Ellie Plass

New York Contributor

Ellie is a freelance writer for Resy Editorial with a deep, unending love for too-dirty martinis, dives with good food, and reading at the bar. She’s worked in the industry since her first-ever job at the age of 15, doing everything from nightclub bottle service, fast food cashiering, diner waitressing, restaurant consulting, and Michelin-starred hosting. She’s lived in Brooklyn for almost 10 years, but grew up in a small(ish) town in Appalachia and didn’t eat her first oyster until the age of 21, a tragedy she’s since spent much time remedying.

Ellie’s Favorite Resy Spots

Red Hook Tavern

Red Hook

A decidedly unhot and popular take: best burger in the city.

Haenyeo

Park Slope

Those grilled oysters are worthy of worship.

Macosa Trattoria

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Ideal neighborhood Italian restaurant. Don’t skip the cinghiale if it’s on the menu.

Kisa

Lower East Side

Perfect spot to hit before a night out.

Laziza

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Good vibes, good grilled mushrooms (loud music haters, beware).

Sea Wolf Bushwick

Bushwick

Painkillers with a float + neighborhood’s best patio + Old Bay fries.

Fun Facts

Lives in
Brooklyn, NY
First Resy ever made
Raclette in 2017. RIP that restaurant, RIP the relationship I was in when I went.
Favorite food movie
“Chef” with a special mention to “Ratatouille.”
Restaurant you’ve been to the most
F&F Restaurant and Bar, formerly known as Franks Wine Bar — you will always be famous to me.
Best high-low pairing
Caviar and dinosaur chicken nuggets (or McDonald’s) and very good, very cold Champagne.
Idea night out
Drinks, dancing, dim sum.
Favorite food city
We’re living in it, baby.

The Resy Guide to Late-Night Dining in New York

Everywhere You’ll Want to Eat Around New York’s Madison Square Garden

Should you find yourself in Midtown near Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, or Herald Square and in search of a good meal (or drink), we’ve got you covered.

By Chadner Navarro and Ellie Plass Updated: June 5, 2026

The Rundown New York

Somssi, From the Team Behind Atoboy and Atomix, Reinvents the Classic Bistro

It’s a truly Asian American bistro that blends different cultures and influences to delicious effect.

By Ellie Plass June 2, 2026

Guides New York

The Resy Guide to Power Lunches in New York

Twenty-four spots perfect for every lunch occasion, from wooing clients and catching up with colleagues, to closing deals and spending time among friends.

By Ellie Plass and Lauren Vespoli Updated: June 1, 2026