Union Square Cafe is a classic New York City restaurant having its second life in a new space. The good news? It’s still as good as ever.

Universally appealing, consistently excellent, and one of our favorite places in all of NYC.

Roberta’s is the most important pizza joint in New York City, and this commune of Brooklyn culture only gets better with age.

Hidden behind red velvet curtains inside Midtown's Le Parker Meridien hotel, this staged hole in the wall with eternal lines has NYC's best burger.

The Italian food at Noho’s Il Buco Alimentari e Vineria has the honor of being among the only things in history to improve after a key lineup change.

abcV is Jean-Georges’ third restaurant inside of the ABC Carpet & Home furniture store, and this one is all vegetarian. It’s also the best.

Los Mariscos in Chelsea Market makes the best fish tacos in NYC.

Welcome to West Broadway Reform, Temple Of Hot Bagels.

Okonomi in Williamsburg is one of the best kept Japanese secrets in NYC.

The same Ippudo that you love downtown, in Midtown.

Peter Luger is a New York City steakhouse institution, and eating here is an experience unlike any other in the city.

Davelle is an all-day Japanese spot on the LES that’s unlike any other place in the city.

We wish there was a Daily Provisions on every corner, so that we would never be far from their excellent breakfast and lunch.

Emmy Squared in Williamsburg is the adult version of your childhood pizza party dreams.

Frankel’s is a Jewish deli in the same vein as Russ & Daughters, but on its own level entirely.

Craftbar in Union Square is an excellent, casual restaurant in an area that needs more excellent, casual restaurants.