Morgan Carter

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 A

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 August 2026: How do we only have four months left of the year? Before I get too sad at the prospect (or the fact

Growing up, a shelf-stable sandwich was a constant cast member in my brown bag lunch, from the reliable turkey with a squirt of mustard to the simple yet satisfying peanut butter and jelly variety, all of which was prepared by my loving mother. But as I've grown, so has my imagination as to what I can slide between two halves of bread.  The mighty sandwich is really a vehicle for all. Carnivorous appetites call for hunks of brisket and barbecue to pastrami-stacked creations. Yet sandwiches sprouting with veggies and vegetarian-forward ingredients can be just as satisfying, if not more. And no matter what, a sandwich beats a sad desk salad, any day. When the hankering calls for a carb-laden lunch (or breakfast or dinner, we don't care), thumb through this list and discover your new favorite sub. August 2026: Post a sandwich-filled July, carb loading ain't got nothing on me. I spent a good part of the past month with a sandwich in hand (or really both, there are some big ones out there), plied with curls of cured meats and cheeses to saucy pulled pork creations. As a result, we added a slew of sandwiches, including an incredibly excellent bánh mì from Bánh Anh Em, the Philly cheesesteak from Danny & Coop's, and Thai Diner's fun spin on the former, Filipino flavors on bread at Sanwits, a Cantonese-duck-filled bun from The Sandwich Board, a solid muffaletta from Strange Delight and a mortadella mountain at Anthony's Paninoteca. We removed Chela & Garnacha as they closed after 1

The only places that offer even better views than New York City’s best waterfront restaurants are our water-top restaurants: yes, we're talking about those scenic boat bars and floating eateries that give off that breezy yachting lifestyle—but without the high price and pesky barnacles that stow away on an actual watercraft. Mostly only open seasonally, they’re peak spring and summer destinations with the warm-weather menus to match, all with a side of real-deal seafaring. So ahoy! New York's best boat bars will rise the tide for all your going-out plans this season.  RECOMMENDED: The 15 best outdoor bars in NYC Updated July 2026: So far, we've had a good spell on the water this summer, slurping up oysters and cheering on sailing races in the Hudson. And we've done it without spending our entire salary. This season we set sail for the Honorable William Wall and Grand Banks, and updated our entries for both. We also added a new vessel to our fleet of best boat bars, the newly docked ship in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Fireboat. 

We love ice cream in any form—and every season. Though we’ll happily partake in a sweet cone even in the glacial New York winter, ice cream—like music festivals, park-set picnics and outdoor dining—is a joyful, delicious harbinger of warmer weather. Just try to be grumpy with a great big ice cream cone on a sunny day—it's physically impossible. New York City has an abundance of options for when you can’t catch the Mister Softee truck, from old-school scoops to newfangled soft serve. These are our favorite ice cream shops in NYC—including the classic, offbeat, unique and traditional frozen offerings this season. Updated July 2026: This summer, we added Albero Dei Gelati and L’Industrie, both serving up some of the city’s best gelato, the nostalgic newcomer Julia Jean’s and The Screen Door, whose “flurry sundaes” with a base of blended soft serve, marshmallow fluff and mix-ins put it over the top.  How we curate and review at Time Out.

Trends come and go, whether they illustrate a seemingly organic zeitgeist like 2022's influx of speakeasy-style bars, or they’re the product of a carefully orchestrated marketing campaign like the Aperol spritz blitz of 2018. Summer is particularly conducive to the form: A season that somehow feels more ephemeral than the others, making abstract promises of love and holidays, all hazy with the patina of heat.  But while some food-and-drink fads have exited as swiftly as they arrived, the frozen cocktail remains an enduring favorite. It's the ideal icy canvas to spin anything into, with unending possibilities limited only by the imagination. Deliciously, new frozens have joined our old favorites all over town. And, while the occasional zag to something shiny and new can be cute, frozens are the drink of forever summer in NYC—and here are our favorites. RECOMMENDED: The best bars in NYC right now Updated July 2026: We've certainly had a stretch of heatwaves across NYC as of late (coupled with a tornado warning, because why not). However, we've found the best way to combat that bead of sweat running down your back is with a good ol' fashioned frozen drink. New to the list are actual newcomers themselves, as Williamsburg's Kinda Nice and Dumbo's Titán have been added. We also added Brooklyn Crab's rotating frozen, the Tabasco-tinged drink at Bar Snack and the boozy milkshake at Frita Batido. And we couldn't forget the viral soft-serve margarita, only served at Colima Taqueria. W

New York City Restaurant Week’s summer edition is back! More than 600 restaurants are offering special pre-fixe menus citywide from July 20 to August 16. This year’s price points are $30, $45 and $60 for brunch, lunch and dinner menus, available on the days of each venue’s choosing. With so many sensational spots and so little time to taste them all, it can be hard to narrow the field. Luckily, we've thumbed through the list and highlighted the top options to snag that reservation. Check out the best places to visit and everything to order during NYC Restaurant Week this summer. Updated July 2026: Every season, we do the due diligence of thumbing through the entire list (yes, seriously) of Restaurant Week deals, sorting out the best tables to book. For the moment, we removed Brass & Tusk Bar, Cha Cha Tang, Four Twenty Five, Kru and Le B. since their menus aren't live yet. In their place, we added a whole slew of talent, including Atoboy, Coqadoq, Francie, Kubeh, La Marchande, Le Rock, and La Tete d'Or. 

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.

Blues, barbecue and booze? We may have found the best way to send off the summer.  On Saturday, August 15, Blues BBQ Festival is coming back for its 26th year. Held on Pier 76 at Hudson River Park, the longest-running free blues festival in the New York region will bring together soulful musicians, amazing BBQ chefs and family-friendly fun, all in one place.  Gathering some of the best barbecue restaurants around town, this year's lineup includes Bark Barbecue, Dickson’s, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Kimchi Smoke, Jase’s BBQ and Tikkun BBQ. Those 21 and up can keep the good times rolling with drinks courtesy of Lagunitas or Tito’s Vodka. With two stages to jam to, main stage sets include music from Bobby Rush, Sugaray Rayford, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. and The Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band, Bywater Call and Howlin’ Hurd. Curated by the Jazz Foundation of America, the second stage will feature music from Radam Schwartz, Melvin Davis, Kathryn Farmer and Gregory Lewis’ Organ Monk Sings. Blues BBQ Festival is free to attend and runs from 1-9pm. For a full list of vendors, performers and events, check out the website here. 

The force behind Restaurante Manu in Curitiba, Brazil, and the nonprofit Instituto Manu Buffara is chef Manoella "Manu" Buffara Ramos. The acclaimed chef has earned countless accolades throughout her career, including being named Latin America's Best Female Chef by the World's 50 Best in 2022. And this month, you can catch her in New York. This August, chef Manu collaborates with The Standard Grill on two intimate dinners, taking place August 13 and 14. Continuing her sustainability and seasonality ethos, her dishes will also draw upon "memories of the city's streets, reinterpreted through Brazilian ingredients, techniques, and flavors." A preview of the meal includes her classic brioche bread and butter, known as "Manu Bread," and mains that range from wagyu and pork to chibé, an Amazonian dish made with cassava flour.Catch chef Manu for two ticketed dinners on August 13 and August 14, starting at 7pm. The dinners are priced at $85 per person. Can't make the date? A selection of chef Manu's dishes will remain on the menu until the end of the month for an extended taste of Brazil. 

The highest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere? That title belongs to The Edge, soaring 100 floors up. One floor up is Peak with Priceless, where you can pair your views with a meal. The name may sound familiar, as the soaring restaurant was previously known as just Peak before TAO took over and Mastercard became a sponsor. Following a year-long renovation, Peak 2.0 serves as a sleek supporting character to the 360 views that surround it, becoming particularly sultry at night with a palette of deep blues and greys and structural light fixtures seemingly pulled from the Art Deco era. There's a prime row of tables and chairs that nose up to the edge, but the set-up here affords everyone in the dining room a great view: Booths are tiered, reminiscent of a theater, making it easy for everyone to catch the show.  Along with a little facelift comes a new menu. However, much like its predecessor, dishes here stick to Americana classics, keyed in to please out-of-towners, as most of the clientele is made up of them, with thick cuts of heirloom tomatoes and basil fronds, freshly cracked lobster and oysters on icy seafood stands and baby gem lettuces that cup Wagyu and horseradish shavings. Entrees lean heavily on fish and meat, with one pasta-and-chicken dish among them, featuring black sea bass in a punchy cherry tomato vinaigrette and various cuts of steak, from prime ribeye to dry-aged. The Skyline brings a slice of New York further inside, as the pyramid-shaped haz

As a trio, Chat Suansilphong, Ohm Suansilphong and Jennifer Saesue have defined a new era of Thai food in New York City, with offshoots that include Williamsburg's Kru and the West Village's Bangkok Supper Club. But for the three, all roads lead back to Fish Cheeks. When it opened in 2016, it became a favorite, not just for its no-pad-thai policy, but for its emphasis on electric seafood dishes that stay true to the flavors of Thailand. Following a decade marked by all things tart and tangy, the team decided to chart a new course for Brooklyn, finally opening Fish Cheeks in Williamsburg last spring. Mimicking the NoHo original, Williamsburg's Fish Cheeks is colorful, featuring a front bar decked in red, blue and yellow scales and wicker light fixtures, plus a moody dining room tucked away in the back. Popular seafood dishes to order include the zippy coconut curry with hunks of crab and whole branzino that steams and swims in the cilantro-flecked and lime-tinged waters. We recommend coming early for happy hour, cutely dubbed "Cheeky Hour,” solely for the $45 seafood tower deal. Beyond ice-cold shrimp and oysters that get even better with spoonfuls of a lightly buzzed nam jim jiew and a toss of fried shallots, the top billing goes to the bowl of raw marinated crab on the top rung, whose oozing, custardy insides tussle with Thai Bird's Eye chilies and a funky, fish-laden sauce. Oh, and don't forget to tack on a $14 cocktail for HH, too, such as the sweet and lightly pickled man

Saturdays and samba? Just tell us when and where! Every second Saturday, Turma do Samba is taking over our fifth-floor rooftop at Time Out Market, bringing the sounds of Brazil to Dumbo. Known for their authentic samba sound, the renowned Brazilian musical group plays samba classics alongside pagode and traditional rodas. Their lively performances create a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates the spirit of Carioca culture. Come catch this Brazilian band for a night of dancing like no other.    Each event goes from 3–7pm, so bring your dancing shoes—you won't want to miss it! Reserve your ticket here. 

New York Liberty fans, your game day center is here.   Time Out Market New York, Union Square, is screening all of the women's basketball games—and you know who we'll be rooting for. Catch the games on all eight of our TVs across our Market, including the massive dropdown screen. Cheer on your favorite team while enjoying killer cocktails and pitchers of beers alongside incredible game-day bites from each of our kitchens.  Here's the current list of matchups: August 8: New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces | 12:30 PM August 13: New York Liberty vs. Los Angeles Sparks | 8:00 PM August 15: New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun | 1:00 PM August 22: New York Liberty vs. Indiana Fever | 7:00 PM August 28: New York Liberty vs. Golden State Valkyries | 8:00 PM

Chef Mayank Istwal is behind Musaafer—Houston's only Michelin-starred Indian restaurant—which opened a second location in the city last year, Musaafer NYC. On the West Coast, James Beard Award-winning chef Brandon Jew has made a name for himself at Mister Jiu’s in San Francisco, a contemporary fine-dining Chinese restaurant that also earned a Michelin star. Lucky for us, the two are coming together for a special one-night-only event.  Presented in partnership with Salty Magazine, Istwal and Jew will cook up a special dinner at New York's Musaafer on Tuesday, August 25th. Together, they'll explore the arrival of Chinese immigrants to Kolkata, formerly Calcutta, in the 1800s, and the resulting fusion of food that blossomed then and now. Tickets cost $295, exclusive of tax and service, with an option to add on a wine pairing. Reservations are open on OpenTable.

It's a fact: some of the best things in New York can be found in the smallest of spaces. Case in point: The Sandwich Board. Sticking out on Eldridge Street thanks to a fresh coat of teal paint (it was previously red), the walk-up joint is exactly that—a flipped-open window where you have to duck your head slightly to chat with the host inside. Before stepping up to the plate, check out the actual sandwich board to read the specials, most of which feel like a love letter to the city's diverse culinary scene. Breakfast includes the roti john with curry mayo and a Malaysian egg, plus the popular mala wrap with Chinese sausage and fluffy eggs kicked up with a spicy mala aioli. Lunch specials are just as noteworthy, with the duck tsangwich (pronounced "sang-wich") earning particular props. Shredded Cantonese-style duck comes slick with just enough hoisin sauce and cucumbers to balance the meat's savoriness. Better yet, it's sandwiched inside a sweet, pillowy pineapple bun sourced from a local baker. There is a dine-in area, but it appears to still be under construction. Luckily, there are teal-colored benches outside where you can park yourself and dig into your sandwich.

For a good four years, the Unapologetic Foods team held court in the East Village (before the arrival of Adda) with Rowdy Rooster, a fast-casual Indian fried chicken destination that always knew how to ratchet up the heat. The bird quietly flew the coop earlier this year (don't worry, there's still a location in the Penn District), allowing a newcomer to roost. Chef Eric Valdez, who has been with the team since the Dhamaka days and currently runs the Filipino eatery Naks down the street, has taken up the reins, opening up perhaps the city's first-ever Filipino sandwich shop. The color wheel that was once Rowdy Rooster has been subdued, as most striking features of this pint-sized sandwich shop are a colorful wall of Filipino chips and a mural that depicts a cartoonish childhood version of Valdez with a sandwich in hand. And while the space itself is unassuming with just four metal tables and low-to-the-ground chairs, it's the menu that makes the most noise. The crowning glory goes to the Lechon Dip, a glorified pig party with sizzling, equal parts shredded and gelatinous bits of roasted pork asado that barely can be contained in the sturdy hero roll. It becomes that much richer as the sandwich comes with a ladle of savory jus that quickly goes gelatinous and jiggly if you don't eat it fast enough. But honestly, the jus still stands in all its peppery and slightly vinegared glory, regardless of the temp. Sanwits's chicken sandwich carries the torch of its fallen fried chicken

Bradley Cooper opened a sandwich shop last year—you might've heard of it. He soft-launched it a few days before Christmas last year (truly, a Christmas miracle), even picking up a shift that spawned an hour-long line of hopefuls wanting to catch a glimpse of the blue-eyed actor. Now that the likelihood of Cooper picking up a shift is closer to nil, the shop still maintains a steady business and even a few lines for its one and only menu item: the Philly cheesesteak. You see, the other name behind Danny & Coop's is Danny DiGiampietro, the owner of Philly's Angelo's Pizzeria. And while yes, people still come for the pizza, Angelo's has become one of the city's famed havens for the Philly cheesesteak. Together, the duo teamed up to bring just the sub to New York.  Matching the simplicity of the menu, Danny & Coop's is a sparse operation, with the most eye-catching bit being the red neon sign that hangs outside. The rest reads like a standard pizza shop, with black walls, wooden counters dusted with sesame seeds, and not much else. You'll see a little of everyone here, from workers catching a late lunch to travelers rolling in from the airport, bags in tow, lured by the countless TikTok's on the internet. Regardless of who makes it in, all show up for the cheesesteak that comes in a nondescript cardboard box the size of a flute. Steaming hot, the beef has the right amount of char, dark brown where it's been pressed into the grill, balanced with lighter, chewier bits. The shreds

Bánh Anh Em sells about 2,000 bánh mì sandwiches a week, often selling out before the doors close for the night. It isn't too surprising there's such a fervor here, as chef Nhu Ton is a master of the craft. At her third restaurant in the city, chef Ton takes a very hands-on approach, blending a mix of ground pork, chicken liver, crispy onions and dashes of fish sauce to make an unctuous spread of pate. She also bakes trays of glossy, crackly loaves right before the doors open at 6pm (but not before the lines form; that can start as early as five). It all ladders up to a formidable formation of bánh mìs, including the go-to O.G. Bánh Mì with layers of cold cuts flecked with fat, lightly vinegared carrots and herbs that bring crunch and a crown of pork floss that melts into a sugared sweetness. But it isn't all just sandwiches here, as Bánh Anh Em excels with noodle soups and gelatinous rice sheets on silver tiered trays, carefully wrapped to hold the likes of shrimp and pork jowls. Yes, waiting is part of the game here, as reservations are not a thing. But those who wait are sure to have the sweetest reward. 

Living in New York, you perfect the art of keeping your head down and keeping it moving. But this immersive artist experience invites all of us to finally slow down and take in the sights the city has to offer.  On August 1,  Time Out Market New York, Union Square, is hosting The Art of Noticing Walk, a cultural art walk and tour hosted by New York-based artist Bianca Romero, in partnership with Peak and Pace—a New York community that connects individuals who love to move and explore. The tour will begin with the unveiling of Romero's newest installation at the Market that's inspired by Merrell, a footwear company committed to building an inclusive and more sustainable environment. While you learn about her inspirations, guests can enjoy light bites including mini croissants and quiches, alongside coffee and teas provided by Café d'Avignon. From there, participants will walk around the Union Square neighborhood with the artist, leaving room open for conversation and inspiration. The tour ends at Paragon Sports (867 Broadway) for drinks, music and a chance to win goodies from Merrell. But the party doesn't end there, as guests can loop back around to the Market for discounts on Merrell cocktails.  The event starts on Saturday, August 1 at 10am. Tickets are free, sign up here.

Last night marked the 20th year of the celebrated Annual Spirited Awards hosted at the Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. As a way to wrap up the weeklong conference and festivities, the awards honor bar and hospitality professionals, organizations and establishments across the globe who are actively shaping the community. Bartenders, hospitality professionals and bars from all around the world were honored in the global ceremony.  New York took home three awards last night. The U.S. Bartender of the Year went to the ever-accomplished Takuma Watanabe, founder of Martiny’s (a bar that won the Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar designation in 2023), L’Americana and Midnight Blue. One of the largest awards of the night, the title of Best U.S. Cocktail Bar went to the East Village’s Bar Snack. We certainly understand the designation as the bar currently sits as our number one bar in New York, praised for its “rousing round of cocktails” with “riffs on whiskey sours with raspberry and smooth heads of Guinness, tiny tini's (cutely named, Snaquiri) and a particular frozen we'd dain to drink any time of the year.” Following in the footsteps of last year's winners, Sip & Guzzle, schmuck. carried the torch forward, winning the title of Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar. Coming in one Time Out's best bars in New York City, we are a fan of the gussied-up lounge for its highballs that “burst with tomato sweetness…and peanutty tipples that hum with a chili-oil spiked heat.”  Photograph: Rey LopezServ

The Lineup is all about showing off what the next generation of talent is capable of. Their annual pop-up dinners spotlight chefs who cook on the line at some of New York’s best restaurants, à la Lilia, Gage & Tollner and Shukette, giving them a chance to run their own kitchen for the night. So it makes sense that for their yearly pizza bash, they’d bring a similar caliber of talent to the party.   RECOMMENDED: The 20 best pizza places in NYC for simple slices and elaborate whole pies That’s right, The Lineup is bringing back The Lineup Slice Shop, presented by Resy, on August 8. Held at Williamsburg’s The Test Brewery, the party will be inviting a lineup of unexpected pizzaolos to the table, including the likes of chef McKayla Shaughnessy of Dean’s, chef Michael Patlazhan of Blue Hill at Stone Barns and chef David Ni of Cote. So what kind of pizzas can you sink your teeth into? Teasers of the menu include The Benjamin slice from chef Benjamin Gorman of Tatiana, a chili-mango paneer pie with masala-kiwi, blueberry chutney, pickled chili and onion. Meanwhile, The Stefan from chef Stefan Marr of Eyval features sprinkles of Bulgarian feta, smoked eggplant, mint oil and cured egg yolk. All are welcome to nosh, given that there will be a selection of vegetarian-friendly slices. Tickets to the party are $41 and include unlimited pizza from noon to 6pm. There will be beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase. Check out the lineup of talent below:   Participating chefs: Mi

In the past two months, I’ve racked up four visits to Governors 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 La

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