I asked food writers to plan my 4-day New York itinerary'

"If you've ever tried to plan a trip to New York with the aim of exploring the incredible food scene, you'll know how hard it is to fit everything into the itinerary and that's before the stress of having to secure a booking at the hottest new openings (a real restaurant roulette). Too many iconic institutions. Too many glittery openings. Too many viral videos of mortadella sandwiches."

"So, in a moment of overwhelm and laziness (or very smart outsourcing), I did what any culinarily curious writer with insider contacts and very little time would do: I asked food and travel journalists to plan my NYC itinerary for me. Four days, countless meals, zero bad bagels, and crucially no long queues. Here's where I went, and why you might want to hit copy and paste for your own juicy bite out of The Big Apple."

Planning a food-focused trip to New York proved overwhelming due to too many iconic institutions, glittery openings, and viral food trends. The itinerary was delegated to food and travel journalists, resulting in four days of countless meals, zero bad bagels, and no long queues. Arrival at dusk revealed an expansive, exhilarating skyline. A Patti Smith book provided a nostalgic frame, recalling arriving broke and walking with poetry and possibility. Accommodation at the Smyth Hotel with friends evoked a Sex and The City vibe. An evening at the hotel's Smyth Tavern featured dim lighting, wood-panelled walls, made-to-order martinis, and a lively dining-room hum.

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