The Forbes 2021 All-Star Eateries In New York

The Forbes 2021 All-Star Eateries In New York

he best thing for the future of Big Apple restaurants is the city's new mayor, Eric Adams, who actually likes the industry and delights in dining out. He's the happy antithesis of his lazy, nasty, utterly inept, chip-on-the-shoulder predecessor, Bill de Blasio, who took grim joy in making life unnecessarily more miserable for eateries during the pandemic. Adams, who wants his city to thrive again, is also well aware of how critical this industry is to such a renaissance. Fine dining in places with traditional and excitingly creative offerings was a crucial attraction for tourists of all kinds, not to mention one of the things that made Gotham a magnet for the ambitious. Our stellar team of discerning tasters—Forbes' chief content officer, Randall Lane; Forbes contributor Richard Nalley; preeminent media maven Monie Begley; and brothers Kip and Tim—herewith unveil their list of where you can enjoy the city's most savory comestibles. Venice itself would be envious of the ways in which the variety of food is prepared. Its outdoor dining area is one of the most attractive in the city, and the desserts are beyond sublime. Cognac is king, but the mix of French classic dishes and bistro fare makes