New on Resy: Mo:den, Fraunces Tavern, Vineapple, and More

Because when the team behind Wayla and Kimika goes back to their fast-casual roots, you follow… no questions asked. Lotus + Cleaver, housed in Long Island City’s beautiful new JACX food hall, wows with a lineup of Chinese dishes and DIY bowls that rely on responsibly sourced meats and market goods. Look no further than the heritage pork char siu.

Dining status: Open for pickup and delivery only. Order here. 

If you’re looking for tradition, look elsewhere, Mo:den doesn’t play by the rules. This contemporary take on Korean fare dances with French, Spanish, and Chinese influences to original and delicious ends — see the so-dduk bravas, where the usual patatas are subbed out for chewy rice cakes. 
 
Dining status: Open for outdoor dining (heated backyard) by reservation. 

A tavern older than the country itself, Fraunces acted as the headquarters for George Washington, as a watering hole for many of the Founding Fathers, and today, as a testament to it all. So brush up on New York’s revolutionary past, with a pint and chicken pot pie — it was Washington’s favorite after all.

Dining status: Open for outdoor dining (heated patio and igloo pods) by reservation. Order here for pickup and delivery. 

As Bond Street’s ultimate purveyor of breakfast goods, the Smile is one suitably charming subterranean den where brick walls, wood-paneled ceilings, and dimmed lights are as comforting as the food. A table before noon is the move here, for the hip NoHo crowd. Don’t sleep on the folded egg sandwich.

Dining Status: Open for outdoor dining (heated patio) by reservation. Call 646-370-1446 for pickup and order here for delivery.

At Lelabar, know that you’re in very good hands. Whether you’re a wine expert or a novice, this West Village wine room has something for you — a wide-ranging selection that covers all bases, jazzy tunes, market oysters, and seductive vibe included.

Dining status: Open for outdoor dining (heated patio) by reservation. 

When Vineapple was on the verge of disappearing, a group of devoted neighbors and regulars brought it back to life. That’s because Vineapple is the definition of a neighborhood fixture, serving as Brooklyn Heights’ go-to for all things coffee, pastries, and drinks, with an Italian menu to boot.

Dining status: Open for outdoor dining (heated garden and roadside seating) by reservation. Call 347-799-1035 for pickup and order here for delivery.

If you’re planning to eat at a steakhouse in Midtown, you better do it in true glitz and style. And STK delivers, blending buzzy digs with everything there is to love about steakhouses: Exceptional carefully sourced meats, top-tier service, and all of the Parmesan truffle fries.

Dining status: Open for outdoor dining (heated patio) by reservation. Call 646-624-2455 for pickup and order here for delivery. 

Mace was crowned one of the World’s 50 Best Bars three years in a row, and it’s in no small part due to acclaimed French mixologist Nico de Soto, whose wildly inventive use of spices pervade the ever-evolving cocktail menu.

Dining status: Currently on a break. Stay tuned here for the latest updates. 

Because Sola Pasta Bar is bent on taking its namesake ingredient to new heights, with heaps of handmade pasta churned out daily, and woks deployed to toss and turn it all together beautifully. Pro tip: Pasta lovers, head straight to the decadent pasta tasting for two.

Dining status: Open for outdoor dining (heated cottages) by reservation. Call 646-692-4131 for pickup and order here for delivery.

If you think Japan has the monopoly on ramen, think again. Bua Thai revisits the comforting noodle soup in its own way, studding its broths with familiar flavors like creamy lemongrass, spicy soy basil, and green curry, among others.

Dining status: Open for outdoor dining (heated patio) by reservation. Call 212-879-7999 for pickup and order here for delivery. 

Because Citizens is everything you’d want an Australian café to be. It’s sleek and chic and peddles the best of Down Under exports: its brekkie culture, rife with next-level flat whites and smashed avocado toasts.

Dining status: Open for outdoor dining (heated patio) by reservation. Call 646-833-7000 for pickup and order here for delivery. 

For all of your Italian cravings, head to this liquor store-turned-restaurant, where a chorus of usual suspects — all of your favorite saucy pastas and chewy pizzas — hit the spot. Don’t sleep on the cocktails.

Dining status: Open for outdoor dining (heated patio) by reservation.