CheLi is a memorable Shanghainese restaurant in the East Village where you should eat with a group.

Ci Siamo is an upscale Italian restaurant in Manhattan West with standout starters and pastas.

Oxalis serves one of the city’s best New American tasting menus in a casual space in Crown Heights.

OK Canaan is a quiet spot for Taiwanese food in Flushing.

Hawksmoor on Park Avenue and 22nd Street is poised to become NYC’s next great steakhouse.

Falansai is a Vietnamese restaurant in Bushwick with excellent seasonal dishes, and a dining space that feels like your coolest friend’s living room.

A warehouse spot in Bushwick making seasonal American food with a focus on pasta. If you live in the neighborhood, bring your family or a nice date.

Land of Plenty is a more upscale Sichuan restaurant in Midtown.

El Mitote serves the Upper West Side’s best Mexican food, including Guadalajara-style dishes like brothy black beans.

Sofreh is a great Persian restaurant in Prospect Heights.

Bunny is a family-owned Turkish and German restaurant in Bed-Stuy that you should remember for casual dates or catch-up dinners in the neighborhood.

Dame is an exciting English seafood restaurant in Greenwich Village with delicious fish, a long wine list, and a disco playlist.

Thai Market on the Upper West Side specializes in Bangkok street food, so make sure to order a couple of snacks to start.

Think of Iris as your go-to place near Times Square for delicious Greek and Turkish dishes without sky-high price tags.

Raku is an udon spot in the East Village that we rely on for a great last-minute meal.

Hoek is a reliable Roman pizza place in Red Hook where you can bring dates, your kids, or a small army of birthday party go-ers.