Omakase
$$$$, Japanese, Wine Bar, Sushi, Midtown Manhattan
"I love to sit at the counter and enjoy the best of what the chefs have to offer. I get transported out of the hustle of NYC and my thoughts can solely focus on sushi and sake."
ChefMatthew Rudofker
New York
Accolades
- World's 50 Best RestaurantsSan Pellegrino
- Bib GourmandMichelin Guide
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in NYC
Where I Go Out
Terrines
$$$$, French, Full Bar, Mediterranean, Lenox Hill
"To me, all of the terrines by chef Jean Francois are the best in the city. The foie gras is seasoned perfectly and the mosaic terrines are visually stunning."
Oysters on the half shell
$$$$, Full Bar, Seafood, North End
"This is my favorite oyster bar. Every time I'm in Boston, I have to pay them a visit for a platter of shellfish and a lobster roll."
Mesibah
$$$, Happy Hour, Full Bar, Israeli, Center City East
"This is my favorite restaurant and the mesibah is the best way to dine with a group of friends. You get all of the hits including hummus and salatims. Then to top it off, you get to finish with the roasted lamb shoulder."
Ebi shinjo
$$$$, Japanese, Reservations, Ukrainian Village
"These fried shrimp balls are served in a thickened broth with seasonal vegetables. It's a great example of the clean and focused food of Kaiseki cuisine."
Baked Long Island clams
$$$$, Happy Hour, Modern, Full Bar, American, Bar, Midtown
"I get these every time I'm at the bar at The Tavern. They're simple and delicious, and they pair nicely with some selections from their extensive beer list."
At My Venues
Spicy pork sausage and rice cakes
$$$, Modern, Full Bar, American, Asian, Ukrainian Village
"Spicy is an understatement—this dish is hot and so damn good. The crispy and tender rice cakes make the dish."
Santa Barbara uni w/ warm silken tofu
$$$, Modern, Full Bar, American, Asian, Ukrainian Village
"This was the first dish I ate arriving in NYC. It is the most refreshing and delicious way to start the morning. I suggest following it with two perfectly shucked oysters and bubbles."
Crispy duck wings
$$$, Modern, Full Bar, American, Asian, Ukrainian Village
"The ducks wings with pineapple, cilantro, and cashew are delicious!"
Spicy pork sausage and rice cakes
$$$, Modern, Full Bar, American, Asian, Ukrainian Village
"The menu is ever-changing, but I'm so glad this dish never leaves the menu. Now a classic at the restaurant, these rice cakes come with Chinese broccoli and Sichuan peppercorn."
Steamed pork buns
$$$, Modern, Full Bar, American, Asian, Ukrainian Village
"These are rich, fatty, and full of flavor. The first time I tried them, my exact thoughts were, “Damn, that’s motherf-cking delicious.” I was initally worried because I had heard so much about them, but they definitely lived up to the hype. The hoisin sauce just adds the perfect umami note. I could eat those three nights a week if my arteries would let me."
