Dining Articles
The 10 Best Veggie Burgers in NYC
Whether or not you’re a vegetarian, sometimes a good ol’ veggie burger just sounds so much more appetizing than a quarter pound of beef. If you don’t agree with that statement yet, wait until you try some of the truly delightful veggie burgers that can be found in New York City. From patties that just beg for a fresh beer to giant portobellos to black bean patties, we’ve got the ten best veggie burgers in NYC.
Five Places to Eat Along Park Avenue South
New York neighborhoods tend to run hot and cool, and right now the restaurant scene along Park Avenue South is about as hot as the city gets. An epicenter of new eateries, the stretch between 17th and 32nd Sts.—aka Gramercy/Flatiron/NoMad—is chock-a-block with tempting venues. Here are five of the best and brightest among the newish restaurants along Park Avenue South.
The Best Museum Restaurants in NYC
Museum restaurants in NYC have become some of the brightest stars of the city’s culinary scene. In the past few years, they’ve shed their identities as institutional cafeterias—florescent lights and tired sandwiches on trays—to become smart, standalone eateries, run by experienced restaurateurs amid designer digs.
New Organic Margarita at NYC's Tio Pepe
Tio Pepe, the Mexican-Spanish legend in New York's Greenwich Village, is celebrating National Margarita Day all week long! From Tuesday, February 23 through Friday, February 26, come in to sample the latest addition to Tio Pepe's margarita menu. Created by the restaurant's tequila-loving manager, Tio Pepe's new Organic Margarita makes use of premium ingredients like Ixa tequila and Himalayan salt. Usually priced at $8, as part of the National Margarita Day celebration, enjoy it for only $4 through Friday. (And if you want to try it at home, we've got the recipe below.)
New York Coupons: $10 Off at Buca di Beppo
Enjoy the authentic Italian cooking at Buca di Beppo this weekend with a $10 discount on your reservation. Reserve the "Pope Table" in celebration of the pontiff's visit to NYC.
Urban Pit Stops: The Best Snack Spots for Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in NYC
To help you keep up your strength and maximize your time, here are our picks for the best snack and refreshment stops when you're on a hop-on hop-off bus tour of New York.
Your Weekend in NYC: Pera Mediterranean Brasserie
Weekends are a great time to visit Pera Mediterranean Brasserie, midtown Manhattan's choice for Turkish hospitality, with creative, sophisticated takes on the cuisine of Turkey, Greece, France, and beyond. Saturdays and Sundays you'll find all kinds of specials to enhance an already vibrant scene.
Sugar Rush: NYC's Best Dessert Spots
Whichever camp you fall into—casual dessert fan or dessert fanatic—New York has a sweet for you, preferably smothered in chocolate and drizzled in caramel. Read on for the best spots for dessert in New York City.
New York Coupons: Discount at Canton Lounge
Cantonese food may not be the most familiar cuisine, but one step through the doors of New York's Canton Lounge and the sights and smells will have you impressed. One of the best choices in the heart of Chinatown is now even better thanks to City Guide's coupon good for a four-course meal for just $19.95 (originally $24.95).
The Best of New York Restaurants—By Video
Get inspired for a trip to NYC with a video preview of some of the amazing dining experiences that await in the city. Great steakhouses are a New York specialty, joined by the freshest seafood, and ample creativity on the farm-to-table front. Read on for a sneak peek at some of the best restaurants for visitors to New York.
Eight Best Snacks When You're Out in the East Village/Lower East Side
When it comes to snacks in New York, it's hard to beat seminal downtown neighborhoods the East Village and the Lower East Side. Bar culture and nightlife are deeply entrenched here, meaning cravings are common, and snacks a major asset for keeping nights going longer. Read on for our picks for the eight best snacks in the East Village and on the Lower East Side.
Life of Pie: The Best of New York's Dessert Slices
New York City’s best pies are not to be reckoned with—and we’re not talking those other famous local slices. Dessert is important, and sometimes finding that perfectly baked pie can be harder than it seems. We’ve saved you the "trouble" of having to scour New York’s bakeries for crusts and fillings worth savoring by rounding up the top five best pie joints in the city.
Where to Eat on the Lower East Side
The Lower East Side, abbreviated by many New Yorkers as simply the "LES," is the area roughly between the Bowery and the East River and Canal and Houston (that's pronounced 'House-ton') Streets downtown. Today's LES is a vibrant area with chic shops, hot music venues, and lots of great restaurants. We've got a rundown of the best places to eat on the Lower East Side.
New York's Livanos Restaurant Group: A Q&A with Proprietor Nick Livanos
If you want to hear a multigenerational American success story, the restaurant business is a good place to look. Case in point: the Livanos Restaurant Group, a family-run operation that owns three popular restaurants in Midtown Manhattan, Molyvos, Oceana, and Abboccato Italian Kitchen. We sat down with Proprietor Nick Livanos to ask him some questions about the operation and how it’s able to sustain its success.
The Ten Best Slices of Pizza in NYC
We've got the ten best pizzas in New York City every visitor should try. If you can’t get them all in one go, it's all the more reason to come visit again…
Ten Best Brunches in NYC
Best brunches NYC: brunch comes in all shapes and sizes in the Big Apple and happens to be a sacred institution that New Yorkers take very seriously. Thus, it should come as no surprise that NYC houses some of the most delicious Benedicts and Bloody Marys out there. Grab up some friends or family and spend a leisurely weekend morning (or afternoon) at one of these best brunch spots in Manhattan and North Brooklyn.
Hot Chocolate NYC: New York’s Ten Best Spots for Cocoa
From legends like Serendipity 3 to downtown newcomers like Momofuku Milk Bar, we’ve got the best hot chocolate in New York City.
Top Zagat Ratings for Benjamin Steakhouse
From the beautifully marbled cuts of dry-aged beef to the impeccably refined Old World service and charm, Benjamin Steakhouse prides itself in providing a quality dining experience in an elegant midtown setting. That experience has been recognized for all of New York thanks to impressively high Zagat scores in 2015.
Holiday Special: Del Frisco's Gift Card Bonus
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House reflects the rhythm and energy of midtown Manhattan. Steak fans can be holiday heroes this year with special bonus savings on Del Frisco's gift cards between now and New Year's Eve. For every $500 spent on gift cards, get $75 in bonus cards. Or get $10 for every $100 spent.
The Five Best Thanksgiving Dinners at Hotels in NYC
The best Thanksgiving dinners at NYC hotels: Forgo the cooking and cleaning this year and take advantage of New York’s holiday-friendly hotels, particularly one that’s connected to a fine restaurant. We’ve got a rundown of the hotel restaurants with the best in traditional holiday fare, with new takes on old classics including chestnut stuffing and Brussels sprout hash, and—of course—plenty of turkey.
Fogo de Chão Fall Specials
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse is celebrating fall by introducing new garden-fresh menu items to its Market Table, with handcrafted seasonal cocktails to match.
New York Coupons: E&E Grill House
New York coupons: If you’re craving a burger, or any kind of grilled specialty, stop by E&E Grill House in the heart of midtown. Not only will you be visiting one of the hottest eateries around Times Square, but you'll enjoy it with 10% off your food when you mention "City Guide."
The Top Ten Spots for Going Gluten-Free in NYC
Going gluten-free in NYC has never been easier. Celiac suffers and others no longer have to sacrifice great taste to keep to a gluten-free diet, and we've got the ten best gluten-free dining experiences in New York City.
Book Your Holiday Party at Fogo de Chão and Get a Major Gift
Confirm your holiday party at Fogo de Chao for 15 or more guests before Oct. 31 and reward yourself with a $150 dining card or a $25 card for each of your guests.
Buca di Beppo Celebrates World Pasta Month
Throughout October of 2015, Buca di Beppo in Times Square celebrates World Pasta Month by offering diners the ability to customize their pasta with more than 150,000 'pastable' combinations.