Restaurant critic and writer Joshua David Stein ate his way across the city (and Palm Beach) this year. Below is a complete recap of culinary adventures. No matter what you’re in the mood for, he had a recommendation in 2022.
The Absolute Best Caviar
Photo by Fabio Balbi, via iStock PhotoAvenue‘s restaurant critic traversed the city’s finer dining establishments in search of the best caviar service. Here’s what he found. Read the full story.
Exceptional — and Experimental — Italian Restaurants Shaking Up the City
Photo by Krista SchlueterFor outstanding Italian, look no further than than these establishments. Stein found his gnocchi perfetti, his mafaldine squisete, and everything else molto yummy. Read the full story.
The Best Fine Dining Experiences
Photo courtesy of Jean-Georges VongerichtenThese new restaurants all offered spectacles, but only in one did food steal the show. Read the full story.
Two Chic Bars to Drink in Solitude
Photo by Melissa Hom, courtesy of Deux ChatsIn a city with the most varied and diverse bar scene in the world, these new haunts stand out. Read the full story.
The Best Vegan Restaurants
Photo by Nitzan Keynan, courtesy of Musket RoomA natural born meat eater ventures into the vegan avant-garde. Read the full story.
The Absolute Best “All-Day” Restaurants
Photo by Francesco SapienzaAny hour, any meal — when you need a respite and a repast, an all-day restaurant is your oasis. Read the full story.
Diet Schmiet: the Best Comfort Food in NYC
Photo by Giada PaoloniWhen you like your Milanese crispy, your beans creamy, and your noodles cheesy. Read the full story.
Five Outstanding Steakhouses
Photo courtesy of Carne MareA lot has changed since Old Homestead in Manhattan and Peter Luger’s in Brooklyn dominated the steakhouse game. Read the full story.
BONUS: The Finest Brunch in the American Empire
Going for broke at The Breakers in Palm Beach, where the brunch buffet is almost as good as the people watching. Read the full story.
