

From a ‘Top Chef’ winner closing a restaurant to Jamaican patties taking over the city

From a ‘Top Chef’ winner closing a restaurant to Jamaican patties taking over the city








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Whether you’re looking to have a swanky or chill night, consider these restaurants to send off the year and ring in 2026


Dig into glorious rib-eyes, porterhouses, filets, tri-tip, and more meats throughout NYC


A Fidi go-to, a Thai chicken fingers spot, and an all-day cafe make the list


It’s potato pancake season, and that means there’s only one question: sour cream or applesauce?
We’re recommending a fancy option in the Waldorf Astoria as well as a great $7 burrito


Where to go in New York for extra-festive food and drink


Whether you’re looking to have a swanky or chill night, consider these restaurants to send off the year and ring in 2026


Dig into glorious rib-eyes, porterhouses, filets, tri-tip, and more meats throughout NYC


A Fidi go-to, a Thai chicken fingers spot, and an all-day cafe make the list


It’s potato pancake season, and that means there’s only one question: sour cream or applesauce?
We’re recommending a fancy option in the Waldorf Astoria as well as a great $7 burrito


Where to go in New York for extra-festive food and drink

From a ‘Top Chef’ winner closing a restaurant to Jamaican patties taking over the city













Whether you’re looking to have a swanky or chill night, consider these restaurants to send off the year and ring in 2026

Whether you’re looking to have a swanky or chill night, consider these restaurants to send off the year and ring in 2026




















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