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The 10 Restaurants That Defined New York Dining in 2024

From seafood counters and revived French bistros to a blockbuster of an Indian restaurant and a thoughtful all-day café, these were the restaurants that made a mark in 2024.

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Interviews

Danji, New York’s Groundbreaking Korean Restaurant, Finally Reopens

All the Newest Openings in New York


Bemelmans Bar detail

New on Resy

Now on Resy: Bemelmans Bar, Good Guy’s, The Smith, and More Local Favorites

The Rundown

At the Residence of Mr. Moto, Kaisen-Don Advances to Main Character

Interviews

Danji, New York’s Groundbreaking Korean Restaurant, Finally Reopens

The Rundown

Meet Sinsa, the Wine Bar Defining Korean American Food on Its Own Terms

New on Resy

New York’s Newest Restaurant Openings, Now on Resy

Dish By Dish

Five Essential Dishes to Order at Locanda Verde Hudson Yards

The Rundown

With Sunn’s, Banchan by Sunny Finally Finds a Permanent Home

The Rundown

With Santi, Chef Michael White Marks His Return to New York

Dish By Dish

The Dishes You’ll Want to Try at the Newest Pig & Khao

The Rundown

All About Sal Tang’s, Brooklyn’s Newest Ode to Classic Chinese American Cuisine

Dish By Dish

The Dishes — and Drinks — You’ll Want to Order at Sloane’s

The Rundown

What to Know About Leon’s, Now Open From the Anton’s Team

The Rundown

All About Le Café Louis Vuitton, Now Open in Midtown

The Rundown

New York Meets France at Daniel Boulud’s New Steakhouse La Tête d’Or

Resy Spotlight

How Cosme Created Its Most Iconic Dish

On the morning of Cosme’s 10th anniversary in October, chef Enrique Olvera is hunched over his iPhone, punching numbers into…

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Kancil taro root and pumpkin dumplings

Interviews

With Kancil, a Veteran Chef Showcases Malaysian Cuisine Like Never Before

The new Upper West Side restaurant, Kancil, opening on Friday, Nov. 15, represents a culinary homecoming for the pioneering chef…

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Le Veau d'Or table detail

The One Who Keeps the Book

How to Get the Toughest Restaurant Reservations in New York

Often in New York, the most important dining question doesn’t revolve around where to eat: It’s how do we get…

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Interviews

At Time and Tide, Jamal James Kent’s Legacy Lives On

When diners walk into the new seafood restaurant Time and Tide near Madison Square Park later this month, they will…

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Letter of Recommendation

M. Wells, a Singularly Special, Gonzo Sensation of a Restaurant, Bids Adieu

M. Wells is closing its doors on Dec. 31, 2024. By the time they’d dropped the venison in blood sauce,…

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Dish By Dish

At 16, Dirt Candy’s Legacy Is a True Team Effort

At the end of October, Dirt Candy is commemorating its 16th birthday with an entire week of celebrations: a throwback…

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Resy Features

The Enduring Old-School, New-School Legacy of Rubirosa

If you’ve ever found yourself in seat 12 at Rubirosa’s bulkhead bar, near the far end away from the entrance,…

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Interviews

At Hellbender, Chef Yara Herrera Cooks on Her Own Terms

Chef Yara Herrera’s quesadilla says it all. The open-faced, squash blossom topped, almost-pizza-like creation that comes to the table at…

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Interviews

Penny’s Chase Sinzer Wants You to Know: With Wine, Sharing Is Caring

On Oct. 5, New York restaurants Penny and Claud are hosting a joint wine party, powered by Resy. Qualified American…

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Chef César Ramirez at his eponymous restaurant

Interviews

César’s Approach to the Perfect Progression Just Won It Two Michelin Stars

“As long as the food is delicious, fine dining isn’t going away.” César Ramirez, chef-owner of  César, declares. The haute…

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Jerald and Nhung Dao Head of Mắm

Resy Spotlight

How Mắm, Once a Humble Pop-Up, Is Shifting Perceptions of Vietnamese Food in New York

Mayukh Sen is the James Beard Award-winning author of Taste Makers (2021) and the forthcoming Love, Queenie (2025). Ben Hon…

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Gramercy Tavern exterior

Letter of Recommendation

Why Gramercy Tavern Endures as One of New York’s Best Restaurants

Certain restaurants imprint themselves onto you from the very first time you walk in the door and — if you’re…

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Resy Features

Meet the Chef Helping to Build a Culture of Inclusion at New York’s Tatiana

Danisia “Chef D” Anderson, sous chef at New York’s critically acclaimed Tatiana, By Kwame Onuwachi, never expected to be a…

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Resy Spotlight

In New York, Hana Makgeolli’s Alice Jun Is Building a Homegrown Sool Empire on Her Own Terms


In the back room of Hana Makgeolli in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, it’s mostly silent, with rice wine quietly fermenting in large…

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How to Do
Autumn in New York

Diners snack on crispy shrimp heads from Cervo's in New York City.
Meju dish

Interviews

“Meju Isn’t Just About Delicious Food — It’s a Story”

In New York today, it’s impossible to understate the prevalence and impact of contemporary Korean cuisine. Restaurants like Atomix, Jua, Soogil, and…

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Ka-Wana Jefferson

Interviews

Meet the Restaurant Owner Guiding the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Ka-Wana Jefferson considers herself to be a serial entrepreneur. With a résumé that includes the owner of Crown Heights cocktail…

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Staff Picks From Team Resy


September 2024 New York Resy staff picks

Staff Picks

The New York Restaurants We Loved in September

Resy Presents
The Women of Food

Kokomo owner Ria Graham

Resy Questionnaire

20 Questions with Dirt Candy’s Amanda Cohen

In the Resy Questionnaire, we play a game of 20 questions with the industry folks behind some of our favorite…

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Chef Morgan Adamson behind the sushi counter of Hōseki in New York City

Interviews

Meet the Chef Making Her Mark in New York’s Male-Dominated Sushi Scene

The phrase “hidden gem” might be a tired cliché, but in the case of Hōseki it feels almost cheekily literal.…

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Interviews

How Ella Schmidt Built Maite Into a Cross-Cultural Queer Haven

Ella Schmidt designed Maite as a refuge for anyone. In 2015, after years spent cooking at restaurants ranging from the…

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Interviews

Karen DeMasco Rejoins Gramercy Tavern — This Time as the Executive Pastry Chef

Since the start of the pandemic, restaurants with pastry chefs on staff have become a rare breed in New York…

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Saori Kawano, the founder and president of Korin.

Women of Food

Meet Saori Kawano, the Woman Who Introduced America’s Chefs to Japanese Knives

Every first-year student going into the Culinary Institute of America’s culinary program starts with a starter pack of eight knives:…

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The One Who Keeps the Books


Essential Dishes From Your Favorite and Soon-to-Be-Favorite Restaurants


The Rundown

At the Residence of Mr. Moto, Kaisen-Don Advances to Main Character

The Rundown

Meet Sinsa, the Wine Bar Defining Korean American Food on Its Own Terms

Dish By Dish

Five Essential Dishes to Order at Locanda Verde Hudson Yards

The Rundown

With Sunn’s, Banchan by Sunny Finally Finds a Permanent Home

Dish By Dish

The Dishes You’ll Want to Try at the Newest Pig & Khao

The Rundown

All About Sal Tang’s, Brooklyn’s Newest Ode to Classic Chinese American Cuisine

Dish By Dish

The Dishes — and Drinks — You’ll Want to Order at Sloane’s

The Rundown

What to Know About Leon’s, Now Open From the Anton’s Team

Kiko interior

The Rundown

All About Kiko, Opening Soon in Hudson Square

The Rundown

Meet Smithereens, Your New Spot for New England-Style Seafood in New York

Dish By Dish

The Drinks You’ll Want to Order at Monkey Thief, Now Open in Hell’s Kitchen

Dish By Dish

At 16, Dirt Candy’s Legacy Is a True Team Effort

Riff Raff Club cocktails

Dish By Dish

Classic Cocktails With Many, Many Twists at the New Riff Raff Club

Resy Spotlight

Coqodaq Is Here to Make Fried Chicken as Fancy as You Want (Or Not)

In New York City, fried chicken is as abundant as tourists in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. It may…

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Resy Features

Andrew Carmellini Is Out to Prove Fine Dining Is Anything But Over

A celebrated chef with sought-after restaurants all over the U.S., Andrew Carmellini knows how to create dining concepts that resonate…

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Interviews

Oxalis Chef Nico Russell on Why You Can’t Have a Restaurant Without a Community 


In a month, one of Brooklyn’s most celebrated restaurants, Michelin-starred Oxalis, is closing its doors — at least temporarily —…

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Interviews

Middle Eastern Food Is Having a Moment. Two Star Chefs Explain Why

When Alon Shaya and Ayesha Nurdjaja met for the first time, their mutual admiration was easy to understand. At their…

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Resy Features

Six Ways That Momofuku Ko Forever Changed American Dining

Momofuku Ko was not David Chang’s first successful restaurant in New York City, nor is it his most anthemic. Those…

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Dish By Dish

The Stories (and People) Behind the Menu at 53 in New York

What secrets lie beneath the surface of a restaurant menu?  Here, we’re paying a visit to 53, a sleek bi-level…

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Resy Spotlight

Chef Dan Barber on the Future of Food Today

For more than 20 years, chef Dan Barber has been at the forefront of farm-to-table dining, first at Blue Hill…

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Resy Spotlight

Bangkok Supper Club Embraces Street Food, As You’ve Never Tasted It Before

The fondest food memories in Bangkok typically take place under string lights and atop rickety plastic stools in the dark…

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Resy Presents
Omakase in America

Letter of Recommendation

Why JaJaJa on the Lower East Side Is the Perfect Mood Ring for a Night Out

You know that one restaurant that’s just right because of that one special thing? Yeah, us too. That’s why we’re…

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Letter of Recommendation

Why (and How) New York’s Pisticci Became a Part of the Family

Finding a restaurant to celebrate life’s most important moments can be a terrifying, anxiety-inducing task. What makes a place perfect…

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Letter of Recommendation

Why Houseman Is the Perfect Spot to Be a Regular

Standing on a block in the far reaches of Soho, in little-known Hudson Square, there’s a restaurant that feels pleasantly…

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A few dishes from La Brasserie

Resy Spotlight

The Timeless Joy of French Restaurants

I’m seated in the far-right corner booth of the recently opened La Brasserie on a particularly gray late afternoon in…

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Resy Spotlight

The Gospel of American Food, According to Unapologetic Foods

For so long, we’ve told ourselves that American food is defined by burgers and fries. Or slices of pizza and…

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Resy Spotlight

Dhamaka and Its Relentless, Unapologetic, and Very Necessary Pursuit

In the past two years since it opened in February 2021, Dhamaka is the relatively newer New York restaurant I…

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The Rundown

Everything You Need to Know About Naks, From the Same Team Behind Dhamaka and Semma

Ask most New Yorkers for their opinions or expertise on Filipino food and chances are — if you’re lucky —…

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Resy Presents
All Things Pizza

Putting the final touches on a pizza at Lucia Pizza.
Red Hook Tavern burger

Resy Spotlight

At Red Hook Tavern, the Burger Is the Boss

William Durney is the owner of Red Hook Tavern, the popular Brooklyn homage to New York tavern culture. And Bun…

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Diners snack on crispy shrimp heads from Cervo's in New York City.

Events

What Do Chefs Love About New York?

With some of New York’s finest chefs and operators coming together to celebrate the culinary wonders of New York City…

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Resy Regulars: Where Chefs Love to Eat


Resy Regulars

The NYC Restaurants That Inspire the Team at Leland Eating and Drinking House

Resy Regulars

Where Atoboy and Atomix’s JP and Ellia Park Love to Eat at the Bar in New York

Chef Alex Raij

Resy Regulars

Where Txikito and La Vara Chef Alex Raij Dines Out With Family in New York

Resy Regulars

Where the Owners of Agi’s Counter Go for Date Night in New York

Resy Regulars

Wenwen’s Eric Sze Shares His Favorite Comfort Foods in NYC

Emmett Burke

Resy Regulars

Where Emmett Burke From New York’s Emmett’s Takes Out-of-Towners

Resy Regulars

Russ & Daughters’ Niki Russ Federman Shares Her Favorite Lower East Side Restaurants

Chef Camari Mick, along with images of food from some of her favorite restaurants in New York City.

Resy Regulars

The Musket Room and Raf’s Camari Mick Shares Her Favorite NYC Solo Dining Spots

Resy Regulars

Golden Diner Chef Sam Yoo’s Favorite New York Date Night Spots

Resy Regulars

Miss Lily’s Chef Andre Fowles’s Favorite New York Spots to Chill With Friends

Chef Cosme Aguilar inside the kitchen of his restaurant, Casa Enrique

Resy Features

Casa Enrique Changed the Game. Cosme Aguilar Was Just Cooking Up His Dreams

When Cosme Aguilar was a boy growing up in the mountainous, warm Mexican city of Cintalapa, Chiapas — before he…

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Resy Spotlight

Daniel Boulud and the Art of Mentorship

Say you gather a group of chefs, each acclaimed in their own right, whose one thing in common is a…

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Chef Eiji Ichimura.

Resy Spotlight

The Making of a Sushi Master

New York is in the grips of an omakase explosion. Every month, it seems like dozens of new sushi omakase…

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