In New York, wine is everywhere. Bars, bottle shops, and restaurants featuring world-class wine lists pepper NYC’s five boroughs. But the burgeoning wine scene doesn’t end in the city. There are plenty of great Long Island wineries to explore, as well. Starting about 80 miles east of Manhattan, a string of tasting rooms, estates, and […]
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Best Gluten-Free Restaurants in NYC
New York is the city where you can please any dietary restrictions in the world. For celiacs and those who just feel like cutting gluten out of their lives, many restaurants and bakeries embrace the gluten-free diet. Here you can find some of the best gluten-free restaurants in NYC, serving unique and delicious foods that […]
The 10 Best Natural Wine Bars in NYC
With new natural wine bars opening every month in New York and restaurants starting to fill up their wine lists with natural wines, it’s never been a better time to dive into natural wines. Here are the best natural wine bars in NYC. Natural wine, biodynamic wine, pét-nat, raw wine, low intervention. You’ve probably heard […]
The Best Donuts in NYC: From the Classics to the Modern
Donuts have been around since the 1600s and have seen the evolution of New York since its very beginning. From cops in their cars to the elevated cronut, donuts are an essential part of NYC food culture until (and perhaps especially) today. So with this in mind, we wanted to share our top picks for […]
The Best Cheap Eats in Brooklyn: Where to Indulge on a Budget
Brooklyn restaurants may be cheaper than those of Manhattan, but not by a lot. But there are still plenty of cheap eats in Brooklyn that serve high-quality food and won’t empty your wallet just by ordering an appetizer and/or a side dish. Even though the borough that now is an international symbol for all things […]
The Best Happy Hours in NYC
Drinking booze outside the home can be expensive. Especially in New York City, where the average cocktail is starting to hover around the $20 mark. But there is a solution. It’s called “happy hour,” of course. And the reason it’s merry is that, at least for an hour or two (sometimes more, see below), drink […]
Affordable Restaurants in Manhattan: Eat Well Without Breaking the Bank
Prices are rising everywhere. And that includes restaurants, making it particularly challenging to find affordable restaurants in Manhattan, where a meal can cost you an eyebrow-raising sum. But that doesn’t mean that you have to break the bank to eat out in Manhattan. In fact, if you know where to look—or, ahem, keep reading this […]
Best Seafood Restaurants in NYC: Dive into our Top 8 Picks
As one of the world’s culinary capitals, New York is a veritable paradise for foodies. You’ll find every cuisine for every type of eater – pescatarians and seafood lovers included. Let’s dive into the best seafood restaurants in NYC! Hungry for a Maine lobster roll? Fancy fish tacos? Or perhaps you prefer seasonal softshell crabs […]
New York Solo: The Best Things to Do and Places to Eat Alone
We all know that solo traveling can be the best way to discover ourselves. Although sometimes it can feel a bit lonely, we always find exciting activities and interesting, like-minded people. In New York, you certainly never run out of things to do. The city is packed with shops, restaurants, museums, and culture – a […]
From Italian to Asian: The Best Specialty Food Stores in New York City
New York City might be the best specialty food shop city on the planet. That’s largely due to the fact that the city’s history has seen a perpetual and unprecedented stream of immigration from all over the world. People used to use the metaphor “melting pot,” but New York is really more of a “salad […]