10 restaurants Time Out New York editors can’t wait to visit this summer

"One of NYC’s best restaurants of 2021, Cadence opened in a sliver of a lovely jewel box spot last year. It recently moved into a larger space across the street, which might make getting in for excellent vegan soul food a little less challenging." — Amber Sutherland-Namako, Food & Drink Editor.

"This barbecue haven has expanded to Queens (Astoria specifically) with a giant 28,000-square-foot space with three bars and a massive backyard beer garden with a music stage. My red meat allergy will have to take a back seat because this is too good to pass up this summer." — Shaye Weaver, Editor, Time Out New York

"Another one of last year’s best restaurants, Gage and Tollner, has become my specialish occasion destination, and it’s another one where I bring visiting friends—when I can get a reservation. It was on the early side of the martini trend that I first wrote about last fall, its menu is perfect, it's very beautiful inside and it’s just an exceedingly professional operation all around." — Amber Sutherland-Namako, Food & Drink Editor 

"I think Talea Beer Co. is doing fun and exciting things with beer (there's always a new brew to try) and I could not be more excited to stop into its newest location in Cobble Hill this summer. The beautiful interior is for sure Instagrammable, but the idea of sipping fruit-forward brews and enjoying its awesome charcuterie boards with my Brooklyn friends is the real draw!" — Shaye Weaver, Editor

"The ne plus ultra of summertime dining, Johnny’s Reef has all manner of seafood, frozen drinks and a huge patio right on the water that feels very vacation-adjacent without leaving NYC. It’s all so nice, I wish we were there right now." — Amber Sutherland-Namako, Food & Drink Editor.

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"This neighborhood restaurant in Cobble Hill has some of the most delicious Italian food and pasta in the entire city. The bruschetta? Essential. The spaghetti? I could eat it for every meal. On top of the food, this spot has one of my favorite backyards, so I can’t wait to get out there this season and enjoy it." — Will Gleason, Content Director, North America

"I wish this place were in my neighborhood, but I’ve gone out of my way for it a number of times and even brought friends from out of town. Oh no! Now I am thinking about its wonderful baked goods, trout rillette, charred lemon skillet mussels and whole fried fish, but nobody’s invited me to dinner!" — Amber Sutherland-Namako, Food & Drink Editor

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"I am not usually a fan of vegan food but Matthew Kenney's plant-based pizza concept by the Ukrainian Village seems to be an absolute must-try. Bonus points: the delicious-looking pizzas aren't the only Instagrammable part of the experience, as the outdoor dining setup is top-notch as well." —Anna Rahmanan, News Editor

"There's a lot of great food in Flushing, so while making a trip there this summer, I'll make it a point to also stop at Tangram's new Food Hall and beer garden (Hoi Polloi). Off the bat, it doesn't sound impressive, but it's going to be a cyberpunk-themed take on an Asian night market. Its neon lights and slew of food from international food vendors will lure me there." — Shaye Weaver, Editor

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"I’ve been a fan of Elias Corner’s easy style and fantastic seafood for a number of years, so it always evokes happy memories and feels casually special. Summer is a particularly nice time to visit and sit out on the patio." — Amber Sutherland-Namako, Food & Drink editor.