A Case for Crudo

Italian-style sushi stages a comeback

Remember Bar Tonno? When Scarpetta chef Scott Conant opened this crudo-centric restaurant in 2004, he wasn't sure if New Yorkers would take to his exquisite Japan-meets-Italy...

Greek Gods

Hit three of Astoria's best Greek spots in one easy itinerary

Drinks: Ovelia Hop on one of the outside bar stools at this white-washed restaurant (pictured) for a classic ouzo over ice, or try a Metaxa mojito, made with Greek brandy. You'll...

Piece of the Pie

For great pizza, head to Grimaldi's...then keep walking

Grimaldi's, Lucali, Franny's: We adore you. But getting a coveted seat at your illustrious pizza joints has become an endurance sport, with lines down the block and hour-plus...

Dessert Oasis

Pastry chef Karen DeMasco sweetens the deal at Locanda Verde

Consider this a thank-you note to Cleveland: The towering talents behind the new Locanda Verde--chef Andrew Carmellini and pastry chef Karen DeMasco--both grew up there. And...

Mr. Omakase

Let Trevor Corson be your sushi concierge

It's conventional wisdom that you should never eat sushi on Mondays. But that's the thing about conventional wisdom: It's not always right. Some of the most delicious raw fish in...

Hill Yeah

Vinegar Hill House wakes up a secret Brooklyn neighborhood

Vinegar Hill has long been a hidden destination for Federal-style architecture and cobblestoned streets. Now it's also home to one of Brooklyn's best brunch spots, courtesy of...