Morgan Carter

Today officially kicks off NYC Restaurant Week, summer edition! Over 600 restaurants are offering seriously discounted prix-fixe meals, priced at $30, $45 and $60, from July 21 until August 17. So now is the time to thumb through your bucket list of restaurants and make a reservation, ASAP. Even better, several of NYC’s award-winning restaurants are participating, including a few recognized by the Michelin Guide. Just in time as a handful more were added to the listing this month, over 70 Michelin-rated restaurants are getting in on the deal, from the Bib Gourmands to those who have captured those coveted stars. Just think of it this way: these Michelin-rated restaurants will be providing the same quality meal at seriously discounted prices, so everyone wins, especially your wallet. Here are our top Michelin Guide-rated restaurants to book for NYC Restaurant Week. RECOMMENDED: The best things to order at NYC Restaurant Week’s top spots for summer 2025

New York City Restaurant Week’s summer edition is back! More than 500 restaurants are offering special pre fixe specials citywide from July 21 to August 17. This year’s price points are $30, $45 and $60 for brunch, lunch and dinner menus 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 have thumbed through the list and highlighted the top options to snag that reservation. And if you are still looking for more, we have a guide of must visit places, specific to Brooklyn. Check out the best places to visit and everything to order during NYC Restaurant Week this summer. Updated July: We added The Flatiron Room, Gui Steakhouse, Hawksmoor, Le Pavillion,Nudibranch and Sweet Catch. We removed Alice, Baar Baar, Dowling's at the Carlyle, Fish Cheeks, Francie, Frenchette, HanGawi, Iris, Kanyakumari, Kimika, Kokomo, Le B, Le Gratin, Shan and Time & Tide.

The hot dog is right up there with a slice of pizza as one of NYC’s most iconic street foods. Traditionally served along the beach in Coney Island and from late-night street vendors to seekers of cheap eats, the humble frankfurter has increasingly been found on high-end menus across the city. It’s also been reimagined by chefs at Mexican restaurants and cocktail bars, where they add exciting ingredients to the traditional snack. Here in New York, you can find chili cheese dogs, Chicago dogs with spicy sport peppers and, of course, the classic New York dog you’re craving. Whether you’re looking to try the newest fad or want a taste of tradition, we’ve rounded up the 15 very best hot dogs in NYC.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC July 2025: We removed Feltman's and Huerta's as they have closed. We also removed Dickson's Farmstand Meats, Frankel's, Kings of Kobe Jongro Rice Hot Dog, Mile End Deli, Lilistar and Portrait Bar. We added Mortiz. 

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 34 best restaurants is the same, spanning each of those categories and more to comprise a catalogue 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.  RECOMMENDED: NYC’s best bars right now July 2025: We did another overhaul of the best restaurants list, shaving it down from 50 to a cool 34. We added Sam Yoo’s subterranean steakhouse, NY Kimchi. We removed Astoria Seafood, Bo Ky, Com Tam Ninh Kieu, Crown Shy, Dhamaka, Dirt Candy, Hometown BBQ, Lillio, Los Mariscos, Los Tacos No. 1, Olmstead, Taverna Kyclades, Usha Foods, Rangoon and Rezdôra.  Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining.

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 50 best bars in NYC right now. Updated July 2025: We did another overhaul of the best bars list, shaving it down from 50 to a round 30. We removed BierWax, The Bronx Beer Hall, Brooklyn Brewery, The Campbell, Clemente Bar, Dante, Dutch Kills, Experimental Cocktail Club, Fraunces Tavern, The Honey Well, Julius, Marie’s Crisis Cafe, NR, Old Town Bar, Overstory, PDT, Pete’s Tavern, Russian Vodka Room, Saint Tuesday and Sunny’s. We added Bar Blondeau.   Time Out has instituted a sitewide policy change. For more on our new policies, feel free to check out how we review at Time Out. 

Finding the best hotel in NYC to stay at, whether on a trip here or a staycation, is paramount. Yes, you’ll likely be out and about and the hotel simply serves as a place to lay your head, but a good hotel can make or break your time in the city. New York prides itself on its hospitality and that is pretty clearly evidenced by its best hotels. Every kind of traveler can find their perfect holiday haven in this glorious city, from sleek boutique hotels in the city’s trendiest neighborhoods to opulent luxury stays near the top NYC attractions. You’ll even find some of the best spas and restaurants tucked inside their lobbies. Whether you’re a first-time visitor to the Big Apple or a local craving an inner-city staycation, these properties take the cake when it comes to hospitality and hotel perks. Cue room service. June 2025 update: We have completely revamped our list by visiting dozens of hotels across NYC, most recently, The Rockaway Hotel + Spa. So know that when you’re reading this list, you’re getting the most up-to-date information. 🇺🇸 Click here to view our full guide to the best things to do in NYC🏨 Discover the best cheap hotels in NYC🌉 Explore the coolest Airbnbs in Brooklyn💗 Book one of the best boutique hotels in NYC Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every hotel featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities, and in-depth research to find you the bes

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. June 2025: We added Caffè Panna and Salt & Straw. We removed Il Laboratorio Gelato, Davey's Ice Cream, Sundaes and Cones and Soft Swerve. 

It's time to celebrate Juneteenth 2025! Juneteenth has been celebrated by Black Americans since the late 1800s, but in 2020, the holiday garnered renewed attention as Black Lives Matter demonstrators called (and still call) for meaningful policy changes following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers. NYC and New York recently made Juneteenth an official holiday, and it's now a federal holiday also.  When is Juneteenth? June 19 is on a Thursday this year. Some celebrations take place on the actual holiday, while others take place in the weeks before and after. What is Juneteenth and why is it celebrated? Juneteenth is the celebration and commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers brought news to Galveston, Texas that the war was over and enslaved people were free (this was two-and-a-half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.) The celebration was coined "Juneteenth" and became a time for praying and for gathering with family. It became massively celebrated in Texas decades later, with many of the formerly enslaved and their descendants making an annual pilgrimage back to Galveston on this date, according to Juneteenth.com. How will Juneteenth be celebrated this year? The day has been celebrated more in Southern states with rodeos, fishing, barbecuing and baseball, with a focus on education and self-improvement. New York City has so many ways to celebrate this year. We'll be updating this list as e

The best brunch in NYC can be found every day of the week. Saturday brunch is the best time to gear up for the night ahead, Sundays are perfect for relaxing and a weekday brunch is a rarefied treat designated for ad hoc time off—we would know. We make brunch our business. It doesn’t matter so much when you do it, but where you do it. And whether you skew more toward the breakfast or lunch ends of the portmanteau’s spectrum, toward coffee or mimosas, these are the best brunch destinations in NYC.  RECOMMENDED: The best boozy brunches in NYC June 2025: This year, we did a massive overhaul of our brunch. We removed Ed’s Lobster Bar and Sidney’s Five as they have since closed. We also removed All & Sundry, Alma, Baar Baar, Bubby’s, Cookshop, Dago, Don Don, Ed’s Lobster Bar, Fairfax, Five Leaves, Freeman’s, The Fulton, Henry Public, Inga’s Bar, Jack’s Wife Freda, La Mercerie, Le Crocodile, Le Gratin, Milady, Peaches, Raoul’s, Stoaway, Tre and The Queensboro. We added Bar Mercer, Bunna Cafe, Miss Ada, Melba’s, Win Son Bakery and Ursula.  For more on our editorial policies and ethics, feel free to check out How we review at Time Out. Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

A New York summer is often a hot one, and prime outdoor dining season is sizzling, too. Throughout NYC, rooftop bars, restaurants with amazing views and lovely waterfront destinations are shining in their annual turn in the sun. The best outdoor setups at these all-day cafes, Michelin-starred stunners, cozy dives, neighborhood favorites and city newcomers all have picturesque settings to get your attention. And even after the season for outdoor dining in NYC has passed, you'll find great food and drinks to keep you coming back from now through next fall.      RECOMMENDED: The best restaurants in NYC May 2025: This year, we did a massive overhaul of our outdoor dining list as various restaurants around town have closed or had to shutter their street eateries. We removed Gallow Green, Pinto Garden and Silver Apricot as they have since closed. We removed Pilot and Grand Banks (but don’t worry, you can find them under our boat bars list). We also removed Bandits, Bar Primi, Brooklyn Ice House, Broken Shaker, Cookshop, Dagon, Henry Public, June, Laudree Soho, Lilia, Maracuja, Milk and Roses, Nabila, Palma and Zaab Zaab. We added Baba on Withers, Cafe Mado, LaRina Pastificio & Vino, Sailor and Saishin. For more on our editorial policies and ethics, feel free to check out How we review at Time Out.

Like most New York City neighborhoods, Chelsea, on Manhattan’s west side between about Sixth and 11th Avenues and 14th and 34th Streets (though those boundaries are sometimes called into question!) has changed over the years in myriad ways. For one, restaurants come and go. But one thing is certain, Chelsea still has many excellent places to eat and drink. The next time you’re strolling the High Line or checking out art galleries in the famed nabe, check out Chelsea's best restaurants for a quality meal.  Updated May 2025: We added Cafe Chelsea, Hav & Mar and Zaab Zaab. We removed La Noxe, Miznon and Sid's Gold Request Room.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Chelsea, New York

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 that make their debut, month after month after month, can be quite the 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. May 2025: As of this month, the current list of the best new restaurants in NYC includes a kimchi tasting menu, an all-day cafe from a master of the baking scene and an Italian supper club that reopened for its second act. So get out there and eat!

It's summertime, so all we ask for is a cold drink and an invite to the cookout. This Prospect Heights eatery is doing both (and then some), by taking over a rooftop in Manhattan for an all-out BBQ bash this month. Even better? It is all for a very good cause.  On July 24, Leland Eating and Drinking House is popping up at Heritage Foods' rooftop in Chelsea for an all-you-can-eat BBQ benefit. Unlimited eats include an oyster shucking bar with bivalves sourced fresh by Greenpoint Fish, swordfish, and arrosticini skewers, plus crudites and charcuterie for noshing. But don't fill up just yet—Leland's chef/partner Delfin Jaranilla will be taming the flame, grilling all manner of fish, meats and vegetables. Thirsty? The team will be tending bar, serving up Faccia Brutto spritzers, G+Ts with house-made tonic and Julia Gin, as well as vermouth service with Dalla Terra and more.  But beyond the fun and buzz of it all, this is a BBQ that gives back: 100 percent of the event's proceeds will benefit Edible Schoolyard NYC, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to make edible education accessible to every child in New York. Tickets are $85 and include unlimited drinks and food. Reserve your spot here. 

Everyone watches women's sports. And if you don't, get it together. But if you are still looking for a home to watch your favorite team, Athena Keke’s is on its way. Founded by Claudia “Clau” Capriles and Alexandra “Al” Murray, the coming Clinton Hill bar will soon be streaming women's sports in a welcoming, all-inclusive setting. However, instead of waiting for the doors to open officially, the concept is popping up to celebrate one of New York's greatest teams: the WNBA Championship-winning New York Liberty.  On June 25, Athena Keke's is taking over their soon-to-be neighbors' bar, the tropical hotspot that is Casanara, to pregame the Liberty's Pride Game. The pop-up will be shaking up cocktails featuring queer local brands, including Atheras and Pollinator Spirits, N/A bevs, snacks and more. You can literally get your game face on with glitter freckles from Fazit or slap on a Pride sticker or two. And don't forget to stick around for the raffle, your chance to win two tickets to the next game, with all proceeds benefiting NYC animal rescues. And if you still haven't got your ticket, the bar is offering group tickets for $45, so you can join your new crew. The party is free to attend, so grab a drink, socialize with the community, and, above all, go Liberty!

Beer Wine and Spirits Fest is your all-access pass to beer, wines and spirits from around the world. The multi-city booze fest has a few planned stops in NYC this summer with Brooklyn included in the mix. Brooklyn Summer Beer Wine and Spirits Fest will head to Brooklyn's Navy Yard on July 26. Attendees will receive a souvenir cup to sample over 100 beers, wines and spirits onsite. Loyal to your local talent? Alewife Brewing in Queens, Brooklyn Winery, Long Island's Spy Trail Distillery and more locals will be in attendance. But if you are looking to travel via your tastebuds, the event will have brewers, distillers and winemakers from across the country and abroad, including brews from Brockton Beer Company in Massachusetts and Japan's Hokkaido Brewing Company to spirits from one of the world's oldest distilleries: Slovakia's Nestville Whiskey. And before you bowl over due to all the booze, food vendors will be on hand with bites from Chavas Empanadas, Mozzarepas, Taste of Poland and more.  Tickets are $18.65 for designated drivers and $69.58 for general admission. Reserve your tickets here.

You might eat your way through a third of a burrito at Son Del North before realizing there is no rice to be found. But by then, you may already be a convert. The "no rice, just beans" ethos comes from chef and owner Annisha Garcia, who grew up eating and even selling these rice-less wonders on the streets of Tijuana, Mexico. One move to New York and three Chopped championships later, the chef opened her burrito stand in the Lower East Side in June of 2024, following up with another outpost in the West Village in March of 2025. The burritos quickly achieved viral status for their chewy, translucent tortillas imported fresh from Sonora and their fillings of grilled carne asada and spicy shrimp seasoned in a chile ancho marinade. (It also may have gone viral for its Pedro Pascal look-a-like competition too—just saying.) There's little standing room inside either location let alone seating, so prepare to join the rest of the bunch and hunch over your burrito on the street outside.

Owen Han has made a name for himself for what he can slap and smash between two slices of bread. Dubbed Tiktok's "King of Sandwiches," Han posts his sandos of the day to his 4.3 million followers, even leveraging a book deal out of it all, releasing Stacked: The Art of the Perfect Sandwich last year. This month, the author and content creator is flying in from Los Angeles, bringing his stacked creations (and a little bit of booze) to Brooklyn.   On July 17, Han is taking over Brooklyn's Poppy's (48 Henry Street) bakery for one day only. In collaboration with The Cocktail Collection, Han has paired his signature sammies with their line-up of premium classic cocktails. Han's smoked salmon focaccia sandwich, paired with herby cream cheese and avocado, is designed to complement the Ketel One Cosmopolitan, while his BBQ Brisket Sliders, featuring smoked Gouda, pair well with the Bulleit Manhattan. If you'd rather a sweet fix, you can order Han's mini pecan hand pies with a whiskey caramel sauce for dipping and tack on the Crown Royal whiskey sour with black cherry for good measure.  And for all you budding content creators, Han will be onsite at the bakery from noon to 3pm, so you can snap a selfie with the sandwich king himself. The full pop-up will run from 11am to 4pm, so don't miss out.

While executive chefs often receive the limelight in the culinary media, cooking in a restaurant is a team effort—every role plays a part. The Lineup is here to shift the spotlight. Showcasing sous chefs and chef de cuisines from some of New York's buzziest revue, The Lineup brings together an array of culinary talents to run their own kitchens for one night only. Founded and hosted by renowned chef Elena Besser, the dinner series pops up Food52 offices in Brooklyn Navy Yard. There, chefs cook up a five-course meal with drinks that reflect their culinary story. Previous iterations have included talent from Chez Ma Tante, Sailor and Shukette. This season brings three new chefs to the table. Additionally, this month brings the first-ever Hawaiian menu to be served at the series. Check out the line-up for season 7 below: June 26: TJ Hoy, Gage & TollnerJuly 10: Kai Christensen, PennyJuly 17: Kelley Pittman, Leon’s Dinners are priced at $165 and include a welcome cocktail hour, a five-course meal and five carefully selected wines. Book this one-of-a-kind experience here. 

Gaining a following slinging suadero tacos at Greenpoint’s Taqueria Ramirez, Tania Apolinar and Giovanni Cervantes' second act in the East Village is all about the pig, the whole pig and nothing but the pig. We are talking lengua, ear, brain and snout aka the nose-to-tail dining you’ve been looking for. Unsure of where to start? Worry not, the glass partition spells out what cut is which, written in English and Spanish, so you can work your way through Wilbur at your leisure. The vibe: It is not uncommon to find a crowd of people outside the place, happily hunched over frisbee-like plates, mouths glossy with dribbles of pork fat. Scope out the line—there usually is one, often out the door. Once you cross the threshold of the entryway, you’ll be welcomed by a taqueria that looks a bit lived in with concrete elements, a mix of paint drums for sitting and walls painted avocado green. Beyond the ordering counter lies the small kitchen, where you can watch employees hack away at bits of shoulder, tongue, and ears while others stir vats, bubbling with pork lard and ostensibly, pork. If the weather isn’t agreeable to standing outside or near the garage window that opens to the street, bop around the corner for a small sitdown with metal tables, stools and napkin holders festooned with doodles of pigs. The food: All pork everything is the name of the game at Carnitas Ramirez. Alongside the glass partition that spells out the cuts, there is a mirror on the wall with the outline of th

Chef Noah Sandoval is one of Chicago’s brightest stars, earning a Michelin star at Senza with a gluten-free menu and two more at his West Loop tasting restaurant, Oriole. This year, the chef added another accolade to his repertoire: earning Best Chef: Great Lakes from the James Beard Foundation. Fresh off his win, chef Sandoval is heading to NYC this month to cook with a line-up of NYC all-stars. The reason for gathering? To celebrate the beauty and versatility of Thai rice. The Thai Trade Center presents the one-night-only event, Collab Dinner: Thai Rice - A Journey Beyond Borders, held at Platform by the James Beard Foundation. The evening brings together chef Sandoval alongside Max Wittawat of Bangkok Supper Club and Nate Limwong of Chalong. Together, the three will tour Thailand's humble grain, from kernels of jasmine rice to glutinous sticky rice, and transform it to their culinary liking. The night begins with passed appetizers, including green curry-infused crispy brown rice bites, or nam khao bites, and goi, a Thai beef tartare served on rice crackers. Dinner follows with three courses, including riceberry khao yum (riceberry with colossal crab meat, mung bean sprouts, chili, makrut lime and Thai herbs), sablefish with Thai brown rice amaze and garlic jasmine rice with two types of pork: pork cracklings and crispy pork jowl. What's on for dessert? Rice, of course, is the meal's main dish, followed by a black sticky rice cake with sweet potato ice cream. Bangkok Supp

It's easy enough to love Bar Blondeau—one glance at the panoramic views of Manhattan is enough to have us sat. But while some hotel bars may rest on this laurel alone, Bar Blondeau quietly proves that it is not like the rest. Executive chef and partner Aidan O’Neal—who runs Le Crocodile down below and Greenpoint's Chez Ma Tante—sends his orders up to the kitchen, churning out small plates of smoked trout blanketed with shiny pearls of roe and buttery scallops that swim in a lemony, zippy broth, that we would consider swimming in it if we could. But if you came here just to drink, well, we suppose, that's just as well. The whiskey-based Lucky 7 is a relatively crushable summer drink, with smoked pineapple, lemon and valencia orange, as is the frozen Piña Verde with a blend of rum and a vegetal undertone, thanks to a splash of finocchietto liqueur. If you make it to Sunset Hour at the bar (5-7pm), you can say farewell to the sun with $11 cocktails in hand. 

When Sam Yoo of Golden Diner took over his parents’ lease across from Rockefeller Center, he decided his next act would pay homage to them and their heritage. Inside the 6,500-square-foot space sits two concepts of his own making: Korean pub Golden Hof and Korean raw bar and steakhouse NY Kimchi. Compared to the lively drinking den up above, NY Kimchi acts as a calming sanctuary. Upon descending the stairs, the eye is immediately drawn to the massive rock wall that lines the back wall, with tufts of green and yellow moss sprouting from the edges and cracks. Successfully evoking the idea of a rock garden, the sound structure is softened with rows of bamboo and round paper lanterns that hang from the ceiling. And yet, among such Zen-like interiors, each table houses a fire.  With barbecues built right into wooden tables, incredibly friendly staff come around to converse, take your order and expertly cook your food right in front of you. Yes, of course, you can go for the 30-day, dry-aged porterhouse for $140, but Yoo has made it a point to keep affordability in mind, serving soy-marinated short rib priced at $44, while ssamjang-slicked lamb chops come in at $46. Served alongside are all manner of banchan—cubes of pickled radish, marinated cucumbers, and a round of potato salad, to name a few. You could easily eat like a purist, but the steaks do come with perilla-soy and kimchi-heavy dipping sauces, so we do recommend a quick dip. But before you go all in on steak, know that Yo

There hasn't been a time that I've dipped down into lower levels of Sauced and it wasn't perennially packed with a pack of twenty and thirty-somethings commandeering corners and tables, swirling stubby glasses of red, white and orange. But this is for good reason—Sauced is the type of bar that welcomes any and all over good wine and good times. There are no menus here, all that is needed is a chat with the knowledgeable staff behind the handsome wooden bar. After sussing out your preferences of the day, the barkeep will pluck a few bottles from the bucket of ice before you, pouring a few tastes until you narrow on the glass that's just right. With the "hardest" part out of the way, the next is deciding whether to find a corner of the bar and attempt conversation over the tunes or wait until a group of good timers finally leave the patio for that coveted spot under the shade of the tree. The vibe: Every time, it feels like you found the cool kid party. Luckily, there is less stuffiness here compared to other wine bars around town. The bar staff is conversational and will help you weed through any potential wine woes. The food: While the early days of the bar had small plates for snacking, most of that has been 69'd. However, the bar happily welcomes pop-ups of all kind, just check their IG to see who is serving snacks along with sips. The drinks: Natty wines only. Join the club. Time Out tip: The closer you get to the evening times, the more packed it gets (same goes for the

As our contributing writer Melissa Kravitz Hoffner says, “The best lesbian bars in NYC are, in fact, the only lesbian bars in NYC, as there are unfortunately not many remaining that identify as such.” Cubbyhole remains in the category and is great in its own regard. The friendly neighborhood dive in the West Village certainly keeps it colorful with a chaotically wonderful display of glittering disco balls, paper flowers, rainbow string lights and even a few pinatas that are strung up on the ceiling. But don’t crane your neck for too long—connect with others over cheap drinks and dance-heavy tunes that carry well into the early hours of the morning. As one of the few remaining lesbian hideaways in the city, this corner dive gets mighty packed on the weekends, especially when the weather grows warm. So arrive early or be prepared to line block for a chance to get in. 

Do you remember that one skit in “Portlandia” where artisanal entrepreneurs Bryce Shivers and Lisa Eversman (played by Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein) encouraged that everything can be art if you just put a bird on it? Sam Saverance seems to speak the same language. But instead of birds, his mantra is that any food, if you really try, can be Sloppy Joe, uttering the phrase, “You can slop anything.” And slop everything he has, as Saverance has opened New York’s (and quite possibly, America’s) first Sloppy Joe-themed restaurant.  Saverance is the mind behind Farley's Sloppy Joe's (439 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn), Bed-Stuy’s home for everything Sloppy Joe-related. Making its debut in June, the tight, quick-service operation reads like the corner of a 1950s diner with black and white tiles that line the floor and the walls, a handful of red stools inside and tables and chairs outside for sitting and a small window that looks into where the “magic” all happens. You can most commonly find Saverance living his best lunch lady life in the kitchen, spooning up his version of the sandwich on cafeteria trays.  But of course, your most pressing question right now might just be a resounding, “Why?” Simply put, Saverance was ready for another restaurant he could “go nuts with.” You see, Saverance is already a well-known figure in the dining scene, who, alongside co-founder Liyuwork Ayalew, has been the driving force behind Bushwick’s long-running Bunna Cafe, New York’s first vegan Et

“Let Me Tell You” is a series of columns from our expert editors about NYC living, including the best things to do, where to eat and drink, and what to see at the theater. They publish each Tuesday, so you’re hearing from us each week. Last time, Food & Drink Editor Morgan Carter talked about how bars and restaurants are going beyond rainbow drinks for Pride this year. Not too long ago, I’d tell you that I wasn’t the biggest coffee drinker. But then two things happened. One: I moved to New York. Two: In the same year I arrived, I won free coffee for a year (shout out to Burly Coffee in Bed-Stuy), which, at the time, was a good five steps away from my apartment door. Let's just say it is easy to pinpoint when my love affair began.  Yet, many, and I mean many, lattes later, I fully maintain that I am no coffee connoisseur. I don’t wax poetic about the origin of beans and I can’t fully tell you what a flat white is. Yet, one of my treasured weekend rituals is taking my dog to the park for off-leash hours in the AM and bopping around to one of the many nearby coffee shops on the walk home, truly a treat for both of us. Nowadays, my tastes still lean toward lattes over a more reasonable cup of just black coffee, making for a habit that runs me $7 to $8 a visit, tip always included. So, color me surprised when I found out that my overpriced latte was actually a steal, especially when the hot new cup in town sells for up to $52 for a pour-over.   RECOMMENDED: The 21 very best coffe

I took one cruise when I was a kid, much of which I remember in flashes. The good: endless days on the pool deck, thumbing through colorful jewelry stands in Mexico, and discovering what new towel origami awaited in the room (minus the monkey that hung in the darkness that scared the bejeebus out of me). But what I remember most was the food, really, the lack thereof. RECOMMENDED: The best cruises from the U.S. for every type of traveler   While on the first evening we all sat down as a family, my parents figured that my sister and I could be left to our own devices during the trip, including remembering to feed ourselves. Sadly, they were wrong. After endless hours at the pool and pops in and out of the teen-friendly center, by the time we tried to enter the restaurant, we found it perpetually closed. As a result, we spent many nights at the galley, eating lukewarm, leftover pizza slices that were all but gelatinous. So to hear that this award-winning cruiser boasts over 20 restaurants on board, including fine dining? Let's just say I was excited to take to the ocean blue.  Conquering land, air, and even space, Richard Branson brought his aspirations back to Earth with the launch of Virgin Voyages. Initially planned to set sail in 2020 (but docked for obvious reasons), the red and white cruise ship officially set sail on its first voyage in 2021. With a superyacht feel and a no-kids policy, the adults-only cruise is a party at sea with raucous bashes run by drag queens, stel

Twelve years later, The Dead Rabbit is proving that this hare still has legs. One of New York’s most awarded pubs, the Irish saloon and cocktail bar in FiDi brought its mixology know-how to Moynihan Train Hall in 2023, cheekily naming the transit bar as The Irish Exit. Last year, the team made the leap all the way to Texas, bringing its perfect pours of Guinness and Irish coffees to Austin. Still tightly under wraps, a two-story saloon from the same group is set to land in Washington D.C. Now, the hare has found another rabbit hole, this time closer to home, bringing a taste of Irish and Mexican cultures to New Jersey.  RECOMMENDED: The 30 best bars in NYC right now for cocktails, craft beer and more  Come this fall, The Dead Rabbit team is debuting an Irish pub and Mexican cantina in Jersey City, named San Patricios. An unlikely pairing at first glance, the bar's marriage of cultures is one pulled from the history books. In the mid-1800s, Irish immigrants defected to Mexico to escape racial and religious prejudice found in the states. During the Mexican-American War, Irish soldiers joined Mexican forces in battle, forming the San Patricio Battalion, where the bar now draws its name.  “At The Dead Rabbit Group, we believe that Irish hospitality is for everyone. San Patricios is our chance to show that spirit through a different lens, one that honors the shared struggles and celebrations of the Irish and Mexican people,” said McGarry in a press release. “This is more than a co

Earlier this spring, we said farewell to Leyenda, Ivy Mix and Julie Reiner’s bar in Cobble Hill. Lucky for us, an alum of the Pan-Latin bar is back, shaking up cantina-esque tipplers in Bed-Stuy.   Introducing a Mexico City-inspired cocktail bar and cantina to Bed-Stuy, Dolores (397 Tompkins Avenue) opened its doors on July 2. The new bar is a joint venture from husband-and-wife Cressida Greening and Emir Dupeyron, the duo behind the beloved Bed-Stuy eatery, Winona’s. Pulling on Dupeyron’s childhood growing up in Mexico City, the resulting bar channels cantinas found in the area mixed in with art from the 1930s and 1940s. Transforming the space—which previously held the dimly lit, cocktail lounge and queer bar, Oddly Enough—the bright green exterior now houses hand-carved tables, green velvet banquettes and a walnut and marble bar.  Photograph courtesy of Teddy Wolff| Interior of Dolores Channeling the rhythm of the city, albeit, in liquid form, the team tapped the surefire talent that is Leanne Favre. A renowned mixologist, Favre previously held the title of creative director at Cobble Hill’s Clover Club and worked as creative director and head bartender at the shuttered Leyenda. As partner and beverage director of Dolores, Favre is shaking up agave-forward cocktails, including tried and true cantina staples with Margaritas on draft and Palomas with just the right amount of carbonation. Creativity continues with the Mexican Espresso Martini, a riff on the classic Carajillo

The front cover of Chelsea’s latest bar menu reads as such, “A mixologist, a cocktologist (their words, not mine) and a barchitect walk into a bar.” So, what do you get? Something like Hello Hello.   On July 9, Hello Hello (151 W 26th Street) made its debut in Chelsea. Behind it, a trio of industry vets, Luis Hernandez, Brendan Bartley and Robert Nieves, who bring a combined talent that includes time at Bathtub Gin, the now-closed Seamstress in the Upper East Side and LIC’s listening lounge Record Room. But among the team's prestigious achievements, their joined mission is a simple one: make an industry hang that brings the vibes any time of day.  “We didn’t want to overcomplicate it,” says co-owner and food and beverage manager Luis Hernandez in a press release. “This is the kind of place we’d actually want to drink at. No gimmicks. Just good music, great drinks, and the right energy from day to night.” Photograph: Gonzalo Loayza| Hello Hello's interior houses tan leather couches, a DJ booth and a full distillery in the back In fact, you can say hello to Hello Hello at any time of day as the location operates as a cafe by day, and a self-billed dive bar at night. Mimicking a dreamy 70s lounge, the wood-paneled interior with its high top tables seem ready for a quiet work day or midday hang over freshly brewed Guava & Olive Oil Lattes and pastries sourced from Colson Patisserie. But as the evening slides into night, the red-lipped neon logo on the wall glows even brighter,

New York is well known for its various lounges and underground nooks to swill a good cocktail. But when it comes to beer, our city isn’t first on the list for its suds. That’s not to say there aren’t some amazing taprooms, beer halls and craft breweries to grab a cold one. According to the NYC Brewer’s Guild, there are 49 breweries across our five boroughs. In Staten Island, there are a treasured few, but Kills Boro Brewing Company is the only active brewery on the island.  RECOMMENDED: The best New York breweries, from NYC favorites to upstate havens Photograph courtesy of Kills Boro Brewing| The industrial-heavy brewery houses a beautiful wood-fired oven Founded in 2017, Kills Boro Brewing Company pays homage to its environs, as “Kills Boro” references the ocean current that surrounds the island, which were once called "kills" by Dutch settlers. Owners Vincent Lima and Sean Torres and partner Michael Caridi nod to them and the German migrants who founded several breweries in the borough, with a dedicated program of lagers and then some. Previously operating inside the Craft House in the Tompkinsville neighborhood of the island, the duo sought to expand, purchasing an industrial-style building in 2019. Almost six years in the making, their opus to all things craft is now open.  As of June 25, Kills Boro Brewing Company unveiled its state-of-the-art brewing facility and taproom at 814 Richmond Terrace. Found steps away from the North Shore waterfront, the brick-heavy taproo

It is no secret that some of New York’s pizza can be found in Bushwick. Since 2008, Roberta’s has dominated the 'za conversation for its crispy, Neapolitan-like pizzas and Italian-ish leanings. In fact, Neapolitan style has taken hold of the neighborhood, as Ops, another treasured favorite of the area, is beloved for its sourdough-based pies (so much so, that they recently opened another location). And coming soon, the Brooklyn nabe is set to welcome another pizzeria this month—but this time, the pizza is everything Detroit.  RECOMMENDED: The 29 best pizza places in NYC for simple slices and elaborate whole pies Opening on Thursday, July 10, Turbo Pizza is a joint effort from brothers Max and Spencer Nelson and longtime friend Jordan Dubey, bringing wings, booze and Detroit-style pizza to the neighborhood (at 1540 Dekalb Ave, to be exact). Leaning on what they know—the threesome owns the dive bar, 101 Wilson, also in Bushwick—their pizzeria is divey in nature, with checkered floors, wood paneling and a red-wrapped pool table with a vintage Budweiser sign hanging above it. Alongside a few high tops and chairs at the bar, the booths found near the rear of the space will likely be "the" place to sit as the back wall is lined with glow-in-the-dark zodiac posters that look straight out of the backroom at Spencer’s. Photograph: Anna Ataman| Back booths at Turbo Pizza with UV-lit posters Bringing over 13 years of experience manning wood-fired ovens at Roberta’s and most recently a

When it comes to asking a New Yorker what the best pizza in New York City is, it isn’t so much a question as it is a challenge. Put 10 of us in a room and tell us we can’t leave until we unilaterally decide on the best slice in the city: we might have to hunker down for days if not months. But when I think about the best pie in the city, I always go back to the basics. Cut the mac-and-cheese-topped-that and the meat-lovers-this, and riddle me this: how good is your slice of cheese? Does the crust have that crispy texture but can still stand up to a fold? Is there flavor to the sauce? The cheese... does it melt and pull or is it all rubber? If the base of the house is good then, yes, by all means, build.  Which is why when I was asked what the best pizza in New York City is, my mind immediately went to the best slice over everything (this is New York, after all). And for me, this slice of cheese rose above the rest. Time Out just announced its list of the best pizzas in the world. For New York, Scarr’s Pizza topped the list. Nabbing the number two spot on the global list, this Lower East Side pizzeria reached the top ranking because it gives justice to the original.  “Every day, owner Scarr Pimentel is found in the basement of his Lower East Side pizzeria, milling grain for his base dough,” reads the article. “The result is an airy, slightly tangy crust that can hold up to toppings yet is pliable enough to be folded for a slice on the go.” And, yes, if you want a slice with t

Back in 2016, Michael Fadem, Gavin Compton and Marie Tribouilloy looked at an old garage in Bushwick and saw an opportunity. After much sprucing, they named it Ops, introducing it as a wine bar for the neighborhood. Yet, Fadem’s passion for all things pizza, specifically his perfected tangy and airy sourdough base, was strong enough to gain a following and flip the business model on its head. However, its wine program remained strong, so much so that it received a semifinalist designation from the James Beard Foundation. Ten-plus years later, the same team is doing it all again, this time in Manhattan. RECOMMENDED: The 13 best Bushwick restaurants On June 30, Ops opened its doors to the East Village. Notably bigger than the original, the 60-seat pizzeria is still just as charming with white-washed brick walls and wooden booths and nooks, similar to its sister space. New features include a metal, L-shaped bar and floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the street and its streetside dining area with 20 more seats.  Photograph: Heather Willensky| Hawaiian pizza Several of Ops greatest hits have made their way to Manhattan, notably the Rojo pizza with its blanket of mortadella and the all-day onion party that is the Cicero pie. However, with a wood-fired oven left over from the previous tenant and the addition of an electric Pizza Master at his disposal, Fadem has clearly taken the time to experiment. Still staying true to his sourdough base, Fadem leaned on his St. Louis roots t

If you were a '90s kid who grew up in America like I was, it's highly likely that you too fought your parents for the remote to catch SNICK or Saturday Night Nickelodeon. A golden era of programming for kids and pre-teens, the two-hour block was filled with hit after hit, from the sarcastic and funny Melissa Hart in Clarissa Explains It All, to the semi-legit scary tales of Are You Afraid of the Dark? But a favorite in my house? The pint-sized version of Saturday Night Live but for kids: All That. Breakout stars of the show, Ken Thompson and Kel Mitchell received a spin-off sitcom of their own in 1996, Ken & Kel, following up with the movie, Good Burger, inspired by their skit on the sketch comedy show. And this summer, one of the beloved actors will be heading to NYC this Labor Day weekend, bringing us together for all the nostalgic feels and tons of burgers.  RECOMMENDED: The 17 best burgers in NYC right now On Saturday, August 30, Kel Mitchell is bringing his first-ever Kel’s Burger Fest to Brooklyn. Teaming up with Bucket Listers, the one-day fest held at Williamsburg's BK Backyard Bar will bring music, games and some of the best burgers from across the country, New York included. While the burger lineup has yet to be officially announced, the all-out extravaganza will feature over-the-top creations, smashburgers and even a few vegan patties thrown in the mix.  "This is more than a food festival—it’s a full-on burger bonanza,” said Mitchell in a press release. “We’re bri

Chef Dhanapol "Oak" Marprasert has had quite the culinary history. Born in Washington D.C., chef Marprasert moved to the Samsen neighborhood of Bangkok as a child. Growing up around the historical transit hub with its swirl of street eateries, Marprasert developed an interest in Thai cuisine. But it was his mother who instilled a passion to push it further.  "My passion for cooking started by watching my mother,” said Marprasert. “Growing up, I saw how she used food to bring our family together and care for everyone.”  RECOMMENDED: The 18 best Thai restaurants in New York City He formerly attended culinary school in Bangkok, eventually making his way to the States in 2014. Landing in Tennessee, he found a job at a Thai restaurant as a pot washer, working his way up to the kitchen where he began cooking traditional Thai cuisine. Along the way, he also gained a new love: barbecue. Drawn in by the “smoky aroma” and “the unique cooking process” found in the Tennessee scene, Marprasert entered his first barbecue competition.  Photography courtesy of Samsaen| Grilled River Prawn Pad Cha Ready to bring his cuisine to a global stage, he moved to New York and opened the affordable Thai eatery, Makin, in 2020, following up the contemporary Thai restaurant, Kam Rai Thai, in 2023. His love of BBQ followed, participating in Brisket King NYC. He even clinched the number three spot at the National BBQ Festival this year for his slow-roasted BBQ pork belly. His latest restaurant seemingly