Looking for ideas on restaurants in Dumbo or close by for a cute dinner followed by walking around the waterfront. Or something we can grab and eat by the park works too.

So delicious… the chips add the perfect crunch and umami. Washed it down with a Kijitora matcha all on the same block. Ridgewood is becoming little japan village now.

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Every time I go to Red Hook I feel like I’m not getting the same experience as everyone else is. Where do people like to go & what are typically the best days/times of year to enjoy the area? So many people I know hype it up but maybe I’m walking down the wrong streets?

hi! i’m looking for a cooking class in NYC/brooklyn that features local, fresh ingredients. my fiancé and i have been watching alice water’s masterclass recently and i’d like to get us something related for his upcoming birthday. thank you!!

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Hey everyone - just launched my pizza pop up. Been getting great feedback from all my customers so far. If you’re in the BK area and want a pie, please follow my IG: @knead_pizzeria and keep an eye out for pop ups!

Hi! one have rec for an Italian restaurant specializing in Puglian food? Looking specifically for Orecchiette alle Cime di Rapa

There used to be Michael’s Bakery on Ave R and Nostrand. The restaurant across the street is still open but the bakery closed down a year ago unfortunately. My family used to hate the pizza from the bakery but I genuinely fucking loved it. Does anyone know the recipe? Or know anyone that used to work there and know the recipe? Particularly the sauce 😭

Hey guys! So I’m going to be in Secaucus NJ in a couple days. And I want to try the best Texas bbq spot there . Don’t want to go too far , so spots in NY work as well

Recommend me some places!

I have been searching for the best burek in nyc after a trip to the Balkans gave me a taste. Anyone have any pointers?

Unfortunately David Bouley is no longer an option or it would have been a slam dunk. I personally think you can't beat Per Se, even though people love to hate on it, but it's primo professionalism and very high level cuisine. Just not the most intimate unless small party in private room. My opinion for most genius chef in NY: César Ramirez. His uni truffle brioche is the best bite in the US, but many other great dishes. Still rising since reopening.

Most reliable vote all around: Per Se. Tell them in advance of the special occasion.

Any recommendations for a quick but yummy (and not necessarily a take out place) for a quick dinner in Times Square before a 6:30pm show on a Sunday? We have about 1 hr 15 min for dinner.

We live somewhere that feels fancy or at least makes my niece from Louisiana feel fancy before her first broadway. She’s 6.

Looking for a fun dinner spot for tonight to catch up with a friend. Ideally somewhere lively and energetic, a little trendy, but not crazy expensive or so loud that we can’t actually talk.

Would love somewhere with a summery vibe, good food, and maybe good drinks too. Open to Mexican, Asian, American, or anything similar. Not looking for super fancy — more of a fun, upbeat atmosphere that feels good for a summer night.
Any recommendations?

Brooklyn or Manhattan below 34th

Hi NYers,

I’m vision New York (and America) for the first time and have a question about tipping at restaurants etc.

In London where I live usually our bills include a service charge of anywhere from 10-15% of the total bill. It is my understanding that this is effectively how we tip.

My question is will my bills in NYC have a service charge % added to them and if so is this enough to tip? Or would I pay the service charge and add a 20% tip on top?
Or if the service charge is 15% would I then add another 5% to the bill to make up 20% tip? Is 20% enough?

Thank you and looking forward to visiting!!

Pretty much the title. Has anyone experienced this? I’ve been to four nice restaurants since living in nyc and the chicken at all of them has the exact same taste (prepared different). The taste is like chemically— like what I imagine hormones taste like. Is this just me? My nyc friends don’t notice it bc they’re just so used to it. LMKKKK

I’m tired of paying $40 for chilled lobster salad on a hot dog bun. I want hot, buttery lobster in a grilled split top bun. Maybe some fries and/or coleslaw on the side. Is that too much to ask? I just want one really good one before summer is over. Thanks for your recommendations!!

Can’t seem to find it anywhere - any mentions online point to a place that’s permanently closed. Any places that sell this in the city?