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If anyone can claim to be an expert on Neapolitan pizza, it’s Keste’s Roberto Caporuscio: As president of the U.S. branch of the Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani, he’s top dog for the training and certification of pizzaioli (a former dairy farmer and mozzarella maker, he’s also intimately familiar with that most essential cheese). In addition to all the hallmarks of the Neapolitan product—San Marzano tomatoes, double zero flour, a scorching-hot wood-burning oven—Caporuscio uses a slow-speed mixer to work his dough. Then, he gently stretches it into a round with his hands, since it’s far too soft for tossing. The resulting crust is tender yet resilient, puffed with warm pockets of steaming airs. All over the golden surface is an even spotting of tiny black blisters, just enough to deliver that brick-oven sear, but not so much that any single bite tastes burnt. Whatever you put on it, from the classic Margherita toppings to butternut squash puree with smoked mozzarella, it’s as close to the platonic ideal as we’ve found.

It's easy enough to love Bar Blondeau—one glance at the panoramic views of Manhattan is enough to have us sat. But while some hotel bars may rest on this laurel alone, Bar Blondeau quietly proves that it is not like the rest. Executive chef and partner Aidan O’Neal—who runs Le Crocodile down below and Greenpoint's Chez Ma Tante—sends his orders up to the kitchen, churning out small plates of smoked trout blanketed with shiny pearls of roe and buttery scallops that swim in a lemony, zippy broth, that we would consider swimming in it if we could. But if you came here just to drink, well, we suppose, that's just as well. The whiskey-based Lucky 7 is a relatively crushable summer drink, with smoked pineapple, lemon and valencia orange, as is the frozen Piña Verde with a blend of rum and a vegetal undertone, thanks to a splash of finocchietto liqueur. If you make it to Sunset Hour at the bar (5-7pm), you can say farewell to the sun with $11 cocktails in hand. 

Alma has the kind of restaurant story we love to hear. It started all the way back in 2002 when three partners purchased a vacant lot in Red Hook and built the tri-story restaurant from the ground up (the same team moseyed down the waterfront to build Brooklyn Crab a decade later, which also sits three stories off the ground). But in 2024, Roberto Lopez and Emilio Sanchez took over the operation, sprucing up the floors and decor across all three levels. To ensure the integrity of Alma remained intact, chef Francisco Lopez, who'd been there for 20 years, stayed put in the kitchen to continue cooking Pueblan cuisine, the food of his Mexican hometown. A true family affair, his wife, Margarita, brings her Oaxacan roots to the table, focusing on salsas and moles that she makes from scratch, while their daughters, Daisy and Daphne, tend to the front of house.  The cuisine is more homey than groundbreaking: bowls filled to the brim with guacamole, flautas as crunchy and crisp as can be and tortillas made in-house and served warm every time. The red snapper is a sleeper hit with a punchy, warm tomatillo-and-saffron sauce, while the short rib enchiladas did the job, spilling out with shreds of meat and plenty of cheese, covered in a luscious mole. Billed for two (though there's plenty to feed three people), the parillada platter features several proteins—some a bit overcooked—including grilled steak, shrimp, chicken and chorizo, plus triangles of gooey fried cheese, mango salsas...

A jaunt away in Red Hook, Brooklyn Crab channels the seaside shacks of Maryland—but times 1000. The triple-decker restaurant that's built on stilts (which survived Hurricane Sandy, after all) has a little bit of everything: glowing arcade games and cornhole on the ground floor, free putt-putt and a beer garden out back. Its second and third floors peer over the Red Hook Channel, with views of Lady Liberty herself, depending on where you are parked. And it's kitschy! Let's just say half the pleasure of visiting here is counting the number of mounted shark heads and open-mouthed orcas on display. The food: This shack certainly has seafood—lots of it—from raw to baked and steamed. The food here isn't necessarily life-changing, but paired with good drinks and waterfront views, it evokes a feeling of forever summer we can't deny. Call-out starters include the spicy ahi tuna nachos with nicely crisped fried wonton chips, used for scooping up bites of fish and thick rounds of jalapeno. The grilled lobster tail on its own? Fine, if not a bit rubbery. But the white wine and shallot-heavy butter broth that it came with? It's a gold mine and makes for good use of the bread. The Greek-ish octopus salad with its mix of celery, onions, feta cheese and kalamata olives started out well, only to become a vinegar-y and pickled mess by the end of it. The same goes for the lobster and shrimp gnocchi, which was billed as a Jambalaya-like dish, whose watery sauce sorely lacked the punch of...

A decade into her cooking career, Rasheeda Purdie has already made history a few times, first running the only Black-owned ramen shop in America out of a tight stall in The Bowery Market and now operating New York’s first ramen shop dedicated to asa-ramen, or breakfast-style ramen. While she follows the principles of the Japanese dish, she layers in flavors meant to appease a New Yorker’s diet, from bacon, egg and cheese bowls to lox-inspired varieties. The vibe: Purdie has held a lot of titles over the years—from stylist to the Obamas to now chef. She can add interior designer to the list, as she had a hand in assembling her East Village storefront. Everything is intentional here, from the chocolate woods and crystal glassware inherited from Purdie's mother, down to the lace curtains and lace headwraps that Purdie and her sous chef, Brianne “Brie” Waller, wear. But it is Purdie and Waller who make it feel like home, as they converse and connect over the counter.  The food: Purdie fell in love with asa-ramen, and so will you. With 15-plus years of living in New York under her belt, she’s blended the style with breakfast flavors locals will find familiar. The Bacon, Fried Egg & Cheese is a crowd favorite, with thick cuts of bacon, a jammy egg, curls of Parmesan and dredges of bacon fat and lard oil tying it all together. The lox bowl drinks more like the sea, with a nori-infused broth and cream cheese foam—though the lox gets saltier the longer it sits, so eat with speed....

The rooftop restaurant inside Equinox’s very first hotel is just as you’d envision a restaurant from a luxury-gym brand to be: health-conscious, sleek and upmarket, catering to a see-and-be-seen crowd that may or may not have just worked out.  The vibe: Electric Lemon mimics the monochromatic stylings of the luxury gym down below: much of it grey, much of it grand and mostly sparsely decorated except for curved metal accents, a fireplace and wavy reflective art pieces. The real draw is the sprawling, 8,000-square-foot terrace, offering excellent views of the river and a stockyard of subway cars lying in wait down below. Don't be surprised if a flock of gussied-up influencers magically appear at the golden hour to snap a few pics. But you can't really hate on them, as you'll likely be right alongside them, taking shots of your own. The food: Two words: clean eating. What that phrase actually translates to here is food that feels healthy enough, but is bordering on boring. Mindfully nosh on tightly packed summer rolls plump with an assortment of rainbow petals, "new-fashioned" deviled crab (that needs more helpings of its creamy ginger dressing and a vehicle to eat it with) and a juicy piece of chicken served over a bed of spring veggies.  You can get a bit naughty with a wonderful lemon spaghetti featuring pops of bottarga and a generous sprinkle of fresh lemon zest and Parmesan. The cheeseburger ($32) is sufficiently indulgent but exorbitantly priced at $46, once you add...

We really like eating around the city, and we're guessing you do, too. So lucky for all of us, we've packed all our favorite restaurants under one roof at the Time Out Market New York. The DUMBO location in Empire Stores has fried chicken from Jacob’s Pickles, pizza from Fornino, delicious bagels from Ess-a-bagel and more amazing eateries—all cherry-picked by us. Chow down over two floors with views of the East River, Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline.  RECOMMENDED: The best things do in NYC

If you thought getting a table at Per Se was tough, try getting into Rao’s. On second thought, don’t. Rao’s (pronounced “RAY-ohs”) is really a private club without the dues. To eat here, you’ll need a personal invite from one of the heavy hitters who “owns” a table. These CEOs, actors, politicians, news personalities and neighborhood old-timers established a long-standing arrangement with the late, legendary owner Frankie “No” Pellegrino, and that's what ensures a seat at one of the ten tables at the Italian-American icon. In fact, reading this review is probably the closest you’ll get to Rao’s.

New York’s ever-changing skyline acquired another sky-high attraction for Gothamites to climb in 2019: Vessel. The 150-foot-tall, 60-ton landmark, located at sleek cultural destination Hudson Yards, resembles a honeycomb, although some New Yorkers say it looks like a waste can. Others say the larger-than-life art installation designed by British architect Thomas Heatherwick is New York’s version of the Eiffel Tour. As for what we say? The gleaming bronze-toned structure looks like a good excuse to get your steps in and snap some pics for Instagram. We climbed the spiral staircase made up of 154 interconnecting staircases, almost 2,500 individual steps and 80 landings—the various outlook points offer panoramic views of the Hudson River, the West Side skyline and the ever-expanding Hudson Yards campus, all of which appear mighty dreamy at sunset. Bonus: New Yorkers can visit for free on select days; here's how.

We curated every last detail at the Time Out Market: the food, the cultural experiences, the drinks, the space—everything including the breathtaking view, which is the perfect backdrop for the “best in New York City” experience. At The Rooftop at Time Out Market you can discover impressive bites from culinary rockstars while relaxing on sea foam seats on the outdoor terrace. Post up for acts selected by our team, complementing the entertainment of the breathtaking, sweeping views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline, perfectly framed by the grand windows. Signature Cocktails ($14) New York SourAmador Double Barrel Whiskey, Lemon, Simple, Aquafaba and Reserve Port Hibiscus ChillCasamigos Reposado, Combier Orange, Lime and Hibiscus Syrup Sangria SpritzBertoux Brandy, Mulling Spice, Red Wine Blend and Club Soda Smokin' Cherry MuleAgave De Cortes Mezcal, Black Cherry, Amaro, Lemon and Ginger Beer SouthsiderSpring 44 Vodka, Aloe, Mint and Cucumber My Kind of Old FashionedHigh West Double Rye, Bertoux Brandy, Maple and Bitters Coconut CarouselOwney's Rum, Dark Rum, Orange, Pineapple, Coconut and Nutmeg Strawberry BelliniGrey Goose Vodka, Strawberry, Basil and ProseccoBeer Selection ($8) Brooklyn Brewery, Bronx Brewery, Stella Artois ($9), Modelo Especial ($9), Asahi Brewery, Estrella Damm, Mikkeller Brewery ($12), Five Boroughs Brewery Wine List SparklingLambrusco, Otello Ceci, Emilia, Italy ($12, $54)Mumm Napa, Blanc De Blancs, Napa, CA ($13, $56)Bedell Sparkling...