Russ & Daughters for an egg cream, Peter Luger for the bone-in ribeye, Razza in Jersey City for the corn-and-scamorza pie. Five boroughs, one stretchy waistband.
12 places Phil ate at in New York City, United States. Each spot below has its address, dishes Phil ate, and (where I could verify) booking + hours.
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Blue Hill at Stone Barns
Phil ate: Farm-to-table lunch, Locally grown seasonal cuisine
Booking: Tasting-menu only. Book via Resy or Exploretock.
Russ & Daughters Cafe
Phil ate: Egg cream, Potato latkes, Thinly sliced salmon
Ice & Vice
Phil ate: Peach jalapeño ice cream, Yuzu coconut milk, Vietnamese coffee with donut truffle
Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs
Phil ate: Hot dog
Chef's Club
Phil ate: Roti with beef rib and peanut butter sauce, Pan-African cuisine
Zabar's
€€€90+ year gourmet UWS deli and marketplace.
Phil ate: Deli items, Gourmet foods
Pilot
Phil ate: Fresh oysters
Razza
€€Forty-seat wood-fired pizzeria in Jersey City — flour-and-fire craft.
Phil ate: Traditional pizza, Corn and scamorza pizza, Pork-pie pizza inspired by soup dumplings
Booking: Reservations via OpenTable. Outdoor seating is first-come, first-served.
When: Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00. Fri–Sat 15:00–22:00. Sun 15:00–21:00.
Di Fara
Phil ate: Traditional pizza
Peter Luger Steak House
€€€€Williamsburg steakhouse since 1887, family-owned.
Phil ate: Burger from steak trimmings, Lamb chop, Steak
Booking: Book via Resy. Cash, Peter Luger Card, check w/ ID, or debit — no credit cards.