Where You Should Eat in NYC This Year
6:10 pm January 1st, 2007 by Sal Cangeloso
NY Mag just dropped Where to Eat 2007 which is pretty exciting for all you foodies out there. This is Adam Platt’s guide to fine dining in Manhattan, so it’s not for people trying to scrimp and save or people who are just looking for a quick bite. Not all the restaurants are jacket-required make-a-reservation-two-months-ahead type place, but they are definitely skewed towards the high end.
The article goes over a lot of restaurants in a few short pages, and while nothing critical is said it gives a good breakdown of what’s hot. I really like how he was able to break down the restaurants into different categories like “Neighborhood Chic” or The Great Lunch” rather than more conventional distinctions or by area. I am surprised that Platt resisted the urge to make burger joints a topic, since they are experiencing a strong resurgence right now, but who really needs more burger (or pizza for that matter) coverage anyway?
Definitely a good read for NYC eaters…
So what do I think? Well, there is too much for me to cover without breaking out some notes but here is what I am looking forward to the most:
New Place I Want to Try:
- A Voce
- Dona
- The Little Owl
- Sfoglia
- Del Posto
My Favorite Cheap Eats:
- Krunch Pizza
- Zip Burger
- Momofuko
- Kelly and Ping’s
NYC Staples I Need to Visit:
- Per Se
- Gramercy Tavern
- Union Square Cafe
- a great steakhouse
- Blue Smoke
Some suggestions:
Most impressive breakfast: Clinton Street Bakery
Coolest Place to Hang with Your Friends (if you can get in): The Spotted Pig
