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DINING, LATEST, LIFE IN NYC, NEW YORK, NEW YORK CITY · January 8, 2024

40+ Best Restaurants in New York To Try in 2024

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Best Restaurants in New York

While New York City is known for its landmarks, cultural institutions, and financial district, it is home to some of the best restaurants in the world as well.

Whether you are looking for a fine dining experience, a cozy local spot, street tacos, or something in between, you will find it in New York City!

This article highlights more than 40 restaurants that you can try!

How many restaurants does NYC have?

There are over 20,000 restaurants and bars in New York City, so I am always looking for new ones to try.

Best New York Restaurants by Neighborhood

Upper East Side

The Upper East Side is a residential neighborhood expanding between 59th and 96th Streets, from the East River to Fifth Avenue.

This area is known for its elegance, classic brownstones, mansions, and designer shops along Madison Avenue, and is home to world-famous museums, and upscale restaurants.

After exploring Central Park, or visiting The MET or the Guggenheim museums, make a reservation at any of these restaurants.

Fleming by Le Bilboquet

Cuisine: Mediterranean

27 E 62nd St, New York, NY 10065

Café Sabarsky

Cuisine: Austrian

1048 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028

JoJo by Jean-Georges

160 E 64th St, New York, NY 10065

Sistina

Cuisine: Italian

24 E 81st St, New York, NY 10028

Sant Ambroeus Madison

1000 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10075

The Mark Restaurant

25 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075

Avra Madison

14 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022

Sushi Sasabune

401 E 73rd St, New York, NY 10021

Harry Cipriani

781 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022

Here are three ways to explore Central Park with a guide:

Midtown Manhattan

Midtown Manhattan is the central portion of New York City, extending from 34th Street to 59th Street and from 3rd Avenue to 8th Avenue.

In this busy area of Manhattan, you will find iconic attractions like Rockefeller Center, Times Square, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Grand Central Terminal, the Empire State Building, and Bryant Park.

L’Avenue at Saks

Cuisine: French

8 E 50th St, New York, NY 10022

Piccola Cucina Uptown

106 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022

Keens Steakhouse

72 W 36th St., New York, NY 10018

Quality Bistro

120 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019

Villard & The Gold Room

455 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022

The Capital Grille

120 W 51st St, New York, NY 10020

Ippudo

24 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036

Osteria del Bianco

22 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017

La Grande Boucherie

145 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019

Del Frisco’s Grille

50 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020

BG (Bergdorf Goodman)

754 5th Ave Seventh Floor, New York, NY 10019

Quality Italian

57 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019

SoHo & Nolita

These charming and trendy neighborhoods are located in Lower Manhattan, north of Canal Street, and south of Houston.

La Mercerie

53 Howard St, New York, NY 10013

Ladurée SoHo

398 W Broadway, New York, NY 10012

Rubirosa Ristorante

235 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012

Jack’s Wife Freda

226 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012

Chelsea

Chelsea is a neighborhood on the West Side of New York City, expanding from 14th Street to 34th Street, and covering trendy attractions like the High Line, Little Island, and Chelsea Market.

RH Rooftop Restaurant

9 9th Ave, New York, NY 10014

Cookshop

Cuisine: American

156 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011

Marta Manhattan

29 E 29th St, New York, NY 10016

Los Tacos No.1 (Mexican restaurant)

125 Park Ave, New York, NY 10017

Greenwich Village

Greenwich Village is one of New York’s most beloved neighborhoods on the West Side of Lower Manhattan, bounded by 14th Street to the north, Broadway to the east, Houston Street to the south, and the Hudson River to the west.

Here you will find Washington Square Park and New York University.

Sant Ambroeus West Village

259 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10014

Dante West Village

551 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014

Sogno Toscano (Tuscan-inspired Italian deli)

17 Perry St, New York, NY 10014

Olio e Più

3 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 10014

Buvette Gastrotheque

42 Grove St, New York, NY 10014

Hudson Yards

Hudson Yards is New York City’s newest neighborhood, located between 10th and 12th Avenues and from West 30th to West 34th Streets.

PEAK

Electric Lemon

33 Hudson Yards 24th Floor, New York, NY 10001

Queensyard

20 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001

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Seaport District

The historic Seaport District in Lower Manhattan offers unparalleled views of the Brooklyn Bridge, the East River, and the city’s iconic skyline.

The Fulton

89 South St, New York, NY 10038

Malibu Farm

89 South St, New York, NY 10038

Flatiron / Financial District

ABC Cocina

38 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003

Manhatta

28 Liberty St 60th floor, New York, NY 10005

Divya’s Kitchen (Vegetarian restaurant)

25 1st Ave., New York, NY 10003

Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a borough of New York City, on the westernmost end of Long Island.

Westlight

111 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Juliana’s Pizza

19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

What restaurant should we try next? 🙂

Things To Do in New York City

Looking to admire New York from above? I suggest you reserve tickets in advance for any of these fun experiences!!

Recipes · May 24, 2023

Pasta with Truffle Cream Sauce from Sogno Toscano NYC

Truffle Cream Sauce Pasta

Today’s recipe was made in collaboration with Sogno Toscano in New York City.

Sogno Toscano Market & Wine Bar

Sogno Toscano is an Italian market and wine bar in the West Village of New York that offers authentic Italian products and is a popular lunch spot in the city.

I suggest you try their Bufalina Schiacciate made with Prosciutto di Parma, tomato, arugula, and mozzarella di Bufala – it’s excellent.

Having an authentic Italian market in Manhattan is priceless. Sogno Toscano ships nationwide, so you can also order Italian products from their website.

Pasta with Truffle Cream Sauce

This Pasta with Truffle Sauce is simple, rich and so delicious that I ended up making it three nights in a row! My husband loved it as well!

To make this Pasta with Truffle Cream Sauce I used items that I ordered from Sogno Toscano, including their Tagliatelle at Tartufo (pasta with truffle), truffle sauce with summer truffle, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

Their truffle sauce for pasta is amazing and truly a treat to the senses!

When cooking with truffle sauce, less is more and a little goes a long way.

INGREDIENTS:

Tagliatelle al Tratufo
1 tsp of Truffle Sauce
1 medium onion
1/2 cup of heavy cream
1/2 cup of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup of butter
salt and pepper
optional: white wine

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cook the pasta in boiling water according to the instructions in the box.
Melt butter in a large pan, and sauté onions.
At this point, you can add 1/4 cup of dry white wine, don’t mix, let it evaporate.
Lower the heat, add heavy cream, and slowly mix.
Add 1/2 cup of cheese, and wait for it to melt.
Once the pasta is cooked, al dente, drain it a little bit and add it to the cheesy sauce.
Pour tiny amounts of truffle sauce into the mix.

I hope you enjoy this delightful and luxurious pasta that will be spectacular every time.

If you are looking for a list of my favorite coffee shops in New York City, which includes Sogno Toscano, take a look here!

See the video I made of this Pasta with Truffle Sauce, on Instagram and YouTube here!

Looking for truffle sauce?

You can typically find truffle sauce in gourmet stores and specialty markets. Sogno Toscano offers products imported from Italy, like this black truffle sauce that I like.

The jars of black truffle sauce and white truffle sauce below are options that are both available on Amazon.

Black Truffle Sauce

White Truffle Sauce

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Recipes · April 18, 2023

The Best Salmon & Mango Rice Bowl

SALMON & RICE BOWL RECIPE

A nutritious and healthy salmon bowl recipe with mango, avocado, and black beans.

Easy and perfect to enjoy for lunch or dinner!!

You can substitute the white rice for this brown and wild rice I love.

Ready to make your own rice bowl? See the steps listed below and maximize your time in the kitchen.

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INGREDIENTS

2 salmon portions
1 cup of white rice
1 mango
1 avocado
1 can of black beans
1 lime, squeezed
sesame seeds
soy sauce
sesame oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
ginger & honey (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

To make this salmon bowl recipe in 20 minutes, follow these easy steps!

Start by cooking rice in a pot as you would. The ratio is 1 cup rice to 2 cups water.
While the rice is cooking, cut the salmon into small squares, and add soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, & honey (if you’d like). Mix and set aside.

3. Cut the avocado into smaller pieces, peel and cut the mango, drain the canned black beans, and mix everything in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and fresh lime juice.

4. Cook the salmon in a pan until it is golden. Medium heat.

5. Serve everything together, starting with the rice, the salad, and the salmon on top.

6. For those that like it spicy, add sriracha or spicy mayo. Enjoy!

SHOP: Caraway Cookware Set

I wanted to say a few words about my Caraway Cookware Set. I own the cream set (it looks gorgeous!!), and I think the white cookware set and the sage cookware set are gorgeous options as well. I like that the set comes with pot and lid holders.

Caraway’s ceramic cookware set is 100% non-toxic and great to cook with. The set includes a 10.5″ fry pan, a 3 qt saucepan, a 4.5 qt saute pan, and a 6.5 qt Dutch oven. These pots and pans can be purchased separately instead of in a set.

Caraway Cookware Sale

If you are looking for gift ideas, these cookware sets are currently on sale, and they would make an amazing gift!!! The cream set is on sale for $395, its original price is $545. The white set is on sale for $595, its original price is $745.

Where to buy Caraway Cookware

Aside from purchasing on the brand’s website, Carawayhome.com, you can find Caraway cookware at Amazon and the retailers below!

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A final note!

You can cook your black beans yourself if that is what you prefer. I typically keep several cans of these black beans in my pantry, and I like how convenient that is.

Hope you enjoy this delicious and healthy salmon rice bowl.

Here is another salmon recipe that I make every month. This one is a breeze. 🙂

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