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Published: September 3rd 2023
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If you don’t know where to start, head to one of the city’s many food halls or open-air markets, like
Smorgasburg,
Gotham West Market,
Chelsea Market,
Essex Market or
DeKalb Market Hall, to sample a little bit of everything.
Better yet, take the 7 train to Queens, making stops in the
Little India area of Jackson Heights and an
Argentinian steakhouse and butcher in Corona before ending up in Flushing — boasting
one of the largest and fastest-growing Chinatowns in the country and some of the best noodle, dumpling and dim-sum spots in the city.
The bialy (similar to a bagel) with smoked salmon and cream cheese from New York institution
Russ & Daughters is on the pricey side, but totally worth it. The fourth-generation family business offers different types of salmon (such as lightly smoked Gaspé Nova from Nova Scotia and belly lox cured with sugar and salt) of the highest quality. Add tomatoes which are grown at the rooftop farm next door for an extra hit of fresh flavor. The shop and café has two other locations in the city.
Now a country-wide chain,
Nathan's Famous had humble beginnings. Set up in 1916 by Polish immigrant Nathan Handwerker, the original Nathan's in Coney Island remains one of the most popular and famous places on the New York City food map. No
wonder, as it gets glowing reviews for its friendly staff, fast service, and mind-blowing hot dogs. We think it's best to keep it simple with mustard and a pickle.
Whether you’re a local or a first-time visitor,
Fotografiska Museum NYC is a must for its fascinating photo exhibits. Housed in an eye-catching, Renaissance Revival-style building in Gramercy Park, Vazquez tells T+L that the museum is especially great for tweens and teens. Don’t leave without checking out one of the on-site drinking and dining venues, including
Chapel Bar (housed in a 19th-century chapel) and the swanky
Veronika bar and restaurant located on the museum's second floor.
Arthur Avenue has gained a reputation as being
the city’s lesser-known Little Italy, and Vazquez calls it “the real deal” for its abundance of “Italian bakeries and red sauce restaurants.” A few can’t-miss spots include
Tino’s Delicatessen for stuffed heroes,
Casa Della Mozzarella for fresh mozz,
Dominick’s for large plates of pasta,
Tony & Tina’s for pizza, and
Madonia Brothers Bakery for cannoli.
Open since September 2022,
the Tin Building by Jean-Georges is New York City’s latest and greatest food hall. Located in lower Manhattan, the 53,000-square-foot oasis is a haven for culinary connoisseurs. Expect a handful of stylish sit-down restaurants, bars, and fast-casual spots serving everything from Chinese cuisine to
French fare and more. Don’t miss the sprawling food market, either.
From Katz's Deli to Nathan's Hot Dogs, Peter Luger Steakhouse, and more, New York City is filled with food joints with interesting backstories. Not many of those stories date back to the 18th century, though.
Fraunces Tavern's legendary status is sealed by the words of American founding father John Adams, who declared that it served 'the most splendid dinner I have ever seen'. The tavern opened in 1762, but not a lot has changed since then. Today, there is an adjoining museum, and the menu is still filled with comfort classics like chicken pot pie and corned beef hash.
New York City is all about food. But it is also all about having a good time. Just don't let the energy of the City take you over!
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