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Like New York’s beloved dollar slice, tacos have it all: Portability, versatility and the ability to be jazzed up with an endless array of crackling meats, gooey cheeses and eye-wateringly spicy sauces. The city’s very best tacos includes traditional tastes from fan-favorite Mexican restaurants, stellar cheap eats options and trendy dishes from fine dining hot spots. With out-of-the-way taquerias firing up juicy al pastor, a Bushwick tortilla factory cranking out the city’s best chorizo and a beachside spot for hyper-fresh fish tacos, we’ve made it muy easy to plan your next city-wide taco crawl. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC

Imagine a town so certain of its pizza superiority that its denizens seem to go to pieces when politicians dare to dine with knives and forks, its highest ranking officials take to social media to battle the matter and some ascribe mystical powers to the local tap water that helps form the dough. That’s Pizza Town, baby, less commonly known as New York City.  And it's true; NYC does have the best pizza in the country. We root for other locales to come in second and third, but the number one spot is and always has been reserved for these five boroughs that form one perfect whole. Its available almost everywhere, made to suit every taste and style and there probably is something to that whole water deal. Call it a pie, a slice or just plain dinner, this is the best pizza in NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC

The hot dog is right up there with a slice of pizza as one of NYC’s most iconic street foods. Traditionally served along the beach in Coney Island and from late-night street vendors to seekers of cheap eats, the humble frankfurter has increasingly been found on high-end menus across the city. It’s also been reimagined by chefs at Mexican restaurants and cocktail bars, where they add exciting ingredients to the traditional snack. Here in New York, you can find chili cheese dogs, Chicago dogs with spicy sport peppers and, of course, the classic New York dog you’re craving. Whether you’re looking to try the newest fad or want a taste of tradition, we’ve rounded up the 25 very best hot dogs in NYC.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC

New York City’s dim sum scene has spread far from Manhattan’s Chinatown. While Mott Street is where you can still find some of New York’s very best Chinese restaurants, the Chinatowns in Flushing and Sunset Park–and beyond–offer some of the very best dim sum in the city. Whether you’re meeting up with a big group of friends or taking family out to see the sights, sipping tea and gorging on an endless array of dim sum is one of the best ways to spend a weekend morning or afternoon in NYC.  Some dim sum restaurants use the iconic rolling carts to serve all those jiggling dumplings, pork buns and turnip cakes through chandeliered halls, while others offer counter service and even delivery for a little dim sum in bed on a Sunday morning. With spots including a hundred-year-old restaurant on Doyers and the world’s most inexpensive Michelin-starred restaurant, we’ve rounded up the very best dim sum in NYC to try right now. RECOMMENDED: Find more of the best restaurants in NYC

New Yorks Chinatown is packed with amazing dim sum restaurants, fun-loving karaoke bars and top-notch Chinese bakeries offering a dizzying array of pastries. Most are known for one exceptional item, however, whether thats a buttery egg tart, a fluffy sponge cake or a lotus-filled hopia. It doesnt get much sweeter than this. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to best restaurants in NYC

Burgers and fried chicken are all well and good, but when it comes to the ultimate drinking food, there’s really only one choice: the best nachos in NYC. The city’s best Mexican restaurants don’t just dish out some of the city’s best tacos and best guacamole, but also tricked-out nachos, topping mountains of tortilla chips with savory simmered meats, tangy pickled chilies and plenty of cheese. The next time you’re sipping a margarita, be sure to command a plate of the best nachos in NYC, too. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best restaurants in NYC

Sure, New Yorkers want their favorite restaurants and bars to dole out quality food and drinks, but it’s a much-welcome extra if they look damn good while doing it. This year saw plenty of beautiful newcomers to the city, from a teal-and-white tiki bar, to handsome hotel restaurants, to an equestrian-themed clubhouse from one of fashion’s biggest names. Here are the sexiest food-and-drink spots of 2015. Photographs by Paul Wagtouicz

The heart of winter is downright bone-chilling and while comfort-food dishes like casseroles and fried chicken are a quick fix, there's nothing more restorative than piping-hot, soul-warming soup. Whatever your preferred slurp—broth, bisque, ramen—these are the best soups around town. Dip a spoon into one of these potages to soothe your wind-chapped cheeks and bring fire back in your belly.​

Good barbecue shouldn’t cost a pretty penny. Whether you’re craving juicy ribs or luscious pulled pork, check into New York’s best BBQ restaurants for affordable gut-busting meals. Here’s where to find our new favorites of classic dishes.RECOMMENDED: Full coverage of BBQ in NYC