Shuko, an unmarked Japanese spot near Union Square, is our favorite omakase experience in NYC.

Union Square Cafe is a classic New York City restaurant having its second life in a new space. The good news? It’s still as good as ever.

abcV is Jean-Georges’ third restaurant inside of the ABC Carpet & Home furniture store, and this one is all vegetarian. It’s also the best.

We wish there was a Daily Provisions on every corner, so that we would never be far from their excellent breakfast and lunch.

This is the first US location of a very popular Japanese chain, and they specialize in udon.

Bocce USQ is an outdoor Italian restaurant in Union Square Park, and it’s perfect for an after-work spritz when you’d rather be in Rome.

Kyma is a big, upsacle Greek restaurant near Union Square. The seafood is reliably good (but a little overpriced), and it’s easy to get a reservation.

After closing their East Village location, this Indian restaurant is now back with a more upscale space near Union Square.

Laut is a casual Thai/Malaysian/Singaporean restaurant just off Union Square.

Nix is an upscale vegetarian spot near Union Square with an attractive dining room and expensive food that isn’t all that great.

Scampi is a seafood-focused Italian restaurant in Flatiron with a great space and less-great food.

The Infatuation loves wine. We drink more than we probably should, and actually have a really solid handle on what's what, and (more importantly) what we like. But when ordering a bottle of wine ma...

Headless Horseman has a good beer selection and popular Happy Hour right by Union Square.

Barn Joo is a clubby, two-floor Korean spot located right on Union Square.

If you’re looking for Thai food around Union Square, go to Thai Villa.

This is the first Manhattan location of Devocion. Like the two Brooklyn locations, it’s a bright space that works well for casual meetings.