destinations on the planet right now. Only the highest-scoring city in each country made the final 20, ensuring our list reflects culinary capitals globally.  As our list demonstrates, it’s a very fun time to be eating out in the city right now. Restaurants from Lisbon to Lima are serving up some of the most striking, daring and downright delicious plates of food you can find. On the menu? Satsuma creamsicles in New York, fish bone noodles in Copenhagen and fancy phở in Ho Chi Minh. There’s fine-dining in Melbourne and ‘fun dining’ in Cape Town, food trends from sandwich crazes to elevated tacos, and coffee and cocktail scenes well worth trav

Every year, Time Out publishes the results of its international survey ranking the world’s best cities. Our team then dives deeper into the data to uncover other fascinating insights, like the world’s best cities for culture, the coolest neighborhoods and—the one I look forward to most—our ranking of the world’s best food cities. To get there, we surveyed thousands of city dwellers and asked them to rate their city’s food scene across 18 different criteria, including quality, affordability and diversity. Then we tapped our global network of chefs, editors and food critics to provide local insight into what makes their particular cities such wonderful places to eat—and not just right now. Our global network of food writers shared knowledge about the history of food in their cities, the dishes each place is known for, and the influence of different cultures on the local food scene. We’re serving up all this delicious intel in the tastiest list you’ll read all year, filled with nuggets from folks who frequent the bars, are restaurant regulars and know their city’s food scene inside and out. Ready to dig in? Here are the greatest cities for food on the planet.

Every drink seems ideal when you're at the perfect bar. Your dive’s beer is frosty, rooftops send you soaring toward the clouds and cocktail destinations shake and stir myriad ingredients into ideally calibrated glassware—leaps above what you try to craft at home. The options are unending, the ice is nicer and you aren’t just drinking, you’re at the spot.  Whether you're dabbling in low-ABV libations, making your way through dedicated martini menus or collecting passwords for pseudo speakeasies, there is an ideal location for every taste, tolerance and occasion. Find them among the best bars in NYC right now. Best NYC bars at a glance: For a taste of old New York - The Dead Rabbit - One of New York's best cocktail bars continues to serve up the smoothest pours of Guinness and one of the best Irish Coffees, period. (Financial District) For a boozin' and a bite: Bar Snack - Excellently fun cocktails with snacks like pickled dusted cheese curds and spice bags (Chelsea) For a late-night croon and swoon: Saint Tuesday - A well-hidden bar found several flights underneath the Walker Hotel Tribeca (Tribeca) For Korean snacks, sips n' such: Sunn's – Sunny Lee's banchan-based bar is a welcome find in Chinatown for natty wines and close quarters. (Chinatown) For tiki anytime of year: Sunken Harbor Club - The speakeasy above Gage & Tollner didn't stay secret for long. And how could it? Their range of tiki cocktails makes for some seriously boozy nights. (Downtown Brooklyn) Updated J

I often get the question: What's your new favorite restaurant on the scene? And oftentimes, that question alone is enough to make my head spin. Not for lack of trying, but attempting to stay up-to-date with the rotating door of restaurants debuting month after month can be quite an endeavor. So, we've decided to collect some of the latest and greatest on this list of the best new restaurants in New York, for my peace of mind, and so that you, the reader, can get out there and try it yourself. And who knows, maybe a few of these might make it to our best restaurants list by the end of the year. June 2026: And just like that, we are halfway through 2026! Despite blizzardy conditions that defined the start of this year, I spent a good majority of it wrapped in a puffy and bearing it anyway, crisscrossing the boroughs to check out New York's latest and greatest. And I was rewarded, handsomely, with excellent, line-generating breakfast burritos, casual kaiseki and Malaysian food lensed through a New Yorker's eyes. And now that we have turned a corner on spring, we say it is best to give these new restaurants a spin. 

New York City has an abundance of excellent Italian restaurants, and we still can’t get enough. Our red sauce staples, fancy white tablecloth throwbacks, buzzy newcomers and slick high-concept ventures make it so that we can sample myriad regions’ cuisine almost every night of the week and never run out of options. You can but don’t need to go to Little Italy for the best!  These are only the best to get you started and keep you coming back. (Psst…if you want a taste of Italian pies, check out our list of pizza parlors and slice shops.) RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC Updated May 2026: There's never a bad time for a bowl of pasta. We also added F&F Restaurant for its neighborhood feel (both in decor and comforting food). And for a fine affair, we added Andrew Carmellini's Café Carmellini and Michael White's Santi. Following a visit to one of the pasta OG's over the winter, we zhuzhed up our entries for Lilia and Rubirosa. For this go around, we removed Frankies 457 and Zero Otto Nove. We also removed Velma's as it closed.  For more on our editorial policies and ethics, feel free to check out how we review at Time Out.

Is there a more satisfying bite than the salty, smoky hit of a really, really good burger? The answer is obviously: of course not. Restaurants all over the world are crafting and griddling their own take on the classic beef burger, with homemade sauces, whacky buns, and specialty meats elevating these patties to entirely new levels. We wanted to find out where, exactly, one can find the tastiest, juiciest, most decadent and inventive burgers out there right now. So we grilled Time Out’s global team of food and drink editors about the very best burgers they’ve sunk their teeth into – then ranked them all according to the venues with the strongest star ratings on Google. The result? Fourteen lip-smacking burgers, found across some of the world’s best cities. From smashed wagyu to a ‘kitschy’ surf and turf and everything in between, these are the greatest burgers on the planet right now, each tried and tested by us. Tuck in. RECOMMENDED:🍕 The best pizzas in the world🥪 The best sandwiches in the world🥩 The best steaks in the world This list was edited by Liv Kelly, Time Out’s travel writer. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Harlem Fine Arts Show is throwing a weekend-long fest: Harlem Fine Arts Show Summer Festival presented by The Alzheimer’s Association. Taking place July 17-19 at Duck Walk Vineyards Hamptons, the largest African diasporic art show will bring together 50 immersive art galleries and artists. For the very first time, the festival is also partnering with Creole Food Festival, a festival that showcases cuisine from across the African diaspora—the Caribbean, Latin America and South American communities included. Culinary experiences will be peppered throughout the weekend, from cocktail brunches to a grand tasting on Friday and Saturday evenings, replete with unlimited tastings from six award-winning Creole Food Festival chefs, a premium open wine bar and live jazz and world-music performances. Harlem Fine Arts Show Summer Festival proves to be the place where world-class artists, culinarians and culture combine. General admission tickets to the Harlem Fine Arts Show Summer Festival start at $28 and include access to exhibition tents and the vineyard grounds. General admission plus the addition of one of the Creole Food Festival Cocktail Brunch is priced at $125. Grand tastings tickets held on Friday and Saturday evenings are priced at $250. You can also purchase a transportation service, including a VIP option, departing from Brooklyn, Harlem and Queens. The cost ranges from $160-260. Reserve your tickets here. 

Kayla Fowler wanted to create a supper club that eschewed the pomp and circumstance that so often surrounds fine dining. So she made her own and named it dine well supper club. Its purpose? To create a community-centric dining experience where queer chefs lead the way.  As a way to close out Pride (or continue the good times since Pride never ends), the supper club is hosting a dinner on July 11. The five-course meal will be prepared by Fowler alongside a lineup of talent, including vegetarian-focused and vegan caterer Remy Leos, private chef Amun-ra Tutenkhamen and culinary creative chef Lys Berumen. Following a simple prompt of what queer food means to them, the evening will span Afro-Indigenous Creole cuisine and farm-to-table dishes. Teasers to the evening include a stationary grazing with terrines and honey lavender butter to steak au poivre vert. TV personality and pastry chef Kareem "Mr. Bake" Queeman will close out the evening with an immersive dessert experience. But if you'd rather catch a vibe over dinner, the culinary collective will be hosting an after-party with bites courtesy of chef Tutenkhamem and chef Leos—think Afro-Indigenous Creole croquettes and vegan crostini—cocktails and dancing well into the night. So come celebrate queer joy now and forever. Tickets start at $45 for the after-party that includes two cocktails and snacks. Guests can also purchase tickets to the five-course dinner with wine pairings for $165 or the dinner and after party for $175. R

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle share a lot in common: they previously played professional football, they currently work as sports commentators and perhaps most obviously, they share a first name. Combining their passion for the sport, the two launched The 2 Robbies, a podcast where Premier League fans can hear expert analysis and deep dives on current matches and standout players. And now that all eyes are on the World Cup, the two are coming to NYC to host an all-out watch party.   Catch Mustoe and Earle as they host the semifinal games at Time Out Market New York, Union Square on July 14 and July 15 starting at 3pm. Catch them for a meet-and-greet and stay for a World Cup Q&A and special giveaways that include Robbies merch and Time Out Market gift cards. The event is free to attend.  

Nothing says summer like catching a film under the stars. And one that's free? That's even better.  Presented by Union Square Partnership in partnership with Council Member Harvey Epstein and NYC Parks, Movies in the Square returns this season. Held at Union Square Park's North Plaza, the beloved outdoor film series will be showing family-friendly movies on select Thursdays in July. For a little nosh and while you watch, we highly recommend grabbing a bite befoehand at our very own Time Out Market New York, Union Square. In partnership with the film series, the market will be offering to-go plates from participating vendors, including Jase BBQ, The Rotisserie Haus and Smashed Express. Plus, the market will be offering happy hour all night. Check out the full schedule of movies below: July 9: Black Panther (rescheduled due to rain) July 16: Shrek July 23: Addams Family Values Movies in the Square are free to attend and will be held at Union Square's North Plaza, 17th Street from Broadway to Union Square East. The plaza opens for seating at 7:30pm with movies starting at dusk, around 8:15pm. A select number of chairs will be available, but guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets or seats.

Food, fashion and culture come together at Family Style Food Festival.  Put on by Complex, Family Style Food Festival is a roaming food, music and streetwear fest with stops all around the country, including Miami and Los Angeles. Flying over to New York on Saturday, July 11 at Pier 36, the festival will bring together over 30 stellar restaurants found across our dining landscape. Aunts et Uncles, Double Chicken Please, Kisa, Lucali, Potluck Club, Taqueria Ramirez and then some will be onsite serving exclusive dishes. Blending the line between food and streetwear, high-profile brands are getting in on the action, too, collaborating with some of our favorite restaurants for one-of-a-kind merch. Think limited-time drops courtesy of Kid Super and Sweet Chick to gear from Ksubi and Shmackwich. VIP ticketholders will receive complimentary bites from VIP vendors, an open bar and a merch pack. General admission tickets guarantee entry and access to free merch giveaways at participating vendors.   Family Style Food Festival runs on Saturday, July 11 from noon to 8pm. Tickets are $30 for general admission; $200 for VIP. Children under receive free admission. Reserve your tickets now.

Walking up to Hotel Chelsea, I accidentally stumbled upon rows upon rows of shiny chrome taxis, part of an immersive pop-up put on by Prada. Fitting for a landmark that was once the place to be—and still is. Erected in 1884, the Hotel Chelsea of yore served as an artist's co-op, welcoming the likes of Mark Twain and Isadora Duncan in its early days. And even though it fell into seedy disarray by the 1950s, growing artists still flocked to its doors, with Bob Dylan, Jackson Pollock and Patti Smith among the many who hung their hats. The hotel closed in 2011 and lay in limbo during the change of hands. A massive $30 million renovation later, Hotel Chelsea reopened in 2022 as a luxury hotel. Completing the rebirth is Café Chelsea. Run by the Sunday Hospitality team, the bistro is one of the city's swankiest, as members of the hotel jostle to get inside the art-deco dining room just as much as the New Yorkers who live here. And once they do, they can find a lineup of French classics, including omelets and steak frites, peppered with a few updates, such as the excellent maitake au poivre. The vibe: Café Chelsea is as stunning as they come. Each of its three rooms, the bar and the petite and grand café sections, are defined by Parisian tiled floors, golden scalloped scones and a skylight framed with greenery. Chatter bounces easily off its mirrored halls, making for a bit of a louder dine if that matters to you. But if you can catch a conversation, don't be surprised if the past

The ultimate fan experience is on at Brooklyn's Time Out Market. Our immersive experience, Portugal House, is the ultimate place to catch all the World Cup action. But more than just rooting on your favorites, the pop-up is all about sharing the food, drink and sounds of the region all in one place. But for die-hard Portugal fans, we have got the treat for you.  On Monday, June 22, Portugal House will be visited by two very special talents: former professional futbol players Hélder Postiga and José Fonte. These soccer legends will be on the fifth-floor rooftop for a meet and greet from 3:30–4:30pm. Visit Madiera will also be onsite, pouring complimentary wines from the region, while supplies last. For a pro tip, we say come watch the Argentina vs. Austria match at 1pm so you can arrive early and catch a spot. The event is free to attend with limited capacity.

This summer, Portugal meets NYC.  Just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Brooklyn's Time Out Market is collaborating with the Portugal Football Federation for a one-of-a-kind cultural celebration. Starting Saturday, June 13, the Dumbo market hall will transform into the multi-sensory activation, Portugal House. Not only will the Market turn into the ultimate fan experience for World Cup fans, but the immersive experience held on the 5th-floor rooftop will bring the region's food, drink and culture to NYC. A hub of Portugal's finest exports, the pop-up includes exclusive wine masterclasses and live cooking demonstrations, as well as interactive games and cultural events that are sure to transport you there. And for a true getaway, one lucky guest will win a trip to Portugal.  Portugal House runs from Saturday, June 13, to July 18. Stay up-to-date on all of our happenings here. 

A Caribbean-style spin on BBQ? New York’s got that at Jase’s BBQ. Learning the ins and outs of the trade by cooking alongside his mother in his native home of Tobago, Jase Franklyn infuses his barbecue with island flavors, including the curled pig tails and jerk wings—his claim to fame from his time in the Rockaways to his next move, a tent at Smorgasboard. The brisket, sliced to order, is a mouthwatering staple—slathered in a sweet and smoky passionfruit sauce. There’s really nothing quite like it. Complete the perfect BBQ meal with any of the classic sides, like creamy mac and cheese, golden cornbread and crisp coleslaw. 

A mainstay of Seventh Avenue, Mustang Harry's has long been a known watering hole for the sports-watching crowd looking for a pre- or post-refresh before marching over to Madison Square Garden, only a brisk, three-minute walk away. But catching the game here is an experience in itself, as walls and corners of the bi-level gastropub are plastered with over 20 TVs, guaranteeing a good view for nearly everyone in the bar.  Game day brings shoulder-to-shoulder crowds, most of whom are visibly not from Manhattan and yelling "Defense!" every few minutes is their MO. But if you did your due diligence and booked a table or a booth for you and your friends, you can at least get a bit of breathing room while you eat the standard pub fare, including burgers and wings tossed in a house Mustang sauce (aka a sweet chili), as well as Irish staples, such as shepherd's pie. The cocktails hover around the $20 mark, and naturally, there are some beers in pints and glasses. With this being an Irish bar, expect a range of whiskeys and scotches if that's more your game day treat. Whether you are coming hot off a win or a loss at MSG, everyone is a winner at Mustang Harry's: there's a late-night happy hour that runs from midnight to 2am. Cheers to that.

Santos Populares (or the Popular Saints Festival) is a cultural celebration in Portugal held in June. And this year, the lively festival is coming to Brooklyn.  Head to Time Out Market New York, Dumbo, to celebrate the spirit of Santos Populares. As part of our Portugal House takeover, our fifth-floor outdoor terrace will morph into a Portuguese arraial (aka, a street fare). Expect a selection of Portuguese tapas—the official dish of the fest, grilled sardines, will obviously be included—summer cocktails and wine and colorful décor inspired by Lisbon and Porto.  There will be three chances to get in on the celebrations. On June 13, the talented chef behind the Michelin-recognized restaurant, Quinta do Tedo Familia, chef Óscar Geadas, will take to the terrace for a live cooking demonstration. On June 24, the market will celebrate from 5:30-11pm with Portuguese music and food, and on June 29, guests can expect live music performances. The Santos Populares pop-ups are completely free to attend.

A runner-up of one of USA Today's “Best Cultural Festivals” returns to Brooklyn. On Friday, June 19, the fifth annual Juneteenth Food Festival takes place. A collaborative event co-hosted by the digital publication Black-Owned Brooklyn and the Weeksville Heritage Center, the festival will be held at the historic Weeksville site, which was home to one of the largest free Black communities in the United States before the Civil War. The day will honor the Texas-born holiday with food, entertainment and music, done the Brooklyn way.   Over 30 food vendors and artisans will be participating this year, spanning the African-American, Caribbean, Latin American and African diaspora. Returning on the food front is Nigerian eats from Bed-Stuy's Brooklyn Suya, Ethiopian-Eritrean cuisine from Makina Cafe and jerk brisket from Jase's BBQ. Somethin' a little sweet comes in the form of goodies from BKLYN Blend, Brooklyn Tea and Brownstone Cheesecakes. Brooklyn's BEM | Books & more, one of the first Black-owned, food-centric bookstores in the country, will be on-site, as will the competitive double-dutch performers, Jazzy Jumpers. As for tunes, the lineup is stacked with Saint James Joy, DJ Tara, Donwill and DJ Monday Blue providing tunes all afternoon long.  The event starts at noon and goes until 8pm. Entry is free. Keep an eye on Black-Owned Brooklyn's Instagram for more announcements. 

In the past two months, I’ve racked up four visits to Governor’s Island alone. Which is saying a lot, as my previous count stood at only one. Of course, making the trek to Governors Island is nothing new, as over a million people a year come to the 172-acre island, finding a needed escape amongst its parks and walking paths or quietly inside the massive spa imported from the Italian motherland. But even so, several New Yorkers still have yet to take the arduous 10-minute jaunt across the water. But this summer in particular, there seems to be a hum of activity, best discovered now that the sun is out and beaming.  Photography courtesy of Theodora Beach Club| The grills at Theodora Beach Club One of the brightest lights goes to the literal fire burning on the north side of the island courtesy of Theodora Beach Club. Taking over the Taco Vista space every Friday and Saturday from now until the end of August, chef Tomer Blechman and crew do the work of digging pits and agitating fires to power a series of domed and portico grills. There they hang scores of chickens and juice strung up oranges over whole red snappers. It's exciting to watch, even more so to eat. The weekends bring a communal dining experience over freckled laffah and plates of labneh plus proteins every which way, including lamb that's been lashed with bundles of rosemary. With just a few more dates on the horizon, the Theodora Beach Club crew is inviting more friends to the fire, including Top Chef alum Lana L

Welcome to The Greenmarket Challenge. Each month, Time Out takes to the iconic Union Square Greenmarket in search of unique ingredients. We then deliver the goods to one of our talented chefs at Time Out Market New York, Union Square, who will be given one hour to create a one-of-a-kind dish. If it passes our Food and Drink Editor's taste test, the mystery dish will be served at the Market for a limited time.   We recently went back to Union Square Greenmarket with our friends at GrowNYC, searching for the season’s freshest finds. Our summer visit yielded squash blossoms from Lani’s Farms, pesto and roasted red pepper goat cheese from Lynnhaven Goat Milk Cheese and chives from Willow Wisp Organic Farms. But we weren’t just shopping. The purpose was to take our stash to Time Out Market New York, Union Square, to challenge one of our chefs to a one-hour cook-off. We also added on one wild card ingredient: horseradish jelly from Berkshire Berries.  Up for the challenge is Fredy Cetina, a chef who knows his way around the market as he mans Smashed Express and Rotisserie Haus at the Union Square outpost. He took the challenge in stride, tackling the horseradish jelly first by incorporating it into a lightly spicy aioli. After prepping the squash blossoms, chef Cetina filled them with the red pepper coat cheese and a mix of chopped chives, before coating them in a tempura mix for a gentle fry. Hit with a secret blend of spices from Smashed, Cetina finished the dish with a swipe of

We first came across Ruben Santana when he was smoking Central Texas-style cue’ out of his garage in Queens. Following a successful run of NYC’s pop-up route across Queens and Brooklyn, Santana finally found a home for his roaming barbecue business, parking it inside our very own Time Out Market in Brooklyn. His merge of Texas and Dominican style of cookery has drummed up quite the attention, as Bark was named one of the best places to get barbecue outside of Texas and his chopped chicharrón and brisket sandwich earned a rightful spot on The New York Times list of the “57 Sandwiches That Define New York City.” But Santana always envisioned a full-service restaurant to call his own. And now he has one, all 8,000 square feet of it.  Photography courtesy of Cole Saladino| Ruben Santana of Bark Barbecue Today, Bark Barbecue officially opens in Bushwick at 25 Thames Street. Seating up to 200 people indoors and another 90 on the patio, the massive, industrial-style restaurant features an illuminated and orange-tiled bar, oak paneling, communal tables and booths, and a stage. The four smokers that power the whole operation are on full display behind a glass wall.  Naturally, all of Santana’s tried and trues will be making appearances here, including his low and slow brisket, pork ribs and longaniza sausage, as well as sandwiches, including the aforementioned chicharrón sandwich and the Tres Golpes stacked with pulled pork and maduros. But with newer digs comes new menu items, and

Even Jon Gray admits that explaining what Ghetto Gastro is can be hard to do, given its multitudes and intersections. Founded in the Bronx in 2012, the culinary collective made up of Gray, Malcolm Livingston II (Noma, Per Se and WD-50) and Pierre Serrao (Cracco in Milan and Rouge Tomate) has had its hands across various mediums—food, art, performance and fashion, sometimes all at once. Their past body of work includes hosting events at Paris Fashion Week and cooking for the late Virgil Abloh to producing a part-cookbook, part-manifesto that mingles recipes with political essays and poetry to feeding over 100,000 people during the pandemic, Black Lives Matter protestors and those who were food insecure alike. Over the years, many asked, does a restaurant fit into Ghetto Gastro's many folds? According to Gray, that was never in the cards, as the group's flexibility worked well alongside his “catch me if you can” mentality. But as someone who credits his personal growth to frequenting culinary spaces, Gray wanted to create his own to inspire the next. “I was able to be a patron to La Esquina, The Box, Beatrice Inn—all of these different cultural spaces that really shaped who I am, and the possibilities that I understood. So now it's my job and the gang's job to create those spaces,” says Gray. And as of this April, Ghetto Gastro has done exactly that, debuting Gourmega, a community kitchen and cafe by day, and a "speakeasy clandestine dining experience" by night in Greenwich Vil

Seven months ago, Tara Hankison and LeAnn Darland of TALEA Beer Co. received a "cold" email about recreating a beer recipe found in a notebook. It stood out for three reasons. One: it came from their next-door neighbor in Bryant Park, the New York Public Library. Two: the request was tied to America’s 250th anniversary. And three: the notebook belonged to a Virginia colonel who would eventually become our first president. Yes, the owner was none other than George Washington. Dating back to 1757, the journal followed a young Washington as he led a Virginia militia during the Seven Years' War. Penned in neat cursive, Washington details daily military matters from orders to be given, down to the names and physical descriptions of all the wagon horses. But on the very last page, Washington writes out a recipe titled, “To Make Small Beer.” Using hops "to your taste" and three gallons of molasses, the recipe resulted in a low-alcohol beer that was meant to be consumed for hydration over anything else, given the lack of potable water and devastating effects of dysentery. Photography courtesy of the New York Public Library| An excerpt of George Washington's 1757 notebook Aware of its existence when the notebook was purchased in 1918, the library has revived the recipe in recent years. In 2011, it collaborated with Coney Island Brewing to produce Fortitude’s Founding Father Brew to celebrate the library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building's 100th birthday. In 2016, Long Island’s Blue P

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:58ebd571-7693-4cfb-bac4-5cb05fcb91f0-4" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:58ebd571-7693-4cfb-bac4-5cb05fcb91f0-4" data-testid="conversation-turn-10" data-turn="assistant"> À New York, juin ne fait pas les choses à moitié. Les Knicks chauffent la ville, la Coupe du monde commence à aimanter les regards vers les écrans et les Français qui préparent leur traversée américaine ont déjà une question très sérieuse à régler : où manger entre deux matchs ? Pour éviter le burger triste avalé en panique avant le coup d’envoi, nos collègues américains de Time Out ont dégainé leur boussole maison : 45 restaurants new-yorkais où poser sa fourchette en ce moment. Choisir son restaurant préféré à New York, c’est un peu comme composer son onze de départ : tout dépend du contexte, de l’humeur, de la saison et du match qui se profile. Le boui-boui cabossé où l’on finit tard, la table chic où l’on sort la chemise repassée, la cantine de quartier qui remet les idées en place : tout ce petit monde peut cohabiter sans problème dans votre panthéon perso, malgré des ADN franchement opposés. Cette liste des meilleurs restaurants de New York suit la même logique : un grand vestiaire d’adresses, des plus décontractées aux plus cérémonieuses, où l’on aime

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has finally arrived! And so have the tourists. Estimating that over a million U.S. and international futbol fans will be arriving in NYC to catch all the action, Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched a series of initiatives to showcase our great city, from a city-wide scavenger hunt to a massive lineup of fan zones and watch parties. But one of the best ways to truly get to know New York? Eating your way through our diverse food scene, of course. Making it even easier and more affordable to do so, Mayor Mamdani, in partnership with the New York City Tourism + Conventions bureau, announced the Five Borough Winners Special. A citywide celebration, over 900 restaurants and bars across all five boroughs are offering discounted $26 food and drink deals ripe for game day. And that's not all, as even day cruises, distilleries and the NYC Ferry are giving out deals. RECOMMENDED: 10 best ways to celebrate the World Cup in NYC this summer Naturally, we thumbed through all 900 to give you sense of the best bites in town. Live throughout the duration of the FIFA World Cup 2026, from June 11 to July 19, here are 20 of the best Five Borough Winners Specials to check out. Alma, Red Hook This 30-year-old Mexican restaurant will be streaming the game, plus offering the $26 dining deal, margaritas included. And if you need a break from the action, the restaurant's third-floor rooftop is sure to do the trick. Bar Chucho, Downtown Manhattan From the team behind Corima and Vat

The food world’s biggest night just went out with a bang.  Last night, the annual James Beard Awards made its return to Chicago this weekend. Celebrating 40 years, the awards honored culinary talents across the entire industry, starting with exceptional storytellers at the James Beard Media Awards on June 13. On June 14, the Foundation honored visionary changemakers at the James Beard Impact Awards, which included Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, New Mexico Senator Ben Ray Luján, ReFED and the Southern Smoke Foundation.  But last night's culminating award ceremony, the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards, honored exceptional talent in the food, beverage and hospitality industries. Held at Chicago’s Lyric Opera of Chicago, the evening was hosted by Top Chef judge Gail Simmons accented with a star-studded lineup of presenters including Killer Mike and EL-P of the hip-hop duo Run the Jewels. The awards ceremony was livestreamed exclusively by Bon Appétit. Recommended: Here are New York’s 2026 James Beard Award nominees Here’s the full list of winners below. Book them now (while you still can!).   Outstanding Restaurateur Dana Street, Fore Street, Scales, Standard Baking Co., and others, Portland, ME Outstanding Chef Michael Tusk, Quince, San Francisco, CA Outstanding Restaurant Kalaya, Philadelphia, PA Emerging Chef Adrian Torres, Maximo, West University Place, TX Best New Restaurant Lei, New York, NY Outstanding Bakery Wi

One of the best times to visit Portugal is during Santos Populares.  Santos Populares (or the Popular Saints Festival) is a nationwide cultural celebration held in June. Honoring the Catholic patron saints, the city takes to the streets, lining them with paper garlands and colored lanterns, celebrating the tradition with music, dancing and tons and tons of eating and drinking. We happen to know a little something about this open-air street fest, as Lisbon's Time Out Market is known about town for its Santo António and São João parties. But if swinging a last-minute trip to Lisbon—one of the world's best food cities—just isn’t in the cards, don’t sweat: the lively festival is coming to Brooklyn. RECOMMENDED: Time Out Market New York, Brooklyn, is transforming into an immersive “Portugal House” fan experience for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Join the festivities of Santos Populares at Time Out Market New York, Dumbo, where Portugal House puts on an immersive cultural takeover to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Beyond streaming exciting watch parties for every soccer game, Portugal House brings the country's energy to Brooklyn through music, food and wine showcases, and cultural activations, including the Santos Populares celebration.  Throughout the month, our fifth-floor outdoor terrace will channel the energy of Santos Populares, turning it into a Portuguese arraial, aka street fare. Expect a selection of Portuguese tapas—including grilled sardines, the fest's official dish—su

Ever wanted to travel to Portugal? If it isn't on your list, it should be. And we should know, because we recently named the county's capital one of the world's best food cities in 2026. If you're into iconic dishes that run the gamut from bifana (pork loin sandwiches) to clams à bulhão—Lisbon is the place for you. But if you need more reasons to book your next trip abroad, we have an immersive experience that will change your mind.  Portugal House—a pop-up interactive showcase of the country's most popular cities—takes over Brooklyn's Time Out Market New York. From June to July, expect to visit a different region of the country through its unique gastronomy, incredible wines and infectious culture. Looking for an island getaway? Then be sure to stop by and learn about the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the Azores (July 6–7), or dive into the seaside surfing culture of Nazaré in Portugal’s Centro Region (July 8–9). For a coastal escape with a more cosmopolitan feel, visit during Porto’s takeover for wine master classes, dance performances and culinary experiences led by Arnaldo Azevedo of the Michelin-starred Vila Foz. And naturally, Lisbon’s takeover is bound to be magical, bringing the energy of Portugal’s capital to life through music, nightlife and gastronomy. Photography courtesy of Francisco Correia Photos| Madiera Get your travel plans together by picking your favorite region (or two!) below: June 18-19: Lisbon June 25-26: Algarve  June 30-July 1: Porto & North Jul

O Campeonato do Mundo de Futebol da FIFA de 2026 já arrancou oficialmente! E se for minimamente parecido com o fervor que Nova Iorque está a ver com os Knicks neste momento – com comidas azuis e cor-de-laranja por todo o lado e zonas de claque nos comboios suburbanos –, centenas de restaurantes, bares e negócios vão entrar na acção. Mas se grita "Força Portugal!" desde que nasceu, então temos o sítio ideal para si. Caso ainda não saiba, o Time Out Market New York, em Brooklyn veste-se de vermelho e verde para o Mundial. Numa parceria com a Federação Portuguesa de Futebol, todo o recinto do mercado foi transformado numa experiência imersiva para os adeptos, a Casa de Portugal. A activação multi-sensorial, que começou no dia 13 de Junho e dura até ao final do torneio, junta comida, bebida e a energia de Portugal com demonstrações de cozinha ao vivo, copos e mais copos de vinhos portugueses e experiências culturais únicas, incluindo a celebração dos Santos Populares. O mercado com vista para Manhattan torna-se assim um ponto central para os dias de jogo. A festa oficial arranca com o jogo Portugal vs. Congo a 17 de Junho, seguido pelo embate contra o Usbequistão a 23 de Junho e outro a 27 de Junho, desta vez contra a Colômbia. Além das transmissões em directo, a esplanada do quinto piso promete alimentar as multidões com comida portuguesa, cervejas e vinhos. E durante o intervalo, os visitantes podem espreitar as experiências dedicadas aos adeptos, como o interactivo Portugal Ma

Perguntem a qualquer alfacinha: uma das melhores alturas para visitar Portugal é durante os Santos Populares, em Junho. Homenageando os padroeiros católicos, as cidades saem às ruas, enchendo-as com grinaldas de papel e lanternas coloridas e celebrando a tradição com música popular, dança e toneladas e toneladas de comida e bebida. Para os norte-americanos que não têm planos de viajar para Portugal, o bailarico está a caminho de Brooklyn, em Nova Iorque. No Time Out Market New York, em Dumbo, a Casa de Portugal organiza uma invasão cultural imersiva para celebrar o Campeonato do Mundo de Futebol da FIFA de 2026. Além de transmitir em directo os jogos de futebol, leva a energia portuguesa aos Estados Unidos com mostras de música, comida, vinho e activações culturais, incluindo a celebração dos Santos Populares. Ao longo do mês, a esplanada exterior do mercado, no quinto piso, transforma-se num arraial português com uma selecção de petiscos – incluindo sardinhas assadas, o prato oficial da festa –, cocktails de Verão, vinho e uma decoração colorida inspirada em Lisboa e no Porto. Terá três oportunidades para participar nas celebrações, cada uma correspondendo a um santo: o Santo António, a 13 de Junho, o São João, a 24 de Junho, e até São Pedro, dia 29. Na primeira data, o talentoso chef por trás do restaurante reconhecido pela Michelin, Quinta do Tedo Família, Óscar Geadas, sobe à esplanada para uma demonstração de cozinha ao vivo. A 24 de Junho, o mercado irá receber Luís Mon