Impressing Out of Towners
Impressing Out of Towners
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Formerly located in the East Village, this classic NYC cocktail bar still makes impeccable drinks, now in a mellow space on Grove Street.
La Barca Cantina
We aren’t sure why or how La Barca exists, but we also aren’t 100% opposed to this floating Mexican restaurant that sails down the Hudson.
Chelsea Market
Chelsea Market has multiple floors of reliably good food options close to touristy spots like Little Island and the High Line.
Kissaki
At Kissaki’s Upper West Side location, you can eat some nigiri with fancy toppings, drink a good margarita, and enjoy a slightly odd EDM soundtrack.
Mavericks
Mavericks is where you go for a big group feast in Montauk complete with steak, raw bar towers, and caviar service.
Corona Plaza
Packed with vendors selling quesadillas, pozole, and tripa mishqui, Corona Plaza is one of the premier outdoor dining destinations in NYC.
The Restaurant at Gilder
If you’re spending a day at the Museum of Natural History, stop in at the Restaurant at Gilder to avoid hanger-related meltdowns.
The Blue Box Café
The Blue Box Café is a fantasy dining experience inside the Tiffany & Co. flagship store. And yes, you can have breakfast there.
Mabu Cafe
The comfort food at this Hong Kong-style cafe in Chinatown is designed to be photographed. In a refreshing plot twist, it tastes good, too.
Manhatta
The food takes a backseat to the spectacular views at this New American restaurant in a FiDi skyscraper. But if you know what to order, you’ll have an unforgettable experience.
ElNico
With impressive views, cocktails and Mexican food, this rooftop bar in Williamsburg is a triple threat.
What To Eat (And Skip) At Market 57
Market 57 is one of NYC’s best food halls. Here’s what you should eat when you go there.
Torrisi Bar & Restaurant
From the people who brought you Carbone, Torrisi Bar & Restaurant is a big, glitzy spot in Nolita with a lively scene and an inventive Italian menu.
O by Kissaki
O by Kissaki does itameshi cuisine in East Hampton, which combines Italian and Japanese dishes.
Margot
This Fort Greene restaurant looks like a breezy Parisian wine bar and serves some of the most interesting small plates in town.
Hakka Cuisine
This Chinatown restaurant specializes in dishes like stuffed tofu and salt baked chicken from the Hakka community.
Yi Ji Shi Mo
If you have a few dollars in your pocket, go spend them on shrimp-stuffed rice rolls at Yi Ji Shi Mo in Chinatown.
Where Michael Strahan Takes Visitors To Eat In NYC
The Good Morning America host and Giants legend shares his favorite restaurants for impressing out of towners.
Hainan Chicken House
Hainan Chicken House is a Malaysian spot on the Sunset/Borough Park border that serves classic dishes in a modern space.
Liberty Bagels Midtown
Liberty Bagels is a popular midtown spot that specializes in unusual cream cheese flavors and over-the-top sandwiches.
Bad Roman
Bad Roman is a gimmicky Italian-ish restaurant in Columbus Circle. The food is hit-or-miss, but it's a reliably good time.
Best North Dumpling Shop
Best North Dumpling Shop is in the back of a hidden strip mall in Flushing, and they make some of our favorite dumplings and pork buns in the city.
Casa Cruz
Casa Cruz occupies an entire townhouse on the Upper East Side, and it's a nice place to eat foie gras once you've finished your daily philanthropy.