Historic Jewish deli, the 'Sturgeon King,' where waiters serve platters of smoked fish and scrambled eggs with lox. The bustling room is unapologetically old-school—Formica counters, famously blunt service, and cash-only on weekends.
Design-led hotel where every room is a unique composition of bold color, pattern, and contemporary art. The ground-floor bar is centered on a long pewter top, serving afternoon tea and hosting weekend jazz.
Intimate ramen counter fusing Japanese tradition with New York brunch classics like bacon, egg, and cheese. The handful of seats are reservation-only and must be booked well in advance.
Long-standing neighborhood Israeli spot dishing up shakshuka and hummus with warm pita. The lively, compact room is always packed – bar seating is often the quickest way in.
Chinatown restaurant from childhood friends reinterpreting the Cantonese food they grew up on. The menu is built for sharing – expect modern takes like salt and pepper chicken served with scallion biscuits.
Vegetable-forward Californian cooking served in a buzzing, two-story NoHo space with an open kitchen. Thin-crust pizzas pull from a wood-fired oven, sharing the menu with seasonal salads and house-made pastas.
Corner diner serving Asian-influenced American classics under the rumble of the Manhattan Bridge. Expect long weekend waits for the honey butter pancakes and chicken katsu club.
Lively Ridgewood corner spot with sage green walls and a prominent taxidermy jaguar. The kitchen turns out creative Mexican-American plates for sharing – think fried Oaxacan cheese and dry-spice pork ribs al pastor.
Community-focused cafe serving espresso, simple sandwiches, and pastries, with local art covering the walls. Evenings bring a switch to beer and wine, often with live music performances.
