Katz's Delicatessen is an american diner restaurant in Lower East Side, New York City.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 205 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002, 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.
OrderThe Classic: Gaspe Nova lox, cream cheese, tomato, onion, capers on a poppy bagel.
TipThe shop is for take-away. Sit down at Russ & Daughters Cafe around the corner on Orchard for table service.
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.
OrderThe Margherita, San Marzano and fior di latte.
TipSix covers at the counter, ten tables, reservations open 30 days out and vanish fast. Wednesday is the longest wait.
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 $.
OrderPlain cheese slice, fresh out of the oven.
TipOrder at the counter, eat standing at the window. Pepperoni runs out by 21:00; arrive earlier if it matters.
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.
OrderThe Classic: Gaspe Nova lox, cream cheese, tomato, onion, capers on a poppy bagel.
TipThe 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.
OrderPorterhouse for two, sliced and sauced at the table.
TipBook 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.
OrderThe Margherita, San Marzano and fior di latte.
TipSix 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.
OrderThe full tasting; ordering anything off it misses the point.
TipReservations 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.
OrderThe signature tasting; no a la carte.
TipThe bar room at EMP serves an abbreviated menu without a multi-week wait. Dress code: smart casual, jacket recommended.
