nyc restaurant reviews

The Next Great Prime Rib. And Pie

Reviewing Daniel Boulud's fancy steakhouse, La Tete D'Or. Plus: notes on the prime rib at Smith & Wollensky and Gallaghers. Bonus: The top pies at…

Nov 25, 2024 •

New York's Top Burger of 2024! And Trippy Highballs!

Plus: A $20 beef skewer for the ages at Heroes, more shellfish at Eel Bar, and a full review of Cann's highballs

Nov 19, 2024 •

New York's 24 Best Splurge Restaurants!

Plus: Reviews of Bom, a steakhouse omakase; Rice Thief, a soy crab hotspot; and Kono, a yaktori tasting. It's all part of our luxe guide New York…

Nov 4, 2024 •

Why This Wagyu au Poivre Is So Different and Delicious!

But first: The amazing tacos at Carnitas Ramirez. Then: How to ace a meal at Brass, an awesome French splurge from Team Contra

Oct 26, 2024 •

Let's Eat Charcoal-Grilled Beef and $40 Seafood Gumbo!

But first: Thoughts on NYT's Carbone review, and why more restaurants should text you. Then: Quick reviews of Strange Delight and Llama Inn

Oct 19, 2024 •

Don't Ask ChatGPT for Restaurant Advice!

Fake dishes at real restaurants, real advice about fake restaurants, and a chat bot that’s better at lying than helping people eat well

Oct 1, 2024 •

The Joy of Giving Away Free Subway Rides

Plus, short reviews of Taqueria El Chato, Thea Bakery, and Pastis

Sep 22, 2024 •

Din Tai Fung's Thirsty Reservations Site Has Zero Chill!

You'll find great soup dumplings at the long-awaited dim sum spot, but the Yelp booking site is maddening

Aug 26, 2024 •

The $1,000 Thrill of Sushi Sho

Here's your "cheat sheet" review, with bonus notes on Wyld gummies

Aug 12, 2024 •

This $11 Scallop Is Your Next Vital Summer Snack

An early review of the (excellent) Bar Contra, plus notes on the $10 garlic waffles at Sukh

Aug 3, 2024 •

My Favorite Steakhouse Right Now Is...

A5 Steakhouse serves as a national blueprint for a better type of steakhouse.

Jul 25, 2024 •

Your Pizza Slice of the Summer Is...

Roberta's has a stunner of a slice shop in Bushwick and Penn Station. Plus: Chatting about warm oysters with Farhan Mustafa, Din Tai Fung's opening, and…

Jul 11, 2024 •

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