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See Joy - Review - Midtown - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Midtown has a new all-you-can-eat hotpot restaurant. At See Joy, adults can dunk as many meat, seafood, and vegetable options as they want, all for $56.99. They're open until midnight, seven days a week. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Bicchiere - Review - Upper East Side - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Bicchiere, an Upper East Side Italian restaurant, has a second location just five blocks away. The restaurants serve the same menu, with snacky cicchetti, fresh pasta, and salads. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Burrito Bear - Review - Lower East Side - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman In Nolita, Burrito Bear is a recent entrant to NYC's breakfast burrito scene. The shop serves bacon or chorizo-stuffed burritos with Colorado green chiles. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Rocky's - Review - Williamsburg - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Does a sports bar need chicken wings? Rocky's, a new spot in South Williamsburg with a jumbotron-style display above their bar, doesn't serve them. Instead, they serve oysters, prosciutto grilled cheese sandwiches, and Sicilian sashimi. Most of their cocktails cost $17. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
La Cabra - Review - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman , the Danish bakery in the East Village, has a second location across town. Their new flagship is right next to the High Line in Chelsea, where they'll be baking croissants, cardamom buns, and more. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
SSRP - Review - Prospect Heights - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Prospect Heights' has been replaced by SSRP (which stands for Slurp, Sip, Repeat), a ramen shop from the people behind neighborhood favorites Nourish and Ozakaya. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Naked Tomato - Review - Williamsburg - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman From the same chef as and , Naked Tomato is an Israeli restaurant in South Williamsburg that started in Miami. This restaurant follows the same, zany naming conventions as at their other restaurants, with dishes like "freshly baked 4 spicy instruments that swirl your soul." But the food here aims to be more stripped down than at their other spots. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Chow Shan Bull Demon King
By Will Hartman This Teochew-inspired noodle shop in Sunset Park shares its name with one of the antagonists of the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey To The West. As the name might suggest, it's a beef forward menu, with soups containing tendon meatballs, brisket, ribeye, and hotpot. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Triona's Vintage Sporting Club
By Will Hartman , a Gramercy sports bar popular with Michigan alums and Chicago expats, has moved their original location to a new space next door in the historic Scheffel Hall. They're now going by the name Triona's Vintage Sporting Club. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Bar Lento - Review - Chelsea - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman In Chelsea, Bar Lento is an Italian wine bar that is inspired by the food and culture of Verona. Expect bites like bruschetta, tuna with tonnato, and a roast chicken with toasted almonds and orange zest. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Yume Ga Arukara - Review - Nomad - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman The Bostonians keep coming. Just a few weeks after Table Mercato arrived, Yume Ga Arukara, a beloved udon shop with two locations in Boston, has opened their first NYC spot in Flatiron. The menu is small-just four hot and four cold udon options, as well as some sides. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Jean Claude Bistrot - Review - Upper East Side - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Yorkville has a new spot for porc á la dijonnaise and croque monsieur. Jean Claude Bistrot, a French restaurant in Sutton Place, has a second location in the former Yefsi Estiatorio space. They're open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Zaxby's - Review - Upper East Side - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman This beloved Southern fried chicken chain, which started in Statesboro, Georgia, has their second NYC location on the Upper East Side. They're known for their tenders and wings. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Bombay Birria - Review - Bay Ridge - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Bombay Birria is a hybrid Mexican-Indian taqueria that operates out of a bodega in Bay Ridge. They serve halal food, including dishes like goat birria, tandoori paneer tacos, and chaat masala fries. If you come seeking a breakfast sandwich, you might leave with a Desi Egg & Crunch Wrap or Huevos Con Birria. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Opening Move Cafe - Review - Upper East Side - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman This Upper East Side cafe wants you to linger, not just over coffee, but over their selection of board games, too. You can come here for a cappuccino and a banana-nut muffin, and pair that with Bananagrams. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Daily Burger - Review - Midtown West - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Two things stand out about Daily Burger. The first is that they use a Portuguese bun, which looks like a big english muffin but is much squishier. The second is that the burger has a thick patty that's cooked evenly and develops a bit of a crust. This burger wouldn't be out of place in a nice, grill-type restaurant, but in a stadium, the quality is unheard of. This is the best thing at MSG.
Glaze - Review - Midtown West - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Balancing a rice bowl on your lap during a game is a bit of a tall task, but Glaze Teriyaki is worth the risk. The skirt steak is nicely cooked to a rosy medium rare, the teriyaki glaze itself isn't overly sweet, and the mixed vegetables aren't mushy. For a healthier option in the building, this is our pick.
The Impossible Grille - Review - Midtown West - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman The tofu bowl from this vegan stall in the Garden is honestly a pretty good dinner. The tofu chunks are glazed in a sweet soy sauce, the peppers and onions have that delicious half-cooked Panda Express thing going for them, and there's enough rice to soak up all the sauce. A win for plant-based Knicks fans.
AokÅ Matcha - Review - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Aokō Matcha, the West Village matcha shop, has a second location in Park Slope. You can get your iced latte here, but also matcha gelato, tiramisu, and a hojicha mochi parfait. The matcha gelato comes in five different intensities, and you can pick one or try a flight with all five. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
La Salumeria - Review - Soho - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman In Soho, La Salumeria is an Italian grocer that also sells $15 sandwiches. They have eight options, including ones stuffed with various Italian cured meats, a fried chicken option, and a sliced turkey one. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Table Mercato - Review - East Village - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman The East Village has another sandwich shop serving sandwiches that go viral for their size. Table Mercato is one of Boston's most popular spots for chicken cutlet sandwiches, topped with things like spicy vodka sauce ($28), or prosciutto and arugula ($26). This is their second location, and first outside of Boston. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Smør Bakery Carroll Gardens
Carroll Gardens has a new destination for cardamom buns. Smør Bakery, the Scandinavian mini-chain that started in the East Village, has their third location (and fifth if you include their restaurants) on Court Street, right next to Carroll Park. In addition to pastries, they have sourdough, Danish rye, and some dishes like breakfast sandwiches and burritos. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Bread Is The New Caviar, Dua Lipa-Inspired Dining, & More Restaurant Trends On Our Radar
Bread now. And chicken prices aren't much better. Faced with such hyperinflation, there's only one thing to do: escape into nostalgia. Sandwiches around town are taking cues from school lunch, websites are going retro, places are channeling Pizza Hut, and, on the heels of its 30th birthday, the appletini has made a comeback. It's never tasted better. THE TRENDS We've Hit $60 Bread & More Really Expensive Sh*t In 2016, Minetta Tavern's Black Label Burger cost $32.
Nishida Sho-ten - Review - Midtown East - New York - The Infatuation
Open until 3am seven days a week, this Midtown East restaurant is basically a perfect izakaya. Various masks of Japanese characters look over a steady crowd of regulars in work clothes, and solo diners eat ramen at the slightly sticky bar. You could just as happily bring a small group and leave a table full of empty bowls and bottles behind you, though. Of the classic izakaya offerings-takoyaki, donburi, and gyoza-prioritize the Hakata-style ramen.
Smør Bakery - Review - New York - The Infatuation
Smør is a Scandinavian bakery in every sense, from the concrete, minimalist design, to the shiny, top-tier cardamom buns with a hint of earl grey flavor and glazed with a sticky-sweet syrup. The bakery has two locations-the original in the East Village, a second in Williamsburg, and if you live near Clinton Hill, you can get the baked goods at their sister restaurant.
Alleva Dairy - Review - Chelsea - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Alleva Dairy, a Little Italy cheese shop that operated for over 100 years, is now reborn in Chelsea Market, where they're selling sandwiches, meats, cheeses, and some Italian pastries. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
B Scene - Review - East Village - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman The East Village has a new venue. B Scene is a two-level space-upstairs is a cocktail bar that they call the Starlight Lounge, and downstairs has a stage. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Bebo - Review - Brooklyn Heights - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Bebo is a Georgian restaurant in Brooklyn Heights with lacy curtains and flowery wallpaper. Expect a full menu of khachapuri, khinkali, Georgian wines, roast chicken, and more. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Ob Uan - Review - Upper East Side - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman On the Upper East Side, Ob Uan is a Thai restaurant that's in the former location of Spice Thai. The restaurant, painted in layers of pink and white, has a menu full of classics, like tom kha, som tum, and a few variations of curries and noodles. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Chirp Peruvian Kitchen - Review - Hudson Yards - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman If you work near Hudson Yards, you know that lunch options can be bleak. Except for Chirp Peruvian Kitchen, a rotisserie spot with excellent poultry, soups, bowls, and everything in between. The Infatuation NYC office is nearby, and any time someone parades a bag full of Chirp's chicken into the office, at least one person changes their lunch plans and directs themselves to the northeast corner of 34th and 9th.
Susu's - Review - Williamsburg - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Susu's is a cocktail bar in Williamsburg from a person who used to work at the Pencil Factory. It's walk-in-only, and they have a full menu with drinking snacks and a burger. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Gotham Burger Social Club
By Will Hartman Gotham Burger Social Club, who some of our favorite burgers in the city, has a second location in Williamsburg. Unlike their original Lower East Side location, this one has a full bar, with cocktails like a spicy margarita and a bloody mary riff that's served on the weekend. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Mad Dough - Review - Chelsea - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Chelsea has a new bagel shop, from a couple with a background in events (and the last name Dougherty). Mad Dough sells hand-rolled bagels, sandwiches, and coffee. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
My Friend Duke - Review - Williamsburg - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman In the former Nicky's Unisex space in Williamsburg, My Friend Duke is a cocktail bar from the people behind Mug's Ale House. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Bon Ga - Review - Upper East Side - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Bon Ga is a Korean restaurant on the Upper East Side, in the former home of Cambodian spot . There's a covered back patio, and they serve traditional Korean comfort food like bulgogi and seafood pancakes. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Carnegie Deli - Review - Midtown - New York - The Infatuation
New York has several legendary Jewish delis, and until 2016, Carnegie Deli was one of them. The Midtown staple has been available at events, at Madison Square Garden, and via platforms like Goldbelly for the past 10 years. Now, they're back, around the corner from their original location in the old Stage Deli space on 7th Avenue. Their celebrity wall of fame is back too, along with pastrami sandwiches, matza ball soups, cheesecake, black and white cookies, and more.
Mr. Byrdie's Joint - Review - Upper West Side - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Columbia students and Upper West Siders have a new casual sandwich spot in Mr. Byrdie's Joint on 110th and Amsterdam. They make sandwiches (including a Cubano), wings, and empanadas until midnight on several days, and if you're looking for a sweet treat, they also sell Dominican mochi. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Schnitzel Haus - Review - Bay Ridge - New York - The Infatuation
There's only one way a meal at Schnitzel Haus ends: a belly full of pork, sauerkraut, fried veal, and beer, and a big smile on your face. After 18 years at their original location on Fifth Avenue in Bay Ridge, the spot closed.
Kossar's Bagels & Bialys
There are about as many famous bagel shops in New York as there are varieties of cream cheese at those shops. But when it comes to the bagel's lesser-known cousin, the bialy, Kossar's is the most famous. The Jewish bakery has maintained a presence on the Lower East Side since 1936, and have been at their current location on Grand Street since 1960. The reputation is earned-their bialys are light, puffy, and perfect with a smear of whitefish salad or cream cheese.
Rye by Martin Auer
By Will Hartman Rye by Martin Auer, a Soho bakery, looks like a candidate for our guide to places that only do one thing. As the name suggests, they sell $60 loaves of rye bread made in an Austrian style, and will have a rotating selection of tartines and toasts. The spot is from an Austrian family that have been bakers for generations. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
La Sardine - Review - Upper East Side - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman From the people behind East Harlem's , La Sardine is a French seafood spot on the UES with crab and jambon beignets. Despite the gold paint on their front window that says "Bar Sardine," this spot has no relation to the now-closed West Village staple. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Afuri Ramen - Review - Midtown - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Afuri Ramen, an international chain that's based in Japan with a location in Williamsburg, has their second NYC outpost in Midtown. They're famous for their yuzu shio bowl. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Kuriya - Review - Upper East Side - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman From the people behind , Kuriya is a soba house on the Upper East Side. Noodles come on a tatami mat, and you can dip in things like gyu don, or get them topped with raw seafood. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Jase's BBQ - Review - Union Square - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Jase's BBQ, a Tobago-inspired barbecue spot in Rockaway Beach, now has a stall in Time Out Market in Union Square. They have three meat options: a brisket sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, and ribs. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Ren Cafe - Review - Williamsburg - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Operating out of Sichuan restaurant Ren in Williamsburg, Ren Cafe is a matcha and coffee shop. They have a few different matcha latte options, like strawberry, cold soy milk, and some Chinese breakfast bites. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
The Boring Sandwich - Review - Lower East Side - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman The Boring Sandwich comes from the people behind The Sandwich Board, also on the Lower East Side. They restaurant takes over a bodega grill, but goes beyond your standard deli sandwiches. Here, decidedly non-boring sounding options include a muffuletta, a chivito, and a chopped cheese riff. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Hommali - Review - West Village - New York - The Infatuation
In the West Village, Hommali is a Thai restaurant that's locked in on rice-the name itself is a translation of the word for jasmine rice. The food, from a chef that used to work at Eleven Madison Park, includes twists on tradition, like larb in the form of a beef heart tartare with a fried tripe cracker, and seafood cocktail dunked in tom yum. The dining room has a big communal table among the seating options, and a large skylight. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Mazi - Review - Park Slope - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Located in the big, corner space that used to be , Mazi is a Greek restaurant in Park Slope. They're serving classics: dips, like tzatziki and skordalia, are one for $8, and three for $21. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Fiolino - Review - Tribeca - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman Tribeca (technically Battery Park City) has another fancy grocery store with Fiolino. This one sells Italian sauces and oils, but also coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and prepared foods. We haven't been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
The Charleston - Review - Williamsburg - New York - The Infatuation
By Will Hartman In between the Diptyque and Patagonia outposts on and around the Bedford Avenue station lies The Charleston, a dive that offers free pizza from 12-7pm (with a drink purchase). The beer-and-shot specials start at $7, and crucially, there's skeeball.
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