When traveling to New York City, the first thing on your mind might be pizza or pasta. And that\u2019s rightfully so, being that a significant percentage of the New York population has Italian roots, and entire neighborhoods are dedicated to slice shops, paninis, and old-school eateries<\/a> with checkered tablecloths. As locals know, New York is home to a vast variety of cuisines and cultures, usually resulting in modern restaurants with fusion menus and explorative ingredients.<\/p>\n