Fall is always an exciting time in New York City, especially because there are so many new restaurant openings. Many tasty newcomers have opened in the last few months and they’re absolutely worth a visit. From buzzy nightlife boîtes to unique omakase destinations, here’s where you should eat before the year is over.
1. Jean’s
If you’re looking for a delicious bite surrounded by beautiful people, Jean’s is where you’ll want to be. This new NoHo restaurant occupies what was once legendary nightlife space Butter and the energy here is similarly magnetic and celeb-friendly, with the added bonus that the food and cocktails are outstanding. Jean’s serves the freshest possible ingredients, with all of its own produce grown just 90 miles away. For appetizers, the Thai chicken salad will become one of your favorite salads in the city, and the burger is extraordinary – maybe it’s the fondue cheese on top that elevates it into another culinary dimension.
2. The Bazaar by José Andrés
Eating at The Bazaar by José Andrés isn’t just a meal but an experience with bold flavors and beautiful visuals. The menu, which has Spanish and Japanese notes, is extensive, so opting for the tasting menu is a great way to taste an array of dishes and the restaurant’s biggest hits. The cotton candy foie gras is a playful and delicious way to kick off your dinner, and you have to try the Po Boy José, a crunchy and buttery bite made with fried baby squid and kewpie mayo. Mocktail drinkers, The Bazaar really knows what they’re doing here. While in a lot of places mocktails are just sugary fruit concoctions, their Firefly cocktail is an earthy and spicy drink, as complex as your favorite alcoholic cocktail.
3. Omakese at 11 Tigers
There’s no shortage of omakase spots in New York City but only one place serves a Thai-inspired one — 11 Tigers in the East Village. Here the bar counter becomes an interactive dining experience led by sushi master Tony Lee where just eight guests get to try this culinary union of flavors. While 11 Tigers has been open for over a year, the omakase just started this fall. Tom Kha soup is delicious, but have you ever had it with a lob of uni in it? That’s one of the great dishes here, and you’ll love their Angry Tiger dish which is lightly smoked scallops sitting in garlic butter in a ceramic tiger; a luxurious bite in a bold vessel. Choose between 11 courses for $79 or 14-course $97 and settle in for a bar side meal that will show you a whole new side of omakase.
4. The Reverso 1931 Café
Perusing an exhibition then enjoying a warm beverage and a bite is the ideal fall or winter activity. At ‘The Reverso Stories’ exhibition by Swiss watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre you can do all three in one spot;
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