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2017 James Beard Award winner: Best New Restaurant Chef Daniel Rose of the highly regarded Parisian restaurant La Bourse et La Vie brings his flair to NYC and teams up with veteran restauranteur Stephen Starr. At Le Coucou you will find classic French cuisine in a charming setting created by Roman and Williams.
o.d.o., the core brand of Michelin Star Chef Hiroki Odo, provides the unexpected by offering kaiseki — a traditional Japanese dinner governed by well-established rules — at an upscale, tucked-away speakeasy. Firmly believing that what a person does today becomes the foundation of their tomorrow, he is actively working on making o.d.o. a place for fostering culinary innovation as well as cultural exchange, which he hopes will inspire a new generation of up-and-coming chefs. Because kaiseki involves many dishes that are freshly prepared with carefully sourced seasonal ingredients, Chef Odo connects with local fishermen, butchers, and farmers to make sure that he is able to maintain the high standard of quality kaiseki, that it is known for around the world. But, living in New York City and becoming familiarized with its unique form of culture — one that results from a fusion of countless influences from around the world — persuaded the chef to offer traditional Japanese cuisine in a modern, sophisticated setting.
New Jersey's best Italian restaurant has found a home in downtown Manhattan. Scalini Fedeli offers modern & eclectic Italian with a distinct French influence. The interior is graceful and dramatic with vaulted ceilings, turn-of-the century antiques, and romantic works of art evoking a distinctly Tuscan feel.
Smorgasburg happens every Sunday in the South East corner of Prospect Park. Featuring packaged and prepared foods, purveyors from New York City and across the region, and other food-related vendors (kitchen utensils, housewares, etc.), for a total of 100 vendors. Rain or shine. Located on Well House Drive between the Lefrak Center at Lakeside and the Boathouse. Open from 11:00am to 6:00pm
La Bergamote's new and expanded Chelsea location represents a truly authentic French patisserie, featuring breakfasts of fresh croissants and steaming bowls of café au lait served in a tranquil European atmosphere. Oversized glass display cases are packed with fresh breads and rolls, several types of croissants (including chocolate, almond and ham & cheese), brioche, diverse sandwiches (including smoked trout, saucisson, croque monsieur, etc.), quiches, house-made chocolates, truffles and pâtes de fruits. But the most extraordinary offerings are the more than two dozen types of pastries, ranging from crème brûlée to mousse noisette, eclairs, mini-patisserie, fruit tarts, and numerous others. Large cakes include the heavenly triple chocolate mousse and exquisite Bergamotier. The owners hail from the city of Nancy, and they clearly pay attention to all the details, including their top-quality espresso machine and hand-painted wall murals and framed artwork. You'll find a great value and top quality assured here, and the multinational staff is happy to describe the ingredients in the various confections and let you feel free to linger while enjoying your meal. A second location with table service opened in Midtown West in 2008.
When famed composer Richard Rodgers moved in as The Carlyle's first tenant, music became an essential part of The Carlyle experience. A romantic and intimate venue, Café Carlyle continues the tradition of the 1930s supper club. It features original murals created by French artist Marcel Vertes, the Oscar-winning art director of the 1952 Moulin Rouge. The nightly scene recalls an old MGM classic, camera ready pure Manhattan backdrop and a soundtrack that is classic cabaret. Café Carlyle is known for headlining incredible talents, including Eartha Kitt, Ute Lemper and Woody Allen, who regularly appears to jam with the Eddy Davis New Orleans jazz band. For over 30 years, Café Carlyle was synonymous with the legendary Bobby Short, whose spirit will live on through the music at Café Carlyle. Seating up to 70 for dinner and 90 for a performance, the supper club offers a uniquely intimate space and is highlighted by music-themed murals by Vertes.
Marea means tide in Italian, and aptly describes the sea change Chef Michael White presents with his interpretation of southern Italian coastal cuisine. From his trademark handmade pastas to his fresh crudo and whole fish, Chef White and Owner Chris Cannon are committed to reinventing the notion of seafood in New York. Located in one of Manhattan's most storied addresses, Marea has won numerous accolades since opening in 2010. To date, Marea has received two Michelin stars, the 2010 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant, three stars from The New York Times, named Best New Restaurant by Bon Apetit, Esquire, and GQ Magazine and also Best Italian Restaurant by Zagat. Marea has also recently joined the family of Relais & Chateaux’s elite group of Grande Chef Gourmand.. At Marea, the menu reads like a study of the sea. The crux of the cuisine is devoted to the freshest and most seasonal fish and shellfish sourced from both the Mediterranean and waters worldwide. The breadth of the menu offers you the opportunity to select and choose your dining experience. Selections are devoted to crudo, a wide variety of oysters & clams and antipasti. Chef White is famous for his house-made pasta, and at Marea, the dishes are replete with frutti di mare. The menu also includes composed fish dishes, whole fish preparations and a short selection of meat to round out the extensive offerings. The wine list, overseen by Beverage Director Francesco Grosso, features a significant selection of wines that pair perfectly with the bounty of the sea. With over 750 selections, 50 percent of the wine list is dedicated to European whites, which complement the fresh fish and seafood; the restaurant has over 15 rosé selections to offer year round.
Overlooking Bryant Park, chef Gabriel Kreuther's eponymous restaurant offers a comfortably luxurious, Alsatian-inspired dining experience with a distinctly New York spirit. Michelin-starred chef Kreuther was born on a family farm in Alsace and raised on his mother's traditional Alsatian cooking. After attending culinary school and working in Michelin-starred kitchens throughout Germany, France and Switzerland, Kreuther arrived in New York City in 1997 to work as a sous chef at La Caravelle restaurant. A chef de cuisine position at Jean-Georges and an executive chef role at the lauded Atelier at the Ritz-Carlton followed. In 2004, Kreuther became the executive chef of Danny Meyer's The Modern, where his cooking received numerous accolades throughout his nearly decade-long tenure. A member of the Bocuse d'Or USA Culinary Council, Kreuther was named one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs in 2003 and received a 2009 James Beard Foundation Award for “Best Chef: New York City.”
Back when "fancy" and "appetizing" could be found on façades across the Lower East Side, when places like M. Schacht served up all manner of smoked fish, Russ & Daughters had already been there for decades. Founded in 1914, Russ & Daughters maintains absolute top quality over its beautiful display cases of smoked fish, dried fruits, nuts and many other specialities. It's a true gem on the Lower East Side, and not to be missed.
Smorgasburg happens every Saturday on the Williamsburg waterfront at East River State Park, featuring packaged and prepared foods, purveyors from New York City and across the region, and other food-related vendors (kitchen utensils, housewares, etc.), for a total of 100 vendors. The markets are always open rain or shine.
Prohibition is an upscale restaurant/bar where one can come with a date and have an intimate dinner, or with friends just to hang out and listen to live music. They offer an eclectic and sophisticated menu that accommodates both the serious diner and the casual sampler. The interior, which invokes the glamour and romance of the Prohibition-Era style of the twenties and early thirties, helps create terrific ambience. All of this has made Prohibition a mainstay on the Upper West Side. Check website for schedule of live music, and do come Mondays and bring your own material for NYC's best open mic night!
Pizzeria from the folks behind renowned Lucali, the beloved pizza of choice for Jay-Z – and that man knows what is what. Classic pies, with fresh ingredients in comfy 40 seat space where you can watch the artisans craft your meal, fall into a revere starring into the wood burning stove, or look around (discreetly!) for celebrity diners. Unlike Lucali, wine (at very reasonable prices) and beer are served.
An amazing temple of candy, Dylan's is New York City's most exciting and extraordinary candy store. On two levels connected by a staircase filled with dazzling gummy candy (see photo), Dylan's has literally everything you can imagine in its 10,000-square foot store. From penny candy to t-shirts to Wonka bars to baby gifts like bubblegum cigars, Dylan's is the place to take kids. The ice cream is wonderful, the treats are superb. In fact, you can find over 5,000 different candies including 21 different colors of M&Ms. And there is simply no place like Dylan's party room; it is a treat beyond belief. Now featuring a cocktail bar and New York City's only rock candy aquarium.
With nearly 30 types of luxurious French pastries, six sorts of croissants, over a dozen types of breads as well as diverse handmade chocolates, La Bergamote's new location proudly introduces additional items inspired by current European and American culinary trends. Now featuring diverse salads, tartines, small cheese, meat and fish platters, this second location offers both an express station for take-out orders as well as relaxed table service amidst trendy décor. The dining area offer customers both intimacy with wrap-around banquettes as well as individual seating at its well-apportioned floor-to-ceiling windows. The expanded menu pays tribute to the south of France, offering healthy choices such as a Mediterranean salad, Salade Nicoise, Smoked Salmon with Shaved Fennel, and diverse Crostini. With one of the largest showcases for pastries and cakes in New York City, the second La Bergamote location maintains the highest quality, featuring all its fresh-daily offerings made with wholesome ingredients carefully sourced from New York’s top purveyors. Its coffee drinks remain below the average prices found at New York cafés and Starbucks, and despite rising costs for sugar, milk, eggs, prices remain the same as at the original location.
Recreating the streets of the lower reaches of Hell's Kitchen, Michelin starred Carbone brings authentic Italian-American cuisine with delicious daily specials to Manhattan. Created by the folks behind the beloved Torrisi Italian Specialties brand, the restaurant recalls 50s-era Italian joints with a menu of familiar favorites and—no joke—floor tiles based on a scene from The Godfather. With a staff seem culled from central casting, along with the generous portions, guests may feel as though they actually are in the movie.
SoHo's Vosges Chocolate, a Chicago-based company founded by Katrina Markoff, offers an array of designer chocolates spiced with an array of exotic flavors ranging from allspice to ginger to hemp see to wasabi. Most bon-bon style chocolates are available in small gift boxes. Some flavors, like the chipotle dark chocolate, are available in bars. Gorgeous hat boxes and larger gift boxes look great at a party. Stop by for hot chocolate, books, tee-shirts and more.
Chef Tim Cushman and sake sommelier Nancy Cushman’s hotly-anticipated O Ya at the Park South Hotel O Ya offers a daily 18-course omakase menu for $185. The menu includes a variety of fresh, seasonal and contemporary sushi and sashimi dishes, followed by a few cooked, savory courses and dessert. O Ya also offers a 24-course Okii Ringo menu, which incorporates additional unique and seasonal ingredients to the Omakase menu for $245.
Fine Swiss chocolates imported weekly. Made using freshest ingredients. Chocolate lovers know this is the real deal. Or at least those that can afford it.
Marlow & Sons restaurateur Mark Firth takes the historic Sherman Zwicker schooner to sea with a full-on oyster bar and a menu of small plates to go with the gentle lull of the Hudson and the views of Manhattan and New York's skylines.
Polo Dobkin earns another Michelin Star to go with the one earned at the Dressler. With Meadowsweet, which he opened with his wife, Stephanie they have created a a menu that is contemporary American with a Mediterranean current. With fresh seasonal ingredients he lets speak for themselves, rather than through elaborate presentation or fanciful culinary jujitsu. Taking over the old Dressler space, the couple created a light, open feel, that has a friendly family vibe. A hanging herb garden provides flavors for a cocktail menu that matches the kitchen in tone and taste. An excellent wine list and a revolving selection of craft beer round out a well curated beverage list.