Morgan Carter

Look, every bar in New York City is gonna host a Halloween party—virtually everyone. You know what we’re talking about: fake webs, plastic jack o lantern tubs rattling with the hard candy nobody wants, a vinyl bat or two. It all goes right back into storage on November 1, then it’s business as usual. That is not what we’re talking about here.  RECOMMENDED: Guide to Halloween in NYC We want a Walpurgisnacht Weltanschauung going down to the very bones. Weird, ghoulish, eerie, off, odd–the strange and unusual all year long. Either that or they’ve pulled a Lon Chaney and completely transformed. Mind you, there are places where you can grab some food on this list, but we’re trying to narrow this to bars. But don’t worry, we’ve got range: heavy-metal horror, adorable witchiness, a creaky tavern that serves pot pie with a side of horrifying lore. Want Zombies? We got ‘em. Ghosts? Yup. Vampires? Covered. Anything within smelling distance of the Gowanus Canal automatically counts as representing Creature from the Black Lagoon, so we’re good there. If the Slaughtered Lamb hadn’t gotten hit by the silver bullet of rising rent, we’d have a werewolf, so we’re on the hunt for a replacement. We do have a slot open for mummies… Does anyone know of a revenge-for-disturbing-the-ancient-tomb themed dive? The point is: besides catering to the macabre, what ultimately unites the places below? They’re good bars. Visit any, and you’re sure to have a good time, even on a dreaded sunny day.

As the nights turn darker and the air feels cooler, it can only mean one thing: spooky season is upon us. The pumpkins are carved, the costume is finalised, and there’s only one thing left to sort out… a Halloween playlist that goes hard enough to have the afterlife dancing along too. When it comes to Halloween anthems, there are some stone cold classics that have soundtracked the spooky season for decades – we’re looking at you, ‘Thriller’ and ‘Ghostbusters’. But in recent years a new generation of pop ghouls have served up anthems befitting of All Hallows’ Eve. From Olivia Rodrigo’s ex-boyfriend bleeding her dry, to the bewitching melodies of Mother Monster, via the smooth tones of some immaculately styled K-Pop demons. Ironically, Halloween playlists have never felt more alive. Our favourite Halloween songs at a glance: Most iconic Halloween track: ‘Thriller’ by Michael Jackson Best new Halloween anthem: ‘Abracadabra’ by Lady Gaga Most dramatic Halloween song: ‘There Will Be Blood’ by Kim Petras Best Halloween anthem with a K-Pop twist: ‘Your Idol’ by Saja Boys Best Halloween track to dance to: ‘Monster Mash’ by Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers RECOMMENDED: 👻 The best Halloween movies of all time 🎤 The best karaoke songs 🎵 The best songs of 2025 so far 🕺 The best albums of 2025 so far

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. Best NYC bars at a glance: 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 a last call at a rooftop this year: Panorama Room - The only rooftop found on Roosevelt Island, this jewel crowns the Graduate Roosevelt Island hotel (Roosevelt Island) 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 a NYC brewery fave: Talea Beer Taproom – This woman-owned brewery serves up signature suds, many of them fruit-forward and plenty of them sour (Multiple locations) Updated October 2025: Can you believe it is October already? With near 80 degree temps

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 40 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.  Best NYC restaurants at a glance: For rustic Italian: Via Carota - Seasonal pasta and salads with a side of celebrity sightings (West Village) For a worth-it clubstaurant: Crane Club - Aged steaks and theatrical ambiance from chef Melissa Rodriguez (Chelsea) For trendy pizza: L’Industrie Pizzeria - Famous for its blisteringly crisp crust pizzas and excellent burrata pie (West Village) For upscale Korean: Kochi – A tasting-menu destination known for refined flavors and inventive plating (Hell's Kitchen) For classic NYC: Gramercy Tavern – A NYC institution offering both elegant dining and approachable tavern fare (Gramercy) For exciting Mexican: Oxomoco – A fun, wood-fired Mexican spot with creative tacos and standout frozen cocktails (Greenpoint) October 2025: So, if you haven't noticed, we've been a bit busy on our end. Ou

There’s a long (and we mean really long) list of reasons why one might choose to visit old New York—the food, the theatre, the bars and the art galleries, to name a few—but up there with the best things about this city is, without a doubt, its skyline. And while heading up to Top of the Rock or the One World Observatory are worthy ways to soak it up, your hotel room could be, too. So, that’s why we’ve compiled a round up of the best hotels in NYC with proper, show-stopping views. Sit back and enjoy. 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in New York City 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, features, pricing and more. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 🛏 Check out the best Airbnbs in New York City

Ramen is a format, not a fixed dish. Like a hamburger, it’s a canvas for expressing personality, skill and philosophy. Some places are obsessed with crafting their own noodles, while others buy them from a vendor. Some worship the egg; but it’s an afterthought for others. Should broth be subtle and salty or rich and spicy? And what about you? That à la carte menu is there for a reason, so are you going to throw a knob of cold butter in there, corn, mashed potatoes (yes, really)? The point is that there is no ‘correct’ bowl of ramen, just the one you love. So, below you won’t find the best per se, just the ones that impressed us for one reason or another. From finely-tuned specialists to crowd-pleasers, we’re casting as wide a net as possible. Some places go way outside the box, some hone the dish to a fine point. The only commonality is noodles, a bowl and soup. For that reason, in an effort to present some reasonable basis for comparison, we chose to look at each respective place’s standard and near-universally ubiquitous tonkatsu pork bowl, but made sure to include indications for vegetarians (and vegans where possible) so nobody’s left out. And in an effort to respect each restaurant’s point of view, we’ve broken each entry’s bowl down into its constituent parts: broth, noodles, chashu (or equivalent), veg, and egg. RECOMMENDED: The best restaurants in NYCBefore we get on with it: yes, there is indeed a correct way to eat ramen. First, take in the bowl, appreciate its gest

New York's history is very much alive in Red Hook. The waterfront neighborhood retains much of its industrial past as cavernous 19th-century warehouses commandeer entire blocks and several city streets retain weathered cobblestones. The unmistakable grit and relative isolation from the city at large have attracted makers, artists and small businesses as of late, giving the area an undeniable cool factor. Once vacant warehouses now serve as galleries and distilleries and restaurants are making their mark on the waterfront. It's for these reasons that Red Hook made our coolest neighborhood of 2025.  But once you finally make it out to Red Hook (it is still a bit of a trek to get there), you may be in need of some sustenance after your journey. Lucky for you, there is plenty to eat. Appropriately for a waterfront neighborhood, Red Hook's scene includes several seafood eateries, including an OG of the lobster roll game. However, the area sports a mix of old and new, as neighborhood-friendly eateries run the gamut from a 100-year-old sandwich shop to pint-sized eateries driven by the seasons. So next time you trek out to the Brooklyn waterfront, bring your appetite—you've got eating to do.  RECOMMENDED: Red Hook neighborhood guide September 2025: We couldn't just declare Red Hook the coolest neighborhood of 2025 without giving our best restaurants of the area a shake-up, now could we? This time around, we added some newcomers while also giving our tried and true their due. The 100

We are just one week away from Time Out Market New York, Union Square officially opening! That’s right, on Friday, September 26 at 10am, the Market hall will open its doors, welcoming you and your crew over for fantastic eats and drinks, set to a cool, vibey atmosphere for all to enjoy.  And when we say all to enjoy, we mean it. The centrally located hub is perfect for students who need to refuel, locals who live and work in the community and tourists who are ready to try something new. You may be wondering: Does that include kids? Of course! The Market will have plenty of eats and drinks, sure to appease the littlest ones in your party. And a full family is a happy one. So bring the whole family, kids and all, you've got some eating to do. 

Midtown isn’t a destination; it’s where you end up between obligations. Nobody goes there on purpose—they come through a glass revolving door at 11:42am, late to their meeting or timed museum visit. The likelihood is that you’re in midtown because your family is visiting. They want to see a show or something. Well, with our help, you can power lunch them silly. Just don’t make eye contact with the work-shirts hunched over martini lunches, humming the 1% blues. The truth is that under the starch, glass, and car-choked avenues, midtown, like every other neighborhood in this city, plays home to a staggering diversity of cultures, ethnicities, interests, religions, socio-economic statuses, and every other thing. The point is that, no matter what you’re looking for and unlikely as it may seem, there’s a restaurant in midtown that ticks your boxes. So what we’ve got for you, intrepid sojourner, is a slew of options from the depths of food halls to the tippy top of the culinary mountain—all of them worthy of being one of the best restaurants in midtown. RECOMMENDED: The best restaurants in NYCSeptember 2025: Some places have moved, others closed, still more are exactly where we left them. It’s hard to sift through what makes a place worth recommending; beyond what we’ve listed here, there are a slew of other excellent restaurants worth your money and time but the thing is that we tried to narrow our selections down a bit to places that are exceptional, singular, unique–the kind of

Find your new favorite spot for a morning iced coffee or an afternoon matcha at these coffee shops, cafes and bakeries. They don’t just serve classic lattes and cappuccinos (although they do make some of the best in the city), they also serve incredible cocktails, breakfast sandwiches that rival the best bodega BEC, and coffee drinks made with inventive ingredients like sweet durian and boba. Carve a few minutes out on your morning commute or make a special trip to try the latest colorful drink that’s blowing up on the ‘gram—these are the 16 best coffee shops in NYC right now. RECOMMENDED: The best restaurants in NYC to book right now September 2025: For us, coffee shops are so much more than just a place to get bean water in a cup. Coffee spells community, especially in our concrete jungle, where third spaces are far and few between. In that vein, we added a new number one spot to the list that effortlessly blends lifestyle, coffee and community into one: Harlem's The Oma Shop II Coffee+ Lifestyle. Following suit with the motto "We don’t serve coffee, we serve community," Flatbush's Lips Cafe also made the list. The Danish coffee import with those cardamom buns, La Cabra, also made the list, as did the newly christened coffee shop located inside the Chrysler Building, WatchHouse. And, for fine coffee that still stays within our budget, we found one of the cheapest cups in the city at Casasalvo. We removed East One Coffee Roasters as it closed. We also removed Alita Cafe, Bl

The countdown to Time Out Market Union Square is on. In just a few weeks, the 10,000-square-foot market hall will open its doors, feeding New Yorkers with a wonderful blend of cuisines, cocktails and a dose of culture found from around the world. Want to be one of the first to check it out? We have just the thing. To kick off our latest market opening, we are giving away a $500 gift voucher to the Time Out Market Union Square. Valid on food and drinks (though not on alcohol), the winner can eat their way through all seven of our amazing vendors at the food hall. And for even more exclusivity, the winner and a guest will be invited to the Market's launch party this fall. So, how do you enter? All you have to do is fill out this form here or below for your chance to win. You’ll automatically be added to our weekly newsletter, where we share insights into all that’s hot and happening across New York City. To qualify, the prize winner must be a resident of New York and aged 21 or older. Only one winner will be chosen and notified via email. The sweepstakes is on from now until September 7. So enter now for your chance to win! For rules on the sweepstakes, you can find them here. This competition has now closed.

Some cities have more sprawl, sure, but we’re partial to the ones that surge upward. And thankfully for all of us, New York City stretches sky-high, from elevated parks like the High Line, to rooftop bars that pair tasty drinks with dizzying views, to beautiful buildings that skim the clouds. But instead of just serving up some of the best views in NYC, the city’s best rooftop restaurants do all that as well as offering some of the finest food and drink options at any elevation. So ready your Instagram filters and get ready for your most scenic foodie snap yet—these spots are your ticket to the top.  RECOMMENDED: The best restaurants in NYC right now July 2025: It's still rooftop weather and there's more to do than drink in the views. For this update, we removed Electric Lemon, The Rooftop Restaurant RH New York, Serra by Birreria at Eataly Flatiron and Sushi Lab. In their place, we've added Saishin, a glam omakase den atop the Gansevoort Rooftop. 

For some of us, having a dessert is an everyday occurrence. But turns out there is a designated day for that sort of thing, a.k.a. National Dessert Day on October 14. Now that you know it exists, we think it is best to celebrate, don't you? Lucky for you (and us), this local shortbread company has just the thing.  Located at the new Time Out Market New York, Union Square, Shortbread Society is ushering in National Dessert Day in the best way. The luxe shortbread business run by chef Scottish Francis—of MasterChef, Chopped and Netflix's Snack vs. Chef fame—is dropping bogo deals on his sweets all day long. There are two flavors on rotation: the Cinnamon Roll with white glaze swirls and the S'mores made with a base of graham cracker shortbread, highland caramel, milk chocolate and a torched topping on mini marshmallows. And because it's buy one, get one, you won't have to choose between them. The offer is available all day; just walk up to the coffee/pastry window and get snacking!

Sneakerheads, collectors, DJs and culture lovers—this one’s for you. Time Out Market is hosting an exclusive sneaker event: Fresh Kicks Fridays. On Friday, October 17, the party is going down, or really, up, on the market's 5th-floor rooftop, with tunes from DJ Long Island and DJ Fatfingaz and specialty drinks courtesy of Patron Tequila. Looking to start the weekend off on the right foot? The Market will be raffling off a pair of exclusive sneaks, Time Out Market gift cards and more. The party starts at 7:30pm, so sport your finest soles and we will see you sneakerheads at the market.  

Five events. Five cities. All to find the best name in coffee. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the iconic, plunger-style AeroPress Coffee Maker. To celebrate such a momentous milestone, the brand is launching the American AeroPress Championship. Five cities across the nation, including Austin, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Seattle, will put forth their best roasteries, all vying for the title of best brew in the country. And it all goes down this month.   On October 12, roasters battling for the best brew will gather at Atolye Venue & Bar in Brooklyn, where heavy hitters in the coffee scene will go head to head, including Parlor Coffee, Regalia Coffee, SEY Coffee and Stumptown Coffee. The multi-round competition will feature quick brews and rapid-fire challenges, all judged by a panel of experts. They will decide who moves on to the AeroPress Champion in San Francisco for the chance to move up to the World AeroPress Championship in Seoul. But don't worry, the audience will be able to get in on the fun too with unlimited coffee pours, paired with food and tons of merrymaking. The competition starts at noon and tickets are only $10. Buy your ticket to this coffee fest here. 

I was drawn to the Upper West Side solely for a slice of pizza that had a whole mess of corn on it. But when I made my way past the threshold of the door, I was soon tempted by the full lineup just beyond the glass partition: squares showered with pecorino and Parmigiano, crumbles of fried chicken on another and slices of poached pear on the next. This is the decision you make when visiting Mama's Too. All pies are courtesy of owner Frank Tuttolomondo. Made the way he likes to eat pizza, the pizzas here toe the line at NYC- and Detroit-style. But regardless of how you want to label them, New Yorkers enjoy them all the same.   The vibe: The original shop in the UWS seems like a standard slice shop, one with few chairs, wooden counters for eating over and gold ceilings. Beyond the glass, you can also observe the kitchen operations, where staff roll out dough and adorn pies with a variety of creations. There is always a chance for a bit of line, but more often than not, you can be on your way in 20 minutes or less.   The food: The first decision you'll have to make is triangle or square. The triangle slices share commonalities with the New York style—it has a good charred bottom, crispy crust and folds the way it should. The square slice isn't quite Detroit either, though it does share the same shape and wonderfully caramelized exterior. No matter what configuration you choose, just know it is going to be a good one. One of their most famous slices (and for good reason) is the

  Times Square is a chaotic place—and that’s putting it lightly—and while the landmark junction, with all its billboards, bright lights and that massive M&M store is somewhere most local New Yorkers will avoid if they can, I called it my home for one night, with a stay at the Times Square EDITION.  A self-described ‘modern sanctuary’, the Times Square EDITION was designed to bring a bit of class and elegance to the square, and with its lush interiors and Michelin-Starred chef, I have to admit it’s been a success. Why stay at Times Square EDITION? You want a view of Times Square without all the, shall we say, Times Square-ness of it all? The Times Square EDITION gives you peace and perspective among the frenetic energy of the neighborhood. Once you pass through the hotel’s steel entry doors, you’ll find what you’ve been looking for all along: silence. Yes, the hotel’s first act of hospitality lies in its stillness, as the long white entryway with black granite floors gives you some refreshing sensory deprivation. Adding to the serenity of it all, a blue-ish green stainless-steel sphere hovers at the end of the hallway, inviting a bit of introspection before ascending to the check-in desk.   What are the rooms like at Times Square EDITION? The Times Square EDITION features 452 guestrooms and suites, offering a mix of single and double accommodations. A super deluxe penthouse sits on the 42nd floor at the super price of around $10,000 a night, but even if you don’t shell out the

Take your holiday cards from “That’s nice!” to “Did they pay someone to do this?” with a night of cocktails, food and pretty lettering techniques. On October 6, come to Time Out Marke New York, Dumbo, for a little late night craft. This 1.5-hour workshop will cover all the basics so you can get started on your lettering journey. Each class comes with a beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, two letter guides, tracing paper and straight pen holder) and all materials to write on. Even better? Everything is yours to keep at the end of the night! So whether you’re a stationery nerd or just looking to craft your way into a new hobby, there's plenty to learn at this workshop. Tickets are $65 and the class starts at 6:30pm. Kids are welcome and, food and drinks are available to purchase during class for an additional fee. Reserve your seat here. 

Don't have plans for National Taco Day? Well, now you do. Celebrating the holiday this weekend, Taqueria El Chato at Time Out Market, Union Square is going all in this weekend on October 4 from 3pm–5pm. And you are invited. Purchase any two tacos from chef Gerardo Alcaraz's star-studded line-up, such as the meaty suadero or the smoky mushroom option, and you'll receive a free margarita, thanks to Patrón Tequila.  Margaritas are available while supplies last, so arrive early and get them while you can. Salud!

Celebrity chef, TV personality and tour de force when it comes to Thai cookery is chef Arnold Myint. From Thailand to Tennessee, the James Beard Award-winning chef and Top Chef competitor has continued the tales of his family, specifically paying homage to his parents at Nashville's International Market. Now with a debut cookbook fresh off the shelves, the chef is coming to New York City to share a taste of heritage and his cuisine.  On October 8, Myint will be popping up at Williamsburg's beloved Thai eatery KRU for a communal Thai feast. The family-style meal will feature recipes straight from his latest cookbook, Family Thai: Bringing the Flavors of Thailand Home. Dishes hot off the press include caramelized dried shrimp with an anchovy crumble, known as Nam Prik Klang Dong, and Phet Palloh, a duck, soy, and five-spice stew. The meal will end on a sweet note with Sankaya Faktong Ice Cream Sandwiches. Not only will chef Myint be signing cookbooks, but he will be personally preparing the meal, truly bringing the flavors of Thailand to the table. Tickets are $75 per guest plus tax. Dinner starts at 8:30pm, and à la carte drinks and special wine and saké flights are available for separate purchase. Reserve your seat at the table here. 

Enjoy cool, crisp beers on a breezy fall day on the Brooklyn waterfront! Time Out Market's 4th Annual Beer Festival is set for Saturday, October 18. Enjoy a variety of beer from local breweries, including Brooklyn Brewery, Coney Island Brewery and Sixpoint Brewery, plus Estrella Galicia, Modelo, and Samuel Adams. Bringing a slice of Oktoberfest to NYC, we are hosting a stein hoisting competition sponsored by Samuel Adams. And if you want to keep the party going, stick around afterward for the Market’s energetic Coast 2 Coast set with DJ Rubie Lee. Latin Mix Saturdays from 8pm to midnight. Tickets start at $17 and include tastes from all of the breweries in attendance. Upgrade to the $49 option for access to all the tastings, plus a $30 Time Out Market gift card that you can use toward food. Buy tickets here. 

Sunnyside's edible offerings get their due at this casual tasting affair.  Taste of Sunnyside returns for its 15th year on Sunday, October 12. From 1 to 7 pm, over 65 restaurants will participate in the door-to-door restaurant crawl, showcasing the best of the neighborhood. This annual food crawl offers a taste of Latin, Italian, French, Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines, including Bolivian Llama Party, Kasbah Café and Masa Madre Bakery. There are also a ton of bars and breweries, perfect for a build-your-own bar crawl, including Alewife Brewery, SingleCut Beersmiths QNS, and Sweet Avenue. And four bands will be roaming around to hype up the neighborhood while you venture. But the real party will be going down on 46th Street under the Sunnyside Arch (between Queens Boulevard and Greenpoint Avenue). Pop on by for live entertainment, a local arts fair, and tons of family-friendly activities. Tickets are on sale, purchase yours here. 

Crane Club definitely seems like it is for the see-and-be-seen type of crowd. For starters, Tao Group Hospitality owns it—the same flashy hospitality group dominating the "clubstaurant" category. Additionally, the restaurant has already garnered significant celebrity sightings—it hosted Pharrell's Met Gala after-party this year. But once you step inside the grand dining room and take just one bite of chef Melissa Rodriguez's cooking, you'll immediately experience the draw for yourself. The vibe: Draped in white curtains, Crane Club is a bird that likes to hide its beauty. But once you walk inside, this elegant fowl will graciously open its wings to you, inviting you to gaze upon its handsome interiors and clientele. Framed by burgundy curtains, the Art Deco hall is a grand affair with arched ceilings and red velvet accents of all kinds—booths, chairs, you name it—giving the room equal parts drama and sex appeal. Even the bar, with its intentionally lowered ceilings to let the dining room shine, makes us blush all the same with its crimson booths and scalloped light fixtures that give a soft glow. The crowd buzzes with all types, young, pretty twenty-somethings that flit about to the older sixty-somethings that deal in cognac and cigars. All of it spells money, which you kind of need to afford a meal here.   The food: This restaurant marks the first time that chef Melissa Rodriguez has strayed from her traditional French and Italian cooking. So it may be hard to define what it

Your game day destination can be found in Dumbo. All football season long, Time Out Market, Dumbo, will be streaming all the games and you are invited. Upgrade your Sunday watch with the ultimate tailgate experience—whether you're here for the touchdowns and celebrations or purely just the vibes. Gather your crew and root on your favorites over beer buckets and specials on pitchers, plus shareable game day bites that can be ordered right to your table. Multiple screens will be showing the games, but if you need to hear the official play-by-play, head over to The Local Corner and secure a prime couch watching spot. Additionally, we will be hosting giveaways and raffles each week, so stop by to score big.

During the height of the pandemic in May of 2020, a trio of friends, chef Chidensee Wattanawongwat, Kitiya Mokkarrat and Supatta Banklouy opened up a restaurant in the East Village. Named Soothr, pronounced ‘sood,’ the quaint restaurant that once only served noodles for takeout and delivery soon began to expand its offerings as the world began to open up, incorporating generational recipes from their shared but respective upbringings in Thailand. It seems their Sukhothai-style tom yum noodle soup and curries found good grounding, as the buzzy restaurant has become a local and national favorite, even earning a nod from the Michelin Guide. And now, the same team is doing it yet again and then some, this time in Long Island City.   RECOMMENDED: The 18 best Thai restaurants in NYC Photograph: Courtesy Pratya Jankong| The Garden dining room at Soothr LIC Landing at 25-20 43rd Avenue, Soothr opened its doors in Long Island City on September 24. Much more spacious than the East Village location, the upgraded digs designed by Mokkarrat channel the energy of Yaowarat, Bangkok’s Chinatown. Resembling a Hong Kong-style diner known as cha chaan teng, the entryway welcomes all with checkered floors, terrazzo tables and a mahjong-style jade bar. Passing through the archway leads to The Garden, a calming scene with birdcage light fixtures that hang next to the skylight, all illuminating the beautiful pine tree underneath it. In contrast, the Red Zone brings the drama. Transporting you to

Over the summer, Houston’s only Michelin-starred Indian restaurant found a second home in NYC. Translating to traveler from the Hindi and Urdu word, Musaafer is a culmination of corporate executive chef Mayank Istwal’s 100-day journey across India, where he picked up techniques, stories and subsequently dishes along the way. His resulting 72-hour cooked Dal married with its grand “labyrinth-like layout” of a space housed within a Houston shopping mall earned the restaurant a Michelin Star on Houston's inaugural listing.  This August, the restaurant continued the journey, but up north, opening a second location right here in Tribeca. Bringing its opulence with it, the resulting 10,000 square-foot, bi-level space is a sight to see, from a soaring dining room that mimics the breathtaking masterpiece of the Taj Mahal to the mirrored, semi-private dining named the Sheesh Mahal. And as of last month, the restaurant’s underground bar is now ready to take you on another trip, this time exploring India via the glass. On September 10, the Musaafer team unveiled the basement-level bar Saaqi. The name, which translates to “one who serves wine," nods to the cupbearers of ancient Persia who once served wine to the royalty of the Mughal courts. Mirroring the opulence of the long-gone clientele, the 88-seat venture follows suit with grand portraits and paintings, 16th-century brickwork and low-slung chairs and couches wrapped in velvet. The showstopper of them all, however, goes to the all-g

Have you heard the good news? As of last Friday, Time Out Market New York, Union Square, is officially open. And we can tell you about all the good things—the vendors, the back patio, the drinks!—but we would rather you come on over so we can show you. But we get it, you may have questions: What is there to eat? What about the drinks? And will you finally cure our depressing desk lunch? Yes, yes, and absolutely yes. Here are five ways to experience the latest Time Out Market hall, your way. Photograph: Courtesy of Time Out Market Union Square| La Colombe Stop and shop breakfast That sad instant coffee? It doesn’t have to be you. Time Out Market, Union Square, opens bright and early at 8am, so you can come in and get a hot one (or cold one—iced coffee season is eternal) before heading on your way. Just make your way over to the coffee station behind the bar for lattes and drip coffees from Coffee Project NY or cold brew from La Colombe. And if you need a snack to get you started, Sunday Morning is providing cinnamon rolls hot from the oven and Épicerie Boulud has egg muffins and all manner of flaky croissants on the roster.  Photograph: Courtesy of Melissa Hom| Fornino Lunch specials galore We implore you—leave your desk and actually take your break at the Market. You deserve it. Plus, all of our vendors are open for lunchtime, so all the options can be yours. Midday dining options include suadero and al pastor tacos from Taqueria El Chato, as well as loaded Italian subs a

Miami’s darling of the restaurant scene has to go to Motek. And how could it not, it does translate to sweetheart in Hebrew, after all.  Born in The Magic City, the kosher Mediterranean restaurant has won over a stretch of South Florida and then some, as their falafel, kebabs and shakshuka can be found across the state, with outposts in Coral Gables, Brickell, Downtown Miami, South Beach, Miami Beach, Aventura and Boca Raton. But for the first time, the team ventured outside the panhandle with eyes firmly set on the Big Apple.   After months of anticipation, Motek (928 Broadway, New York, NY 10010) has found a home in the Flatiron district, flying in on September 15. The founder behind the Mediterranean concept, Charlie Levy knew it was time to introduce Motek back to his second home.   “I spent 20 years in New York before Miami became home,” said Levy in a press release. “Miami is often called the sixth borough of New York, so expanding here feels like a natural next step. We’ve built a loyal following in Florida, and after countless requests to bring Motek to New York, now is the right time.” Photograph: Courtesy of Motek| Motek's glowing interior is accented with yellow accents and greenery that twists around the restaurant Motek has brought a slice of the Sunshine State to New York, quite literally. The interior glows like Mediterranean seaside home, with pops of sunshine yellow in furniture and on the walls, complimented by a twist of green vines peppered with yellow f

This week, you can visit Kenya’s capital without ever leaving NYC.  One of Nairobi’s top speakeasies, Hero Bar, is flying into town from now until Thursday, October 2. For its first-ever arrival in New York, the bar will be making a superhero landing at one of the city’s finest cocktail institutions, Dante.  The Kenyan-based bar, hidden on the rooftop of the four-star Trademark Hotel, is ripped right out of the pages of a comic book. With colorful murals and homages to heroes, both real and fictional, the cocktail menu leans into the theme even further, broken up by “Sensei Sips” to “Sidekicks.” It seems the bar is the hero we’ve all been searching for, as the hidden cocktail lounge was listed on The World's 50 Best Bars annual ranking, coming in at number 69.  Photograph: Courtesy of Hero Bar| The colorful murals at Hero Bar The bar’s arrival marks the finale of Dante’s Legends Series. In celebration of the bar’s 110th anniversary, the Greenwich Village bar has invited a handful of legendary, international talents for limited-time takeovers, including London's American Bar at The Savoy, Europe’s oldest cocktail bar, Harry’s New York Bar, and Singapore’s Long Bar, which has long been credited for the Singapore Sling.   “The final iteration of the Legends Series is a significant one,” said Linden Pride, principal of Dante. “After hosting five world-renowned bars at Dante over the course of the last eight months, we’re thrilled to end our series with an important milestone an

On Thursday, September 25, chefs, restaurateurs and hospitality workers gathered in Las Vegas for the announcement of North America’s 50 Best Restaurants. A first for the 50 Best brand, the inaugural listing considered restaurants from across the continent, including the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. And for the first time out of the gate, a New York restaurant nabbed the top honor.   The number one spot for North America’s 50 Best Restaurants went to the fine Korean restaurant, Atomix. The Nomad area restaurant, led by couple JP and Ellia Park, was recognized for its “well-paced 12-course tasting menu of Korean-based plates, featuring world-class flavour and texture combinations.” The publication went on to note that the restaurant’s combination of food, drink and design set to “forge a new narrative for Korean cuisine across the globe.” This only adds to a series of accolades for Atomix as the restaurant is currently ranked number 12 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, the highest North American restaurant on the list.   Photograph: Courtesy of Diane Kang| Interior of Atomix But that’s not all. New York dominated the listing with 13 restaurants in total, including Atomix, topping the list. Number nine and ten went to top French restaurants of the scene: Eric Ripert’s Le Bernardin and Le Veau d’Or, the recently revived restaurant by Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson. Williamsburg's critically acclaimed wine bar The Four Horsemen ranked at number 15 and Jody Williams and Rita Sodi

It is official—Time Out Market New York, Union Square is now open!   That’s right, our latest Market is open and ready for business. Inside the 20,000-square-foot space, you’ll find kitchens staffed by established names and up-and-coming talented chefs from across New York City, a selection of to-go goods and coffees and a curated line up of cocktails, wine and beer. Our latest market hall plans to follow in the footsteps of our sister market hall, Time Out Market New York, Dumbo. And that is to bring you the best of New York under one roof. Here’s what to expect at Time Out Market New York, Union Square. Who is cooking at Time Out Market New York, Union Square? From award-winning chefs to some of our beloved local favorites, the latest market hall has a little bit of everything to satisfy your cravings. Nosh on Jamaican patties from Patty Palace courtesy of Kwame Onwuachi; chargrilled kebabs and chicken biryani from James Beard Award winner Chintan Pandya of Kebabwala; suadero, al pastor and more Michelin-recommended tacos from Chris Reyes and Gerardo Alcaraz of Taqueria El Chato; burgers, fries and Sichuan-spiced mushrooms from the talented Sam Braverman of Lori Jayne; Neo-Neapolitan pizza and sandwiches from Michael Ayoub of Fornino; delectable Thai from award-winning pitmaster and chef Dhanapol "Oak" Marprasert of Kam Rai Thai; and world-class sandwiches from Anthony Valois of Paninoteca by Anthony. RECOMMENDED: It’s official: here are all the chefs coming to Time Out Mar

我々は2025年2月、マンハッタンのユニオンスクエアに新たなタイムアウトマーケットをオープンすると発表し、まもなくニューヨークでタイムアウトマーケットを「二重に楽しめる」状況となると伝えた。　8月には、参画するニューヨーク屈指の才能あるシェフたちを紹介。そして、いよいよオープンの段階を迎えた。扉を開き、厳選されたフードやドリンク、そして多様なカルチャーコンテンツで、来場者を迎える準備が整ったのだ。 「タイムアウトマーケットユニオンスクエア」は、9月26日（金）に「Zero Irving」（124 East 14th Street）の1階で正式に開業する。同マーケットは、タイムアウトにとって初の「ネイバーフッドマーケット」となり、より小規模かつ親密な形式で展開される。 オーニングにラインアップされているシェフたちを、改めて紹介しよう。 まず、批評家から高く評価されるシェフ、クワメ・オンワチ。彼はカリブの雰囲気を携え、自身のパティ専門店「Patty Palace」を出店する。ジェームズ・ビアード賞を受賞したシェフであり、レストラングループ「Unapologetic Foods」の一員として「Adda」「Dhamaka」「Semma」といった名店を率いるチンタン・パンディヤは、待望のケバブ専門店「Kebabwala」で、デリーのナイトマーケットの活気を再現する。 シェフ、ヘラルド・アルカラスとクリス・レイエスのチームによる「Taqueria El Chato」が提供するのは、ミシュラン評価を受けたタコス。受賞歴を持つバーベキュー職人でありタイ料理の名手でもあるシェフ、ダナポル・「オーク」・マープラサートと妻のジーナは、クイーンズのアストリアで愛されるレストラン「Kam Rai Thai」の2号店を開く。 ピザ職人のマイケル・アヨウブは「Fornino」で、初めてマンハッタンに出店。さらに、批評家から称賛されるサンドイッチを手がけるアンソニー・ヴァロワが「Paninoteca by Anthony」を引っ下げ、スタテンアイランドからユニオンスクエアに進出する。そして、ブッシュウィック発の「傑作」の一つと評される「Lori Jayne」を復活させるのが、比類なきシェフ、サム・ブラヴァーマンである。 もちろん、コーヒーやパン、焼き菓子も見逃せない。「Sunday Morning」からはとろけるようなシナモンロール、「Épicerie Boulud」からはクロワッサンにエッグマフィンにナヴェット、「Shortbread Society」からは高級ショートブレッド、そして「Magnolia Bakery」からは名物のバナナプディング、ブラウニー、ニューヨークスタイルのチーズケーキが登場する。 フードやドリンクを楽しむ中心的な場所となるシグネチャーカクテル、地元ビールとクラフトビールの入れ替わりメニュー、ワインリスト、さらに各種ノンアルコールメニューも提供される。 「タイムアウトマーケットユニオンスクエア」は、毎日8時から営業。ニューヨークを訪れた際は、ぜひこの最新スポットで「ベスト・オブ・ニューヨーク」を堪能してほしい。 関連記事 『NYC’s second Time Out Market is almost here—and we have the official opening date（原文）』 『タイムアウトマーケット大阪』 『タイムアウトマーケット大阪のレストラン全店舗紹介』 『タイムアウトが発表、Z世代にとって住みやすい世界のベストシティランキング

And just like that, Time Out Market New York, Union Square, is opening tomorrow!  After months of planning, prep and everything inbetween, the doors to our Time Out Market New York, Union Square, will open on Friday, September 26 at 8am. Located at 124 East 14th Street, the 20,000 square foot destination found in the heart of Union Square Park will feature seven kitchens powered by some of New York’s finest chefs, a full service bar stocked with coffees and to go goodies in the morning and mid-afternoon and a curated mix of cocktails, wines and beers to usher in the evening. A soon-to-be cultural hub, the market will soon host artists, musicians and more cultural figures that define NYC.   A sister to our Time Out Market New York, Dumbo, our latest market opening marks two important milestones for the Time Out brand as a whole. One, this is the first time that two marketplaces have existed in the same city. And two, the new market clocks in as the smallest of the worldwide locations. But even small packages can be plenty mighty.  “Compared to our existing larger flagships, this is our first smaller neighborhood Market, dedicated to highlighting rising talents alongside local favorites as well as emerging home-grown artists, and to being a space for the local community to come together, from people living and working in this neighborhood, students from nearby universities, or visitors wanting to experience local food and culture,” said VP of US Time Out Markets Virginia Rector

The contemporary Asian restaurant and bar, 53, is as much of a feast for eyes as it is the belly. The bi-level concept's brightly colored sculptural ceilings and arched woods seem to channel the beauty of its neighbor, The Museum of Modern Art—as it should, since it sits beneath the museum's David Geffen Wing. Last week, the dining concept added a third wing of its own: a secretive speakeasy that is sure to give us even more to see and sip.   On September 16, the midtown restaurant welcomed BA53MENT. Indicative of the name, the bar is located on the basement level of the building, accessible by elevator or by descending the restaurant’s dimly lit stairwell. Located behind a red door, the jewel-toned is a dim and moody scene with plum-colored banquettes that frame the room, paired with black marble tables and squat velvet chairs. Deep purple clouds etched on the walls match the watercolor-inspired carpets provided by Fort Street Studio. The most eye-catching detail, however, is the reflective silver dome that hovers above it all.  Photograph: Courtesy of Altamarea Group| The basement speakeasy leans on a color palette of purple with leather banquetes, velvet chairs and purple walls and flooring. 53’s head bartender, Aaron Kim, also takes the lead down below. Previously working at Gramercy's The Grain Whiskey Bar, Chapel Bar at Fotografiska and Pastis (where he met Mark Yu, who currently heads the kitchen at 53), Kim’s cocktails have a showstopping quality without compromisin

Iconic eats in New York just hit different. Of course, we do the gamut of pizza, burgers, and hot dogs galore so incredibly well that people travel in just for a taste. However, the great thing about New York is that our icons reflect the diverse cultures and cuisines found throughout our city. Meaning our excellent eats dabble in shredded pork and steak tacos to Jamaican patties that draw a crowd. Hungry for more? Of course you are. Here are some essential New York dishes that can be found inside Time Out Market, Union Square. RECOMMENDED: The 35 best restaurants in NYC right now Fornino The iconic NY dish: pizza What to order: Lombardi ($23) Michael Ayoub was well aware of his city’s love affair with a good slice. So when the Brooklyn native decided to open his own pizzeria, he knew he had to knock it out of the park. Twenty-plus years later, it's clear that his hybrid Neapolitan and New York pies, dubbed Neo-Neapolitan, are a certified hit. Try the best of both worlds by ordering the Lombardi with prosciutto, arugula, mozzarella, Parmesan and fresh shavings of lemon zest.  Kam Rai Thai The iconic NY dish: fried rice What to order: Crab Meat Fried Rice ($20) When my dad first brought home a steaming box of fried rice, let's just say it was my go-to order for years to come (and still is to some extent). And I am here to tell you that Kam Rai Thai’s interpretation of it is easily one of the best I’ve had. And that's because their Crab Meat Fried Rice is uber generous when it

Honey Saves Hives is a national campaign designed to raise awareness about one of Earth’s most precious animals: the honey bee. Backed by The National Honey Board (NHB), the campaign’s mission is to educate consumers and chefs alike about the humble honey bee and its crucial impact on the environment. Looking to save the bees? Then you have to see what’s buzzing in Dumbo this weekend.   Time Out Market New York, Dumbo and The National Honey Board are joining forces to share the message and save the bees. From September 20-21, the organization will be on-site at the market, educating people about the special connection between bees and the environment, the role of the beekeeper, and the delicate ecosystem as a whole. Popping up with a stand near Clinton St. Baking Company, the stand will also feature a series of products and goods that feature the golden liquid.   But it is better to experience the benefit of the bee through practice, no? As part of the pop-up, the organization challenged our talented chefs to curate a diverse menu all featuring, you guessed it, honey. And let's just say, they delivered. Vendor specials include hot honey Southern comforts from Jacob's Pickles to sugary sweet treats from Doughnuttery. Even the bar got in on the challenge as honey-forward cocktails include the Royal Hive (vodka, Chambord and lemon) to the Queen’s Remedy (gin, Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur, lemon and rosemary syrup).  Hungry for honey? Us too. So come on over to the Market and save th