Catskills
Tavern 214 has a great menu of classic American comfort-food-inspired entrees, but it's in the small plates that this lodge style tavern shines. Duck…
Catskills
Tavern 214 has a great menu of classic American comfort-food-inspired entrees, but it's in the small plates that this lodge style tavern shines. Duck…
SoHo & Chinatown
Whether it's espresso at the front bar, cheese from the deli or long-and-lazy Italian feasting in the sunken dining room, Il Buco's trendier spin-off…
New York City
Inspired by their grandma, sisters Emily and Melissa Elsen use local fruit and organic ingredients to create NYC's best pies, hands down. Any time is just…
Pittsburgh
One of the 'Burgh's more innovative restaurants, Nu basically takes the classic Jewish deli menu and brunches it up on weekends. Pick one main (ranging…
Pittsburgh
Good meat? Good whiskey? Good times. Butcher & the Rye is new-school hip, but its focus on excellent carnivorous fare and brown liquor feels classic. Not…
Long Island
You won't get fresher seafood or saltier waitstaff, and holy mackerel, those lobster rolls are good, even if you choke a bit on the price ($24 to $28)…
The Adirondacks
Highly popular breakfast spot, especially on the weekend, when 30-minute waits for one of the cozy booths or tables is not uncommon (you might have more…
Finger Lakes
The chefs at this cozy place, 11 miles northwest of Ithaca, source quality produce from local farmers to create dishes that have made this arguably the…
Philadelphia
If the dozen Boston terriers on the wall seem incongruous with the food, don't worry: this place has been serving farm-to-table since 1983. Come here for…
Pittsburgh
This is top-end French at its best, in a cozy, bistro-style setting. Blink and you'll think you're in France. That said, this isn't haute cuisine, but…
Philadelphia
At this no-frills BYOB it's all about the taste of the food – which is delicious and authentic. Piquant salads, such as the Burmese gin thoke or…
Pennsylvania
If you're from Texas, Arizona or California (or hey, Mexico) and sneering at Mexican food in Pennsylvania, get over it. This hole in the wall serves…
Philadelphia
Asian buns, dumplings and noodles with a Jewish mama's twist (smoked matzo balls and brisket in the ramen, for example) have made CHeU a hit. The fusion…
Pittsburgh
Excellent meats and fish here, with a farm-to-table mindset and a menu that changes daily. If it's available, try the stinging-nettle soup – partly…
Pennsylvania
Dine right at the Blue Moose, where delicious entrees like baked Brie, spinach and garlic ravioli and short rib are served as parts of a prix-fixe menu…
Hudson Valley
With its menu of noodles, including hearty bowls of ramen and pho, braised Chinese eggplant, Kurobuta pork and Vietnamese-style salads, there's a strong…
Buffalo
Black Sheep likes to describe its style of western New York farm-to-table cuisine as 'global nomad,' which means you might find exciting, unique takes on…
Upper West Side & Central Park
About as far as you could get from an outback watering hole, this sophisticated bistro and bar brings modern Australian cuisine to the Upper West Side…
Upper West Side & Central Park
A deli from star chef Daniel Boulud is no ordinary deli. Forget ham on rye – here you can order suckling pig confit, jambon de Paris and Gruyère on…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This quintessential French bistro is generally crowded with locals – and it’s no mystery why: the setting is understatedly elegant, the staff genuinely…
Buffalo
Since 1934 this atmospheric restaurant and bar has been dishing up local favorites such as beef on weck (roast beef on a caraway-seed roll) – try it with…
Catskills
All the ingredients used at this relaxed, charming cafe are organic. The food served is appealing, tasty and fresh, and includes salads, sandwiches, rice…
Hudson Valley
This cute sea-green house set back from the road offers an appealing menu of gourmet items, including grass-fed-beef burgers, fish tacos and IPA mac 'n'…
Finger Lakes
This foodie haven on the southeast side of Seneca Lake, 22 miles west of Ithaca, is mostly casual, but serious where it counts: smart service, impeccable…
The Adirondacks
Overlooking Lower St Regis Lake, this training restaurant is staffed by culinary students when school is in session. The two- or three-course gourmet…
Pennsylvania
Well worth detouring for, the Night & Day Coffee Cafe proudly claims to be enriching the neighborhood one latte at a time, and it's doing a good job of it…
Buffalo
On a quiet Allentown corner, bohemian Betty's does flavorful, fresh interpretations of American comfort food such as meatloaf. Brunch is deservedly…
Finger Lakes
The globally footloose menu here jets between banh mi sandwiches and pierogi to Korean rice cakes and sausage platters. Drinks-wise, the bar menu is…
Finger Lakes
Established in 1973, this near-legendary veggie restaurant is run by a collective. It has a slightly upscale feel, with a full bar and global menu. It is…
Pittsburgh
Two Austin, TX, natives combine barbecue skills with Mexican flour-tortilla tech for super-savory food and even good veg options. Once BYOB, they've added…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Brits do it best at Jason Atherton’s clubby, new A-lister, hidden away inside the landmark Metropolitan Life Tower. This is the latest venture for the…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Looking part gallery, part rustic farmhouse, sustainable, produce-focused ABC Kitchen is the culinary avatar of the chichi home-goods department store ABC…
SoHo & Chinatown
Named after the crime-com film starring Heath Ledger, Two Hands encapsulates Australia's relaxed, sophisticated cafe culture. Dream of Byron Bay over…
New York City
Though it looks humble, the crowds arriving at this Mediterranean restaurant promise greatness and the exceptional tapas-style dishes deliver. Olea's day…
New York City
The hot dog was invented in Coney Island in 1867, which means that eating a frankfurter is practically obligatory here. The top choice: Nathan’s Famous,…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
On the main drag in Greenpoint, Peter Pan doesn't go in for gimmicks or fancy presentation, just soft doughnuts made from long-perfected recipes, and…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
An anchor of the Greenpoint scene, Five Leaves draws a mix of neighborhood regulars to outdoor tables and the vintage-filled interior. Stop by in the…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
The flagship of chef Danny Meyer’s gourmet burger chain (this is where it all started – in a hot-dog cart), Shake Shack whips up hyper-fresh burgers, hand…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Cajun soy 'shrimp', jerk-marinated soy 'chicken', 'cheesecake' so rich you can barely finish? The soul- and Asian-food temptations Red Bamboo concocts…
SoHo & Chinatown
Whether you're looking to share a plate of cheese with your friends or indulge in a proper New York brunch, the Grey Dog won't disappoint. It does…
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