David Farley

David Farley is a West Village-based food and travel writer whose work appears regularly in the New York Times, National Geographic, BBC, and Food & Wine, among other publications. He's the author of three books, including "An Irreverent Curiosity: In Search of the Church's Strangest Relic in Italy's Oddest Town," which was made into a documentary by the National Geographic Channel. You can find Farley's online homes here and here. 

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Best Lunch in the West Village: Our Top Picks for a Delicious Daytime Meal

West Village is known for its hip nightlife and difficult-to-get-in restaurants. But lunchtime is the perfect opportunity to check out some of the neighborhood’s outstanding eateries with little hassle. Today we share the best lunches in the West Village.Once the sun sinks below the horizon across the Hudson River or the weekend descends upon us, […]

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The Most Underrated NYC Restaurants (and Why You Should Go)

Underrated. Off the radar. Undervalued. Not appreciated. Whatever you want to call it, there are a handful of great restaurants in Manhattan that are quietly churning out great food and not getting the attention they deserve. Here are the most underrated NYC restaurants.Whether it’s a pizzeria that gets lost in the sea of pizza spots […]

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Restaurants Near Broadway NYC: 14 Must-Try Spots Around the Theater District

Midtown restaurants get a bad rep. Theater District restaurants get an even worse rep. Yet, if you know where to look, there are some remarkable restaurants near Broadway in NYC, hidden throughout the area.From outstanding Uzbek fare, to Japanese-Italian fusion, this part of town has numerous quality spots worth exploring. So Broadway show or no Broadway […]

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The 12 Best Restaurants in Nolita, Manhattan

Whether Nolita is a portmanteau for North of Little Italy or Northern Little Italy—it depends on who you ask—one thing is certain: this diminutive neighborhood packs a punch and has some delicious eateries. Here are the best restaurants in Nolita. Consisting of about 16 blocks, Nolita stretches from East Houston Street in the north to Kenmare […]

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Best Japanese Restaurants in NYC That Aren’t Ramen or Sushi Spots

Put down that sashimi for a moment and explore the exciting diversity of Japanese cuisine with this list of the best Japanese restaurants in NYC that aren’t ramen or sushi spots.There is more to Japanese cuisine than ramen and sushi. Yet when you survey the Japanese dining landscape in New York City, noodle soups and […]