At this Soho restaurant from international gallerists, the art is compelling, and the food gets the job done.

If you’d like to eat inside Central Park, the Boathouse is a good enough option.

At Ingas Bar, you might eat a burger next to a celebrity on a Tuesday evening.

Hoexter's is a throwback to the 1970s, complete with gorgonzola bread and flannel wallpaper.

Green Kitchen, an Upper East Side brunch establishment since 1931, is more about the scene than the food.

It’s still a Tao spot, and you can tell, but the Italian-ish Crane Club is more mature than its sister restaurants.

Heroes seems like it’s going to be style over substance. And then, some dishes surprise you.

This American bistro in Greenpoint is the neighborhood’s next hot date spot.

Open since 1990, Tribeca’s most famous brunch destination is also great for a casual dinner.

This cafe-like Nomad restaurant brings together a world of influences in comforting dishes.

Field Guide has all the bones of a memorable, fancy night out—but the restaurant can’t get out of its own way.

A new-school diner you should know about if you live in Fort Greene.

Nightly’s is the retro American bistro the Upper East Side needed.

This intimate Hudson Square restaurant does a fascinating take on upscale New American.

A sceney spot to eat a savory cheesecake.

Beacon Bar & Kitchen is a sit-down spot where you can get sandwiches and a beer in JFK's Terminal 4.

While Dilly Dally has more sparkle than substance, it is a nice place to laze away.

At Pat LaFrieda's MSG outpost, order the prime rib sandwich.

Soso’s is a bar and restaurant channeling the 1970s, with impressive cocktails and a spotty European-inspired menu.

A teeny, quirky restaurant that works well if you're already in Red Hook.

This Revolutionary War landmark is a reliable option for pub food and big groups.

This all-day cafe in Prospect Heights from the Place des Fêtes team is perfect for a boozy lunch or early dinner.

Come to this dimly lit, celebrity-favorite West Village restaurant for the classic New York atmosphere.

It’s a chicken restaurant, where very special feels very easy. Come with a book, come with a friend, or come for your birthday.

Even if you don’t get engaged at this historic, famously romantic West Village restaurant, you can still eat beef wellington.