Joe's Pizza is a pizzeria restaurant in Greenwich Village, New York City.
Pino Pozzuoli's Carmine Street counter has folded the canonical New York slice in New York City since 1975. Located in Greenwich Village. Priced at $.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: New York slice
Must order: Plain cheese slice, fresh out of the oven.
Tip: Order at the counter, eat standing at the window. Pepperoni runs out by 21:00; arrive earlier if it matters.
Address: 7 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014, New York City
Russ & Daughters has slung appetising on East Houston in New York City since 1914: hand-sliced smoked salmon, sturgeon, schmaltz herring and bagels to take.
Signature: New York bagel, Smoked salmon platter
Order: The Classic: Gaspe Nova lox, cream cheese, tomato, onion, capers on a poppy bagel.
Tip: The shop is for take-away. Sit down at Russ & Daughters Cafe around the corner on Orchard for table service.
Peter Luger has dry-aged porterhouse on Broadway in Williamsburg, New York City since 1887. Cash or house card only, no reservations after 17:00 for walk-ins.
Signature: Porterhouse for two, Bacon, extra thick
Order: Porterhouse for two, sliced and sauced at the table.
Tip: Book at least four weeks ahead for dinner. Lunch is the easier seat and the same meat.
Anthony Mangieri's Orchard Street pizzeria is the editor's neapolitan pie in New York City: 60-second wood-fired bake, twelve-pizza menu, no slices.
Signature: Margherita, Cosacca
Order: The Margherita, San Marzano and fior di latte.
Tip: Six covers at the counter, ten tables, reservations open 30 days out and vanish fast. Wednesday is the longest wait.
Chef Junghyun Park's 14-seat counter in NoMad runs the most ambitious Korean tasting menu in New York City. Two Michelin stars, ten courses, $385 set price.
Signature: Hanwoo beef tartare, Korean tasting menu
Order: The full tasting; ordering anything off it misses the point.
Tip: Reservations open 60 days in advance on Tock at midnight; set an alarm. Wine pairing or non-alcoholic both excellent.
Daniel Humm three-Michelin-star Madison Square room serves an 8 to 10 course tasting in New York City. Order the the signature tasting; no a la carte.
Signature: Plant-based tasting menu, Honey-lavender-glazed duck
Order: The signature tasting; no a la carte.
Tip: The bar room at EMP serves an abbreviated menu without a multi-week wait. Dress code: smart casual, jacket recommended.
Simon Kim's Flatiron Korean steakhouse holds a Michelin star for tableside grilling in New York City. Priced at $$$$. Kitchen leans korean bbq.
Signature: Butcher's Feast, Dry-aged ribeye
Order: The Butcher's Feast: four cuts, banchan, stews, egg souffle.
Tip: Sit at the counter overlooking the grill for the full theatre. Wine list is unusually deep for a Korean room.
