With a diverse hospitality scene involving endless watering holes ranging from hidden bars with secret entrances to quirky and unique bars and even a bar dating back to 1762, NYC’s bar scene is like no other. And being the cocktail capital that it is, it’s no surprise that it leads on this year’s World’s 50 Best Bars list. The annual list was announced on Tuesday, April 23rd, and twelve NYC bars made the ranking—more than any other city in the country! Though Mexico City claimed the No. 1 spot with Handshake Speakeasy, NYC still made it to the top ten four times with Superbueno ranking at No ..read more

NYC’s first ever vegetarian diner first opened in Jamaica, Queens back in 1972–and 52 years later it’s still operating! Dubbed Smile of the Beyond, the diner is housed in a blue triangular building–a color scheme which follows guests inside as well–situated a short way’s away from the Parsons Boulevard F station. source / Smile of the Beyond Manager Scott Schuetzler told Edible Queens, “The heart of our clientele is the traditionally African-American community in Jamaica. Now it’s becoming much more diverse. We’re even getting customers from [JFK] airport. People get off the plane, G ..read more

The team behind the East Village spot Málà Project (one of our favorite Chinese restaurants serving Sichuan cuisine) recently opened a new bi-level cocktail lounge and restaurant that will leave you feeling blue, and we’re not talking about your emotions! Dubbed Only Love Strangers, the space opened earlier this April and has since been offering nightly live jazz performances, a well-rounded selection of specialty cocktails and martinis, and lots of tasty bites. The 6,300-square-foot space is divided into two levels, both of which give off retro-futuristic vibes inspired by 1960’s & 1970’s ..read more

Portland-born ice cream makers, Salt & Straw, are gearing up for a summer in the city with their very first NYC locations in the West Village and Upper West Side! Co-founders and cousins, Kim and Tyler Malek, previously hosted a pop-up in NYC last summer that completely sold out. After seeing such a demand in the city, they’ve decided to eagerly open permanent locations in NYC. To celebrate the upcoming openings, Salt & Straw will host two exciting NYC pop-ups this April. Salt & Straw On Thursday, April 25th, Salt & Straw will serve Passionfruit Yuzu Mochi Donuts & Whey Cur ..read more

There’s nothing more satisfying when you’re hungry than an all-you-can-eat challenge. More specifically, when you’re craving endless amounts of quality seafood like delicious California rolls or tuna sashimi. No matter what the occasion may be (date night idea or even a birthday celebration), all you can east sushi is never a bad idea, especially in NYC where some of the best sushi restaurants exist. If you’re looking for the best all you can eat sushi in NYC, look no further. These are the best spots to get round after round of deliciousness. 1. Rakuzen AYCE Sushi, Brooklyn & Queens Photo ..read more

Arthur & Sons has been paying homage to classic red sauce eateries since first opening in the West Village in June 2022, and now they’re bringing social club vibes into the mix! Arthur & Sons Italian American Club is the newest venture from third generation, Michelin starred, Italian American chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Joe Isidori. Claiming a stake next door to Arthur & Sons, the bar and restaurant gives off old school Italian American tavern vibes in a social club setting. The new eatery blends the retro charm of old-school Italian American culture with a contemporary ..read more

If you saw the line that wrapped around the corner of Spring and Thompson Streets this morning, no there wasn’t a celebrity sighting or an open house with an incredible deal on a SoHo apartment. The line of dozens was rather gathered to try bagels and *pause in preparation* escargot. Viral bakery, PopUp Bagels, and cronut creator, Dominique Ansel, have teamed up for a weekend-only collaboration that combines a chewy New York bagel with a French delicacy. From today through this Sunday, New Yorkers can try their Parmesan Gruyère Bagel with Garlic Butter Escargot Schmear. The glutenous bagel com ..read more

Nana’s Green Tea was originally founded in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo in 2001. Leading the matcha café industry in Japan, the company announced their upcoming expansion with their very first NYC location set to open on April 24th. The NYC location will span 1,700 square feet at 1250 Broadway in NoMad as a “Modern Tea Ceremony House.” Matcha enthusiasts can expect green tea highlights including: Matcha Parfaits, Matcha Latte Frappes, and Matcha Top Grade Espressos. In addition to matcha, Nana’s Green Tea offers other flavors such as black sesame and hojicha. Nana’s Green Tea Minimalist details, natural t ..read more

Trader Joe’s has nearly 600 locations across the United States, but the smallest one in existence is actually located not too far from New York. Spanning 5,200 square feet in Downtown, Boston, the Boylston Street Trader Joe’s hold the title as “the smallest Trader Joe’s in the known  universe.” For context, the SoHo Trader Joe’s in New York City is 19,000 square feet (more than triple in size!). The first shock to shoppers will come from the cramped entrance that quickly leads to the escalators. Once reaching the bottom level, the tiny space opens up (only slightly) to a few aisles o ..read more

Every stoner’s favorite holiday is almost here, and there are plenty of businesses lending a helping hand when it comes to the foreseeable Saturday munchies. From free pints of ice cream to $4.20 Popeyes Chicken Sandwiches, see the best food and drink deals this 4/20 below. Plus, don’t forget to check out all the best 4/20 happenings going on in NYC to celebrate! 1. Receive a complimentary pint of Doobie Scoobie Snacks from Morgenstern’s Doobie x Morgernstern’s Cannabis delivery service, Doobie, and beloved NYC ice cream parlor, Morgenstern’s, are teaming up to bring you the ultimate stoner sn ..read more