Trying new restaurants in New York City is part of the fun of being there: in 2023, there were 71 Michelin-starred eateries across the five boroughs, more than any other city in the United States. Each year, several more are nominated for (and often win) a James Beard award—a.k.a “the foodie Oscars.” And those are just the places with significant accolades: on any given day, on any given corner, you’ll see a thriving restaurant packed with its neighborhood regulars. For Gothamites, after all, going out to eat is a social activity, a hobby, and an adventure.
Over the past few months, the city has welcomed a number of notable new restaurants well worth the reservation. Below, find the hottest New York City restaurants this spring.
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The husband and wife culinary team of Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli describe San Sabino as “Italian American”—and indeed, their menu includes melting-pot meals like shrimp parmesan, shrimp Louie salad, lobster ravioli, as well as crab and mortadella dip. “We’re just trying to have fun and kind of put a new spin on things,” Rito previously told Vogue. Yet don’t let their delightful unpretentious fool you: their other restaurant, Don Angie, earned a Michelin star in 2021 and remains one of the most sought-after reservations in New York. San Sabino is fun, but also a tastebud tour-de-force deserving of critical acclaim. –Elise Taylor, senior living writer
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