Forget the influencers. From wood-fired pasta in Chelsea to the city's top-ranked pizza, these 5 Yelp-vetted spots are actually worth your family's time and money. New Yorkers want food that delivers. These five local favorites made Yelp's prestigious list and offer great vibes for families: Ci Siamo (Chelsea): High-end wood-fired Italian that's surprisingly spacious for big family dinners. L'Industrie Pizzeria (Williamsburg): The #27 restaurant in the country, perfect for a quick slice near the park.
Beloved for its craveable Fieldtrays, London-born Farmer J makes its U.S. debut in midtown. Midtown just got a serious lunch upgrade and London's cult-favorite Farmer J is the one making it happen. After a buzzy opening celebration this week, the fast-casual spot beloved across the pond for its farm-to-fork Fieldtrays has officially opened its first-ever U.S. location at 31 W. 52nd Street, right in the heart of Rockefeller Center territory.
It's called the Protein Power-Up Shop and the premise is simple: bring along whatever you were planning to eat (or admit you were going to skip lunch entirely), then take a quick on-site "protein personality quiz" and walk out with a freshly-made, ready-to-eat meal that's much more grown-up than your usual noon-hour scramble. There will be truffle butter filet mignon, peanut Buddha bowls, parmesan and sun-dried tomato chicken penne, plus vegan options for plant-based lunchers.
Brunch in NYC isn't just a meal, it's a serious affair. And when it comes to embracing this passion, nowhere does it better than the East Village. Sure, the East Village is recognized for its diverse cultures and unique boutiques, but it's also a haven for brunch enthusiasts. Are you craving a gourmet eggs Benedict or a trendy avocado toast? This neighborhood doesn't disappoint!
The actor and director was a man of great energy and vitality, with his most recent film, "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues," coming out just months ago. But Reiner's legacy lives on through his performances in "All in the Family" and "The Wolf of Wall Street" and through his unimpeachable run of films as a director spanning from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s: "This Is Spinal Tap," "The Princess Bride," "Misery,"
If you're into pizza - like really into it - New York could be considered the mecca outside of Naples, Italy, and a must-visit for pizza obsessives of all stripes. Sure, there are other amazing regional styles, like Detroit squares, New England bar pies, Chicago deep-dish, and New Haven-style, among others. But New York City pizza hits different. New York Style baked in a coal-fired oven? Now we're talking.
Chinatown: Kimmi, an entirely gluten-free restaurant, opened on Wednesday, December 3, from the team behind Tiger Lily Kitchen and TLK by Tigerlily Kitchen, which closed in 2024. The restaurant - which will use products from gluten-free facilities to keep its food celiac-safe - serves dishes like peanut noodles, mango and papaya salad, spicy tuna rice cakes, and grilled pork belly skewers. Much of the menu is also vegetarian. Drinks include wine, with glasses between $13 and $16, and low-ABV cocktails.
There is a momentjust as the door swings openwhen Berimbau Brazilian Table sweeps over you like a warm breath on your neck: slow, seductive, charged with life. Tis the season to be jolly, although New Yorkers know December can feel like a marathon wrapped in tinsel. Berimbau arrives as the perfect escape hatch. If you need a break from the holiday cheer, the office parties, or the Fifth Avenue crowds, this restaurant gives you a full Brazilian vacation for a fraction of the effort.
Mets colors and cumbersome cardboard trays were everywhere you looked as people frolicked from stand to stand, sampling what over 50 vendors had traveled from around the world to share with New York. "This is my Super Bowl," said veteran Bagelfester Ryan Saderberg. "I just have a thing for buffets in general. Something about unlimited foods speaks to me. It's two worlds colliding. I rave to all my friends that they need to come here."
New York City is a place known for its theatricality. Broadway aside, every corner has its own whimsical personality, and much of that character happens at restaurant tables - or rather, just to the side of the table, rolled up on a cart. Tableside dishes and drinks display decadence beautifully, and whether it's a classic martini, a prime rib, or comforting udon noodles, this city brims with tableside theater. While tableside food preparation may seem a bit over the top and kitschy, that isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Flower Shop, led by Eldridge Hospitality co-founders Dylan Hales and Ronnie Flynn, will now offer a more expansive food menu with a big-name chef like Huang behind the wheel. The nearly decade-old neighborhood hangout for fashion, art, and music types previously served a straightforward lineup of maitake rigatoni, shrimp tacos, and pan-roasted cauliflower steak. Huang's menu debuts Tuesday, November 11, with service from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. across the ground floor of the Flower Shop.
