Going Out
Spend one night out on the buzzing streets of New York and you’ll understand why it’s called the city that never sleeps. Come sunset, the restaurants swell with dressy diners and the bars...
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Eating Out
Few cities equal New York’s world-class and marvellously diverse culinary offerings. Here in the foodie capital of America it’s not so much a question of finding a cuisine, but rather...
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Delivery & Takeaways
The mantra in New York City is what can’t be delivered? Seemingly nothing, judging from the reams of delivery menus that paper the city on a daily basis. The city’s hectic pace of life...
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Hygiene
The vast majority of the city’s restaurants are clean and hygienic. The New York City Department of Health inspects all 20,000 food service establishments, including restaurants, bakeries...
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Special Deals & Theme Nights
When holidays roll around, many restaurants get into the spirit by offering themed, prix-fixe menus and drink specials. As you might expect, Irish pubs and restaurants celebrate St...
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Tax & Service Charges
Tax & Service Charges
New York City sales tax of 8.625% will be added to your restaurant bill. This tax does not include service, but it can be helpful in calculating how much you should...
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Tipping
Tipping is an expected practice across the US. Tipping hovers in the range of 15% to 20%; at casual spots, 15% is acceptable, while at the more upscale restaurants, where sometimes you’ll...
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Independent Reviews
All of the outlets in this book have been independently reviewed by a team of food and nightlife experts who are based in New York. Their aim is to give clear, realistic and, as far as...
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Restaurant Listing Structure
With so many restaurants gracing the streets of New York, choosing the perfect place to eat out can be an arduous task. Reviewing every single restaurant, bar, nightclub and coffee shop...
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Vegetarian Food
Vegetarians can dine well in New York. The city’s well-known culinary creativity also applies to vegetarian restaurants, and many feature surprisingly imaginative menus. As is often the...
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