All the necessary ingredients for unforgettable meals come together in New York. It's why gastronomes, gourmands, foodies—whatever you want to call food lovers—have made New York their destination for years.
In New York City, you'll find some of the best dining in the world among the city's 18,000 restaurants. Splurge at a Brooklyn classic like Peter Luger Steakhouse or have lunch (where Harry met Sally) at Katz's Delicatessen, the city's oldest deli. Get a slice of New York pizza or maybe head out to Queens on the No. 7 Train and enjoy the many authentic ethnic restaurants along the way, from South American fare to Thai and Indian.
Your stomach shouldn't stop there. New York State is one giant tasting menu. The Hudson Valley is home to the Culinary Institute of America, where you can dine at five award-winning restaurants staffed by future celebrity chefs. In Ithaca, food connoisseurs make Moosewood a natural stop. The restaurant's known for its influential vegetarian cuisine cookbook. On the topic of famous restaurants, Anchor Bar in Buffalo is another must-stop. It's the birthplace of world-famous Buffalo Wings.
Three bikers started Dinosaur Bar-B-Q in Syracuse, and now it's a prime spot for blues music and good food. Pay a visit to Doug's Fish Fry in Skaneateles. You can eat your platter there or walk across the street for a meal by the lake. If you want something upscale, try the American menus made from local produce at The Sagamore's restaurants.
On Long Island, eat by the sea. Enjoy your meals with fantastic bottles from local wineries at gourmet restaurants like The North Fork Table or chomp on a lobster roll at Duryea's Lobster Deck.
Believe us, this is just a taste of what’s delicious in New York.