My plan is to visit New York in early February. Understand the weather will not be pleasant but what is great to see and do besides museums and Broadway?

Where do you go for best Jewish, Mexican, Sichuan or Dim Sum? Prefer local and cutesy neighborhood spot but are there any popular restaurants or bakeries or bars that are actually worth it?

We’ll be staying in Midtown Manhattan but are open to recommendations anywhere in the city. We’re prioritising the experience over price, so don’t hold back!!
I’d also love recommendations for a Christmas dining experience.
Thanks in advance!

I used to love the fried stuffed avocado that was served at Avenida Cantina on Avenue B, does anyone know of any place that makes something similar?

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I need to understand who or what bots are snagging these reservations. Like yes I can get a Theodora reservation when they drop but it’s always after a 9pm time.

Four horseman? Never seen anything later than lunch.

I click into the reservation right at the drop time on my phone so it loads the date right at the drop time…I just don’t get it.

The only way I’ve been able to get prime time is if I ask the host while I’m physically at the restaurant, they are in a good mood, and the reservations for the day I want haven’t dropped yet.

Take my $500 for dinner and let me eat please :(

There are so many ways to find restaurants here - Google, Reddit, TikTok, Instagram, friends, reviews, etc.

When you find a place that looks interesting, what usually gets you from “maybe” to actually deciding to go?

Is it a specific dish, photos, reviews, someone’s recommendation, the menu, location, price, or something else?

Also curious if you usually check more than one place/app before making the final decision.