Her Name Was Carmen embodies the essence of Latin America – bringing a laid back yet spirited vision in both contemporary food and nuanced, nostalgic design to a coveted corner in West SoHo. Split across two spacious floors on Broome Street, Her Name Was Carmen offers a differentiated and unique experience – welcoming guests to dine on a simple menu, showcasing fresh seafood before making their way downstairs for eclectic music and lowkey cocktails. Recently featured in Sex in the City !

Just the name Minetta Tavern is reminiscent of 1930's New York City. The tavern was named after the disappeared Minetta Brook, a two mile long water stream that ran from 23rd Street to the Hudson River. Minetta Tavern is one of the city's biggest treasures, centrally located in the heart of the Big Apple.

Cipriani 55 Wall is the epitome of the never-ending bond between food and real estate. Located in the Financial District, Cipriani offers an exclusive scene through its architecture, design and gastronomy. Its Financial District location, located inside the former National City Bank- according to Travel+Leisure , serves as the perfect meeting place for stockbrokers and traders who do business or work in Wall Street. The Cipriani 55 Club is the Cipriani family’s eigth in New York City, and just like the other locations, its glamorous offerings attract notable guests. The Cipriani history dates back to 1931, when Giuseppe Cipriani opened Harry’s Bar on Venice’s Piazza San Marco. 55 Wall Street, the building where Cipriani Club 55 is located, is a New York City landmark since 1965, according to Downtown Magazine . The Greek revival-style building was constructed between 1836 and 1842 by architect Isaiah Rogers. “The façade of the building features twelve large Ionic columns, each carved from a single block of Quincy granite,” stated Mike Hammer, from Downtown Magazine . “The building was remodeled in 1899 by National City Bank who commissioned Charles McKim for the project.” In the words of Zagat: “[Cipriani Club 55 offers] ‘chic’ surrounds, including a columned terrace over Wall Street and a ‘spectacular’ perch above Grand Central’s concourse (with a take-out bakery/café across the street.)” The menu offers traditional Italian dishes- among the best ones, according to New York Times reviewers, are the octopus carpaccio, pappardelle with lamb ragù, calf’s liver, osso buco, and the cakes. Its history, landmark architecture, impeccable service, and upscale gastronomical options, make Cipriani 55 the ultimate prestige destination.

The Grand Central Oyster Bar and its more than a century of history is directly linked to the transportation and real estate development in New York City.

With the best soup dumplings in New York City, joe's shanghai has become a staple and a must-go in the big apple. Twenty one years ago, the first Joe’s Shanghai location opened in Flushing- and New Yorkers immediately fell in love with the restaurant’s soup dumplings and crab pork meat. According to Supper , “immediately on entering Joe’s you are swept away into bustling Shanghai. Inside is somewhat of an American diner style look, crossed with Chinese artifacts, décor, and an obligatory fish tank.” Today, the restaurant has three locations around the city, in Chinatown, Midtown Manhattan, and at Flushing, Queens. According to their website , other favorites include the Spicy Szechuan Style Sliced Beef; Cripsy Jumbo Prawns with Lime Sauce; Braised Duck, the Wine Chicken, and the Braised Sliced Beef.

Delmonico’s, located in the Financial District, is said to be the first fine-dining restaurant to open in America. The Delmonico brothers opened its doors in 1837, and started selling pastries, fine coffee, cigars, and liquor. Today, at the same location: the intersection of Beaver, William and South William Streets, it is mostly known for its signature Delmonico steak.

Roberta’s was a pioneer on the hipster Brooklyn restaurant scene, and still remains the benchmark. And it has celebrity chef approval: the grand dame of locally-grown cuisine, Alice Waters, helped fund the restaurant’s onsite rooftop garden; and French mega-chef Michel Bras has made the pilgrimage out here too.

In the early 1900s, Jewish appetizing stores—places that sold dairy and fish, as well as bagel accompaniments, such as cured and smoked fish, spreads and salads—ruled the streets of New York. Russ & Daughters is one of the few that still remain, and for a reason.