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As a lifestyle journalist, I like to think I’m plugged into the latest and greatest places to eat. When it comes to long-established popular restaurants- knowing them is part of my beat.

This year's Fat Tuesday celebration will bring a little bit of that New Orleans flavor right here to NYC!

With Hanukkah just around the corner (this year, in a beautiful calendar coincidence, the first night of the Jewish holiday coincides with Christmas), restaurants around the city are preparing to dish out delicious sufganyot (donuts filled with jelly, custard or more creative options) and crispy latkes (potato pancakes), dishes endemic to the Festival of Lights.

There is something deeply satisfying about the comforting crunch of a well-fried cutlet.

'Tis the season for fried foods. Especially if you’re celebrating Hanukkah. The Jewish Festival of Lights kicks off on December 25, and New York City restaurants in the height of holiday season are ready to celebrate with traditional latkes, sufganiyot and more Hanukkah treats

Mediterranean restaurants are not exactly rife on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, so the recent addition of Rafael adds measurably to the neighborhood’s increasing diversity. Chef Rafael (Rafi) Hasid of 6R Hospitality Group waves a wide hand over the Mediterranean region, after success with Miriam in Park Slope and a branch on the Upper West Side.

An Upper East Side townhouse has become a cozy gathering spot for both Jewish and non-Jewish neighbors to come together, enjoy food and celebrate the holiday. Alon Langleib talks about what his restaurant, rafael, will be serving on Hanukkah

Love it or hate it, winter is on its way. While a comforting cup of cocoa, homemade apple cider, or hot tea is a great way to ease the chill during the day, by night, you can't beat the coziness of a warm cocktail.

If you want to know how to eat quinoa the right way, unlocking its incredible adaptability and intriguing nuances, the secret lies in experimentation.

As autumn settles over the city, New Yorkers are seamlessly transitioning from their 9-to-5 routines to exploring the latest haute New York restaurants.

Today, we’re focusing on the latter: delectable, crackly latkes. Specifically, we’re highlighting some of the most interesting—and absolutely must-try—versions served across New York starting this week.

Hanukkah is just around the corner, and New Yorkers are ready to celebrate the happy challah-days.

Latkes, or fried potato pancakes, are arguably the centerpiece of any Hanukkah meal.

If you want to skip the smoke and oil smell of frying latkes in your own home, here are New York City spots to order latkes during the Festival of Lights.

“Hanukkah is a communal holiday,” prefaces Rafael “Rafi” Hasid, chef-owner of 6R Hospitality Group. Before planning your menu, he suggests that you “serve everything family-style,” whether you are using his recipes, preparing traditional dishes, or choosing a more contemporary approach.

It’s that time of year again, Hanukkah season! Whether you celebrate or not, it’s the perfect excuse to dive into the best holiday Jewish eats. From crispy latkes to sweet sufganiyot, here’s where you can find all the festive favorites across New York City.

We’ve already had our first four days of latkes — here are three places serving unique latkes that will get you through the rest of Hanukkah and beyond.

Happy Hanukah!!

Hanukkah begins in 2025 on the evening of December 14 and continues through December 22. That means eight full days of family and fun, and lots to celebrate!

Hanukkah means one thing: latkes in all forms. Whether you’re into the luxe caviar-topped style or keeping it classic with applesauce, here are the must-try spots for the crispiest latkes in NYC this season.

When it comes to Hanukkah, nothing shines brighter than a perfect latke, and this season brings no shortage of places to celebrate. From classic potato-and-applesauce to modern riffs with caviar and black truffles, here are 12 to try across New York.

11 Hot New Restaurants Worth Booking Immediately NYC’s dining scene just got hotter—meet the 11 new restaurants everyone’s talking about.

It’s that time of year again, Hanukkah season! Whether you celebrate or not, it’s the perfect excuse to dive into the best holiday Jewish eats. From crispy latkes to sweet sufganiyot, here’s where you can find all the festive favorites across New York City.

Latkes are the most traditional food enjoyed during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, as they are symbolic of the miracle of the oil.

If you’ve lived in New York long enough, you know there are restaurants you visit once… and then there are the ones that become yours. The places you casually drop into conversation with a confident “I have a spot,” the ones you recommend without even thinking, the ones that feel like part of your weekly rhythm.