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2017 should be an exciting year for foodies and for anyone visiting New York City. Here is what to look forward to in NYC in 2017 including exciting restaurant openings, fun foodie events and more! We are forecasting a year of good eats! NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2017 NYC Restaurant Week is one the best…

Nothing beats a warm cookie on a cold day. Whether you are a fan of chocolate chip cookies, black and white cookies or something more unusual, here are the seven best cookies in New York City. It is hard to eat only one cookie from any of these places! Jacques Torres Chocolate – 350 Hudson…

Getting hungry after some holiday shopping or maybe after ice skating in one of New York City’s many ice skating rinks? Here are our picks on where to eat in New York City during the holidays. Whether you are looking for a quick snack or a hearty meal, there is something for everyone! Rolf’s –…

Are you looking for ways to spice up your Thanksgiving dinner in New York City? Here are some tips and ideas. To start, one big tip is that you should definitely plan ahead and preorder what you need as most shops and restaurants are sure to be swamped on Thanksgiving. A little planning goes a…

If you are hungry, Chinatown is the place to be! There is always something interesting for even the most adventurous eaters out there. Here is our list of where foodies should go in Chinatown. All of these places are the best of the best and they are all absolute musts for foodies. Nom Wah Tea…

New York City is every foodie’s dream—especially if you have a sweet tooth. They are so many amazing dessert shops and many of them are pushing the envelope day after day. They offer some truly interesting and creative sweets. So if you are looking for something a little different, here are seven unique desserts that…

Midtown West is in the heart of Manhattan. It includes the neighborhoods Hell’s Kitchen, Times Square and the Theater District; some landmarks close by are Central Park, Bryant Park, the Museum of Modern Art and Lincoln Center. Midtown West also just happens to be a mecca of fine dining. You can truly find memorable meals…

Planning a visit to New York City in the near future? The number of dining options can truly be overwhelming. To help, here is our guide on where to eat near popular tourist destinations in New York City. These restaurants are all sure bets! Times Square Times Square attracts over 330,000 people from around the…

As the summer days fade, it can only mean one thing. Oysters are back in season! We are very excited and here are the best oyster bars in New York City. A dozen blue point oysters are awaiting us in the very near future! Maison Premiere – 298 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn Maison Premiere is a…

In the last few years, Battery Park City has really stepped up their dining options. In fact, it has quickly become one of our favorite dining destinations in New York City. Here is our guide on where to eat in Battery Park City! Parm – 250 Vesey St We love Parm and their Italian-American fare….

New York City Restaurant Week is back from July 25 to August 19. This year’s Restaurant Week has an excellent and diverse selection of restaurants to choose from. We went through the list of participating restaurants and here are our picks for where to eat during NYC Restaurant Week, summer 2016! Becco – 355 W…

Tacos are a huge part of the New York City food scene and they are one of the many stars of Mexican cuisine. It is amazing that you can find such a huge range of tacos here. From the traditional slow cooked meats to the more unusual toppings, here are the seven best tacos in…

Tapas restaurants usually focus on classic Spanish dishes with smaller serving sizes. Tapas are great appetizers and snacks and they are a great idea if you want to try a bunch of exciting dishes in one sitting. So with that in mind, here are the seven best tapas restaurants in New York City. Feeling hungry? Get…

Food courts also known as food markets or food halls offer a lot of different options for even the pickiest of eaters. They are great to pick up a quick lunch or dinner and they are great when dining with large groups. A number of excellent food courts and food markets recently opened in New…

New York City is renowned for its world class shopping and world class department stores. Here is our guide to the seven best department stores in New York City and where to eat while you shop! Many of these department stores have storied histories and many have even been featured in movies and TV shows. Macy’s – 151 West 34th St & 422 Fulton St, Brooklyn Macy’s is one of the premier department stores in New York City. In fact with 2.2 million square feet of space in the flagship store in Herald Square, it was the largest department store in the world until 2009. Macy’s is truly a one stop shop and it has something for everyone so it is no surprise that it draws visitors from around the world. Where to eat: Macy’s flagship store has a food…

People come from around the world to Broadway and the Theater District every day for world class shows and plays. Since the timing can sometimes be tricky for lunch or dinner if you have a show to catch, you may looking for a good place to eat before or after a Broadway show close by….

Every day more than 600,000 people make their way to and around Penn Station and even more people pass through the area when there is a major sporting event or concert at Madison Square Garden. If you are ever one of the 600,000+ people, you may be looking for a good place for lunch or…

There is no shortage of options for dessert in New York City. In particular, there is a number of excellent desserts that you can find in Chinatown and Little Italy such as Asian-inspired ice creams and tasty cannoli. So here are the seven best dessert spots in these two neighborhoods. Make sure you save room…

New York City is a city known for its food and certain world famous dishes have helped shape the diverse foodie landscape that we know today. So with that in mind, here are the seven most iconic dishes of New York City. They should all be on your to do list if you haven’t tried…

If you ask us, brunch is the best meal of the week! With so many choices in New York City, it something to look forward to every weekend. So from the best pancakes to the juiciest fried chicken, here is our list of the top seven brunch spots in NYC. Pies ‘n’ Thighs – 43…