The First Annual L Magazine Restaurant Awards
We are all foodies, now. The last decade has seen high-end food culture infiltrate every aspect of American life, with cameras in the kitchens of five-star restaurants, Michael Pollan writing kids' books, and fancy truffles on mac 'n' cheese. This is not a bad thing. Food is who we are, culturally and biologically, and as the focus returns more and more to eating local, we realize how lucky we are to live in New York, where great restaurants pop up every week in every neighborhood. Here are forty of our favorites.
Best Lobster Rolls: Luke's Lobster
Best French Fries: Pearl Oyster Bar
Best Chinese: Shang
Best Italian: Locanda Verde
Best Wine Bar: Terroir
Best Arepas: Caracas
Best Bar Snack: Char No. 4
Best Sandwiches: Defonte's
Best Japanese: Ki
Best Noodles: Eton
Best Condiments: Resto
Best New Restaurant: Buttermilk Channel
Best Charcuterie: Bar Boulud
Best Bakery: Bakeri
Best Doughnuts: Peter Pan
Best Gastropub: Wilfie and Nell
Best Mexican: La Superior
Best Falafel: Taim
Best Ramen: Ippudo
Best Hot Dog: Bark Hot Dog
Best Barbeque: Fette Sau
Best Burrito: Calexico
Best Dim Sum: Seafood Restaurant
Best Neighborhood Pizzeria: Roberta's Pizza
Meatiest Meat Pie: Dub Pies
Best Tofu: Cho Dang Gol
Best Late Night Eatery: Walter Foods
Best Cheese Plate: Jake Walk
Best Vegetarian: Dirt Candy
Best Splurge: Momofuku Ko
Best Korean: Dokebi
Best Greek: Agnanti
Best Brunch: Cafe Luluc
Best New French (sort of): Joseph Leonard
Best Locally Sourced: Marlowe & Sons
Best Bar Food: Fort Defiance
Best Indian: Aamchi Pao
Best Coffee: Cafe Pedlar
Best German: Prime Meats
Best Small Plates Txikito
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