BEST HOTEL
RESTAURANT
TONY’S DI NAPOLI RESTAURANT
147 W 43rd St (212) 221-0100
www.casablancahotel.com
Party the night away at the best nightclub in
Manhattan! At Top of the Standard, the Le Bain
is a penthouse discotheque and rooftop bar on
the top floor featuring world-famous DJs, a
state-of-the-art sound system and exhilarating
views of the city. The iconic room features
specialty cocktails, afternoon tea, a small bites
menu and live jazz music. During the summer,
there’s a plunge pool on the dance floor and a
creperie on the grass-covered rooftop. If you’re
interested in attending, admission is determined
at the entrance and is not guaranteed to hotel
guests. All guests must wear smart casual attire
that is well-tailored and fitted clothing with
appropriate footwear.
BEST INDIAN
RESTAURANT
TAMARIND
99 Hudson St (212) 775-9000
www.tamarindtribeca.com
If you think Indian food begins and ends
with curry, rice and naan, think again. At the
upscale Tamarind in Tribeca, the full dinner
menu includes such unique fare as lamb chops
marinated in nutmeg, cinnamon, and Indian
herbs, as well as Chilean sea bass with green
chili, mint and coriander in a tomato kokum
sauce. The executive lunch includes a choice of
appetizer, a generous choice of two entrees and
dessert. The extensive dessert menu presents
such offerings as cardamom-flavored crème
brulee and a flourless, warm chocolate cake
infused with jasmine tea, passionfruit mousse
and raspberry coulis. For a unique dining
experience or special event, give Tamarind a
ring.
BEST ITALIAN
RESTAURANT
RUBIROSA
235 Mulberry St (212) 965-0500
www.rubirosanyc.com
While many restaurants attempt to cook classic
Italian meals, they often fall short of what your
Grandma used to make on Sundays, that is until
Rubirosa came along. At the heart of Rubirosa
is family, which is the foundation italian culture.
This restaurant is a family-run neighborhood
pizzeria and restaurant that features pizza as
well as a wide variety of pastas. All of the pastas
are made fresh in-house daily so it’s no shock
because NYC rated them #1. The restaurant’s
menu contains the classic Italian dishes such
as meatballs, pizza, stuffed shells and ravioli.
However, it also has some unique twists on
dishes such as pepperoni bread and tie dye
pizza!
BEST JAPANESE
RESTAURANT
SAKAGURA
211 E 43rd St (212) 953-7253
www.sakagura.com
If you are one of those people who always vow to
try something new, but then once it comes down
to it always catch yourself ordering the same
thing, then Sakagura may be the restaurant for
you. This Japanese Restaurant offers a prixe
fixe menu only, so it forces you to step out of
your comfort zone and trust that the chefs at
this restaurant know what they are doing. The
current menu starts off with seared slices off
skipjack tuna and bacon wrapped scallop with
a side of asparagus. Then endulge in sashimi
santen mori and finish with red snapper. Can’t
forget coconut milk jelly topped with honeydew
melon for dessert. Truly a menu, and night to
remember, when visiting Sakagura.
BEST KOREAN
RESTAURANT
BARN JOO 35
34 W 35th St (212) 564-4430
www.barnjoo.com
If you are looking for authentic Korean cuisine
in the city, then look no further then Barn
Joo 35. In Korean, Barn Joo means drinks
accompanied with your meal. The staff at Barn
Joo 35 hope to create a welcoming place for
you and your loved ones to eat, drink and enjoy
what life has to offer. Start off your meal with
its tuna mayo tartare, steamed buns or crunchy
tofu. Order up the signature rice bowl with
a wide choice of meat from chicken to duck,
or the fisherman’s noodle soup. For the main
course, the braised octopus is a must try and
you certainly can’t go wrong with the pork belly.
Compliment your feast with both classic and
original cocktails to make for a truly memorable
night out!
BEST LATIN
RESTAURANT
HAVANA NY
58 W 38th St (212) 944-0990
www.havanany.com
Craving a little piece of Havana, Cuba to spice
up your day? Stop by Havana NY restaurant
and bar, not only for some authentic Cuban
food but classic Cuban dishes reinvented
with hints of savory Mediterranean flavors.
Havana NY sets itself apart from other Latin
restaurants in the city with its elevated yet
authentic fusion dishes. Grab a Cubano
sandwich and a side of maduros, fried sweet
plantains, for lunch on the go, or indulge
in a delicious dinner of empanadas to start,
arroz con pollo y chorizo for the main course
and churros con chocolate to follow. For an
unforgettable modern twist on Cuban food,
order a plate at Havana NY today!
BEST
MEDITERRANEAN
CAFE MOGADOR
101 St Marks Place (212) 677-2226
www.cafemogador.com
Since opening in 1983, Cafe Mogador has been
transporting guests back to the Mediterranean
with its authentic cuisine. Cafe Mogador is still
owned and operated by its original founders,
so you know you’re in for a consistently great
experience each time you step through its
doors. The menu at Cafe Mogador is full of
Mediterranean classics such as lamb tagine,
couscous, vegetable curry, falafel and so much
more. Cafe Mogador also offers a brunch menu
on weekends and holidays, and each item is
given a unique, Mediterranean spin. Don’t forget
to try one of Cafe Mogador’s Mediterraneanstyle
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desserts, including baklava, orange almond
cake and knafeh!
BEST MEXICAN
RESTAURANT
ROSIE’S
29 East 2nd St (212) 335-0114
www.rosiesnyc.com
There are no doubt many great Mexican
restaurants in NYC, but Rosie’s Downtown
stands out of the crowd. At Rosies’s downtown
New York restaurant veterans Marc Meyer,
Vicki Freeman, Chris Paraskevaides, and
Anna-Marie McCullagh of Cookshop,
Hundred Acres and Vic’s, bring their distinct
sense of hospitality to one of their favorite
cuisines. To start off, order the Ceviche de
Camarones, made with Carolina shrimp and
cilantro coconut sauce. For main courses, we
recommend the Vampiro de Asada, a wood
fired sirloin steak with Monterey cheese
and salsa, and the enchiladas vegetarianas,
containing Tuscan kale, rice and beans. If
you’re celebrating #TacoTuesday, you won’t
be disappointed — Rosie’s taco fillings feature
everything from spit-roasted pork and chilegrilled
chicken to beer battered shrimp and
cauliflower!
BEST OUTDOOR
SEATING
GRAND BANKS
Pier 25 Hudson River Park (212) 660-6312
www.grandbanks.org
For those seeking the best outdoor seating
during their meal, what better place could there
be to take a seat than aboard a boat? In the case
of Grand Banks, it is aboard the historic wooden
schooner Sherman Zwicker docked at the
southwest edge of Hudson River Park’s Pier 25
in Tribeca. To enjoy the restaurant’s sustainably
harvested oysters, nautically inspired cocktails
or other selections, you can sit at one of the
limited number of tables on the boat’s deck or
around the bar. To make sure there is a seat
for you, be sure to call or go to its website for
reservations. Or feel free to just walk in and take
a seat on the Pier Deck.
BEST PEOPLE/
CELEBRITY
WATCHING SPOT
GOTHAM BAR & GRILL
12 E 12th St (212) 380-8660
www.gothambarandgrill.com
Recently reopened after months of dormancy,
Gotham Bar & Grill has been one of the toprated
and most popular restaurants in New
York City for more than 35 years. That cachet
and popularity have made it a popular spot
for celebrities, including the string of celebrity
chefs and restaurant owners who have either
worked there or eaten there. Danny Meyer was
reportedly a regular at the restaurant before he
opened his famous Union Square Café a few
blocks away in 1985. Celebrity chefs who have
worked at Gotham Bar & Grill have included
Tom Colicchio, who went on to open Gramercy
Tavern with Meyer in 1994. Those who enjoy
celebrity watching should keep an eye out for the
restaurant’s reopening.
BEST RESTAURANT
JACOB’S PICKLES
509 Amsterdam Ave (212) 470-5566
www.Jacobspickles.com
If you’re ever in the mood for a taste of Southern
cooking in Manhattan, check Jacob’s Pickles on
the Upper West Side. In 2011, founder Jacob
Hadjigeorgis launched the restaurant after he
was unable to find Southern-style cooking in
New York. The founder said that his affinity
for the cuisine stemmed from his travels and
he found that it evoked a certain warmth and
charm. Since its inception, Jacob’s Pickles has
shared its home-cooked food, artisanal beers,
handmade cocktails and pickles with the NYC
community. Patrons can come eat brunch and
dinner or stop by for a quick drink seven days
a week. Order a tasty breakfast sandwich with
gravy and eggs or choose from eight types of
delicious, house-made pickles!
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