Where to Eat around The Westin New York at Times Square

Joe Bastianich, a well known restauranteur and sometime partner with Mario Batali, started his New York career with this restaurant. He wanted to create an homage to the red sauce joints of his childhood while honoring the Italian food that made...

"Vegan" and "cheesecake" don't always go hand in hand, nor do they typically produce lip-smacking results. But Zen Palate does everything right, to the very last dessert crumb. I discovered this gem years ago in Manhattan, and it has always...

Brasserie Les Halles is owned by famous chef Anthony Bourdain (which is the reason I wanted to go), and the food did not disappoint. I loved my moules et frites. They also have a great wine selection and a good bar, and the ambiance has that old ...

My friends and I love meeting at Co. after work in Chelsea. The communal dining setup gives the place a cozy atmosphere and the pizzas made in the wood-burning oven are extremely tasty.

This relatively new contemporary Chinese restaurant in Greenwich Village is as charming as it is delicious. The organic fare is a mixture of Eastern and Western ingredients. I especially recommend the incredible pork dumplings—such a simple dish,...

A beautiful Sunday in New York cannot be complete without one my favorite traditions in the city: Brunch! Welcome to Marseille! A cute French bistro in the middle of restaurant row in Hell's Kitchen. This place is known to be a favorite of many of...

Upon first entering the famed blue doors of Per Se, located inside the Time Warner Center overlooking Central Park, the dining room has the air of a wake, filled stiff collars and hushed tones. But no matter the attitude, the fact is that everyone...

Txikito is a Basque restaurant in Chelsea, a great spot after checking out the High Line. A bottle of Txakolina wine was poured in the authentic Basque fashion: from on high, to aerate the light wine and give it a little fizz. Our meal was...

Authentic, savory, seasonal Provencal bistro dishes. Warm and welcoming service from familiar faces. A cozy atmosphere in a jewel box of a dining room. These are the reasons why I have come back to Le Gigot again and again over the years. The...

One of the best-kept secrets in NYC (secret from tourists, that is) is the Burger Joint. The entrance is almost completely hidden behind floor-to-ceiling, Oz-like velvet curtains in the lobby of the upscale Le Parker Meridien hotel. The Burger...

When you've had enough of the hectic hustle of tourists and traffic in Times Square, seek refuge at Haven, a rooftop lounge located on the top of the Sanctuary Hotel on 47th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. The owners of this chic establishment...

I stumbled into Tartinery in my search for an art show in SOHO. Specializing in the tartine (an open faced sandwich popular in France) their imported bread, fresh ingredients, creative, and simple combinations make this a foodie's new favorite in...

We've been coming to Momoya for over three years and the only problem is more and more people are realizing this restaurant consistently delivers the best bang for your buck in Manhattan. Yes, I've decided to tell the world now that it's been...

They say that you cannot judge a book by its cover, but can you judge a cupcake by its frosting? Cupcake Cafe in New York offers what may well be the richest cupcake one can experience: the frosting is smooth and buttery and the cake itself is...

The melodious invitations of “irasshaimase” (“welcome”) from all the staff at Ippudo NY as I walked into the restaurant quickly transported me back to Japan although I must admit it seemed to me slightly dissonant, almost...