"In a city that loves to eat out as much as New York, what makes a food truly iconic? Adulating fans come and go, and lines around the block aren't necessarily indicative of staying power. Given the city's vast culinary scene, memorable bites can be found on almost every street. It's somewhere in the combination of these things - great taste, high popularity, and the ability to maintain both of them over time - that we consider worthy of icon status."
"Our roster encompasses a vast spectrum of dishes, ranging from the porterhouse steak at Peter Luger, which symbolises the platonic ideal of a New York City steakhouse, to fresh-off-the-griddle bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches, available from whichever bodega is closest when you need it most. The city's most memorable bites are unveiled from silver cloche and crinkled tin foil alike, some requiring reservations months in advance and others ordered on a whim in the dead of night."
New York's roster of iconic dishes spans a vast spectrum, from classic steakhouse porterhouses to late-night bodega bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches. Iconic status arises from great taste, widespread popularity, and longevity. Memorable bites can be found on almost every street, served from elegant dining rooms and humble tin foil alike. Some dishes require months-ahead reservations at renowned restaurants; others are grab-and-go comfort ordered on a whim in the dead of night. Fame can come from silver-screen history or word-of-mouth; the city's culinary identity blends formal dining rituals with everyday, convenient street food.
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