Nuovo ristorante americano · Midtown East · 197 consigli e recensioni
Lori Luo: Take a seat in the restaurant to go for the four course prix fixe or tasting menu. You'll find that the Alsatian Dumplings, Baked Quail, and Soft-Poached Eggs are all executed to perfection.
Ristorante italiano · NoMad · 270 consigli e recensioni
Lori Luo: Begin your meal with the bread basket (the stromboli bread!) and don't forget to order the life-changing Creamy Polenta with fricassée of truffled mushroom, and any of their excellent pastas.
52 Irving Place (btwn E 17th & E 18th St), New York, NY
Ristorante spagnolo · Gramercy Park · 206 consigli e recensioni
Lori Luo: Be sure to make reservations at this cozy Michelin-starred tapas restaurant. Order the razor clams a la plancha, skirt steak with romesco, and quail.
Ristorante americano · Union Square · 52 consigli e recensioni
Lori Luo: Look no further for classic French dishes served in an upscale ambiance. Don't miss the signature Truffled Creamy Parmesan Grits or the Seared Diver Scallops with Foie Gras; it's worth the splurge.
42 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave), New York, NY
Ristorante americano · Flatiron District · 446 consigli e recensioni
Lori Luo: A separate tavern and dining room can accommodate any occasion. Diners in the latter area can choose the excellent Seasonal Tasting Menu, six courses of utter perfection.
240 Central Park S (at 59th St & Broadway), New York, NY
Ristorante di pesce · Theater District · 357 consigli e recensioni
Lori Luo: Marea highlights the best in seafood and Italian cuisine. The famed pastas, such as the Fusili with Octopus and Bone Marrow, and Garganelli with Crab, never disappoint.
49 Bayard St (Btwn Elizabeth St. & Bowery), New York, NY
Negozio Bubble Tea · Chinatown · 77 consigli e recensioni
Lori Luo: With a good array of bubble teas and other drinks, Vivi is a default post-dinner stop while in Chinatown. Bring a friend for the buy one, get one specials.
5 W 32nd St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Ristorante coreano · Koreatown · 209 consigli e recensioni
Lori Luo: While their "danger" spice level isn't as fiery as one would assume, BCD serves up a respectable soondubu, complete with an egg and a variety of banchan.
Ristorante cinese · East Village · 348 consigli e recensioni
Lori Luo: The dan dan noodles and dry pepper chicken wings never fail. Add on a protein in chili sauce (shui zhu rou) and double cooked pork, and you're set for a good meal.
199 Grand St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Ristorante Malay · Little Italy · 279 consigli e recensioni
Lori Luo: A variety of Malaysian and other Asian-inspired dishes are served at Nyonya, such as the Hainanese Chicken, Roti Canai, and an excellent Curry Noodle Soup.
30 Water St (btwn Broad St & Coenties Slip), New York, NY
Cocktail bar · Financial District · 487 consigli e recensioni
Lori Luo: Opt to sit in the upstairs Parlor for a chance to try a drink from their extensive cocktail menu and order several bites, such as the Fries or Chicken Pot Pie, as well.
235 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Ristorante italiano · NoLita · 844 consigli e recensioni
Lori Luo: Super thin-crust pizza with a variety of toppings are served at Rubirosa. Try the Vodka variety, but the Supreme (with tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, and roasted garlic) is the best.
Spaccio clandestino di bevande alcoliche · Union Square · 336 consigli e recensioni
Lori Luo: While the set up isn't ideal for parties of two, the smart light switch for service and the superb cocktails (the Sicilian Cobbler and Aries Era, for example) are well worth the trip.
Spaccio clandestino di bevande alcoliche · East Village · 394 consigli e recensioni
Lori Luo: Service may not be the standout here, but the excellent cocktails, such as the Gypsy Wedding (gin, aquavit, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and honey) make it well worth the wait.
131 Chrystie St (btwn Broome & Delancey St), New York, NY
Spaccio clandestino di bevande alcoliche · Lower East Side · 122 consigli e recensioni
Lori Luo: Hidden in the back of an art gallery, this spacious (predominantly standing room) speakeasy has well-trained mixologists. Ask for the bartender's choice; you can't go wrong.