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The NYC Reservations You’ll Want to Access in Summer 2023

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As quick as we are to celebrate spring in New York, the reality is that we’re staring directly into the face of summer. Sweltering temperatures aside, it’s is also the season of long weekends and clocking out early, and perhaps giving priority to a late-afternoon beverage al fresco. What better way to spend those longer days than at our favorite restaurants?

Luckily there’s an ever-expanding swath of new restaurants in Global Dining Access by Resy, which provides exclusive opportunities for American Express premium cardmembers to nab prime-time tables.

Now, where to start? We’ve rounded up a sampling of recent additions to help you get your wheels turning — including a recently resurged fine-dining behemoth, a polished wine bar imbued with a European spirit, a Balinese beachy newcomer, and much more. All you need is to decide where to start. But hurry — summer’s coming on quick.

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L’Artusi

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West Village

There’s shiny. There’s new. And then there’s the rare classification of “institution.” In a city where the latest concept can shift the swarm of diners at the drop of dime, L’Artusi has been holding court in the West Village since opening in 2008 – comfortably, creatively, and dependably putting forth a modern take on Italian fare. The impeccable pasta execution has not slipped an inch (nor has the wine list).

The Vibe

A casual yet sharp trattoria that never skips a beat.

Can’t Miss

The wagyu carpaccio is a near-mandatory inclusion for your order, quickly followed by the brilliantly succinct spaghetti with garlic, chiles, and Parmigiano or the pancetta-laced bucatini.

By the Way

The restaurant’s name alludes to the legacy of Pellegrino Artusi — author of the 1891 cookbook, “The Science of Cookery and the Art of Eating Well.”

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The Sunken Harbor Club

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Downtown Brooklyn

Serving as the crow’s nest for Gage & Tollner — a storied Brooklyn landmark in its own right — the Sunken Harbor Club sits upstairs as a tropical cocktail treasure trove. The interior is modeled after the hull of a ship and the deep bench of tiki-adjacent libations is amplified by deep-sea details like the impressive stained glass mermaid centerpiece behind the bar.

The Vibe

A low-lit nautical voyage.

Can’t Miss

The menu is laid out on a proofing scale that ranges from low-ABV — and non-alc — to higher-octane specialties. If craving the familiar, try the Special Daiquiri, which adds a special shiso touch. If feeling bold, go for the Blue Zombie, a punch swizzled with assertive rums and algae to give its signatory hue.

By the Way

The Sunken Harbor odyssey started a decade ago as a pop-up concept at Gage & Tollner co-owner St. John Frizell’s Fort Defiance in Red Hook.

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Ma·dé

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Nolita

There’s an Indonesian-inspired boomlet in Nolita. Opening its doors directly next door to Wayan, the “first born” of chef Céderic Vongerichten, Ma•dé follows suit as the “second born” Balinese concept that keeps spirits close to the sandy shoreline. Here, fresh seafood and vegetable-centric stunners are celebrated against the backdrop of glittery shell-like interiors.

The Vibe

Like you just strolled into a hidden beach party.

Can’t Miss

Catch some of the debut dishes that settle right into springtime in the city — like fava bean dumplings with pea shoots or the oyster and razor clams with passion fruit mignonette.

By the Way

The team spent years traveling the globe, hand-selecting each decorative element from Indonesian fishermen’s boats — from the glassware to the check presenters.

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Raoul’s

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Soho

Defined by French cuisine that keeps regulars and VIPs lining up for a booth, Raoul’s is an origin story that feels so quintessentially New York that it could be a gimmick. It’s anything but. Two brothers embarked on a long journey from Alsace  to Soho, humbly cobbling together an iconic institution more than 45 years in the running. It’s enough to cement any restaurant into the annals of New York bistro history.

The Vibe

If these walls could talk … the interior has a charmingly eclectic smattering of art that serves as pop culture breadcrumbs over decades past. Hanging daily newspapers from today, portraits of rock stars from the past. If it feels like a film set, it’s because it has been.

Can’t Miss

There will be few tables in the joint where guests aren’t carving into the iconic steak au poivre. Follow their lead.

By the Way

The newly opened companion spot, Revelie Luncheonette, has opened their doors. Swing by the lunch counter for a classic egg cream.

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Torrisi Bar & Restaurant

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Nolita

Leave it to the hospitality behemoth that is Major Food Group (Carbone, Sadelle’s, all the things) to mount one of the most epic resurgences in recent restaurant memory. After reopening in Little Italy’s historic Puck Building — just a block away from the original location — Torrisi has cannonballed back into the city’s culinary zeitgeist with an inventive fine-dining Italian American style that first made a statement more than a decade ago.

The Vibe

Everything’s bigger this time around, from the space to the budget. The result is an experience that offers various shades of splendor. The ceilings are sky-high, the bar area boasts brasserie-like distressed mirrors, the marble glistens, and the tablecloths are custom.

Can’t Miss

If ever there were a place to start your meal with an assortment of hams and warmed zeppole, let it be here. After that? Perhaps the linguini in pink Manhattan clam sauce or the spaghetti with lamb amatriciana.

By the Way

As a subtle wink to the days of Torrisi Italian Specialties, the glowing original sign greets all who cross over the magnificent threshold.

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Sixty Three Clinton

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Lower East Side

From the outside, Sixty Three Clinton appears to be just one of the many perfectly lovely Lower East Side dining rooms, but to assume this would be an error. Inside the modern American 50-seater, Bar Uchu alums and longtime friends Samuel Clonts and Raymond Trinh turn out a whimsical tasting menu that pulls from global influences and personal histories for a net effect that’s magical.

The Vibe

Elegant and intimate, with an omnipresent sense of panache.

Can’t Miss

Each of the seven courses on the menu seem simple, but quickly reveal themselves to be some of the most memorable bites you’ll have this season — case in point, the ajitama ramen egg breakfast taco or the beef shoulder with taleggio, potato, spinach, ramps, and green peppercorn.

By the Way

Keep an eye out for one of the 10 bar seats — this perch will give you a front-row look inside the kitchen.

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Oiji Mi

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Flatiron

Building on the fanfare generated at his original Oiji, chef-owner Brian Kim stretches his wings in a majestic Flatiron space. Oiji Mi carries on the mission of showcasing the refinement of Korean ingredients and preparation, but this time on a larger stage. Rising to the challenge, Kim composes an exemplary five-course prix-fixe tasting menu for a culinary experience that feels quintessentially New York.

The Vibe

A modernized vision of the Gilded Age social clubs, complete with tall ceilings, rich leathers, and lighting elements that emulate traditional Korean jewelry.

Can’t Miss

Although coursed out, there’s still a “choose from” decision you’ll be tasked with making. There isn’t much risk of disappointment when presented with dishes like chile lobster ramyum and dry-aged duck with “ssamjang” kale, beech mushrooms, and date red wine jus.

By the Way

Should the decision-making weigh too heavily, a lounge or bar reservation grants you the ability to order a la carte.

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Claud

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East Village

You may be tempted to ponder the necessity of another wine war in this city, but we’ll stop you right there: Claud belongs. Momofuku Ko vets Joshua Pinskey and Chase Sinzer cherry-pick the best parts of European dining and present a fine-tuned menu of each small triumph in the form of a shared plate.

The Vibe

Smart and restrained design that never keeps you too far from the humming open kitchen.

Can’t Miss

Plotting out the strategy is all part of the experience. As your party starts to game plan, don’t overlook the duck rillettes or the chicken liver agnolotti. Whatever the journey you take, it will inevitably end with a formidable, irresistible slice of the devil’s food cake.

By the Way

A monthly subscription to Claud Wine Club gets you three bottles that reflect what’s revving the team up in the moment.

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Lord’s

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NoHo

Broadening New York’s (often-limited) perspective on British cuisine, Patricia Howard and Ed Szymanski — the young duo who gifted us the seafood-focused Dame — have followed their nose-to-tail instincts with Lord’s, a just-as-British-but-meatier bistro. The old favorites are here, but with playful twists to usher them into modern flavor.

The Vibe

A delightfully pleasant, tucked-away feeling specific to any classic pub, lux’d out with encompassing wall-to-wall deep greens and gold fixtures.

Can’t Miss

For snacks or starters, the curried lamb Scotch egg is a must, as well as the Welsh rarebit and anchovy (with as much Worcestershire sauce as you desire). For a returning seasonal staple, look to the deviled crab on toast. For instant comfort, there’s always the warm and flaky meat pie, with its daily changing fillings.

By the Way

While you might be just as well satisfied with a pint, it’s worth mentioning the extensive list of amaro to explore.

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