For those looking to literally dine out, these restaurants are the apex of New York's considerable cache of <I>alfresco</I> options (or New York's <I>en plein air</I> dining, if you're in the mood for French).
While Northside does have more than its fair share of Thai and Japanese places, it has thus far resisted the Park Slope-like glut of French Bistros. Fada, near McCarren park has been flying the Gaelic flag solo for a number of years now, but hold on, now there is Juliette, more u...
135 N 5th St (Bedford & Berry)McKittrick Hotel's seasonal rooftop bar, featuring an aeroponic garden and a menu of dishes like cold fried chicken. Perfect for a post-Sleep No More drink!
McKittrick Hotel<BR>530 West 27th StreetRiverpark represents a dynamic new culinary destination in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood. With its grand scale, river views and refined-yet-approachable cuisine, the restaurant brings a unique dining experience to a rapidly changing neighborhood. Riverpark reflects Tom Colicc...
450 E 29th St (between 1st Avenue and the East River.)Queens outpost of the original Gowanus Canal venue. Wide open outdoor space, a bar serving up refreshing cocktails and craft beer, and a huge open kitchen churning out meats cooked in live wood fire and smokers. The team behind the venture is well pedigreed in the NYC foodie sce...
35 - 37 36th Street (Gowanus Canal)Wood-burning ovens make for some delicious pizza at this Williamsburg haunt, serving not just pizza but southern Italian cuisine. Charming rooftop dining makes this the spot for easy meal and cool drinks in warm weather.
128 Metropolitan AveKitchy - chic (is there such a thing?) seasonal pop-up at the SoHo Grand. All outdoors, with a Florida beach bum vibe - a comfortable spot on an uncharted desert isle. Bespoke expensive cocktails, oysters and great people watching.
310 West Broadway (Canal Street)A stunningly delicious Latin bistro with a menu to beat anything similar in the Park Slope area. Bogota also mixes a mean sangria that somehow manages to be as sweet as it is strong.
141 5th AveBeer garden with lovely outdoor space with industrial views. Rotating selection of 15 draft beers, and bespoke craft cocktails.
8-08 Queens Plaza SouthLocated atop The Ravel Hotel, Long Island City’s first luxury boutique hotel, lies Penthouse 808, a new fresh dining experience. Our breathtaking view of the New York City skyline is one of the best creating an ideal backdrop for a fabulous dinner. Also, join us for Saturday and ...
8-08 Queens Plaza SouthInside Park at St. Bart's, the new restaurant located in the transformed Great Hall at famed landmark, St. Bartholomew's Church at Park Avenue and 50th Street, features the contemporary American food of Chef Matthew Weingarten. The design, food and service pay tribute to the idea...
325 Park Avenue at 50th StreetTucked inconspicuously into an old brownstone near the corner of 10th Street & 7th avenue, Bobo quietly announces its place on the culinary map of the West Village. While French-inspired fare is de rigueur in the village, Bobo stands out because of it elegance, and quirkiness...
181 West 10 StreetIt's a boat. It's a bar. It's a bar on a boat! The historic 1929 lightship, which is docked on a railroad car barge, houses an atmospheric lounge. Grab a beer and burger at the tiki bar on the pier and enjoy sweeping views of the Hudson from the 16-foot observation plank. If you ...
Pier 66 (West 26th Street and West Side Highway)Sushi Samba is a Miami import that somehow has the feel of one of those "only in New York" restaurants. Where else would you find a restaurant that offers a unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine, music and design? Well, actually it's not as strange as...
87 7th Ave S (bet. Barrow)The menu at i Trulli includes many beloved recipes from Puglia. Puglia, the region at the heel of the Italian boot, is a beautiful land of olive groves, sunny beaches, and fertile farmlands. Puglia is rich in the finest products of both the land and the sea. Flavorful golden-gree...
122 E 27th St (bet. Lexington Ave. & Park Ave. S.)This is the original Blue Hill restaurant in the heart of Greenwich Village, located three steps below street level in a landmark "speakeasy" just off of Washington Square Park. The emphasis here is on local seasonal American produce, in particular the produce of the Hu...
75 Washington Place (Sixth Ave. & MacDougal Street)Formerly the site of a 110 year old butcher shop, Cha Cha's is an extraordinary Italian café and restaurant with the only outdoor garden café for dining in New York City's Little Italy. Besides a full menu of suitable for lunch or a special romantic dinner, it also has an large a...
113 Mulberry St (bet. Canal and Hester Streets)This environmental pioneer and younger sibling to Café Habana Nolita serves up home-style Latin food with unique Cuban and Central Mexican accents. The menu highlights the talents of Café Habana’s renowned Chef Alfredo Teco with the addition of local organic choices. The emphasis...
757 Fulton StreetBohemian Hall has the last remaining Outdoor Beer Garden in all of New York City. In 1892, the Bohemian Citizens' Benevolent Society was formed, and in 1910, the Society purchased two adjacent lots, part of a farm. The cornerstone of Bohemian Hall was laid that October. At one ti...
2919 24th Ave (29th Street)Famed restaurateur Danny Meyer opened the Shake Shack as a novel way to bring high quality summer food (burgers, fries, hot dogs, shakes) to the masses. The burgers are juicy and come on a great bun; the fries are crisp and tasty; and the caramel shakes and coffee shakes are espe...
Madison Square Park (West 23rd Street & Madison Ave.)Whether or not Cafe Gitane is charming, cozy and sophisticated or a den of Euro Trash depends on your perspective. Its seductive location, intriguing menu, and fine fare offer much charm. But the endless cellphone calls, the long waits and attitude of both patrons and staff alike...
242 Mott St (Prince St.)In addition to the Standard Grill, New York's most purposely seedy hotel offers the Biergarten, where patrons can drinks brews and German fare in a people-watcher's paradise.
848 Washington StAlma is a landmark in the New York dining scene. Built from the ground up, handcrafted by the four owners, each of the three floors offers a unique atmosphere. In 2002, Alma opened its doors under the auspice of Chef Gary Jacobson. Carrying on his tradition, Chef Hans Dannerhoj c...
187 Columbia StThe ideal spot for a weekend brunch in warm weather, you'll find fewer places that are more romantic to take a date. On the other hand, the food and service are rather average, so do keep this in mind. Reservations highly recommended. The Boathouse is located in the eastern cente...
East 72nd Street & Park Drive North (East Park Drive)Especially in summer, the Park can be a magical place to enjoy a meal in its outdoor garden, in particular for smokers who have few refuges left in the big city. The dining room is cozy and well-apportioned, and Sunday nights feature free-for-all entertainment beginning around 10...
118 10th Ave (bet. 17th and 18th Sts.)'La Cerveceria introduces Latin American tapas with sharp Peruvian influences and a concentration on American craft beers and new world wine from the realms of small and landmark producers. 'La Cerveceria celebrates a host of lime-influenced, cilantro-specked dishes. Crafted from...
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