#new-york-food-scene

#new-york-food-scene

There is perhaps no food more humble than a baked potato. But driven by creators like the U.K.'s SpudBros - 4.9 million followers and counting - POV footage of scored, fluffed, and amply topped spuds are all over TikTok. Baked potatoes are just as convenient as Sweetgreen or Chipotle, and should be as prevalent, but only recently has New York caught up to the glories of the quick-potato lunch.

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.