Morgan Carter

The best brunch in NYC can be found every day of the week. Saturday brunch is the best time to gear up for the night ahead, Sundays are perfect for relaxing and a weekday brunch is a rarefied treat designated for ad hoc time off—we would know. We make brunch our business. It doesn’t matter so much when you do it, but where you do it. And whether you skew more toward the breakfast or lunch ends of the portmanteau’s spectrum, toward coffee or mimosas, these are the best brunch destinations in NYC.  RECOMMENDED: The best boozy brunches in NYC June 2025: This year, we did a massive overhaul of our brunch. We removed Ed’s Lobster Bar and Sidney’s Five as they have since closed. We also removed All & Sundry, Alma, Baar Baar, Bubby’s, Cookshop, Dago, Don Don, Ed’s Lobster Bar, Fairfax, Five Leaves, Freeman’s, The Fulton, Henry Public, Inga’s Bar, Jack’s Wife Freda, La Mercerie, Le Crocodile, Le Gratin, Milady, Peaches, Raoul’s, Stoaway, Tre and The Queensboro. We added Bar Mercer, Bunna Cafe, Miss Ada, Melba’s, Win Son Bakery and Ursula.  For more on our editorial policies and ethics, feel free to check out How we review at Time Out. Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

It's time to celebrate Juneteenth 2025! Juneteenth has been celebrated by Black Americans since the late 1800s, but in 2020, the holiday garnered renewed attention as Black Lives Matter demonstrators called (and still call) for meaningful policy changes following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers. NYC and New York recently made Juneteenth an official holiday, and it's now a federal holiday also.  When is Juneteenth? June 19 is on a Thursday this year. Some celebrations take place on the actual holiday, while others take place in the weeks before and after. What is Juneteenth and why is it celebrated? Juneteenth is the celebration and commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers brought news to Galveston, Texas that the war was over and enslaved people were free (this was two-and-a-half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.) The celebration was coined "Juneteenth" and became a time for praying and for gathering with family. It became massively celebrated in Texas decades later, with many of the formerly enslaved and their descendants making an annual pilgrimage back to Galveston on this date, according to Juneteenth.com. How will Juneteenth be celebrated this year? The day has been celebrated more in Southern states with rodeos, fishing, barbecuing and baseball, with a focus on education and self-improvement. New York City has so many ways to celebrate this year. We'll be updating this list as e

A New York summer is often a hot one, and prime outdoor dining season is sizzling, too. Throughout NYC, rooftop bars, restaurants with amazing views and lovely waterfront destinations are shining in their annual turn in the sun. The best outdoor setups at these all-day cafes, Michelin-starred stunners, cozy dives, neighborhood favorites and city newcomers all have picturesque settings to get your attention. And even after the season for outdoor dining in NYC has passed, you'll find great food and drinks to keep you coming back from now through next fall.      RECOMMENDED: The best restaurants in NYC May 2025: This year, we did a massive overhaul of our outdoor dining list as various restaurants around town have closed or had to shutter their street eateries. We removed Gallow Green, Pinto Garden and Silver Apricot as they have since closed. We removed Pilot and Grand Banks (but don’t worry, you can find them under our boat bars list). We also removed Bandits, Bar Primi, Brooklyn Ice House, Broken Shaker, Cookshop, Dagon, Henry Public, June, Laudree Soho, Lilia, Maracuja, Milk and Roses, Nabila, Palma and Zaab Zaab. We added Baba on Withers, Cafe Mado, LaRina Pastificio & Vino, Sailor and Saishin. For more on our editorial policies and ethics, feel free to check out How we review at Time Out.

Like most New York City neighborhoods, Chelsea, on Manhattan’s west side between about Sixth and 11th Avenues and 14th and 34th Streets (though those boundaries are sometimes called into question!) has changed over the years in myriad ways. For one, restaurants come and go. But one thing is certain, Chelsea still has many excellent places to eat and drink. The next time you’re strolling the High Line or checking out art galleries in the famed nabe, check out Chelsea's best restaurants for a quality meal.  Updated May 2025: We added Cafe Chelsea, Hav & Mar and Zaab Zaab. We removed La Noxe, Miznon and Sid's Gold Request Room.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Chelsea, New York

Every drink seems ideal when you're at the perfect bar. Your dive’s beer is frosty, rooftops send you soaring toward the clouds and cocktail destinations shake and stir myriad ingredients into ideally calibrated glassware—leaps above what you try to craft at home. The options are unending, the ice is nicer and you aren’t just drinking, you’re at the spot.  Whether you're dabbling in low-ABV libations, making your way through dedicated martini menus or collecting passwords for pseudo speakeasies, there is an ideal location for every taste, tolerance and occasion. Find them among the 50 best bars in NYC right now. Updated May 2025: In this most recent update, we added Schmuck, which made our top 10 list. We also added Bar Kabawa. We also updated Death & Co after a recent visit. We removed Charlie's Bar & Kitchen and McSorley’s Old Ale House. Time Out has instituted a sitewide policy change. For more on our new policies, feel free to check out how we review at Time Out. 

Choosing a favorite restaurant in New York City is a joyful task with myriad possibilities depending on the occasion, mood and even the time of year. Your favorite dive, fine dining destination and neighborhood favorite might all occupy top spots on your personal best list in spite of their disparate qualities.  Our list of NYC’s 50 best restaurants is the same, spanning each of those categories and more to comprise a catalogue of all the places we wish we were at right now. They don’t have to be the newest or the most recently reviewed, just places that we’ve been to and want to return to again and again, and that we think that you will, too.  RECOMMENDED: NYC’s best bars right now Updated May 2025: In this most recent update, we updated our entry for Bunna Cafe after a recent visit and added in Cote's world's best designation. We also removed Di Fara Pizza and added Una Pizza Napoletana.  Note: Many of the city’s best chefs, restaurants and concepts have been welcomed into the Time Out Market. Because that is the highest honor we can award, establishments related to the market have not been ranked here, but you can see them below.  Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining.

I often get the question: What's your new favorite restaurant on the scene? And oftentimes, that question alone is enough to make my head spin. Not for lack of trying, but attempting to stay up-to-date with the rotating door of restaurants that make their debut, month after month after month, can be quite the endeavor. So, we've decided to collect some of the latest and greatest on this list of the best new restaurants in New York, for my peace of mind, and so that you, the reader, can get out there and try it yourself. And who knows, maybe a few of these might make it to our best restaurants list by the end of the year. May 2025: As of this month, the current list of the best new restaurants in NYC includes a kimchi tasting menu, an all-day cafe from a master of the baking scene and an Italian supper club that reopened for its second act. So get out there and eat!

The only places that offer even better views than New York City’s best waterfront restaurants are our water-top restaurants: yes, we're talking about those scenic boat bars and floating eateries that give off that breezy yachting lifestyle—but without the high price and pesky barnacles that stow away on an actual watercraft. Mostly only open seasonally, they’re peak spring and summer destinations with the warm-weather menus to match, all with a side of real-deal seafaring. So ahoy! New York's best boat bars will rise the tide for all your going-out plans this season.  RECOMMENDED: The 27 best outdoor bars in NYC Updated May 2025: We removed North River Lobster Company and La Barca as the company permanently closed in 2024. We also removed Pilot as the boat is currently undergoing renovations. 

Finding the best hotel in NYC to stay at, whether on a trip here or a staycation, is paramount. Yes, you’ll likely be out and about and the hotel simply serves as a place to lay your head, but a good hotel can make or break your time in the city. New York prides itself on its hospitality and that is pretty clearly evidenced by its best hotels. Every kind of traveler can find their perfect holiday haven in this glorious city, from sleek boutique hotels in the city’s trendiest neighborhoods to opulent luxury stays near the top NYC attractions. You’ll even find some of the best spas and restaurants tucked inside their lobbies. Whether you’re a first-time visitor to the Big Apple or a local craving an inner-city staycation, these properties take the cake when it comes to hospitality and hotel perks. Cue room service. February 2025 update: We have completely revamped our list by visiting dozens of hotels across NYC, most recently, the Carlyle. So know that when you’re reading this list, you’re getting the most up-to-date information. 🇺🇸 Click here to view our full guide to the best things to do in NYC🏨 Discover the best cheap hotels in NYC🌉 Explore the coolest Airbnbs in Brooklyn💗 Book one of the best boutique hotels in NYC Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in and review every hotel featured, we've based our list on our expert knowledge of the destination covered, editorial reviews, user reviews, hotel amenities, and in-depth research to find you the best stays.

Sure–celebrating Cinco de Mayo satisfies any South-of-the-Border craving, but why reserve the city’s best margaritas in NYC for just one day? It's always time for tequila, especially when shaken up with a hit of spice or swirled with sweet watermelon. Hit NYC’s best Mexican restaurants for some serious agave spirits, or down them alongside some of Gotham's best tacos. Fair warning, though: You're gonna want a pitcher.   RECOMMENDED: Full guide to cocktails in NYC Updated May 2025: We added Gueros Brooklyn, Fresco's Cantina, Oyamael and Superbueno. We removed the Black Ant as it closed, La Contenta, La Loncheria and Kokomo. 

The one thing you’ll catch New Yorkers being humble about–self-deprecating, even–is our Mexican food. NYC locals will demure to west coasters before muttering under our breath about the pizza, bagels and inimitable tap water that’s said to make this city’s food so great. But our very own Mexican culinary landscape has gone from good to great and then some over the years, and we, too, have plenty to boast about. Here’s where to find the very best Mexican food in NYC right now. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC April 2025: We added Carnitas Ramirez, Mariscos El Submarino, Mayahuel and Nene's Taqueria. We removed Dos Toros, Empellón al Pastor and Molé. 

Sure, there's nothing stopping you from frequenting the best outdoor bars in NYC year-round, but spring and summer are prime time for open-air imbibing. Those sunny days are longer, the temperatures are warmer and fun-loving frozen drinks reenter the mix all around town. With scenic appearances by floating boat bars, cloud-skimming rooftops and bloom-filled secret gardens, these are our favorite places to sip beer, wine, cocktails and all manner of boozy consumables outside in NYC this season.  RECOMMENDED: The 50 best bars in NYC right now Updated April 2025: We added TALEA Beer Co. and Frog Wine Bar. We removed Bandits and Parklife. We also temporarily removed Frying Pan, Grand Banks, Gowanus Yacht Club and Tacoaway Beach since they are still closed for the season. Lastly, we removed Gran Electrica, Island Oyster and Leyenda as they are now closed. 

  We don't like to use the phrase tropical oasis all willy-nilly, but it actually fits the mold at Broken Shaker, the Miami import that landed atop The Freehand Hotel in Gramercy back in 2019. But thumpin' 'clubstaurant' it is not, as the 18th-floor rooftop channels the island lifestyle with reggae tracks on the speakers, tan leather couches and greenery that completely spills out onto the outdoor rooftop. Speaking of the outside, the terrace gives you a sightseeing advantage, with views of the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and the full scope of downtown Manhattan. Drinks call out the city below with the Up On The Roof (Su Casa mezcal, chambord, watermelon, basil and fire tincture) and the Asphalt Jungle (Hendrick’s Gin, Choya Yuzu-shu, Giffard Lichi-Li and pear). Or you can always catch the rotating frozen or punch of the day. When the need for snacking hits, you can fill up your table with wild-caught shrimp ceviche, tacos with mushrooms and crispy cheese and The Broken Shaker Burger with the option to double up on patties.    

I admit—I never had the chance to experience John McDonald's MercBar, which was described as a "proper bar" in SoHo and ran for an impressive 21 years. Since its closure, McDonald had stayed plenty busy with his other ventures at Mercer Street Hospitality, including Lure Fishbar, Cha Cha Tang and Bowery Meat Company. But it seems his itch to get back behind the bar was too strong as McDonald opened Bar Mercer in January 2025.  While the name plays on the long-gone bar, the vibe is entirely new, with McDonald describing it as "an inversion of its spiritual predecessor both in name and concept." While the intention is to look lived in, the sleek red shine of the walls is a dead giveaway, made even more elevated with black and white photography on the walls and cloth-backed chairs that display watercolors of flowers and peacocks. But luckily, chef Preston Clark (of Lure Fishbar) menu of comforts help to usher that feeling of familarity forward. Here, chef Clark cooks the food he likes to eat, and in turn, we like it too, with branzino bar sliders and beer-battered fish alongside a meaty Berkshire Pork Chop. Brunch follows through with more hits, like Housemade Pigs in a Blanket with a horseradish mustard that will make your head sing and Hangover Pasta with a silky sauce and a yolky egg that is guaranteed to cure. The chalkboard near the front displays weekly specials, so try to catch the bone-in, ribe-eye Cowgirl Steak or the off-menu burger if you can. 

The Rockaway Hotel is mere steps away from the ocean, just a one-minute trek and you can have the ocean lapping at your feet. But before you go full beach bum, there is plenty to experience within the perimeter of the boutique hotel—the beachside pool and the harmonious spa for starters. But for a summertime getaway, set your sights up above.  On the upper levels lies The Rooftop at The Rockaway Hotel. The 6,000-square-foot rooftop channels its seaside environs, with aquamarine blue tiles, blond woods and lush greenery that hangs overhead. Even in the cooler months, you can still get those envious views of the Manhattan skyline, Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic Ocean with just a turn of your head thanks to glass retractable walls. But once summer returns, so does the option to sip on spritzes of all manner paired with the salt of the ocean air on the open patio. So slide onto one of its many couches on the patio, order up a few bites of sushi, bao buns and crudos for munching and let it all go.

Ready for a good time? The Ready is ready for you (ok, we will promise we will stop). Once the elevator hits the rooftop level of the Moxy East Village, you'll be welcomed with a seemingly backyard oasis in the sky. The rooftop is decorated with all manner of greenery and cushioned couches, plus string lights that illuminate the party well into the evening. Speaking of keeping things going, this year-round rooftop is always a vibe, blistering cold or freezing rain be damned, thanks to a glass retractable roof. But once the weather finally gets agreeable, the roof opens up, giving us even better views of the surrounding neighborhood. With cups emblazoned with phrases such as "Sips About to Go Down," tamarind straws sticking out of frozens and 100-ounce margarita towers posting up on tables, good times are almost guaranteed to be had here. I mean, did we mention the portable coolers stocked with beers and wines at each table? But before you think this rooftop is all booze and no bite, there are actually plenty of eats to be had here. Just take a look at the taco menu and pick a Chicken Tinga taco here or a Mushroom & Corn taco here, all made fresh to order.

Saturday and Sunday mornings on the corner of Kenmare and Mott Streets are perpetually packed with hungry hopefuls waiting for a table at Thai Diner. The culinary mash-up of Thai flavors and American fare is thanks to Ann Redding and Matt Danzer. Previously of the beloved Uncle Boons and Uncle Boons Sister, both now closed, Redding decided to channel her Thai and American upbringing into a diner that spins the classics. Five years and one pandemic later, the all-day diner is still calling crowds well into the late afternoon. Daytime hits include a homemade Thai tea babka french toast, drizzled with condensed milk and served with a Thai tea-infused butter while soft-boiled eggs get complimented with chili jam and scallion roti. Not sure where to start? The Thai Disco Fries with a fragrant massaman curry are always a good call. 

Ursula's New Mexico-style breakfast burritos were enough to cause a safe but socially distanced frenzy when it debuted in 2020. One pandemic and one move later, and Ursula has become a well-known haunt among Bed-Stuy locals for its Southwestern specialties. But here, owner/chef Eric See is doing much more than putting food on a plate.  Building advocacy into the root of his business, Ursula has served as a home base of queer cookery. Hosted events at the New Mexican restaurant have included a takeout series staffed by LGBTIA+ chefs to Queer Cowboy Dinners. Paired with pop-ups that pair nationwide talent with a social justice bent, Ursula embodies the golden model of a restaurant that gives back. But if you happen to prefer that your justice comes with a side of breakfast burritos, pancakes with blue corn flour cooked right in and fried chicken coated in actually authentic green chili, well, you'll get that too.

Melba Wilson likes to say she was born, bred and buttered in Harlem. And while she spent most of her years in the city, her summers took her to the South Carolina countryside, gardening and cooking alongside her grandmother. It seems as though her trajectory to the kitchen was inevitable as Sylvia Woods of the famous Sylvia's restaurant was her aunt. After years learning the business at Sylvia's, Rosa Mexicano and Windows of the World, Wilson was ready to strike out on her own. Using American comfort food as the vehicle, Woods opened her restaurant in 2005 on the corner of 114th and Frederick Douglass as a way to serve her community.  20 years in business later, Melba's has become a tried and true friend to locals and celebrities alike. Yes, the fried chicken and waffles that infamously beat Bobby Flay all those years ago are still in play here, and for good reason—the fried chicken, your choice of dark or white meat, still comes to the table steaming hot, encased in a salty, craggly crust that crunches and gives way to juicy meat inside. The fluffy eggnog waffle it sits upon served with a curl of strawberry butter makes it even sweeter. But Wilson doesn't just rely on the classics here. Infusing a bit of neo-soul into her cookery, you can find egg rolls filled with black-eyed peas and collard greens and deviled eggs dusted with cornmeal. While over the years Wilson has begun to expand her reach, with fast-casual offshoots in the Prudential Center and Grand Central Terminal,

Initially operating as a tour guide in Ethiopia, Liyuwork Ayalew transitioned to the restaurant industry after moving to the United States, simultaneously pursuing a degree in architecture while working in bars and coffee shops. While at Think Coffee, he met Sam Severance. The two bonded over a shared love of Ethiopia, as Severance had recently returned from the country after teaching children graphic design. Looking to shine a positive light on the region, the two began cooking the food of Ethiopia, popping up at the various lofts, galleries and rooftops of New York. Soon, they began renting out the kitchen of a Southern restaurant in Bushwick, hawking a $7 lunch special that caught the attention of The New York Times. An opportunity arose to take the space, and Bunna Cafe officially opened in 2014. Ten years later, the traditional Ethiopian has become a fixture of Bushwick.  Traditional Beyaynetu, the popular vegan Ethiopian platter, can be found here. Plant-based items include whole red lentils simmered in a smoky, berbere sauce, yellow-tinged cabbage cooked down with carrots and steamed collard greens that retain some crunch and a bit of tang. It all comes served on a blanket of spongy injera bread. With its shareable cuisine and complimentary coffee service on the weekends, Bunna Cafe has become an escape from the hustle of it all. The vibe: Inside the brightly colored building, Ayalew was able to flex his architectural know-how. Behind the bar, you can find woodworking

Tomer Blechman didn't set out to become a chef. Moving to San Francisco from Tel Aviv back in 2005, his intentions were of a holistic nature, looking for a career in acupuncture and massage. But once those didn't pan out, he decided to take his calling for healing in a different route, starting with what we eat. The aspiring chef sharpened his knives at Bar Bolonat and Gramercy Tavern before debuting with Miss Ada in 2017. Back in 2018, we praised the Fort Greene eatery for its "verdant platter of herb-dyed green falafel as crisp on the outside as it is tender on the inside." As for the hummus masabaha with a crown of lamb shawarma, we said it was "nothing short of a religious experience, especially when paired alongside their fluffy pita for scraping the plate clean." Years later, we still sing the same praises, with verses dedicated to the late-night skewers such as the Kofte Kebab that spills out with pine nuts, lashed with a zippy habanero relish. AM specials follow suite in their greatness, like the flaky Malawach and the challah French Toast drizzled with dollops of an airy labne mousse that begs to be licked clean.   The vibe: Miss Ada is a cozy find with pinewood banquettes and round bulbs that glow over the marble bar. The back of the space houses a community table, made to encourage conversation over plates of pillowy pita. The food: Blechman roots around the Middle East with all manner of mezze and dips and skewers, plus brunch specials that range from massive Bou

For the past three years, two Brooklyn community-rooted organizations have come together to host a Juneteenth celebration like no other. This year, they are doing it yet again. On Thursday, June 19, the fourth annual Juneteenth Food Festival takes place. A collaborative event co-hosted by the digital publication Black-owned Brooklyn and the Weeksville Heritage Center, the annual Juneteenth festival will be held at the historic Weeksville site, the location of one of the largest free Black communities in the United States before the Civil War. The day will honor the Texas-born holiday with food, entertainment and music, done the Brooklyn way.   This year's lineup includes 29 local food vendors and artisans that span African American, Caribbean, Latin American and African foodways across the diaspora. Dine on fast-casual Nigerian eats from Bed Stuy's Brooklyn Suya, Ethiopian-Eritrean cuisine from Makina Cafe and jerked brisket and tacos from Jase's BBQ. Somethin' a little sweet comes in the form of goodies from Brooklyn Tea, Brownstone Cheesecakes and Hibiscus Brew. The day-long event includes Black food literature from BEM | Books & more, double-dutch performances from the Jazzy Jumpers and dance performances from the youth drumline and dance group, Brooklyn United. As for tunes, DJ Spinna will be headlining the festivities, providing the vibes all afternoon long.  The event starts at noon and goes until 8pm. Entry is free. Keep an eye on Black-Owned Brooklyn's Instagram for

  Looking to find love this Pride? Skip the swiping and try something real this month. On June 24, meet gay singles at Love Loud: Brooklyn PRIDE Speed Dating, happening at Time Out Market New York. The fast-paced event is geared toward gay men, ages 25 and up, and brings together local singles for a night of mini-dates and potential matches. Worried about keeping track of who's who? The SpeedMatchApp has your back. During the event, you can log your impressions in real-time, marking potential sparks as “Date,” friendly vibes as “Friend,” or giving a polite “Pass.” By the end of the night, you'll get a text with your mutual matches and next steps, so you can keep the connection going. Tickets are $22, and participants must purchase at least one food or drink item from the market. Reserve your spot here.

Summer is finally here, so let's take it to the terrace and celebrate in style. All this week, Italicus is taking over the rooftop at Time Out Market New York for its Italicus Terrace Takeover. The Italian liqueur is painting the rooftop blue, bringing in its branded merch and shaking up classic cocktails made for sipping in the sun. Expect refreshing frozen cocktails, such as the frosé with rosé wine and peach and strawberry purée and the passion fruit margarita. There's even a frozen version of the espresso martini made with Italicus bergamot liqueur, blended with vodka, coffee liqueur and cold brew. Oh, and did we mention the boozy snow cones? The pop-up runs from Monday, June 9, to Monday, June 15. Grab a snow cone, soak up the sun and take in those sweeping city views.  

Do you remember a few years ago when The New York Times tried to tell us that Aperol Spritzes weren’t good? Well, clearly, I do, as I am still talking about it six years later. Personally, I love the bitter-leaning cocktail, particularly in the warmer months when I want equal parts interest and bubbles. I’m certainly not alone in my love affair, as the summery cocktail has slowly reappeared on menus (or really, they never left), primed and ready for a rooftop romp or an outing on a patio. Heck, even a European currency company started its very own tracker of where to find the cheapest spritz across the continent.  Not to be outdone, Aperol’s sister's spirit has something to say. Throwing its hat in the ring for the leading spritz of the summer is the Campari spritz. Made with Campari (duh), this version is a tad drier and more intense in its bitterness but still just as refreshing. Making its own stake on the season, the deep red liqueur is taking over a popular corner of Manhattan for a summer of spritz. This June, the iconic liqueur will be painting Dimes Square red, transforming it into Campari Spritz Square. Taking over 171 East Broadway, the aperitivo experience will offer curated food offerings, deals at local businesses in the area, and, naturally, spritzes. The two-day pop-up, taking place on June 14 and 15, offers two sit-down experiences in the micro-neighborhood. Each table will receive complimentary Campari spritzes, limited to two per person, paired with light

Over the past few months, interim restaurant critics Priya Krishna and Melissa Clark of The New York Times scoured the streets to find the best restaurants in New York City. Using former restaurant critic Pete Wells’s list as a starting point, the two visited, ate and tasted across all five boroughs, from white-tablecloth revues to pizza shops best experienced by the slice. Last week, the paper and digital magazine dropped its annual “100 Best Restaurants of 2025” listing.  New to the ranking was a Lower East Side restaurant whose singular noodle obsession made us all a believer. Of course, we are talking about Okiboru House of Tsukemen. Back in 2023, the small ramen shop introduced tsukemen or dipping noodles to the city, a popular variation of ramen in Japan that is served with steaming bowls of broth. It quickly gained a following with New Yorkers, regardless of the weather, lining-up for a twirl and a dip. Even NYT’s former critic Wells called the noodle shop "exquisite" in a 2023 review for its marriage of gravy-like broth and noodles that were made to cling to it. This year the praise has gone even further, as the ramen shop earned a spot on the publication’s annual list. According to co-owner Justin Lim, the recognition was an honor.   Photograph: Mia Yakel| From left to right, Naoki Kyobashi and Justin Lim “It’s hard to put into words,” said co-owner Justin Lim. “When we opened, we never imagined something like this. We just focused on doing what we love—putting our

This year, Pride feels a bit different. While New York will always find reason to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community in any regard, this year’s festivities call for more than just waving a rainbow flag. In response to a slew of anti-LGBTIA+ legislation from the current presidential administration, much of which targets the trans community, the organizers for NYC Pride announced this year’s theme: "Rise up: Pride in Protest." “The challenges we face today, particularly in this political climate, require us to stand together in solidarity,” said Kazz Alexander, NYC Pride Co-Chair, on their website. “Pride is not merely a celebration of identity—it is a powerful statement of resistance, affirming that justice and equity will ultimately prevail for those who live and love on the margins.” Brooklyn Brewery is well aware of the fight. In response to Donald Trump’s executive order proclaiming the federal government would only recognize two genders, the brewery responded in suit, actively condemning xenophobia, homophobia and division rooted in hatred of any kind. But this type of activism isn't new for the brewhouse: With core values tied to the queer community, the business has long advocated for the cause, providing LGBTIA+ resources and becoming a certified safe space, which has expanded to supporting queer communities across the globe. In regard to Pride, the brewery’s The Stonewall Inn IPA—made in partnership with The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative (SIGBI)— has served as th

Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB) is coming back to New York this week. Held on Tuesday, June 10 and Wednesday, June 11 at Industry City, the seventh annual trade show invites thousands of bar and beverage professionals across the world for exhibitions, private tastings and programming that centers spirits and storytelling. And with such international talent flying in New York, naturally, the bar community is celebrating in style.  To coincide with the festivities, some of New York’s best bars have invited top talent from London, Paris, Tokyo and then some behind their respective bars all week long. From block parties to intimate nights with international bars, here are a few takeovers to check out this week.   Monday, June 9 Photograph: Eric Medksker| Interior at Guzzle Sip & Guzzle: City Takeover Series: Coast to Coast Edition Sip & Guzzle is inviting six of the most acclaimed cocktail bars in the country for a one-night-only bar experience. Starting at 4pm, the bi-level bar will host Washington D.C’s Service Bar (number 23 North America’s 50 Best Bars) and Allegory (number 45) for the first two hours, followed by Chicago’s Best Intentions (number 25) and Kumiko (number 10) and San Francisco’s Trick Dog (number 71) and True Laurel (number 17). The event is free, no reservations are needed.  Time Out Market New York: Italicus Terrace Takeover Starting on June 9, Italicus is taking over the rooftop at Time Out Market New York for its Italicus Terrace Takeover. For one week, the It

Remember the Timothée Chalamet look-alike competition that launched 1,000 ships? It all started late last year with a simple flyer posted around the city: If you look like the Dune actor, show up in Washington Square Park in your best get-up and win $50. What resulted was several hundreds of onlookers crowding the square, armed with cameras and make-shift posters of their phone numbers. But as the real actor made a surprise cameo, this flash-in-the-pan event quickly spurred copycats. RECOMMENDED: First look: The new Pedro Pascal-narrated space show in NYC Within weeks, more look-alike-contest started to pop off around the city. In November, a handful of blue-eyed and blue-aproned individuals showed up to the same square for a Jeremy Allen White contest, while the Zayn Malik look-alike competition in Bushwick grabbed the attention of more than 500 people. And while the winners receive a buzz of notoriety and a bump of Instagram followers, the top prize is often paltry, $50 here or a free tattoo there (unless you went to the Drake look-a-like competition in Toronto, where the rapper himself gave the winner $10,000). However, this up-and-coming look-alike competition is here to take the cake, er, tortilla: the winner gets a year of free burritos. Even better, the restaurant is calling all New Yorkers who bear a resemblance to the current zaddy of the internet.   Photograph courtesy of Son Del North| Burrito party at Son Del North To celebrate the first anniversary of Son Del

Eddie Huang has come a long way from hawking Chairman Bao buns at the beloved Baohaus. Since his days cheffing in the Lower East Side, Huang’s long resume lists hosting duties on the Cooking Channel, MTV and Vice, a documentarian, a producer and a best-selling author of two books, one of which spawned the ABC series, “Fresh Off the Boat.” But it seems as thought the restaurant world truly never left him, as the multi-hyphenated talent is returning to lower Manhattan for a summer-long residency.  Starting June 11, Huang will be taking over the kitchen of The Flower Shop, only a ten-minute walk from his former haunt. Named Gazebo, the residency was inspired by Huang’s experimentations cooking traditional Chinese dishes in olive oil sourced from his wife's family's field in Greece. On his Substack, Canal Street Dreams, Huang spoke about how this simple swap created an entirely new profile. Photography courtesy of Eddie Huang| Eddie Huang “At home, I use the olive oil from Natashia’s family field in Greece to reimagine Chinese food that's usually made with high heat oils,” said Huang. “By simply changing the way I apply heat due to the character of olive oil, it's completely changed my cooking and it comes out tasting like Chinese food from a blue zone.” Huang’s personal and worldwide culinary influences come through with small plates of quesadillas with Iberico pork and cherrystone clams to a scallop ceviche dish with Marcona almonds that reflects his time with the seafood leg

Time Out Market New York has been known to disturb the peace, and we couldn’t be happier about it: Every first Saturday of the month, the rooftop party, aptly named Noise Complaint, takes over. Once a month, DJ LSJ or Gabriel Ashley-Pastoriza rises to the fifth floor of the market hall to spin hip-hop, R&B and Afrobeats tunes. But for the DJ, the name behind the party is much more than a buzzworthy phrase; it's a nod to the Black and brown communities who continue to push the sound of New York forward. We spoke with Ashley-Pastoriza about his DJ aspirations, his worldly playlist and how his party preserves the sounds of the city.   RECOMMENDED: Out Late: These Black women DJs are running Brooklyn nightlife Photograph courtesy of DJ LSJ| DJ LSJ   Tell us a bit about yourself. Gabriel Ashley-Pastoriza: I was born in Oakland, California, and moved to New York City when I was just eight months old. I’m half African American and half Puerto Rican. I grew up in the Lower East Side during an exciting era when everything in NYC happened in person. If you wanted to hear new music, you went to parties. If you wanted to catch the latest fashion, you headed to Soho and people-watched outside Dean & Deluca. When did you start DJing? GA: I started DJing in 2013, originally just trying to promote parties for a friend. From there, I taught myself the craft by staying up late and watching YouTube tutorials. One of my childhood friends, Von Brown, gave me my first shot—he invited me to spin

By now, you’ve probably spotted Jack Goldburg on your social feed or even in the wild on the street, giving hot food takes while sporting his telltale cap that reads, “Yes Chef.” Last year, Goldburg and Liam Henning—the other content creator behind Jack’s Dining Room—decided to invite all 1.8 million of their followers to Brooklyn for the inaugural Yes Chef Food Fest. It was a success, drawing 6,000 hungry souls for food, booze and fun in the summer sun.  “We had people traveling from all over the world and country to not only try some of NYC’s best food in one place, but to take part in culinary moments they might never had access to,” said Goldburg referencing last year’s event, including the flashy, 300-lb bluefin tuna cutting ceremony. “When you combine incredible food and like-minded people together, you can build something really special.” And so Goldburg and crew decided to do it again. This weekend, Yes Chef Food Fest returns to Brooklyn and, building on last year, the festival on Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th is coming back bigger than ever. Moving to the former Skyline Drive-in space in Greenpoint—all 40,000 square feet of it—the two-day long event will gather all those who love to eat over culinary demos, curated bar experiences and some of the best restaurants in town. The weekend-long festival will include plenty of delectable samples including squares of the trendy Dubai chocolate from Nuts Factory, freshly shucked oysters from Oyster Party and luxury

In 2015, Kings Co Imperial made its debut in Williamsburg, spinning on Chinese classics with a Brooklyn twist. Countless orders of wok-seared dumplings and one sister spot in the Lower East Side later, and the restaurant has reached its ten-year milestone. To mark a decade in service, the restaurant has invited chefs from around NYC to the kitchen to cook up classics of their own.  RECOMMENDED: Use straws to eat a soup dumpling the size of your face at this massive new Asian restaurant in Tribeca Starting this month, both locations of Kings Co Imperial are celebrating the anniversary with the summertime series, “Dishes of a Decade.” From June 18 through September 30, the Chinese restaurant concept is inviting iconic chefs and eateries across NYC to create limited-edition dishes. For chef and co-owner Josh Grinker of Kings Co Imperial, it is all about celebrating those who have inspired them along the way.  “This series is about honoring the city that shaped us—and sharing the table with chefs we admire, whose food has inspired us over the years,” said Grinker in a press release. “Nobody in this city accomplishes anything by themselves. Being in business for 10 years is a testament to our neighbors, our customers, our vendors and more.”  Harlem’s JJ Johnson is kicking things off this month. Infusing his African Caribbean heritage into a tried-and-true Chinese dish, Johnson's Jerk Duck Fried Rice special comes with a crown of ginger scallions and a fried egg. Rubirosa is bringi

One of West Africa’s most accomplished chefs, Pierre Thiam has certainly made his mark on the dining scene. Credited with introducing West African cuisine to the fine dining world, the Senegal-born chef and award-winning cookbook author promotes underutilized African grains and goods with his food company, Yolélé, and oversees restaurants on a global scale, including Nok by Alara in Lagos, Nigeria and the five-star Pullman Hotel in Dakar, Senegal. But New Yorkers may readily recognize him for his fast-casual efforts, especially his work at Teranga. Only adding to the culture found inside The Africa Center, the immersive restaurant on the ground floor provides a gateway to the dishes of contemporary Africa—but after a six-year run, the cafe is coming to a close.  Today, Teranga announced it is closing its doors in Harlem. As posted on the restaurant’s Instagram account, the last day of service will be on Sunday, June 15. “It is with a sense of sadness and full hearts that we announce that we are closing our doors in Harlem on Sunday, June 15th,” said the Instagram post. It went on to thank those who have supported them throughout the years. “Thank you to everyone who shared a cup of Ethiopian coffee, a bottle of Bissap, a plate of hot Jollof and Suya, or a side of Kelewele with us.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by TERANGA️️️ (@itsteranga_) While it is coming to a close, Teranga's mission to bring African cuisine to the mainstream seems to have be

In 2016, Warren Luckett launched the first-ever Black Restaurant Week to showcase he diversity of Black food across the country. After meeting Karinn Chavarria, the two decided to expand on the concept, this time giving Latin chefs, bar talents and industry folks their dues. Together, they founded Latin Restaurant Week, a two-week-long celebration that highlights the culinary contributions of the Latin community. Since getting its start in Houston in 2019, the movement has expanded to cities nationwide, including Washington DC, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and Atlanta, landing in New York in 2022. Now returning for a third year, the initiative is coming back this June, continuing to promote Hispanic and Latin cuisine across the diaspora.   Kicking off last month in Washington DC, Latin Restaurant Week is coming back to New York City from June 6 to June 20. For over two weeks, 15 bars and restaurants across New York City and New Jersey will be participating in the festivities, offering delectable specials from prix fixe menus to discounted deals. In conjunction with Feed the Soul Foundation, the initiative aims to amplify visibility and support one of the largest and most influential ethnic groups in the region. In face of rising food costs and shrinking margins, the events hope to act as a source of support in the face of stagnant margins, providing a boost in stability for Latino and Hispanic culinary business owners. Looking to eat in Brooklyn? Dine on Dominican an

This year we’ve happily welcomed all manner of carb to the city, waistlines be damned. The winter brought a second location of Radio Bakery to Brooklyn, drawing hour-long lines in Prospect Heights, while people flocked to the East Village for the cinnamon-bun-only shop, Sunday Morning. Spring ushered in glossy ube doughnuts from online bakeshop turned brick-and-mortar Kora, while the burekas-only destination Buba Bureka generated buzz in Greenwich Village. And while not new, one of our favorite bakeries is now bringing back its croissants-only club, giving us plenty reason to celebrate. RECOMMENDED: NYC's 30 best bakeries include pie pros, famous cupcake destinations and more Raf's Croissant Club is officially back for spring and summer 2025, and for its latest installment, the restaurant's pastry chef Camari Mick has teamed up with chefs from around the country to create croissants that merge their respective cultures and bold flavors into one exciting dish. From now until August, these creative pastries will drop every week, only available at Raf’s (290 Elizabeth St). And just like last year, Mick has invited serious talent to the kitchen.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by raf’s (@rafsnewyork) First up in the series is award-winning Afro-Dominican chef and author Paola Velez. From now until June 1st, you can catch her Pernil Empanada Croissant served with wasakaka, a Dominican garlic sauce, for dipping. While we eagerly await the deets on the