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A Verdict itinerary

New York for foodies

The meals worth crossing town for, from serious reservations to the places that are best kept simple.

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17 places worth your time

Open any place for the full call, the tradeoffs and the practical details.

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  1. Le Bernardin01New York · restaurantLe BernardinLe Bernardin rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  2. Eleven Madison Park02New York · restaurantEleven Madison ParkEleven Madison Park rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  3. Di Fara Pizza03New York · restaurantDi Fara PizzaDi Fara Pizza rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  4. Foods of NY — Original Greenwich Village Food Tour04Greenwich Village · experienceFoods of NY — Original Greenwich Village Food TourFoods of NY — Original Greenwich Village Food Tour rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  5. Katz's Delicatessen05New York · restaurantKatz's DelicatessenKatz's Delicatessen rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  6. Peter Luger Steak House06New York · restaurantPeter Luger Steak HousePeter Luger Steak House rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  7. Gramercy Tavern07New York · restaurantGramercy TavernGramercy Tavern rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  8. Russ & Daughters08New York · restaurantRuss & DaughtersRuss & Daughters rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  9. Via Carota09New York · restaurantVia CarotaVia Carota rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  10. Xi'an Famous Foods10New York · restaurantXi'an Famous FoodsXi'an Famous Foods rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  11. Grand Central Oyster Bar11New York · restaurantGrand Central Oyster BarGrand Central Oyster Bar rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  12. Joe's Pizza12New York · restaurantJoe's PizzaJoe's Pizza rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  13. Chelsea Market13Meatpacking District · experienceChelsea MarketChelsea Market rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  14. Balthazar14New York · restaurantBalthazarBalthazar rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  15. Williamsburg15Williamsburg · neighborhoodWilliamsburgWilliamsburg rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  16. East Village16East Village · neighborhoodEast VillageEast Village rewards a trip built around food & drink.Read the verdict
  17. The Mark Hotel17New York · hotelThe Mark HotelThe Mark Hotel offers some food & drink, but not enough to make it the reason to go.Read the verdict