"“In the ’40s and ’50s, Hollywood types like Spencer Tracy and Clark Gable would come to Sloppy Joe’s Bar. It was recently revived and brought back to its original glory.” —Aarón Sánchez"
"“This gallery/concert hall is the best venue for mingling with ‘new Cubans.’ It’s hard to get in on Saturday night, so have your hotel help squeeze you in.” —Asori Soto, director of Cuban Food Stories"
"“Everything is brought in daily or caught locally. Dishes are totally unique, like the mango and sea cucumber salad and the hand‑harvested baby eel.” —Aarón Sánchez, co-owner of Johnny Sánchez"
"This West Village corner café by the team behind Odeon in Tribeca caters to a very discerning crowd—and it's consistently packed, thanks to its comfortable-classy ambience."
"We're pretty lazy about going to synagogue, but we're pretty sure that R&D’s smoked fish platter counts as a spiritual experience."
"We seem to have a thing for brasseries—though this one is decidedly American, with more comfort food than a Southern diner, like the guilt-inducing breakfast pot pie and jalapeño cheddar grits."