Former Mercer Kitchen hand hangs his shingle with breezy Nolita space. Interior outfitted as an “industrial brasserie.” Café tables and chairs, whitewashed brick lit up by angula... read more
Get stoked for Mexican/Pacific Rim mash-ups from legendary West Coast chain. Started by a trio of surfing brothers from Brazil, keeps to sporty origins with mountain bikes, skateboards, graffiti mu... read more
Has to be seen to be believed. Actually, make that not seen to be believed. Large modern-industrial space offers up seasonal menus and all the pitch darkness you want for free. Blind staff act as b... read more
Located in the former home of Meatpacking's beloved Florent, The Vinatta Project is a family-style international cuisine dining spot, stocked with mixologist-delivered bespoke cocktails, artisanal ... read more
Mexican-based Americano group adds Latin accents to French fare along the "Chelsea Riviera." Crab tartine with jalapeño and lemon aioli, lobster with crème fraiche and quinoa, strip s... read more
Mall dining at its most decadent inside Todd English’s goth rocker. Bi-level spread cut into the Holy Communion Episcopal Church, a.k.a. the Limelight. Kitchen cranks out sophisticated takes ... read more
Burger'z, sandwich'z, and taco’z taste a hell of a lot better than they’re spelled at Top Cheffer Angelo Sosa’s midtown spot. Asian inflections and much creativity applied to ... read more
Gabe Stulman doffs his hat to the past while embracing a stylish Village present. Circa 1917 bar never looked glossier, stretching out opposite photo-decked dining space. Reservations for the big t... read more
LoDo resto from a couple of Brits, but don’t come for mushy peas and overboiled beef: farm-to-table spot is way too sophisticated for that. Lovely look from subway tile, rustic wood, faded wh... read more
One of the better spots in town to get oysters topped with grapefruit confit and Pop Rocks. Super-creative Iron Chef competitor Jehangir Mehta gives Graffiti a little breathing room with a perch in... read more
Woodsman's shack no longer serving up meat bonanza, switched up to grilled goodies. Keeps it simple with the seasonings, plenty of seafood to go around. Well-considered beer and wine lists, as you'... read more
Opened its doors on Shabbat, and that's just the beginning. Gives a finger to G-d by celebrating shellfish and the fruits of the pig. Creative, eclectic small plates like pork and duck rillettes wi... read more
After successful DC and Denver test runs, polished Asian-Latino spot is ready for the big stage. Epic space exudes power. Palace doors, wrought iron, dangling beams, massive chandelier handmade i... read more
Ain't no Chevy. Posh spot in The Pierre a stateside version of the classic London brasserie. Signature dishes carry over, like Thai-baked sea bass, crispy duck, salmon cakes. Some of the crowd carr... read more
Nabe fave bistro for upper-crust Upper East Siders. Sleek, refurbished interior with arched ceiling and walls embedded with old-timey, rustic tools. True to Boulud obsessions, pricey menu gets a... read more
Latin love for the Garment District. Don Pedro's spinoff puts El Bulli training to eclectic Euro-Caribbean menu. Ambitious combos like Mediterranean dates with smoked duck pancetta, duck over Catal... read more
Food to FiDi for. Australian chef Shaun Hergatt slaps his name and expertise on a rising Wall Street player. Ambitious menu with Asian flavors, global approach. Galangal gelée with your peek... read more
Inviting corner spot feels like a harem's den, attracts good-looking crowd sipping cocktails and occasionally grumbling about mediocre service and small portions. But it's a fave for many an Uptow... read more
Union Square locale that opened sometime around the peak of the Americana small plates and absinthe menu trend explosion—trend is on the decline, but resto still has a serious neighborhood fo... read more
Pop entryway leads to casual couches and a long, narrow room that's sleek and spare. Upstairs lounge for happy hour whiling, complete with the occasional cult classic flick. New chef dropping exc... read more
Second coming of legendary Chelsea pachyderm. Shake-up of original ...
Moroccan/Mediterranean fare is spruced-up version of Bistro Truck&r...
NYC location number quatre for très chic French luxury brand...
What is the American jet-set doing these days? If you ask Michael K...
San Francisco’s famed hole-in-the-wall expans to the LES. Swa...