Check out part 1 of my blog for places 1 to 25!
26.Stick With Me
Stick with me, also located in Nolita is a tiny but trendy store selling hand-made bon bons with a variety of out of the box fillings and marbleised shells. You can find innovative fillings like speculoos s'more, yuzu, raspberry rose, pb & jelly and classics like pistachio, strawberry, hazelnut and more. They keep updating their flavours so you can expect some surprising but flavourful combinations when you visit them.
My Review: Must Try
27.Delice & Sarrasin
French food is predominantly non-vegetarian and here is this small but mesmerising establishment that goes on to specialise in vegan French food! Try classics like boeuf bourguignon , escargot, French onion soup , coq au vin made all vegan! Service was quick and the food tasted good.
My Review: Must Try
28.Arriba Arriba
The moment you enter this restaurant, you feel like you have entered a Mexican fiesta. Colourful decorations and disco balls on the ceiling, vibrant music and a crowd, it's a party! The food was so fresh, flavourful, so truly authentic, I really had the most wonderful time there. We had guacamole and chips, Elote (Mexican corn on the cob), vegetarian fajitas and the best dish was the vegetarian enchiladas suizas. Corn tortillas topped with a green pepper cream sauce, melted cheese and sour cream, filled with fried mushrooms and served with spicy rice and refried beans. Really one of the best restaurants that I visited in New York.
My Review: Must Try
29.Hershey's Chocolate World
Hershey's chocolate world is located in Times Square, its storefront is so colourful and inviting you just have to step in. It is basically all things Hershey, a chocolate wonderland. With regards to food, they make some amazing s'mores there and also some tasty hot chocolate and they have cookie dough as well.
My Review: Must Try
30.Venchi Chocolate & Gelato
The Venchi store at Columbus circle is so beautifully designed, it's a sight to behold. The chocolate treats are extremely blissful. There is this hazelnutty chocolate sauce flowing on tap, which they use to make their decadent hot chocolate. The dark chocolate gelato is also oh so good. Basically, just a mind blowing experience. Reminds me of Grom, a gelato chain of stores which is no longer there in New York hence I went here.
My Review: Must Try
31.Boulud Sud
We sat al fresco at this beautiful restaurant by celebrated chef Daniel Boulud, facing the Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts. There was some outdoor concert going on over there so we had this lovely music playing while the sun set on a bustling, breezy and vibrant Manhattan. We had a range of Mediterranean dishes they were all excellent, it was a memorable experience.
My Review: Must Try
32.Champion Pizza
Champion's pizza was a chain we used to visit a lot in 2019, however the store we used to visit at Turnstyle underground market closed down :( Their Margherita slice with vodka sauce was to die for but they no longer serve it mostly in their other locations. Their cheese slice is alright its nothing great, if you get the chance try their pesto slice or vodka slice. Not giving any rating as the outlet we visited near Union Square did not have the choices we wanted :(
33.Ben & Jerry's
Ben and Jerry's is an iconic American ice cream chain with unique ice cream combinations combining ice cream flavours, different types of chunks and ripples all into one. Some of my favourite flavours are New York super fudge chunk and half-baked. I am personally really fond of ice cream and this brand according to me is really innovative. If you do not land up visiting a scoop store, just go to your local supermarket, they will have their ice cream pints which are equally tasty.
My Review: Must Try
34.SERRA by Birreria
We visited this scenic rooftop restaurant when it has recently launched. The mistake we made was visiting during the afternoon, the table we got did not face one of the fans and there was no sun cover on the ceiling just flowers, so the afternoon sun really came down on us and literally made us sweat. So the restaurant is not well planned out in terms of keeping guests cool under sunny skies, they should have an adequate number of fans to cover every table. The food was nothing spectacular, flavours were average. I had a lot of expectations as it is located in Eataly which is an Italian market chain I really love, but what I can say is that the decor was pretty with the colourful flowers on the ceiling. Better to visit in the evening time when the sun is not glaring down.
My Review: Average
35.Ascent Lounge
Ascent lounge is an upscale, grand lounge where the music is great, the views of New York are spectacular and the finger food is also decent. Does not have too much rush and the service is excellent.
All in all a very pleasant experience.
My Review: Must Try
36.Rue 57
Brunch is a popular worldwide concept now but no one does it better than the New Yorkers. Rue 57 is one such brasserie where we enjoyed brioche french toast and blueberry pancakes one day for brunch.
Its ambience has an old-world charm and is always bustling with people.
My Review: Must Try
37.BG at Bergdorf Goodman
Opulence, charm and so much more. BG is located at the prestigious Bergdorf Goodman, a landmark department store known for high-end shopping. This cafe is located on the 7th floor and offers some stunning views of Central Park. You can enjoy a range of salads, sandwiches and even afternoon tea at this posh establishment. I really felt royal while eating here!
My Review: Must Try
38.Fuku
Fuku is a part of the Momofuku chain by celebrity chef David Chang. It's a fast food concept with fried chicken sandwiches and more. At the time I visited they had a "vada pav" on the menu!! That's an Indian dish with a spice-flavoured fried potato patty on an Indian style bun called "pav". It was quite cool, it was not an Indian vada pav but it was a very tasty fried potato sandwich which I ate with their waffle fries.
My Review: Must Try
39.Ample Hills Creamery
Ample hills creamery is well known Brooklyn establishment known for its extremely creamy ice cream. I tried their signature flavour of ooey gooey butter cake and it was so indulgent. I visited their Chelsea location. This chain is very famous amongst locals hence I had to try it out and it did not disappoint.
My Review: Must Try
40.Boqueria
Boqueria is a Spanish tapas restaurant. It had gone viral for its churro ice cream sandwiches. We tried many savoury tapas which were well made. But the viral churro ice cream sandwich was just overly sugary and not great, the churros with chocolate sauce were okay. Savoury was better than the sweet items.
My Review: Average
41.Murray's Bagels
I had heard about Murray's bagels watching a show on the travel and living channel! They always have a line in the mornings and the bagels are thicker here compared to other places I have tried. During our first trip to New York, we ate breakfast here almost every second day. It is a classic New York breakfast joint and the bagels are worth a try.
My Review: Must Try
42.Mah-Ze_Dahr Bakery
This was another bakery I heard great reviews about, they are well known for their brioche doughnut. Personally, I did not find it to be that great, I felt that the ambience was better than the food. But it is highly rated on google so if you like what they have to offer, visit and try it for yourself.
My Review: Average
43.NY Pizza Suprema
This Madison Square Garden staple was established in 1964, the pizza is good, we tried the cheese slice and the Sicilian slice and both were delicious. The servers were also very interactive! Nothing more to say other than that it's a lovely New York style pizza establishment.
My Review: Must Try
44.Ferrara Bakery & Cafe
Ferrara Bakery established in 1892 is one of the most famous Italian Bakeries in New York. It has a range of excellent Italian sweet treats like lobster tail pastry, tiramisu, cannolis and more. There is so much variety and so many items, that it's easy to get confused trying to decide, but all the items we tried were quite decent. Just the experience of visiting this famous bakery is really memorable.
My Review: Must Try
45.Laut
Laut is an Asian restaurant serving up some mouth-watering Malaysian, Singaporean and Thai specialities. We tried their famous Roti Canai, the Roti was flaky and buttery and the sauce was spicy curry flavoured. It was a great combination. There are also Thai curries, fried rice, wok-fried noodle dishes and more. Food is authentic and flavourful.
My Review: Must Try
46.Beatnic
When I visited this place it was called by chloe, it has now been rebranded as beatnic. It is a chain of Vegan restaurants and I found their food to be really fresh and tasty. I did not miss butter or cream in any item, the dishes were full of flavour and packed a punch. This is missing in most vegan restaurants in New York but this restaurant ensures to pack in a lot of flavour into their food.
My Review: Must Try
47.Bouchon Bakery
A high-end bakery, we tried their yummy baked goods but you could also have a lovely breakfast or brunch over there. I also loved their chocolate chip cookies.
My Review: Must Try
48.Rubirosa
Rubirosa is one of the most highly rated Italian restaurants in New York. We tried their freshly made pizza which had generous portions and the taste and quality were excellent. It is not exactly a New York style pizza, it's more thinner and crispier. It is a unique experience and a must try.
My Review: Must Try
49.Chelsea Market
Chelsea Market is a renowned marketplace filled with iconic eateries. Try the tacos from the famous Los Tacos no 1 or the seafood at the lobster place and so much more. There are so many highly rated restaurants located in this charming market, you will be spoilt for choice.
My Review: Must Try
50.Doughnut Plant
Doughnuts are again a quintessential American food, but to find ones which are not sickeningly sweet or covered with sugar was very important for me. Enter Doughnut plant, the doughnut of my dreams! Oh my god, the flavours are so unique, and the doughnuts were so fresh and fluffy with delicious fillings and toppings, it was quite a satisfying experience. They have both cake-style doughnuts and traditional doughnuts. I had the Brooklyn Blackout doughnut and it was sublime.
My Review: Must Try
So there you have it! Thank you for reading part one and part two of this blog! I know there is so much more to cover in New York and I hope to do so in the coming years! Thank you for reading! ❤️
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