New York Dearest · 2026
My best lists.
270 lists, every place from my own visits. The best lists have no order. My favorites are in mine. How I decide.
Eat
Brunch
- Brunch in Williamsburg, skip the hype8
- The best bottomless brunch in New York10
- The best brunch in Brooklyn9
- The best brunch in Chelsea8
- The best brunch in Manhattan10
- The best brunch in New York11
- The best brunch in SoHo11
- The best brunch in the East Village10
- The best brunch in the Financial District9
- The best brunch in the West Village8
- The best brunch in Tribeca10
- The best brunch in Williamsburg12
- The best brunch near Central Park17
- The best brunch on the Lower East Side8
- The best brunch on the Upper East Side10
- The best brunch on the Upper West Side10
- The best pancakes in New York5
- The brunch spots I actually go to10
Iconic and old New York
- Celebrity-owned restaurants worth the detour11
- The best affordable Michelin restaurants in New York10
- The best delis in New York8
- The best dog-friendly restaurants in New York14
- The best iconic restaurants in New York15
- The foods New York is known for23
Bagels
- Every bagel I’ve tried, ranked12
- The best bagels and lox in New York7
- The best bagels in Brooklyn9
- The best bagels in Midtown5
- The best bagels in New York12
- The best bagels on the Upper East Side9
- The best bagels on the Upper West Side6
Desserts
- The best apple cider doughnuts in New York16
- The best birthday cakes in New York11
- The best black and white cookies in New York6
- The best bubble tea in New York9
- The best cannoli in New York9
- The best cheesecake in New York10
- The best chocolate cake in New York10
- The best cookies in New York9
- The best desserts in Chinatown6
- The best desserts in New York11
- The best doughnuts in New York15
- The best hot chocolate in New York14
- The best pumpkin pie in New York10
Bakeries
- The best bakeries in Brooklyn10
- The best bakeries in Chelsea9
- The best bakeries in New York9
- The best bakeries in the East Village8
- The best bakeries in Tribeca8
- The best bakeries in Williamsburg14
- The best bakeries on the Lower East Side9
- The best bakeries on the Upper East Side8
- The best bakeries on the Upper West Side10
- The best gluten-free bakeries in New York10
Burgers and hot dogs
Cheap eats
Chinatown
By cuisine
- The best falafel in New York12
- The best Greek food in Astoria8
- The best ramen in New York10
- The best sushi in New York10
- The best sushi in the West Village8
- The best tacos in New York10
- The best vegan restaurants in New York15
Markets
Pizza
- The best gluten-free pizza in New York12
- The best pizza in Brooklyn10
- The best pizza in Greenwich Village7
- The best pizza in New York15
- The best pizza in Williamsburg9
- The best pizza on the Upper East Side9
- The best pizza on the Upper West Side7
- The best vegan pizza in New York9
Ice cream
Late night
Restaurants by neighborhood
- The best places to eat before a Broadway matinee7
- The best places to eat near Barclays Center11
- The best places to eat near Times Square9
- The best restaurants in Chelsea13
- The best restaurants in DUMBO12
- The best restaurants in SoHo20
- The best restaurants in the East Village12
- The best restaurants in the Financial District10
- The best restaurants in the West Village10
- The best restaurants in Tribeca15
- The best restaurants near Central Park20
- The best restaurants on the Lower East Side14
- The best restaurants on the Upper East Side15
- The best restaurants on the Upper West Side10
Date night
Drink
Coffee
- My coffee shops, from someone with a problem12
- My favorite cute cafes in New York15
- My morning coffee spots in Brooklyn10
- The best cafes on the Upper East Side8
- The best cafes to work from in New York15
- The best coffee in New York15
- The best coffee in the Financial District9
- The best coffee on the Upper West Side9
- The best coffee shops in Brooklyn11
- The best coffee shops in Chelsea13
- The best coffee shops in DUMBO7
- The best coffee shops in SoHo14
- The best coffee shops in the East Village10
- The best coffee shops in Tribeca7
- The best coffee shops in Williamsburg15
- The best coffee shops on the Lower East Side10
Bars by neighborhood
- The best bars in Chelsea10
- The best bars in DUMBO5
- The best bars in Manhattan8
- The best bars in SoHo15
- The best bars in the East Village9
- The best bars in the Financial District11
- The best bars in Tribeca12
- The best bars in Williamsburg15
- The best bars on the Lower East Side15
- The best bars on the Upper East Side14
- The best bars on the Upper West Side11
Beer, pubs and breweries
- The best beer gardens in New York13
- The best breweries in Brooklyn11
- The best breweries in New York15
- The best Irish pubs in New York9
- The best sports bars in New York15
Happy hour
- The best cheap drinks in New York12
- The best happy hours in Chelsea11
- The best happy hours in Midtown12
- The best happy hours in New York9
- The best happy hours in SoHo6
- The best happy hours in the East Village8
- The best happy hours in the Financial District9
- The best happy hours in the West Village9
- The best happy hours near Times Square6
- The best happy hours on the Lower East Side11
- The best happy hours on the Lower East Side14
- The best happy hours on the Upper East Side10
- The best happy hours on the Upper West Side9
Cocktail bars and speakeasies
- The best cocktail bars in New York15
- The best cocktail bars in the West Village9
- The best margaritas in New York14
- The best martinis in New York10
- The best speakeasies in New York10
Jazz and comedy
Rooftop bars
- The best rooftop bars in Brooklyn7
- The best rooftop bars in Manhattan15
- The best rooftop bars in New York9
- The best rooftop bars on the Lower East Side5
Wine and whisky
See and do
Landmarks and history
- Jewish institutions worth knowing in New York11
- My favorite churches in New York13
- My favorite movie locations in New York25
- My favorite murals in New York15
- My favorite New York buildings19
- The best things to do in Times Square18
- The Hamilton sites in New York9
- The mafia hangouts of New York13
Hidden gems
Photo spots
- My favorite New York Instagram accounts14
- My favorite photo spots in Central Park13
- My favorite photo spots in New York25
Things to do
- My favorite unique things to do in New York29
- The best rainy day things to do in New York22
- The best romantic things to do in New York18
- The best things to do in Manhattan23
- The best things to do in New York34
Museums
- My favorite unusual museums in New York12
- The best free museums in New York9
- The best interactive museums in New York10
- The best museums in Brooklyn9
- The best museums in New York15
- What to see at the American Museum of Natural History14
- What to see at the Met20
Shows
Free
Views
- The best observation decks in New York5
- The best skyline views of New York14
- The best views in New York that don’t cost $4013
At night
Parks and outdoors
Parks
- My favorite dog parks in New York12
- The best parks in New York15
- The best parks in New York beyond Central Park9
- The best things to do on Governors Island8
Pools and beaches
Shop
Shops
- My favorite New York souvenirs10
- The best gift shops in New York13
- The best plant shops in New York9
- The best thrift stores in New York7
- The best toy stores in New York12
Markets
With kids
Things to do with kids
- My favorite children’s books about New York11
- The best Broadway shows for kids6
- The best children’s museums in New York10
- The best museums in Brooklyn for kids6
- The best museums in New York for kids8
- The best things to do in New York with kids12
- The best things to do in New York with teens19
- The carousels of New York5
- The New York experiences every kid should have10
Eating with kids
Seasonal
Christmas
- My favorite Christmas photo spots in New York10
- My favorite Christmas trees in New York10
- The best bars open on Christmas in New York10
- The best Christmas decorations in New York13
- The best Christmas lights in New York9
- The best Christmas pop-up bars in New York12
- The best Christmas shows in New York8
- The best Christmas things to do in New York with kids12
- The best Christmas-decorated restaurants in New York10
- The best free things to do at Christmas in New York15
- The best holiday market food in New York8
- The best holiday markets in New York9
- The best holiday treats in New York8
- The best holiday window displays in New York10
- The best ice skating rinks in New York7
- The best restaurants open on Christmas Day14
- The best things to do for Christmas in New York22
- The best things to do in New York in December15
Spring
- My spring bucket list23
- The best cherry blossom spots in Central Park5
- The best cherry blossom spots in New York8
- The best things to do in New York in April10
- The best things to do in New York in March19
- The best tulip spots in New York7
Summer
- My summer bucket list16
- The best things to do in New York in August23
- The best things to do in New York in July19
- The best things to do in New York in June21
Fall
- The best fall foliage spots in Central Park7
- The best fall foliage spots in New York9
- The best fall things to do in New York15
- The best fall treats in New York13
- The best things to do in New York in October20
Halloween
- The best Halloween bars in New York11
- The best Halloween decorations in New York10
- The best Halloween events in New York12
- The best Halloween things to do in New York with kids12
New Year’s
Thanksgiving
Winter
- The best things to do in New York in February17
- The best things to do in New York in January13
- The best Valentine’s Day things to do in New York8
- The best winter things to do in New York10
By neighborhood
Brooklyn
- My favorite Brooklyn neighborhoods10
- The best things to do in Brooklyn14
- The best things to do in Industry City7
