Fancy Schmancy
Its only the most expensive restaurant in the city
Masa
This chef popularized ramen, pork buns and more before moving on to launching a media empire
David Chang
This bakery had the viral idea of combining a croissant and a donut- the rest is history
Dominique Ansel
Some people say NYC is not a taco town- this Greenpoint taqueria disagrees
Taqueria Ramirez
You better dress to impress at this fashion mogul turned restauranteurs destination
Polo Bar
This restaurant has had Three Michelin Stars longer than any other restaurant in NYC
Le Bernardin, since 2005
This baker started out in the Momofuku empire before striking out on her own (and shes married to an OT advisory board member)
Christina Tosi
This salad, for fans of blue cheese, is named after the famous hotel its located in
Waldorf salad
Would you wait in line for a pizza that Beyonce and Jay Z at on Valentines day? You wouldnt be alone at this restaurant
Lucali
This restaurant is one of the few where its critical acclaim lives up to diner hype- its been ranked the NYT best restaunt two years in a row
Tatiana
This OT restaurant still requires a dinner jacket to eat there
River Cafe
This chef was the winner of the first Top Chef before opening (and then closing) three NYC restaurants. Hot tip- he just opened a new restaurant in Chelsea
Harold Dieterle
This mystery meat was created down at the beach (and sometimes consumed in massive portions there too)
Hot Dog
This ice cream shop owner has created long lines at Caffe Panna since it opened- must be something in the family
Hallie Meyer
Hardest table in Brooklyn? Probably this wine bar owned by a legitimate rock star
The Four Horsemen
This restaurant is as famous for its interior design as its steaks and for good reason- the architects were Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Philip Johnson
The Grill
This chef is the owner/operator of the only 3 Michelin Starred Vegan Restaurant in the world
Daniel Humm
This pizzeria claims to be the first in the city
Lombardi's
Being in Red Hook, this BBQ location is not easy to get to- the brisket makes it worth it
Hometown BBQ
This impossible to get into restaurant is famous for its tableside burger presentation, where the waiter cuts it with white gloves
Four Charles
This 2 Michelin Starred restaurant features artwork by Basquiat and more (in addition to stunning views of the city)
SAGA
This chef is now a NYT Recipe creator; her restaurant, Prune, closed during the pandemic
Gabrielle Hamilton
The Oreo cookie was invented at a Nabisco factory that is now this NYC destination
Chelsea Market
This pizza spot started from a home oven and had to be pre-ordered on IG... thankfully now they have a real location (lines too)
Chrissy's Pizza
Dont even bother trying to make a reservation at this famous red sauce italian restaurant, where all the tables are owned by regulars
Rao's